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NCLA Amicus Brief Criticizes Removal Protections and Lack of Jury Trials in SEC ALJ Proceedings

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Friday, March 19, 2021

Jarkesy was also denied his jury trial rights and equal protection of the law, among other problems.

Key Points: 
  • Jarkesy was also denied his jury trial rights and equal protection of the law, among other problems.
  • The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Final Order being appealed here was issued seven years after his administrative proceeding ended, which puts the lie to the notion that ALJ proceedings save time.
  • He raised a constitutional claim against the SECs ALJs, who enjoy multiple layers of protection from removal by the President.
  • If SEC desires a jury trial, it can obtain one or avoid it by initiating an administrative proceeding.

GOGL - Filing of 2020 Annual Report on Form 20-F

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Thursday, March 18, 2021

Golden Ocean Group Limited (NASDAQ and OSE: GOGL) (the Company) announces that its annual report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2020 (the Annual Report) has been filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the Commission).

Key Points: 
  • Golden Ocean Group Limited (NASDAQ and OSE: GOGL) (the Company) announces that its annual report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2020 (the Annual Report) has been filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the Commission).
  • The Annual Report may be accessed through the Companys website, www.goldenocean.bm , or in the link below.
  • The Annual Report is also available on the website of the Commission, www.sec.gov .
  • Shareholders may also request a hard copy of the Annual Report, which includes the Companys complete 2020 audited financial statements, by contacting the Investor Relations department.

Isabella Casillas Guzman Confirmed as 27th SBA Administrator

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Thursday, March 18, 2021

Washington, March 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Isabella Casillas Guzman has been confirmed as the 27th Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration .

Key Points: 
  • Washington, March 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Isabella Casillas Guzman has been confirmed as the 27th Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration .
  • On March 16, the U.S. Senate confirmed President Joe Bidens nominee with broad bipartisan support, 81-17 votes as Administrator of the SBA.
  • Administrator Guzman will lead a workforce of over 9,000 SBA employees and administer the SBAs portfolio of loans, investments, disaster assistance, contracting, and counseling.
  • Throughout my public and private sector career, I have been dedicated to helping small businesses grow and succeed, said Administrator Guzman.

Dilendorf Law Firm: Will NFTs be Deemed Securities Subject to the U.S. SEC Laws and Regulations?

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Tuesday, March 16, 2021

and Gleb Zaslavsky, Esq of Dilendorf Law Firm PLLC , NYC's Top Law Firm for The Digital Age & Bari Zahn of Zahn Law Group LLP , Top Crypto Tax Law Firm.

Key Points: 
  • and Gleb Zaslavsky, Esq of Dilendorf Law Firm PLLC , NYC's Top Law Firm for The Digital Age & Bari Zahn of Zahn Law Group LLP , Top Crypto Tax Law Firm.
  • Questions are swirling about whether NFTs will eventually be deemed securities by the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") and become subject to state and federal securities regulations.
  • The answer to whether NFTs may be treated as securities under U.S. law is maybe perhaps, not all NFTs will be viewed by the US regulators as securities, but quite possibly certain NFTs indeed will be.
  • NFTs offered and sold as securities will become subject to certain securities laws and regulations, such as the requirement to register with the SEC as a security.

Dynagas LNG Partners Announces Date for the Release of Fourth Quarter 2020 Results, Conference Call and Webcast

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Thursday, March 11, 2021

The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides safe harbor protections for forward-looking statements in order to encourage companies to provide prospective information about their business.

Key Points: 
  • The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides safe harbor protections for forward-looking statements in order to encourage companies to provide prospective information about their business.
  • Forward-looking statements include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements, which are other than statements of historical facts.
  • The words believe, anticipate, intends, estimate, forecast, project, plan, potential, may, should, expect, expected, pending and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements.
  • Please see our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a more complete discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties.

New FRC Publication Lists Concrete Ways Biden Should Respond to China's Genocide of the Uyghurs

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Wednesday, March 10, 2021

The release of the FRC publication also follows a new independent report by more than 50 global experts affirming that China is guilty of genocide and has violated every single provision in the Genocide Declaration.

Key Points: 
  • The release of the FRC publication also follows a new independent report by more than 50 global experts affirming that China is guilty of genocide and has violated every single provision in the Genocide Declaration.
  • This independent report adds credibility and urgency to former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's determination that the Chinese government is committing an ongoing genocide.
  • Pompeo's successor, Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who was appointed by President Joe Biden, affirmed the genocide declaration.
  • "The United States' commitment to the 1948 Genocide Convention obligates it to take action to prevent and punish genocide.

Telos Appoints TSA Veteran Nathan Lefebvre to Oversee Digital Identity Offerings

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Tuesday, March 9, 2021

Lefebvre brings more than 20 years of experience to the role, having led major transportation security and screening programs for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and several leading technology companies.

Key Points: 
  • Lefebvre brings more than 20 years of experience to the role, having led major transportation security and screening programs for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and several leading technology companies.
  • Nathans extensive experience working with TSA will no doubt prove invaluable as we increase the momentum of our digital identity business, said John B.
  • Having witnessed firsthand the rapid emergence of digital identity technology in the transportation domain, I am excited at the opportunity to manage digital transformation initiatives leveraging Telos IDTrust360 platform, said Lefebvre.
  • Telos has a sterling reputation as an innovative leader in identity and cybersecurity technologies, and its great to be part of the team.

Cerberus Appoints Gregory Nixon as Head of Strategic Investments

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Friday, March 5, 2021

Cerberus Capital Management, L.P. (Cerberus), a global leader in alternative investing, today announced that Gregory Nixon has rejoined the Firm as Head of Strategic Investments, Senior Managing Director, and Senior Legal Counsel.

Key Points: 
  • Cerberus Capital Management, L.P. (Cerberus), a global leader in alternative investing, today announced that Gregory Nixon has rejoined the Firm as Head of Strategic Investments, Senior Managing Director, and Senior Legal Counsel.
  • For over a decade, Mr. Nixon has partnered with Cerberus and its affiliates across a diverse array of projects and investments.
  • Prior to rejoining Cerberus, Mr. Nixon served in a variety of senior executive roles where he led significant global strategic and operational initiatives.
  • In addition to his professional resume, Mr. Nixon serves meaningful causes that are aligned with Cerberus efforts to support Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

Ovintiv Appoints Katherine L. Minyard to Board of Directors

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Thursday, March 4, 2021

DENVER, March 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - Ovintiv Inc. (NYSE: OVV) (TSX: OVV) today announced that Katherine L. Minyard has been appointed as an independent member of its board of directors, effective immediately.

Key Points: 
  • DENVER, March 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - Ovintiv Inc. (NYSE: OVV) (TSX: OVV) today announced that Katherine L. Minyard has been appointed as an independent member of its board of directors, effective immediately.
  • Minyard graduated from Texas A&M University, has an MBA from INSEAD in France, and holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation.
  • Ovintiv's independent Board Chair Peter Dea stated, "We are pleased to welcome Kate to Ovintiv's Board and look forward to benefitting from her experience and perspectives.
  • With this appointment, we haveadded four new directors since early 2019 as part of our ongoing, multi-year refreshment process.

ANALYGENCE Wins $20M DHS Science and Technology Financial Services Support Contract

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Tuesday, March 2, 2021

ANALYGENCE , a trusted partner for mission support, cyber solutions, and management services, today announced a $20M Department of Homeland Security (DHS) financial services contract in support of the agency's Science and Technology (S&T) Directorate.

Key Points: 
  • ANALYGENCE , a trusted partner for mission support, cyber solutions, and management services, today announced a $20M Department of Homeland Security (DHS) financial services contract in support of the agency's Science and Technology (S&T) Directorate.
  • This award further expands the relationship between DHS and ANALYGENCE after recently receiving the DHS Small Business Award , recognizing its support of the DHS mission.
  • The recent DHS contract signifies significant progress in its three-year growth strategy as a solutions provider for government agencies and business entities.
  • This win demonstrates that ANALYGENCE continues to cement itself as a trusted advisor to DHS, says Tom Peitler, the Chief Operating Officer at ANALYGENCE.