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Texas State Audit Shows MTC Complied with Contractual Obligations

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Monday, June 19, 2023
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TEXAS, June 19th, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Following a comprehensive audit, the Texas State Auditor's Office (TSAO) has concluded the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) "effectively monitored Management & Training Corporation (MTC) to ensure pre-release services were provided in accordance with contract requirements" at five prison facilities during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Key Points: 
  • After a recent audit, the Texas State Auditor's Office affirms Management & Training Corporation complied with contractual obligations at state-run prison facilities during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
  • TEXAS, June 19th, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Following a comprehensive audit, the Texas State Auditor's Office (TSAO) has concluded the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) "effectively monitored Management & Training Corporation (MTC) to ensure pre-release services were provided in accordance with contract requirements" at five prison facilities during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
  • On November 22, 2022, The Texas Tribune published an article citing a complaint by the activist group LatinoJustice, which accused MTC of defrauding the State of Texas.
  • "We're grateful to the Texas State Auditor's Office for their investigation," said MTC President Dan Marquardt.

Spencer Stuart Welcomes General Counsel and Chief Legal Officer Lucy Lopez

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Thursday, October 21, 2021
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CHICAGO, Oct. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Spencer Stuart, a leading global executive search and leadership advisory firm, is pleased to announcethat Lucy Lopez is joining the firm as General Counsel and Chief Legal Officer.

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  • CHICAGO, Oct. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Spencer Stuart, a leading global executive search and leadership advisory firm, is pleased to announcethat Lucy Lopez is joining the firm as General Counsel and Chief Legal Officer.
  • Lopez will succeed Dave Rasmussen, who is retiring as Spencer Stuart's General Counsel after 24 years at the firm.
  • Lopez, who is based in New York, joins Spencer Stuart after more than two decades with McKinsey & Company, most recently serving as Deputy General Counsel and Head of Legal, Americas.
  • "I am thrilled to start a new chapter as General Counsel and Chief Legal Officer of Spencer Stuart.

Settlement In Teamster-Supported Lawsuit Granting Greater Voting Access Approved

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Monday, February 1, 2021
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The plaintiffs are represented by LatinoJustice PRLDEF, Demos, SEIU and Altshuler Berzon LLP with financial support from the Teamsters and several other unions.

Key Points: 
  • The plaintiffs are represented by LatinoJustice PRLDEF, Demos, SEIU and Altshuler Berzon LLP with financial support from the Teamsters and several other unions.
  • "Democracy thrives in this country when all Americans can participate in it," Teamsters General President Jim Hoffa said.
  • Under the agreement, the 31 counties approving the settlement agree to provide greater access to Spanish language ballots, voting materials, vote-by-mail request forms and ballots.
  • They also agree to translate their election supervisor websites into Spanish and offer a county-specific hotline to assist Spanish-speaking voters during voting periods.