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Edward Jones Continues Compliance Momentum by Hosting Semiannual Symposium

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As financial services firm Edward Jones continues its transformational journey with strategic growth in its compliance efforts, the firm today is holding its semiannual Compliance Symposium, which started in 1999 and has been held nearly every spring and fall since. The event convenes compliance and legal experts to discuss industry trends, new regulations, preparing and reacting to the changing regulatory environment and the impacts on associate ethics and daily decision-making.

Key Points: 
  • Event focuses on strengthening alignment on firm's behaviors, actions and solutions
    ST. LOUIS, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As financial services firm Edward Jones continues its transformational journey with strategic growth in its compliance efforts, the firm today is holding its semiannual Compliance Symposium, which started in 1999 and has been held nearly every spring and fall since.
  • The event is comprised of lectures and panel discussions that further strengthen Edward Jones' culture of compliance at all levels of the firm and support the firm's 2024 strategic objectives.
  • "As our firm continues to deliver value to our clients, colleagues and communities, we are called to collaborate across teams and innovate in ways that push our business forward," said Rich Link, Principal and Chief Compliance Officer at Edward Jones.
  • The Edward Jones Compliance Symposium is part of a robust governance and ethics program designed to create value for our clients, colleagues and communities.

Saifr® to Lead Mainstage Keynote Panel at 2023 NSCP National Conference

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

“There are myriad factors for compliance teams to take into account as generative AI becomes increasingly prevalent in the financial industry,” said Herard.

Key Points: 
  • “There are myriad factors for compliance teams to take into account as generative AI becomes increasingly prevalent in the financial industry,” said Herard.
  • SaifrReview® is an intuitive enterprise workflow software that simplifies creating, reviewing, approving, and filing compliant communications via centralized content review and robust collaboration features.
  • SaifrScan® add-ins allow clients to conduct Saifr’s compliance and brand scans of marketing content directly within their existing business software.
  • The NSCP National Conference is the only conference that is “for compliance, by compliance.” The event will focus on building connections between compliance professionals and discussing solutions for compliance programs.

Tangible® Global Acquires AUTTO® to Expand Technology Offering for Legal Industry

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023

Tangible was an early-stage investor and customer of AUTTO, seeing the value in building customized workflows supporting legal services with AUTTO’s proprietary technology.

Key Points: 
  • Tangible was an early-stage investor and customer of AUTTO, seeing the value in building customized workflows supporting legal services with AUTTO’s proprietary technology.
  • Founded in 2015 by award-winning corporate lawyer and legal innovator turned entrepreneur, Robert Reynolds, Tangible’s mission is to reimagine and revolutionize legal service delivery.
  • Tangible’s integrated legal service model turns everyday complex transactional portfolios into streamlined, efficient legal delivery for in-house legal departments and law firms.
  • “Integrating AUTTO’s no-code technology deeper into Tangible’s transacting platform helps us continue to innovate in the legal industry.

Casetext Unveils CoCounsel, the Groundbreaking AI Legal Assistant Powered by OpenAI Technology

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, legal AI company Casetext unveiled CoCounsel, the first AI legal assistant. CoCounsel leverages the latest, most advanced large language model from OpenAI, which Casetext has customized for legal practice, to expertly perform the skills most valuable to legal professionals.

Key Points: 
  • CoCounsel ushers in new era for legal technology, automating critical, time-intensive tasks for lawyers and expanding access to justice
    SAN FRANCISCO, March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, legal AI company Casetext unveiled CoCounsel, the first AI legal assistant.
  • CoCounsel leverages the latest, most advanced large language model from OpenAI, which Casetext has customized for legal practice, to expertly perform the skills most valuable to legal professionals.
  • "Our AI legal assistant is the first of its kind," said Jake Heller, co-founder and CEO of Casetext.
  • "The power of this technology, deployed in a product that is secure and reliable, is a huge leap forward in what legal technology can do."

Suzy Alford Joins ECI Group as Chief Administrative Officer

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Thursday, February 23, 2023

ATLANTA, Feb. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ECI Group (ECI) welcomes to the company leadership Suzy Alford as Chief Administrative Officer.

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  • ATLANTA, Feb. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ECI Group (ECI) welcomes to the company leadership Suzy Alford as Chief Administrative Officer.
  • "ECI created this new leadership position to further hone our organization along our Path to Excellence – a touchstone of our company's approach to our work together," said ECI Group CEO, Seth R. Greenberg.
  • Suzy attended Washington and Lee University and earned her Juris Doctor at Duke University School of Law.
  • Before joining ECI Group, she was a Vice President and Global Employment Counsel at Equifax.

Appointment of Independent Director on the Board of Azure Power Global Limited

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Friday, February 10, 2023

NEW DELHI, Feb. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Azure Power Global Limited (the "Company" or "Azure") (NYSE: AZRE), an independent sustainable energy solutions provider and renewable power producer in India, today announced appointment of Mr. Jean-François Boisvenu as an Independent Non-Executive Director based in Mauritius on the Company's Board effective February 08, 2023.

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  • NEW DELHI, Feb. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Azure Power Global Limited (the "Company" or "Azure") (NYSE: AZRE), an independent sustainable energy solutions provider and renewable power producer in India, today announced appointment of Mr. Jean-François Boisvenu as an Independent Non-Executive Director based in Mauritius on the Company's Board effective February 08, 2023.
  • This appointment expands the Board to eleven directors, all of whom are Non-Executive and a majority of whom are independent directors.
  • Speaking on this occasion, Alan Rosling, Chairman of the Board, Azure, said, "We are excited to welcome Jean-François Boisvenu to the board.
  • Commenting on the occasion, Rupesh Agarwal, Acting CEO, Azure, said, "We are delighted to have Jean-François Boisvenu on our Board.

Appointment of Independent Director on the Board of Azure Power Global Limited

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Friday, February 10, 2023

NEW DELHI, Feb. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Azure Power Global Limited (the "Company" or "Azure") (NYSE: AZRE), an independent sustainable energy solutions provider and renewable power producer in India, today announced appointment of Mr. Jean-François Boisvenu as an Independent Non-Executive Director based in Mauritius on the Company's Board effective February 08, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • NEW DELHI, Feb. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Azure Power Global Limited (the "Company" or "Azure") (NYSE: AZRE), an independent sustainable energy solutions provider and renewable power producer in India, today announced appointment of Mr. Jean-François Boisvenu as an Independent Non-Executive Director based in Mauritius on the Company's Board effective February 08, 2023.
  • This appointment expands the Board to eleven directors, all of whom are Non-Executive and a majority of whom are independent directors.
  • Speaking on this occasion, Alan Rosling, Chairman of the Board, Azure, said, "We are excited to welcome Jean-François Boisvenu to the board.
  • Commenting on the occasion, Rupesh Agarwal, Acting CEO, Azure, said, "We are delighted to have Jean-François Boisvenu on our Board.

Monsido reveals UK law firms need to improve website accessibility

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023

The benchmark report found that the average accessibility score for UK legal firm websites was 69%.

Key Points: 
  • The benchmark report found that the average accessibility score for UK legal firm websites was 69%.
  • This falls just short of the compliance score of 70% that is advised for organisations using the Monsido platform to improve web accessibility compliance.
  • The website benchmark scans were conducted in December 2022 using the Monsido Web Governance platform.
  • The scans evaluated 500 pages of the 30 leading UK law firms based on their website's accessibility, content quality (including broken links, misspellings, and content readability), SEO, and response time.

Holland & Knight Strengthens its Global Energy Practice with Acquisition of Transactional & Regulatory Team

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Monday, November 14, 2022

Holland & Knight's Energy and Natural Resources Group includes more than 220 lawyers in key markets throughout the U.S. and in Mexico and Colombia.

Key Points: 
  • Holland & Knight's Energy and Natural Resources Group includes more than 220 lawyers in key markets throughout the U.S. and in Mexico and Colombia.
  • Law360 named Holland & Knight the 2021 "Energy Practice Group of the Year" based on the firm's wide-ranging work in the industry.
  • "Since 2018, one important aspect of our business strategy has been to strengthen our energy practice," said Steven Sonberg, managing partner of Holland & Knight.
  • About Holland & Knight LLP: Holland & Knight is a global law firm with approximately 1,700 lawyers and other professionals in 32 offices worldwide.

Arbitration Lawyers Launch New Association Focused on the Arab World

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Friday, November 11, 2022

NEW YORK, Nov. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Five international arbitration practitioners are joining forces to launch "ArabArb", an independent network that aims to unite, promote, and serve the U.S.-based arbitration community with roots, affinity, or interest in the Arab World.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Nov. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Five international arbitration practitioners are joining forces to launch "ArabArb", an independent network that aims to unite, promote, and serve the U.S.-based arbitration community with roots, affinity, or interest in the Arab World.
  • The group will work to create a platform for members to connect and collaborate with fellow practitioners as well as advance the knowledge and understanding of international arbitration as it relates to the Arab World.
  • The group will be open to international arbitration practitioners as well as other members of the legal community interested in the intersection of arbitration and the Arab World.
  • While the group is primarily based in the United States, it is closely collaborating with members of the global international arbitration community, particularly those based in the Arab World.