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Snyder, Hayes & Muchnick LLP launches new Public Policy and Government practice based in Washington, DC

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Snyder, Hayes & Muchnick LLP, an integrated law and advisory practice established in New York in 2010, announced that it has opened a new Public Policy and Government practice headquartered in Washington, DC. This location will be led by Morgan Muchnick, Partner at Snyder, Hayes & Muchnick.

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  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Snyder, Hayes & Muchnick LLP , an integrated law and advisory practice established in New York in 2010, announced that it has opened a new Public Policy and Government practice headquartered in Washington, DC.
  • This location will be led by Morgan Muchnick , Partner at Snyder, Hayes & Muchnick.
  • In the evolving landscape of lobbying and policy advocacy, where partisan gridlock and discontent with traditional practices prevail, Washington insiders with political astuteness have the best chance to succeed.
  • Muchnick completed his undergraduate degree in History with honors at UCLA and received a Master in Public Policy (MPP) from Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government.

Alabama Power Elects New Senior Vice President of External Affairs

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Clay Ryan has been elected senior vice president of External Affairs for Alabama Power, effective immediately.

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  • BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Clay Ryan has been elected senior vice president of External Affairs for Alabama Power, effective immediately.
  • Zeke Smith, who previously served as Alabama Power's executive vice president of External Affairs, announced his retirement last month after more than forty years with the company.
  • "Clay is a proven leader who shares our commitment to serving the state," said Alabama Power President and CEO Jeff Peoples.
  • Ryan previously served as the senior vice chancellor for External Affairs for the University of Alabama System, where he was responsible for federal, state and local governmental affairs activities for the University of Alabama, the University of Alabama in Huntsville, the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) and UAB Health System.

John H. Snyder PLLC adds Two New Partners to Become Snyder, Hayes & Muchnick LLP

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

NEW YORK, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- John H. Snyder PLLC, the Midtown Manhattan-based law and policy firm founded in 2010, is proud to announce the addition of two non-attorney partners, Danny Hayes and Morgan Muchnick. The firm, now known as Snyder, Hayes & Muchnick LLP is focused on legal, finance and policy advisory.

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  • The firm, now known as Snyder, Hayes & Muchnick LLP is focused on legal, finance and policy advisory.
  • Serving as a Registered Lobbyist for the U.S. House of Representatives, he specializes in environmental and energy-related affairs.
  • "Danny Hayes is the most talented and creative dealmaker I have ever met," stated John H. Snyder, the firm's managing partner.
  • Snyder has provided personal counsel to numerous senior executives in sensitive cases and represented heads of state.

Ballistic Ventures Appoints Federal Cybersecurity Officials Chris Inglis and Kiersten Todt as Advisors

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ballistic Ventures, the venture capital firm dedicated exclusively to funding and incubating entrepreneurs and innovations in cybersecurity, today announced former National Cyber Director Chris Inglis and former Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Chief of Staff Kiersten Todt joined the firm as federal advisors.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ballistic Ventures , the venture capital firm dedicated exclusively to funding and incubating entrepreneurs and innovations in cybersecurity, today announced former National Cyber Director Chris Inglis and former Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Chief of Staff Kiersten Todt joined the firm as federal advisors.
  • Former National Cyber Director Chris Inglis and CISA official Kiersten Todt join Ballistic Ventures as advisors.
  • In their advisory roles, Inglis and Todt will draw from their extensive federal cybersecurity expertise to assess potential investments, offer strategic support to portfolio companies navigating government policies and regulations, and share federal market guidance.
  • "Chris and Kiersten bring a unique and invaluable perspective to the Ballistic Ventures team given their decades-long experience in working in cybersecurity at the federal level," said Ted Schlein, co-founder and general partner at Ballistic Ventures.

CONSUMER ADVOCATES URGE LEGISLATORS TO UPHOLD VETO OF AMEREN ILLINOIS' 'RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL' LEGISLATION

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

CHICAGO, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Consumer advocates on Tuesday urged the Illinois General Assembly to uphold a gubernatorial veto of Ameren Illinois' controversial "Right of First Refusal" legislation that would needlessly raise costs for the utility's electricity customers.  

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  • J.B. Pritzker issued an amendatory veto, rejecting Amendment 4 of House Bill 3445, which passed in the final days of the legislative session.
  • The proposal would have given Ameren the "Right of First Refusal" on transmission projects in its territory.
  • Without competition, there is no incentive for monopolies like Ameren to put ratepayers first, and reduce the cost of building transmission lines."
  • For more information, call CUB's Consumer Hotline at 1-800-669-5556 or visit CUB's award-winning website, www.CitizensUtilityBoard.org .

Laurie Stewart Named One of American Bankers “Most Powerful Women to Watch”

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Friday, September 29, 2023

SEATTLE, Sept. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Banker Magazine named Laurie Stewart, President and CEO of Sound Community Bank, as one of 2023’s “Most Powerful Women to Watch.”

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  • SEATTLE, Sept. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Banker Magazine named Laurie Stewart, President and CEO of Sound Community Bank, as one of 2023’s “Most Powerful Women to Watch.”
    The “Most Powerful Women to Watch” ranks top-performing female executives whose governance continues to shape the banking industry throughout the country.
  • In this span, Stewart led the organization's conversion from a $38 million dollar credit union to a $1 billion publicly traded commercial bank.
  • Active in the industry, Ms. Stewart was one of 14 bankers selected to serve on the inaugural FDIC Community Bank Advisory Board.
  • Ms. Stewart has been recognized in the Most Powerful Women in Banking continuously since 2017.

CUB Thanks Gov. Pritzker for Protecting Customers, Vetoing Expensive Ameren 'Right of First Refusal' Provision

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023

CHICAGO, Aug. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Citizens Utility Board (CUB) on Wednesday thanked Gov. J.B. Pritzker for protecting Illinois consumers and issuing an amendatory veto on Ameren's controversial "Right of First Refusal" legislation that the watchdog said would have needlessly raised costs for electric customers. 

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  • An amendment to House Bill 3445 would have given Ameren Illinois a monopoly over transmission projects.
  • "CUB thanks Governor J.B. Pritzker for protecting consumers and issuing an amendatory veto on a provision of House Bill 3445 that would have given Ameren a monopoly over transmission projects," CUB Executive Director Sarah Moskowitz said.
  • Created by the Illinois Legislature, CUB opened its doors in 1984 to represent the interests of residential and small-business utility customers.
  • Since then, CUB has saved consumers more than $20 billion by helping to block rate hikes and secure refunds.

Gildan’s Science-based Emissions Targets Validated by SBTi

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023

MONTREAL, Aug. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gildan Activewear Inc. (GIL: TSX and NYSE) is pleased to announce that the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has validated that the Company's 2030 near term greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets are in conformance with the SBTi Criteria and Recommendations (version 4.2), marking a significant milestone in the advancement of the Company's ESG strategy.

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  • MONTREAL, Aug. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gildan Activewear Inc. (GIL: TSX and NYSE) is pleased to announce that the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has validated that the Company's 2030 near term greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets are in conformance with the SBTi Criteria and Recommendations (version 4.2), marking a significant milestone in the advancement of the Company's ESG strategy.
  • “The validation of our emissions targets by SBTi further reinforces our commitment and builds on our foundation of strong sustainability practices which include social, environmental, and economic benefits in the communities where we operate.
  • Gildan also committed to reduce absolute Scope 3(4) GHG emissions by 13.5% by 2030 from a 2019 base year.
  • Both targets have now been reviewed and validated by the SBTi.

D-Fend Solutions Expands U.S. Presence with Multiple Leadership Hires

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023

RA'ANANA, Israel and MCLEAN, VA, June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- D-Fend Solutions, the leader in radio frequency (RF), cyber-based, non-kinetic, non-jamming, counter-drone takeover technology, has announced multiple additions to its U.S.-based team. In support of accelerating its momentum and growth both globally and specifically in the U.S., and strengthening its U.S. presence, the company has appointed a team of aerospace and defense, national security, and law enforcement industry professionals to oversee U.S. strategy, operations, sales, partnerships, service delivery, and implementations out of the company's Mclean, Virginia office.

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  • Expansion and Operations
    RA'ANANA, Israel and MCLEAN, VA, June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- D-Fend Solutions , the leader in radio frequency (RF), cyber-based, non-kinetic, non-jamming, counter-drone takeover technology, has announced multiple additions to its U.S.-based team.
  • With D-Fend Solutions' rapid global expansion, all three individuals bring decades of experience for expanding the company's success across multiple U.S. market sectors.
  • "We've seen tremendous growth and demand in the U.S. market in the past year, " said Zohar Halachmi, Chairman and CEO, D-Fend Solutions.
  • Langman brings business development and partnership management experience from the aerospace and defense industry, having served in leadership positions most recently with Thales.

Navy Mutual Announces Results of Board Member Election

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Monday, May 1, 2023

ARLINGTON, Va., May 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Navy Mutual Aid Association ("Navy Mutual") is proud to announce the election by our Membership of three new board members: Vice Admiral Allen G. Myers, USN (Ret.

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., May 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Navy Mutual Aid Association ("Navy Mutual") is proud to announce the election by our Membership of three new board members: Vice Admiral Allen G. Myers, USN (Ret.
  • "We are grateful to our Membership for their participation in this year's board election," said Navy Mutual President and CEO, retired Rear Admiral Brian Luther, USN.
  • Captain Cooper has been a member of the Navy Mutual board since 2017; Lieutenant General Walsh since 2020.
  • Through quality life insurance products, no-cost educational and veterans services programs, and unparalleled service, Navy Mutual has earned the loyalty and support of its membership.