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New USGBC Report Finds School Districts Prioritizing Federal Funds for Air Filtration, HVAC Upgrades

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Monday, November 14, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Center for Green Schools at the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) released a new report, "School Facilities Funding in the Pandemic," which found U.S. school districts are widely committing funding from last year's American Rescue Plan (ARP) to upgrading or improving their air filtration and heating/cooling systems — more so than for other facility improvements.

Key Points: 
  • In the air filtration/HVAC category and the repairs category, the average planned spend is approximately $260,000 per school.
  • Around 500 school districts plan to spend over $1 million per school on one or both of these categories.
  • "Federal funding has given school districts a financial lifeline to make improvements at schools and help reduce the risk of COVID infection.
  • Similarly, districts reported positive results from spending in other facilities categories to reduce the spread of COVID in the school buildings.

Crunch Hosts Sixth Annual Group Fitness Convention

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PONT VEDRA BEACH, Fla., Nov. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Crunch announced 12 new proprietary classes at their sixth annual Group Fitness Convention held at the Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort Hotel & Spa in Ponte Vedra, Florida. Held from October 24 - 27, the "Crunch Built Strong: Growing Stronger Together" themed convention gathered more than 120 group fitness coordinators across all of Crunch's club locations for four days of educational workshops, live specialty group fitness training, and opportunities to obtain custom fitness certifications.

Key Points: 
  • The leading fitness company announced 12 new proprietary group classes for 2023, including the debut of an in-club boxing rig from Throwdown
    PONT VEDRA BEACH, Fla., Nov. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Crunch announced 12 new proprietary classes at their sixth annual Group Fitness Convention held at the Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort Hotel & Spa in Ponte Vedra, Florida.
  • Held from October 24 - 27, the "Crunch Built Strong: Growing Stronger Together" themed convention gathered more than 120 group fitness coordinators across all of Crunch's club locations for four days of educational workshops, live specialty group fitness training, and opportunities to obtain custom fitness certifications.
  • "What makes our franchise unique is that we are the only fitness company to host a convention focused exclusively on group fitness," said Jen Renfroe, Senior Vice President of Group Fitness at Crunch.
  • Additionally, Crunch announced the promotion of Katz Foley to Vice President of Group Fitness for Crunch Canada.

Giant Food Announces New Store Opening in Baltimore, MD

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LANDOVER, Md., Nov. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Giant Food, the leading Washington D.C. regional grocery chain, announces today the grand opening of a new Maryland store located at 857 East Fort Avenue in Baltimore. Doors will officially open at 6 a.m. on Friday, November 18. The new location will bring over 150 new jobs to the Baltimore community and serves as Giant's sixth location in the city of Baltimore.

Key Points: 
  • "Giant has served the Baltimore community for over 67 years, and we are thrilled to bring our customers an additional location to better fulfill their needs," said Ira Kress, President of Giant Food.
  • "With our newest store layout, dcor and expanded offerings, we are sure this new store will deliver on convenience, value and quality as a one-stop shopping experience."
  • Beyond in-store shopping, customers have the option to place Giant Pickup or Giant Delivers orders on giantfood.com or the Giant Food mobile app and choose to pick up their groceries at the store or have them delivered right to their doors.
  • Giant fits all the ways today's busy customers want to shop - whether in store or online.

Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits Taps Union to Support Bar and Restaurant Customers to Improve Sales and Guest Satisfaction in the Wake of the Pandemic

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AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Union, a data-driven hospitality engagement platform, has been selected as a preferred technology provider by Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer's)—the world's preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol. This alignment aims to support Southern Glazer's bar and restaurant customers as they rebound from the financial burdens of the pandemic and face massive staffing shortages among increasing guest demand. Union also offers brands unique on-premise programming and marketing opportunities.

Key Points: 
  • This alignment aims to support Southern Glazer's bar and restaurant customers as they rebound from the financial burdens of the pandemic and face massive staffing shortages among increasing guest demand.
  • Union customers see on average a 28 percent increase in sales as soon as the platform is up and running.
  • Union customers see on average a 28 percent increase in sales as soon as the platform is up and running.
  • Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits is the world's preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol, and proud to be a multi-generational, family-owned company.

Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Is Investigating EyePoint, F45, PROG, and Intuit and Encourages Investors to Contact the Firm

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Saturday, November 12, 2022
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Our investigations concern whether these companies have violated the federal securities laws and/or engaged in other unlawful business practices.

Key Points: 
  • Our investigations concern whether these companies have violated the federal securities laws and/or engaged in other unlawful business practices.
  • On August 30, 2022, after market hours, EyePoint disclosed that it had received a subpoena from the U.S.
  • On this news, EyePoint stock fell $0.21 per share, or 2%, to close at $10.00 per share on August 31, 2022.
  • For more information on the Intuit investigation go to: https://bespc.com/cases/INTU
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CLASS ACTION NOTICE: Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP Reminds Investors that a Securities Fraud Class Action Lawsuit Filed against Opendoor Technologies Inc.

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Saturday, November 12, 2022
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As a result of Opendoors materially misleading statements and omissions to the public, Opendoor investors have suffered significant losses.

Key Points: 
  • As a result of Opendoors materially misleading statements and omissions to the public, Opendoor investors have suffered significant losses.
  • Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP encourages Opendoor investors who have suffered significant losses to contact the firm directly to acquire more information.
  • ABOUT KESSLER TOPAZ MELTZER & CHECK, LLP
    Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP prosecutes class actions in state and federal courts throughout the country and around the world.
  • The complaint in this action was not filed by Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP.

PALANTIR DEADLINE ALERT: Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Reminds investors that a Class Action Lawsuit Has Been Filed Against Palantir Technologies, Inc. and Encourages Investors to Contact the Firm

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Investors have until November 14, 2022 to apply to the Court to be appointed as lead plaintiff in the lawsuit.

Key Points: 
  • Investors have until November 14, 2022 to apply to the Court to be appointed as lead plaintiff in the lawsuit.
  • Palantir builds and deploys software platforms to assist the U.S. intelligence community in counterterrorism investigations and operations.
  • The Company has two operating segments, commercial and government, with the latter primarily serving agencies in the U.S. federal government and non-U.S. governments.
  • On May 9, 2022, Palantir issued a press release announcing its Q1 financial results and guidance for Q2.

Update - Kaplan Fox Investigates Liquidity Crisis at Cryptocurrency Platform FTX; FTX Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy in the U.S.

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Friday, November 11, 2022
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NEW YORK, Nov. 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kaplan Fox & Kilsheimer LLP ( www.kaplanfox.com ) is investigating potential claims concerning the crypto exchange platform FTX Trading LTD d/b/a FTX, FTX US, their founder and CEO Sam Bankman-Fried, and Alameda Research , a related party cryptocurrency trading firm.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Nov. 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kaplan Fox & Kilsheimer LLP ( www.kaplanfox.com ) is investigating potential claims concerning the crypto exchange platform FTX Trading LTD d/b/a FTX, FTX US, their founder and CEO Sam Bankman-Fried, and Alameda Research , a related party cryptocurrency trading firm.
  • The FTX Group has valuable assets that can only be effectively administered in an organized, joint process.
  • WHY CONTACT KAPLAN FOX - Kaplan Fox is a leading national law firm focusing on complex litigation with offices in New York, Oakland, Los Angeles, Chicago and New Jersey.
  • With over 50 years of experience in complex litigation, Kaplan Fox offers the professional experience and track record that clients demand.

Where Have All the Buyers and Sellers Gone?

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ROCKVILLE, Md., Nov. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Home sales were down 29.8% in the Mid-Atlantic in October, as continued fast-rising mortgage rates have priced some home buyers out of the marketplace, while others have taken a "wait-and-see" approach, according to the Bright MLS October Housing Report released today. With inventory still low,  the median home price continued to increase  in the region, rising 4% year-over-year to $364,000 in October.

Key Points: 
  • With inventory still low, the median home price continued to increase in the region, rising 4% year-over-year to$364,000 in October.
  • Both buyers and sellers have hit pause in the Washington metro area in October.
  • Despite the abrupt about-face in the market, home prices continue to rise in most parts of the Washington metro area.
  • Both closed sales and new pending sales were down sharply from a year ago as more buyers are sitting out the market this fall.

NEVER BEFORE HAVE VETERANS WITH CHRONIC OR TERMINAL ILLNESS HAD ONE VALUABLE SOURCE FOR ALL INFORMATION ABOUT THEIR RIGHTS AND BENEFITS. NOW THEY DO!

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Friday, November 11, 2022
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These men and women earned precious benefits for their service, and many of those benefits are often underutilized or difficult to access.

Key Points: 
  • These men and women earned precious benefits for their service, and many of those benefits are often underutilized or difficult to access.
  • The Veteran Benefits and Resources for Hospice and Palliative Care Patients guide includes information for veterans and their families regarding military pay, retirement pay, and survivor benefits through the Defense Finance and Accounting Services.
  • It provides information on qualifying for disability benefits, a military history checklist, and national plus local points of contact.
  • The team offered the Veterans Resource Guide to the family, and they were very grateful to have it to review.