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The Creditor Rights Coalition Joins Letter Urging the Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas to End Judge Shopping

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Creditor Rights Coalition today joined leading academics, industry associations and former government officials in urging the Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas to abolish judge shopping and adopt a system of random assignment among all bankruptcy court judges.

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  • ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Creditor Rights Coalition today joined leading academics, industry associations and former government officials in urging the Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas to abolish judge shopping and adopt a system of random assignment among all bankruptcy court judges.
  • In this regard, the Coalition urges the District Court for the Southern District of Texas to take the initiative to abolish judge shopping if the Bankruptcy Court fails to act.
  • The letter notes that bankruptcy courts in the Southern District of New York and the Eastern District of Virginia recently changed their judicial assignment rules to eliminate the ability of debtors to game the system by choosing the judge of their choice within these Districts.
  • The letter also notes that the recent ethics controversy and resignation of Judge David R. Jones has undermined the public's confidence in the integrity and independence of the Judiciary and it is time for that to be restored.

Greenberg Traurig Awarded a Diversity Partner Medallion from the State Bar of Nevada

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Friday, June 23, 2023

LAS VEGAS, June 23, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP has been awarded a Diversity Partner Medallion from the State Bar of Nevada through the organization's program that recognizes the commitment that law firms and legal organizations have made to incorporating diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in their practices.

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  • Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP has been awarded a Diversity Partner Medallion from the State Bar of Nevada through the organization's program that recognizes the commitment that law firms and legal organizations have made to incorporating diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in their practices.
  • LAS VEGAS, June 23, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP has been awarded a Diversity Partner Medallion from the State Bar of Nevada through the organization's program that recognizes the commitment that law firms and legal organizations have made to incorporating diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in their practices.
  • The State Bar of Nevada identified a variety of initiatives that qualify for the medallion.
  • Greenberg Traurig's achievement was based on its affirmation of the following:
    Actively recruit diverse applicants through affinity bar associations.

Nxu Inc. Announces New Strategic Hires as Company Moves to Build a Future of Infinite Energy

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Thursday, May 25, 2023

“We are thrilled to have Sarah on board,” said Apoorv Dwivedi, Chief Financial Officer of Nxu.

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  • “We are thrilled to have Sarah on board,” said Apoorv Dwivedi, Chief Financial Officer of Nxu.
  • “Sarah is an important addition to the team and brings an expert blend of financial acumen and strategy, operational experience, and strong leadership skills.
  • As a relatively young company, building out a robust finance organization is a high priority.
  • “Madeline’s addition to the team reinforces our commitment to building the future of energy in partnership with local, state, and federal agencies,” said Annie Pratt, Nxu President.

Social Media Victims Law Center and CA Goldberg, PLLC file suit against Snap, Inc. for Facilitating the Sale of Deadly Fentanyl-laced Pills That Resulted in Eight Deaths

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Friday, October 14, 2022

The Social Media Victims Law Center (SMVLC), a legal resource for parents of children and teenage victims harmed by social media addiction and online abuse, together with C.A.

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  • The Social Media Victims Law Center (SMVLC), a legal resource for parents of children and teenage victims harmed by social media addiction and online abuse, together with C.A.
  • Please contact us should you like to learn more information about any of the victims listed above.
  • The Social Media Victims Law Center (SMVLC), socialmediavictims.org, was founded in 2021 to hold social media companies legally accountable for the harm they inflict on vulnerable users.
  • Matthew P. Bergman is an attorney, law professor, philanthropist and community activist who has recovered over $1 billion on behalf of his clients.

Social Media Victims Law Center Launches “No Parental Consent to Social Media” Campaign

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Monday, August 8, 2022

Social Media Victims Law Center (SMVLC), a legal resource for parents of children harmed by social media addiction and abuse, has launched its No Parental Consent to Social Media campaign which gives parents and guardians of minors a voice in letting Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok know that they do not give their permission or consent for their children to open or have specific social media accounts.

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  • Social Media Victims Law Center (SMVLC), a legal resource for parents of children harmed by social media addiction and abuse, has launched its No Parental Consent to Social Media campaign which gives parents and guardians of minors a voice in letting Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok know that they do not give their permission or consent for their children to open or have specific social media accounts.
  • SMVLCs 'No Parental Consent to Social Media' campaign provides parents with a vehicle to notify Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok that they do not consent to their children using these dangerous platforms, said Matthew P. Bergman, founding attorney of SMVLC.
  • These social media companies consciously designed their products to permit kids to evade parental authority and frustrate parents ability to exercise responsibility over their childrens social media use.
  • The Social Media Victims Law Center (SMVLC), socialmediavictims.org , was founded in 2021 to hold social media companies legally accountable for the harm they inflict on vulnerable users.

Former Senior EPA Official Steven Cook Joins Bracewell's Environment, Lands and Resources Practice

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Wednesday, August 3, 2022

HOUSTON, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Bracewell LLPannounced today that Steven D. Cook has joined the firm as of counsel in the Houston office.

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  • HOUSTON, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Bracewell LLPannounced today that Steven D. Cook has joined the firm as of counsel in the Houston office.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Steven to our Houston office and the environmental team," said Bracewell Managing Partner Gregory M. Bopp.
  • "Steven has a wealth of experience in the environmental arena that will add to our ability to serve clients in Texas as well as nationally."
  • Cook served as the deputy assistant administrator for the EPA's Office of Land and Emergency Management from 2018 to 2021.

Social Media Victims Law Center Files Suit Against Social Media Giants for the Race-Driven Anguish Suffered by One Small-Town Family

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Tuesday, August 2, 2022

Without his fathers knowledge or consent, KLJ opened his first YouTube account when he was 10 and quickly became addicted.

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  • Without his fathers knowledge or consent, KLJ opened his first YouTube account when he was 10 and quickly became addicted.
  • She began using all four social media products every chance she got, and her addiction to these social media products worsened.
  • The Social Media Victims Law Center (SMVLC), www.socialmediavictims.org , was founded in 2021 to hold social media companies legally accountable for the harm they inflict on vulnerable users.
  • Matthew P. Bergman is an attorney, law professor, philanthropist and community activist who has recovered over $1 billion on behalf of his clients.

Social Media Victims Law Center Files Wrongful Death Lawsuits Against TikTok for Two Children’s Deaths Resulting From Its “Blackout Challenge”

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Tuesday, July 5, 2022

TikTok has invested billions of dollars to intentionally design products that push dangerous content that it knows are dangerous and can result in the deaths of its users.

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  • TikTok has invested billions of dollars to intentionally design products that push dangerous content that it knows are dangerous and can result in the deaths of its users.
  • Lalani was an extremely sweet and outgoing young girl who loved dressing up as a princess and playing with makeup.
  • Unbeknownst to either her mother, Christina Arlington Smith, or stepmother, Rashika Watson, TikToks algorithm was directing Lalani to its deadly Blackout Challenge.
  • The Social Media Victims Law Center (SMVLC), socialmediavictims.org , was founded in 2021 to hold social media companies legally accountable for the harm they inflict on vulnerable users.

Social Media Victims Law Center Lawsuit Alleges That Instagram Knowingly Targets Tweens and Encourages 11-year-olds to Open Multiple Accounts

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Tuesday, June 7, 2022

The suit alleges that Meta knowingly targets pre-teen users with a product designed to be addictive and that Instagram algorithms purposely direct young users, like Alexis, to harmful content.

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  • The suit alleges that Meta knowingly targets pre-teen users with a product designed to be addictive and that Instagram algorithms purposely direct young users, like Alexis, to harmful content.
  • Meta has consistently and knowingly placed its own profit over the health and welfare of its teen and underage users, said Matthew P. Bergman, founding attorney of SMVLC.
  • Victims of social media cyberbullying can contact SMVLC at www.socialmediavictims.org or by calling 1-800-834-6994.
  • The Social Media Victims Law Center (SMVLC), www.socialmediavictims.org , was founded in 2021 to hold social media companies legally accountable for the harm they inflict on vulnerable users.

Social Media Victims Law Center Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Meta Platforms, Inc. and Snap, Inc. in Suicide of 17-Year-Old Christopher J. Dawley

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Tuesday, April 12, 2022

This is the second wrongful death lawsuit that SMVLC has filed against Meta Platforms and Snap.

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  • This is the second wrongful death lawsuit that SMVLC has filed against Meta Platforms and Snap.
  • On January 21, 2022, SMVLC filed a lawsuit against these social media companies for the suicide death of 11-year-old Selena Rodriguez of Enfield, Conn., on July 21, 2021.
  • For anyone experiencing thoughts of suicide or self-harm, please call 9-11 or the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-8255.
  • The Social Media Victims Law Center (SMVLC), www.socialmediavictims.org , was founded in 2021 to hold social media companies legally accountable for the harm they inflict on vulnerable users.