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Axalbion Announces Positive Findings from Phase 2 Clinical Study in Chronic Cough with AX-8, a Novel TRPM8 Agonist

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Wednesday, June 29, 2022

Axalbion, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel medicines to treat cough, today announced positive results from a Phase 2 proof-of-concept study (AX8-003) with its transient receptor potential melastatin 8 (TRPM8) agonist, AX-8, in patients with refractory or unexplained chronic cough.

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  • Axalbion, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel medicines to treat cough, today announced positive results from a Phase 2 proof-of-concept study (AX8-003) with its transient receptor potential melastatin 8 (TRPM8) agonist, AX-8, in patients with refractory or unexplained chronic cough.
  • The Phase 2 trial was a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover study that evaluated the efficacy and safety of AX-8 in 51 patients with refractory or unexplained chronic cough.
  • Reduction in cough frequency was seen across patients in the study irrespective of high/low baseline cough frequency, duration of coughing, age or sex.
  • AX-8, a potent and selective transient receptor potential melastatin 8 (TRPM8) agonist, is in development for treatment of chronic cough.

New Urban Land Institute Report Explores How Real Estate Sector Can Support People Experiencing Homelessness

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Monday, June 27, 2022

WASHINGTON, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A new report from the Urban Land Institute (ULI) investigates how the real estate community is working to address the homelessness crisis in the United States.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A new report from the Urban Land Institute (ULI) investigates how the real estate community is working to address the homelessness crisis in the United States.
  • The report explores how to support people experiencing homelessness through creative housing solutions and collaboration with community organizations, with the ultimate goal of providing abundant, affordable, and high-quality housing for affected and at-risk populations.
  • According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, 2020 marked the fourth consecutive annual increase in people experiencing homelessness.
  • All segments of the community must play a role: Homelessness affects real estate, health care, social services, education, economic development, and more.

Plaintiffs and Google Agree to $118 Million Settlement of Pay Equity Class Action

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Saturday, June 11, 2022

Plaintiffs law firms Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein LLP and Altshuler Berzon LLP announced today that Plaintiffs have reached an agreement with Defendant Google LLC ( Google), in which Google will pay $118 million to settle a class action gender discrimination lawsuit, Ellis v. Google LLC, No.

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  • Plaintiffs law firms Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein LLP and Altshuler Berzon LLP announced today that Plaintiffs have reached an agreement with Defendant Google LLC ( Google), in which Google will pay $118 million to settle a class action gender discrimination lawsuit, Ellis v. Google LLC, No.
  • Plaintiffs: The Named Plaintiffs are Kelly Ellis, Holly Pease, Kelli Wisuri, and Heidi Lamar.
  • All of the Plaintiffs are women who worked for Google in California in a covered position since September 14, 2013.
  • Plaintiffs co-counsel Kelly Dermody stated, Plaintiffs believe this settlement advances gender equity at Google and will be precedent-setting for the industry.

Baker Tilly Names Lynette Stolarzyk Bay Area Managing Partner

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Tuesday, May 24, 2022

Leading advisory CPA firm Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) appoints Lynette Stolarzyk J.D., LL.M., as managing partner for the firms Bay Area market, effective June 1.

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  • Leading advisory CPA firm Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) appoints Lynette Stolarzyk J.D., LL.M., as managing partner for the firms Bay Area market, effective June 1.
  • Lynette is a stellar leader with fresh, innovative solutions to bring to the Bay Area, said Steve Milner , Baker Tilly managing partner Western U.S.
  • Stolarzyk will provide leadership, management and strategic direction to grow the firms Bay Area market.
  • Stolarzyk joined the Baker Tilly partnership in 2015 and has held several leadership positions, most recently, specialty tax managing partner.

Pactum Launches Autonomous Short Term Rate Negotiation Solution That Enables Logistics Teams to Adapt to Supply Chain Volatility Instantaneously

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Thursday, April 28, 2022

As global logistics teams toss out annual agreements and turn to the spot market, Pactum , the creator of AI-driven autonomous negotiation technology, today announced the availability of its new autonomous short term rate negotiation solution at The Risk and Resilience Conference in London.

Key Points: 
  • As global logistics teams toss out annual agreements and turn to the spot market, Pactum , the creator of AI-driven autonomous negotiation technology, today announced the availability of its new autonomous short term rate negotiation solution at The Risk and Resilience Conference in London.
  • Pactums new autonomous short term rate negotiation platform is the first solution to solve this market challenge by instantly performing multiple short term rate checks and negotiations in minutes.
  • Pactums solution adds value for the entire logistics network by combining the benefits of contracted rates with the agility and flexibility of short term rates.
  • Pactums autonomous negotiation solution easily integrates into procurement teams existing technology stacks and has already proven effective for users.

Nevada Copper Announces Record Month as Ramp Up Advances

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Monday, April 4, 2022

In March, as the company continues to improve stoping rates, record copper production was achieved.

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  • In March, as the company continues to improve stoping rates, record copper production was achieved.
  • 1,300dmt of copper concentrates were produced during the last 30 days from multiple stopes, including the high-grade Sugar Cube zone.
  • The technical information and data in this news release was reviewed by Greg French, C.P.G., VP Exploration of Nevada Copper, Steven Newman, VP Technical Services of Nevada Copper, and Neil Schunke, P.Eng., a consultant to Nevada Copper, who are non-independent Qualified Persons within the meaning of NI 43-101.
  • Nevada Copper (TSX: NCU) is a copper producer and owner of the Pumpkin Hollow copper project.

MASSAGE ENVY CELEBRATES NATIONAL AWARD WINNERS

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Thursday, March 31, 2022

1 provider of massage in the U.S. collectively across its franchise network, today announcedthe winners of its annual gala awards program.

Key Points: 
  • 1 provider of massage in the U.S. collectively across its franchise network, today announcedthe winners of its annual gala awards program.
  • With over 7 years as a Massage Envy franchisee, we are thrilled to celebrate Mark's contributions to the brand and his community.
  • For more information about Massage Envy, please visit www.massageenvy.com
    Massage Envy, based in Scottsdale, Arizona, is a national franchisor and does not independently own or operate any of the Massage Envy franchised locations nationwide.
  • The Massage Envy franchise network, through its franchise locations, is the leading provider of therapeutic massage services.

GHX Celebrates the Best 50 North American Healthcare Providers for Supply Chain Excellence

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Tuesday, March 8, 2022

LOUISVILLE, Colo., March 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Healthcare Exchange (GHX) today announced its annual list of the Best 50 supply chains, which recognizes the highest performing healthcare provider organizations in North America.

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  • LOUISVILLE, Colo., March 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Healthcare Exchange (GHX) today announced its annual list of the Best 50 supply chains, which recognizes the highest performing healthcare provider organizations in North America.
  • Honored for their work in improving operational performance while driving down costs through supply chain automation, the Best 50 honorees stand out among North America's premier hospitals for setting the standard for supply chain excellence.
  • "These leaders know that to achieve operational efficiency, cost-effectiveness and improve patient care, it's critical to fortify the supply chain through automation," said Bruce Johnson, president and CEO, GHX.
  • Organizations such as the Best 50 are leading healthcare toward a more value-driven future.

Westshore Roofing in San Jose Brings Timberline Solar from GAF Energy to San Francisco's South Bay

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Monday, February 21, 2022

SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Westshore Roofing, one of California's leading roofing companies, is the first in San Jose to offer the new, award-winning Timberline Solar roof.

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  • SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Westshore Roofing, one of California's leading roofing companies, is the first in San Jose to offer the new, award-winning Timberline Solar roof.
  • GAF Energy , a Standard Industries company and a leading provider of solar roofing in North America, recently launched Timberline Solar to deliver the first true solar roof to market.
  • Timberline Solar incorporates roofing materials into a clean energy-generating system, resulting in a durable, attractive roof that produces energy.
  • "Working with Westshore Roofing in GAF Energy's home city of San Jose is a game-changer," said Jason Barrett, Senior Vice President at GAF Energy.

G-Tech Medical Receives FDA Clearance for its Gastrointestinal Motility Monitoring System

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Thursday, January 13, 2022

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Jan. 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- G-Tech Medical , a developer of non-invasive diagnostic solutions for patients with gastrointestinal disorders, today announced U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance of its Wireless Patch System (WPS) for non-invasive myoelectric activity measurement.

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  • MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Jan. 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- G-Tech Medical , a developer of non-invasive diagnostic solutions for patients with gastrointestinal disorders, today announced U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance of its Wireless Patch System (WPS) for non-invasive myoelectric activity measurement.
  • We are excited to receive our first regulatory clearance, said Steve Axelrod, CEO of G-Tech.
  • This is a key achievement in support of our ultimate goal of providing a motility solution that localizes the sources and identifies the nature of GI disorders.
  • G-Tech Medical, Inc. is an early-stage medical device company dedicated to developing low-cost, non-invasive gastrointestinal monitoring solutions for patients with chronic GI disorders.