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ACAMS The Assembly Las Vegas Brings Together More than 130 Experts to Fight Crypto Crime, Money Laundering, Sanctions Evasion, and the Abuse of AI

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Monday, August 28, 2023
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WASHINGTON, August 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ACAMS, a leading membership organization dedicated to supporting anti-financial crime (AFC) professionals around the world, is pleased to announce that its flagship Las Vegas conference is back and bigger than ever. Beginning on October 2nd, attendees of The Assembly Las Vegas conference will hear AFC guidance on the most urgent financial-crime threats and challenges facing the private sector today, including a deep dive into the compliance obligations raised by ransomware attacks, case studies on recent large-scale healthcare and crypto frauds, and a look at the evolving sanctions risks related to the international expansion of Russia's paramilitary unit The Wagner Group.

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  • The Assembly Las Vegas is more than a unique three-day event designed to educate and upskill participants engaged in AFC work.
  • This year, we will also be presenting Lifetime Achievement awards to three pioneers of the AFC sector."
  • Whether they're attending in-person or virtually, participants will be able to view panels in real-time or watch on-demand content that will be made available for 90 days following the conference.
  • The complete program for The Assembly Las Vegas can be found here .

National Insurance Crime Bureau Names Rich DiZinno as General Counsel

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023
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DES PLAINES, Ill., Aug. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), the insurance industry's association dedicated to predicting, preventing, and prosecuting insurance crime, announces Rich DiZinno as the organization's new General Counsel, effective September 1.

Key Points: 
  • DES PLAINES, Ill., Aug. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), the insurance industry's association dedicated to predicting, preventing, and prosecuting insurance crime, announces Rich DiZinno as the organization's new General Counsel, effective September 1.
  • Prior to joining NICB, DiZinno served as Associate Deputy Attorney General for the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), advising the Deputy Attorney General and Acting Attorney General on the most significant national security matters at DOJ.
  • He has also served as the Chief Counsel for National Security and Crime for the U.S. Senate's Judiciary Committee.
  • DiZinno began his legal career at Howrey LLP, a specialty litigation firm in Washington D.C., working on white-collar, antitrust, and complex litigation.

CHARLES RIVER ALERT: Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. is Investigating Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. on Behalf of Long-Term Stockholders and Encourages Investors to Contact the Firm

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023
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Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., a nationally recognized shareholder rights law firm, is investigating potential claims against Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. (NYSE: CRL) on behalf of long-term stockholders following a class action complaint that was filed against Charles River on May 19, 2023 with a Class Period from May 5, 2020 to February 21, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., a nationally recognized shareholder rights law firm, is investigating potential claims against Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. (NYSE: CRL) on behalf of long-term stockholders following a class action complaint that was filed against Charles River on May 19, 2023 with a Class Period from May 5, 2020 to February 21, 2023.
  • Our investigation concerns whether the board of directors of Charles River have breached their fiduciary duties to the company.
  • Throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and/or misleading statements, as well as failed to disclose material adverse facts about the Company’s business, operations, and prospects.
  • There is no cost or obligation to you.

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. Investors Reminder: Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP Reminds Shareholders of Deadline in Securities Fraud Class Action Lawsuit

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Monday, August 21, 2023
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The action charges Live Nation with violations of the federal securities laws, including omissions and fraudulent misrepresentations relating to the company’s business, operations, and prospects.

Key Points: 
  • The action charges Live Nation with violations of the federal securities laws, including omissions and fraudulent misrepresentations relating to the company’s business, operations, and prospects.
  • As a result of Live Nation’s materially misleading statements and omissions to the public, Live Nation’s investors have suffered significant losses.
  • Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP encourages Live Nation investors who have suffered significant losses to contact the firm directly to acquire more information.
  • The class action complaint against Live Nation, Donley v. Live Nation Entertainment, Inc., et al., Case No.

Teva Settles Price Fixing Charges With U.S. DOJ

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Monday, August 21, 2023
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Teva Pharmaceuticals, a U.S. affiliate of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (NYSE and TASE: TEVA), has reached a deferred prosecution agreement (DPA) with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to settle the criminal price-fixing charges brought against Teva in 2020.

Key Points: 
  • Teva Pharmaceuticals, a U.S. affiliate of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (NYSE and TASE: TEVA), has reached a deferred prosecution agreement (DPA) with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to settle the criminal price-fixing charges brought against Teva in 2020.
  • Under the DPA, which will allow Teva to avoid mandatory exclusion from participation in U.S. federal health care programs, Teva will pay a fine of $225 million over five years, with $22.5 million due each year from 2024 through 2027, and $135 million due in 2028.
  • Teva fosters a culture of compliance, including with the antitrust laws, and is dedicated to conducting business with integrity and fairness.
  • The Company is pleased to put these charges behind us and believes that we remain well-positioned to defend against related civil claims.

LYV ALERT: Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP Reminds Investors of Securities Fraud Class Action Lawsuit against Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (LYV)

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023
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The action charges Live Nation with violations of the federal securities laws, including omissions and fraudulent misrepresentations relating to the company’s business, operations, and prospects.

Key Points: 
  • The action charges Live Nation with violations of the federal securities laws, including omissions and fraudulent misrepresentations relating to the company’s business, operations, and prospects.
  • As a result of Live Nation’s materially misleading statements and omissions to the public, Live Nation’s investors have suffered significant losses.
  • Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP encourages Live Nation investors who have suffered significant losses to contact the firm directly to acquire more information.
  • The class action complaint against Live Nation, Donley v. Live Nation Entertainment, Inc., et al., Case No.

LYV Investor Announcement: Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP Announces October 3, 2023 Lead Plaintiff Deadline in Securities Fraud Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (LYV)

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The law firm of Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP ( www.ktmc.com ) informs investors that a securities class action lawsuit has been filed against Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (“Live Nation”) ( NYSE: LYV ).

Key Points: 
  • The law firm of Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP ( www.ktmc.com ) informs investors that a securities class action lawsuit has been filed against Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (“Live Nation”) ( NYSE: LYV ).
  • Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP encourages Live Nation investors who have suffered significant losses to contact the firm directly to acquire more information.
  • The class action complaint against Live Nation, Donley v. Live Nation Entertainment, Inc., et al., Case No.
  • The lead plaintiff selects counsel to represent the lead plaintiff and the class and these attorneys, if approved by the court, are lead or class counsel.

Global Security Program Leader Scott Sykes Joins Asurity® Technologies as Chief Information Security Officer

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Asurity Technologies LLC ("Asurity"), a leader in the design, development, and delivery of consumer lending compliance software and services, is pleased to announce that global security program leader Scott Sykes has joined the company as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO).

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Asurity Technologies LLC ("Asurity"), a leader in the design, development, and delivery of consumer lending compliance software and services, is pleased to announce that global security program leader Scott Sykes has joined the company as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO).
  • In this role, Scott will oversee all aspects of data security and compliance on an enterprise-wide basis.
  • Over his career, Scott has built and implemented global security programs, working closely with government regulatory bodies in the United States and European Union.
  • In addition, he has developed and managed security organizations with operations in: Security Operations Center, GRC, Audits, Application Security, Infrastructure Security, and Customer Delivery.

UserWay Reports H1 2023 Results: 81% ARR Growth, Anticipates Cash Flow Breakeven as DOJ Set to Roll Out Historic Digital Accessibility Regulation

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023
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WILMINGTON, Del., Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- UserWay (TASE: UWAY), a full-service provider of digital accessibility software, announced outstanding financial results for the first half ended June 30, 2023. The company reported a record surge in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) of 81% compared to the corresponding period in 2022, reaching approximately $12 million. UserWay now anticipates reaching its cash flow breakeven by the end of 2023.

Key Points: 
  • WILMINGTON, Del., Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- UserWay (TASE: UWAY), a full-service provider of digital accessibility software, announced outstanding financial results for the first half ended June 30, 2023.
  • The company reported a record surge in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) of 81% compared to the corresponding period in 2022, reaching approximately $12 million.
  • UserWay now anticipates reaching its cash flow breakeven by the end of 2023.
  • Negative cash flow was reduced from $1.8 million in the first half of 2022 to a mere $400,000 in the current period.

Cipriani & Werner adds DOJ's Shawn Adkins to its Cyber Practice

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Monday, August 14, 2023
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has added Shawn M. Adkins to the firm's Cyber Practice Group in its Philadelphia, Pennsylvania office.

Key Points: 
  • has added Shawn M. Adkins to the firm's Cyber Practice Group in its Philadelphia, Pennsylvania office.
  • Adkins joins the firm from the U.S. Department of Justice where he was an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Northern District of West Virginia.
  • "We could not be more excited to have someone of Shawn's caliber joining the firm," said John Loyal, co-chair of Cipriani & Werner's Cybersecurity practice.
  • Cipriani & Werner's Cyber team helps clients with all aspects of data breach preparation and response.