Civil rights and liberties

SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Lowey Dannenberg, P.C., Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of Danimer Scientific (DNMR) and Encourages Investors to Contact the Firm

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Wednesday, April 7, 2021
Finance, Civil rights and liberties, Economy, Anti-corporate activism, Dissent, Freedom of expression, Freedom of speech, Labour law, Whistleblower, Investor

Danimer reportedly says its claims are factual, but at least one expert is cited as stating that making broad claims about Nodax's biodegradability "is not accurate" and is "greenwashing."

Key Points: 
  • Danimer reportedly says its claims are factual, but at least one expert is cited as stating that making broad claims about Nodax's biodegradability "is not accurate" and is "greenwashing."
  • Whistleblowers: Persons with non-public information regarding Danimer should consider their options to help in the investigation or take advantage of the SEC Whistleblower program.
  • Lowey Dannenberg is a national firm representing institutional and individual investors, who suffered financial losses resulting from corporate fraud and malfeasance in violation of federal securities and antitrust laws.
  • The firm has significant experience in prosecuting multi-million-dollar lawsuits and has previously recovered billions of dollars on behalf of investors.

Tribeca Capital Group Provides Litigation Loans To Qui Tam Whistleblower Claimants

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Tuesday, April 6, 2021
Civil rights and liberties, Articles, Law, Common law, Qui tam, United States law, Writs, False Claims Act, Whistleblower

Tribeca Capital Group offers help in the form of commercial litigation loans to claimants with whistleblower actions.

Key Points: 
  • Tribeca Capital Group offers help in the form of commercial litigation loans to claimants with whistleblower actions.
  • Candice Payrovi, Chief Operating Officer of Tribeca Capital Group, LLC described the impetus for some common qui tam cases.
  • Because qui tam and False Claims actions do not follow the traditional litigation model, many brave souls who bring these cases do not realize that they could qualify for a litigation loan from Tribeca.
  • If you have filed a whistleblower action and would like to explore whether you qualify for a litigation loan on your award, contact Candice Payrovi, Tribeca Capital Group at (866) 388-2288.

Domestic Gag Rule Reduces Contraceptive Access For Over 60,000 Women Living In Colorado - Power to Decide

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Monday, March 29, 2021
Midwifery, Birth control in the United States, Population, Reproductive health, Title X, Abortion, Birth control, Gag rule, Civil rights and liberties, Federal government of the United States, Health, Barriers to abortion access in Maryland

The domestic gag rule prohibits health providers receiving Title X funds from providing comprehensive options counseling to patients, including providing information about abortion services and care.

Key Points: 
  • The domestic gag rule prohibits health providers receiving Title X funds from providing comprehensive options counseling to patients, including providing information about abortion services and care.
  • "Over 68,000 women in need in Colorado could be impacted by the domestic gag rule," said Raegan McDonald-Mosley, MD, MPH, CEO of Power to Decide.
  • Data from Power to Decide shows 300,300 women living at or below 250% of the poverty level in Colorado live in contraceptive deserts, counties in which there is not reasonable access to a health center offering the full range of contraceptive methods.
  • In this challenging landscape, states like Colorado can take proactive steps to expand access to contraception in various ways.

SEC Awards Over $500,000 to Whistleblower Under "Safe Harbor" for Internal Reporting and Surpasses Record for Individual Awards

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Monday, March 29, 2021
Civil rights and liberties, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Articles, SEC Office of the Whistleblower, Whistleblower

"With this award, the Commission has awarded 40 individuals this fiscal year, surpassing last year's record of 39 individual awards,"said Jane Norberg, Chief of the SEC's Office of the Whistleblower.

Key Points: 
  • "With this award, the Commission has awarded 40 individuals this fiscal year, surpassing last year's record of 39 individual awards,"said Jane Norberg, Chief of the SEC's Office of the Whistleblower.
  • No money has been taken or withheld from harmed investors to pay whistleblower awards.
  • Whistleblower awards can range from 10-30%of the money collected when the monetary sanctions exceed $1 million.
  • For more information about the whistleblower program and how to submit a tip, visit www.sec.gov/whistleblower .

Christopher Piacentile, of the DJO Whistleblower Law Group, Featured by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners

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Thursday, March 25, 2021
Civil rights and liberties, Articles, Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, Fraud, Certified Fraud Examiner, Whistleblower, Human rights

WASHINGTON, March 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The DJO Whistleblower Law Group is proud to announce that Certified Fraud Examiner, Christopher Piacentile, was featured as the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners' (ACFE) member spotlight for March 2021.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, March 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The DJO Whistleblower Law Group is proud to announce that Certified Fraud Examiner, Christopher Piacentile, was featured as the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners' (ACFE) member spotlight for March 2021.
  • The ACFE recognized Chris for his many contributions to whistleblowing efforts over the years, including being a whistleblower himself on multiple occasions.
  • That drive to do the right thing led him to a career as a Certified Fraud Examiner.
  • This spotlight feature is just one example of how passionate and involved the individuals are at the DJO Whistleblower Law Group.

Press release - Wirecard: MEPs call for new audit rules, protection for whistle-blowers and EU supervision

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Wednesday, March 24, 2021
Companies, Articles, Wirecard, Civil rights and liberties, Ernst & Young, Matthias Hauer, Whistleblower, Money laundering, Wirecard scandal, James Freis

(DWS) and Matthias Hauer, member of the Deutsche Bundestag (MdB) and member of the Committee of Inquiry on Wirecard.

Key Points: 
  • (DWS) and Matthias Hauer, member of the Deutsche Bundestag (MdB) and member of the Committee of Inquiry on Wirecard.
  • Numerous members called for EU supervision to be enforced more effectively and better implementation of the existing laws, in particular those on anti-money laundering and banking supervision.
  • MEPs from both committees asked numerous questions about provisions that allow shareholders, supervisors and journalists to access information.
  • The Financial Times (FT) has reported inconsistencies in Wirecard accounting since 2015, and whistleblower allegations of fraud followed in 2019.

AJC Urges UN Member States to Adopt IHRA Working Definition of Antisemitism

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Monday, March 15, 2021
New antisemitism, Antisemitism, Freedom of speech, Working Definition of Antisemitism, International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance, Racism, Orientalism, Civil rights and liberties, IHRA, United Nations Alliance of Civilizations, American Jewish Committee

NEW YORK, March 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Jason Isaacson, American Jewish Committee (AJC) Chief Policy and Political Affairs Officer, today called for all UN member states to adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) Working Definition of Antisemitism.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, March 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Jason Isaacson, American Jewish Committee (AJC) Chief Policy and Political Affairs Officer, today called for all UN member states to adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) Working Definition of Antisemitism.
  • The IHRA Working Definition "performs that function precisely," said Isaacson.
  • The UNAOC conference was hosted by UN Under-secretary-general Miguel Moratinos, who is the "focal point" for the UN on monitoring and combatting antisemitism.
  • While antisemitism often is described as "the oldest hatred," it is by no means the only one in the world.

Marcia Fudge's Being Sworn in as HUD Secretary is Great News for Minority Homebuyers

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Thursday, March 11, 2021
Housing in the United States, Economy of the United States, Civil rights and liberties, American society, Public housing in the United States, United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, Urban planning in the United States, Housing discrimination in the United States, Housing, Civil Rights Act, United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Matt Ammon

Among other goals as HUD secretary, Fudge said today she plans to increase fair housing protections and improve access to affordable housing.

Key Points: 
  • Among other goals as HUD secretary, Fudge said today she plans to increase fair housing protections and improve access to affordable housing.
  • "Marcia Fudge's confirmation as HUD secretary and Biden's commitment to end discriminatory housing practices will widen the path to homeownership and help more families achieve housing wealth.
  • We look forward to working with the new HUD secretary on a range of housing issues."
  • As a leading source of down payment assistance, the company helps low-to-moderate income consumers, often in minority neighborhoods, achieve the dream of homeownership.

SEC Awards Approximately $1.5 Million to Whistleblower

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Tuesday, March 9, 2021
Whistleblowing, Civil rights and liberties, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Anti-corporate activism, Freedom of expression, Freedom of speech, Labour law, Whistleblower, SEC Office of the Whistleblower, Jordan A. Thomas

As the numerous recent awards make clear, whistleblowers like the one awarded today play an integral part in the success of the SECs enforcement program.

Key Points: 
  • As the numerous recent awards make clear, whistleblowers like the one awarded today play an integral part in the success of the SECs enforcement program.
  • The SEC has awarded approximately $759 million to 143 individuals since issuing its first award in 2012.
  • No money has been taken or withheld from harmed investors to pay whistleblower awards.
  • Whistleblower awards can range from 10 percent to 30 percent of the money collected when the monetary sanctions exceed $1 million.

Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP, a Leading Securities Fraud Law Firm, Announces Investigation of Plug Power, Inc. (PLUG) on Behalf of Investors

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Friday, March 5, 2021
Legal, Professional services, Civil rights and liberties, Anti-corporate activism, Freedom of expression, Freedom of speech, Labour law, Whistleblower, Workplace bullying, Articles, Human rights

Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP (GPM), a leading national shareholder rights law firm, today announced that it has commenced an investigation on behalf of Plug Power, Inc. (Plug or the Company) (NASDAQ: PLUG ) investors concerning the Companys possible violations of the federal securities laws.

Key Points: 
  • Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP (GPM), a leading national shareholder rights law firm, today announced that it has commenced an investigation on behalf of Plug Power, Inc. (Plug or the Company) (NASDAQ: PLUG ) investors concerning the Companys possible violations of the federal securities laws.
  • On this news, the Companys stock price fell $3.68, or 7%, to close at $48.78 per share on March 2, 2021, thereby injuring investors.
  • Whistleblower Notice: Persons with non-public information regarding Plug should consider their options to aid the investigation or take advantage of the SEC Whistleblower Program.
  • Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP is a premier law firm representing investors and consumers in securities litigation and other complex class action litigation.