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ENTREC Granted Extension of Stay Period in CCAA Proceedings

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Friday, August 7, 2020

On May 15, 2020, ENTREC obtained an initial order (the Initial Order) from the Court commencing proceedings under the CCAA.

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  • On May 15, 2020, ENTREC obtained an initial order (the Initial Order) from the Court commencing proceedings under the CCAA.
  • On May 25, 2020, ENTREC obtained an order that amended and restated the Initial Order of the Court to, among other things, extend the stay period provided by the Initial Order to August 7, 2020.
  • On August 6, 2020, ENTREC obtained another order to, among other things, further extend the stay period provided by the Initial Order to September 11, 2020.
  • As required by the CCAA, pursuant to the Initial Order, Alvarez & Marsal Canada Inc. (the Monitor) has been appointed as Monitor of the Company (including its subsidiaries) in its CCAA proceedings.

Virtual Certificate in Employee Relations Law Seminar (September 1st-28th, 2020) - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, August 6, 2020

The "Virtual Certificate in Employee Relations Law Seminar" training has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Virtual Certificate in Employee Relations Law Seminar" training has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The Virtual Certificate in Employee Relations Law Seminar is conducted live in an instructor-led, virtual environment.
  • The Certificate in Employee Relations Law Seminar provides the most comprehensive, practical, up-to-date employment law training available.
  • The seminar provides best practices insights and information on a wide range of employee relations and labor law issues.

German court dismisses patent infringement action against Medit

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Wednesday, August 5, 2020

SEOUL, South Korea, Aug. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The District Court Dusseldorf has dismissed patent infringement claims against Medit Corp. ("Medit") a global provider of 3D scanning solutions by competitor 3Shape A/S ("3Shape").

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  • SEOUL, South Korea, Aug. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The District Court Dusseldorf has dismissed patent infringement claims against Medit Corp. ("Medit") a global provider of 3D scanning solutions by competitor 3Shape A/S ("3Shape").
  • The subject-matter of the proceedings was the alleged indirect infringement of 3Shape's European Patent EP2400919B1 concerning a computer-implemented method for designing a post & core.
  • 3Shape may appeal against the decision but Medit believes that it will prevail in any future proceedings.
  • Furthermore, Medit has also filed a nullity suit against the patent with the Federal Patent Court in Germany.

German court dismisses patent infringement action against Medit

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Wednesday, August 5, 2020

SEOUL, South Korea, Aug. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The District Court Dusseldorf has dismissed patent infringement claims against Medit Corp. ("Medit") a global provider of 3D scanning solutions by competitor 3Shape A/S ("3Shape").

Key Points: 
  • SEOUL, South Korea, Aug. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The District Court Dusseldorf has dismissed patent infringement claims against Medit Corp. ("Medit") a global provider of 3D scanning solutions by competitor 3Shape A/S ("3Shape").
  • The subject-matter of the proceedings was the alleged indirect infringement of 3Shape's European Patent EP2400919B1 concerning a computer-implemented method for designing a post & core.
  • 3Shape may appeal against the decision but Medit believes that it will prevail in any future proceedings.
  • Furthermore, Medit has also filed a nullity suit against the patent with the Federal Patent Court in Germany.

Ambassador Yousef Al Otaiba Statement on Successful Startup of Unit 1 at Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant

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Monday, August 3, 2020

"Over a decade of strategic planning, international cooperation, and a commitment to clean energy is realized with the start-up of Unit 1 at the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant.

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  • "Over a decade of strategic planning, international cooperation, and a commitment to clean energy is realized with the start-up of Unit 1 at the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant.
  • "A significant milestone on this historic journey occurred over ten years ago when the U.S. and UAE signed the strongest bilateral civil nuclear agreement cooperation in history.
  • Working with both political parties and spanning two administrations, the UAE voluntarily made the strongest possible nonproliferation commitments, forgoing domestic enrichment and reprocessing of nuclear material.
  • "The landmark U.S.-UAE 123 Agreement remains a model for the development of a peaceful and safe civilian nuclear energy program in the Middle East region.

Severstal commits to cutting its carbon emissions by 3% by 2023

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Thursday, July 30, 2020

30 July 2020, Moscow - PAO Severstal ("Severstal"; "the Company"), one of the world's leading vertically integrated steel and steel-related mining companies, today announces a public target to cut its greenhouse gas emissions intensity by 3% over the next three years compared with 2020 [1] .

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  • 30 July 2020, Moscow - PAO Severstal ("Severstal"; "the Company"), one of the world's leading vertically integrated steel and steel-related mining companies, today announces a public target to cut its greenhouse gas emissions intensity by 3% over the next three years compared with 2020 [1] .
  • It is the first stage of a longer-term strategy to reduce its carbon footprint and increase its contribution to meeting the goals set by the Paris Climate Agreement.
  • In addition, Severstal has revised and upgraded its total atmospheric emissions reduction targets for 2025.
  • In the first half of 2020, Severstal has already invested 1.34 billion roubles in environmental initiatives, compared with approximately 750 million roubles in the full year 2019.

Canada and Nigeria working to combat migrant smuggling, human trafficking and irregular migration

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Wednesday, July 29, 2020

OTTAWA, ON, July 29, 2020 /CNW/ - The Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, today reaffirmed Canada's commitment to fighting human trafficking, migrant smuggling, and irregular migration as a series of initiatives were unveiled in Nigeria.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, July 29, 2020 /CNW/ - The Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, today reaffirmed Canada's commitment to fighting human trafficking, migrant smuggling, and irregular migration as a series of initiatives were unveiled in Nigeria.
  • UNODC will work with Nigeria to counter human trafficking and migrant smuggling operations by identifying and responding to these criminal activities, through improved data gathering and data analysis techniques.
  • ARK will use its communication expertise to support Nigeria to enhance its human trafficking and irregular migration deterrence campaigns, through integrating and applying data analysis into its targeted messaging.
  • Canada will continue to work alongside our partners and world leaders in fighting trafficking and smuggling operations to support safe migration, and strengthening data analysis and increasing awareness is a critical component of that."

Wilson Dow Bolsters Virtual Capabilities With Technical Strategist

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Friday, July 24, 2020

CHICAGO, July 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Wilson Dow Group, a creative production agency dedicated to uniting and activating audiences through the power of shared experience, is thrilled to welcome Technical Strategist Michael Manke.

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  • CHICAGO, July 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Wilson Dow Group, a creative production agency dedicated to uniting and activating audiences through the power of shared experience, is thrilled to welcome Technical Strategist Michael Manke.
  • His diverse skill set and technical knowledge of streaming solutions and virtual event platforms strengthens the company's client strategy and technical execution.
  • As event portfolios become a mix of hybrid, live, and virtual experiences for the foreseeable future, Michael's expertise in virtual technical solutions is invaluable," says Matthew Cooney, Vice President at Wilson Dow.
  • "I've known it, and my new team at Wilson Dow has known it, and together, we're excited to continue this virtual momentum, keeping our focus future-forward."

Emissions of most harmful air pollutants dropped in 2018, marking EU progress under UN Convention

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Friday, July 24, 2020

In all, 26 pollutants are monitored in the report sent by the EU to the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE).

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  • In all, 26 pollutants are monitored in the report sent by the EU to the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE).
  • Wider differences were reported by Member States, with increased emissions of certain pollutants occurring in a number of individual countries.
  • The EU Air Convention reporttracks the emissions of key air pollutants over past years.
  • The NEC Directive sets emission reduction commitments for five main air pollutants for 2020-2029 and more ambitious obligations for 2030 onwards.

Getinge to Become CO₂Neutral by 2025

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Friday, July 24, 2020

GTEBORG,Sweden, July 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Getinge announces its intention to become a COneutral company by 2025.

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  • GTEBORG,Sweden, July 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Getinge announces its intention to become a COneutral company by 2025.
  • Getinge is committed to achieving the Paris agreement goals of limiting global warming to 1.5 C above pre-industrial levels, andhas now made the decision to become COneutral by 2025.
  • To reach the new target to become a CO2 neutral company, Getinge has set-up various activities.
  • Getinge employs over 10,000 people worldwide and the products are sold in more than 135 countries.