Chief justice

Celebrate Global Ethics Day 2024 on October 16

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, April 4, 2024

NEW YORK, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs is pleased to announce that Global Ethics Day will return for its 11th year on October 16, 2024, with the theme "Ethics Empowered."

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs is pleased to announce that Global Ethics Day will return for its 11th year on October 16, 2024, with the theme "Ethics Empowered."
  • "In an increasingly zero-sum world, Global Ethics Day serves as critical counterprogramming to our winner-take-all society," said Carnegie Council President Joel Rosenthal.
  • Those interested in participating can visit the Global Ethics Day website to access key messages , a digital toolkit , and ideas for how to get involved .
  • For questions about Global Ethics Day and how to plan your activities, get in touch with Carnegie Council.

Carnegie Council Opens Registration for Global Ethics Day Keynote Event on October 18

Retrieved on: 
Monday, September 18, 2023

New York, Sept. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs has opened registration for its 2023 Global Ethics Day keynote event, “ Unlocking Cooperation ,” taking place on October 18 at 12:00pm ET.

Key Points: 
  • New York, Sept. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs has opened registration for its 2023 Global Ethics Day keynote event, “ Unlocking Cooperation ,” taking place on October 18 at 12:00pm ET.
  • Register for Global Ethics Day keynote event: “Unlocking Cooperation”
    In addition to attending the keynote event, individuals and organizations from around the world are encouraged to plan their own Global Ethics Day activations.
  • Participants are also encouraged to share their Global Ethics Day plans with Carnegie Council via an online contact form for a chance to be featured on the Council’s social media platforms and Global Ethics Day materials.
  • Stay up to date on the latest Global Ethics Day news by subscribing to the Carnegie Ethics Newsletter and following Carnegie Council on LinkedIn, Instagram , Threads , X , and Facebook .

Whirlpool Corporation Named One of the World's Most Trustworthy Companies for 2023 by Newsweek

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, September 6, 2023

"At Whirlpool Corporation, one of our enduring values is integrity -- this means that across our global business, there is no right way to do a wrong thing," said Ava Harter, global chief legal officer for Whirlpool Corporation. "We are honored to receive this recognition. It reflects the dedication of 61,000 global employees who believe in our mission of improving life at home for consumers. We cannot fulfill this vision if we don't operate with integrity and trust."

Key Points: 
  • BENTON HARBOR, Mich., Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) announced today that it has been recognized as one of the World's Most Trustworthy Companies in 2023 by Newsweek.
  • To create the list, Newsweek partnered with Statista, a leading provider of market and consumer data, to evaluate companies' business practices and relationships with key stakeholders.
  • The World's Most Trustworthy Companies 2023 were identified in an independent survey based on a vast sample of more than 70,000 participants from 21 countries.
  • Click here to see the full list of World's Most Trustworthy Companies.

Julian Assange Campaign Launches First Ever Virtual Political Rally against Extradition in the Wistaverse Metaverse

Retrieved on: 
Friday, August 25, 2023

LONDON , Aug. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wistaverse ( www.wistaverse.com ) the world’s first global platform for protest in the metaverse, announced today that the campaign to stop the extradition of Julian Assange will launch the first ever virtual political rally for Assange this Saturday, August 26th .

Key Points: 
  • LONDON , Aug. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wistaverse ( www.wistaverse.com ) the world’s first global platform for protest in the metaverse, announced today that the campaign to stop the extradition of Julian Assange will launch the first ever virtual political rally for Assange this Saturday, August 26th .
  • It is being organized by the Don’t Extradite Assange Campaign ( https://dontextraditeassange.com ), which is the official campaign of the Assange movement, working with Assange and his family.
  • The event will take place in the Wistaverse, the world’s first platform for virtual protest in the metaverse.
  • Jules, one of the founders of Wistaverse, said: “We are excited that the Don't Extradite Assange campaign has decided to use the platform to host such a key rally shortly after the launch of the Wistaverse this May.

Rimini Street Foundation Celebrates its 500th Charitable Donation

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, July 12, 2023

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230712025546/en/
    Rimini Street announced it is celebrating its 500th charitable donation made to various non-profit organizations around the world through the Rimini Street Foundation.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    The Rimini Street Foundation was founded in 2015 as a formal program to give back to the communities in which employees live and work.
  • As a core pillar of the company values – the 4C’s of Rimini Street – Company, Clients, Colleagues and Community – the Rimini Street Foundation was built on the shared mission of its colleagues to “leave the world a better place than we found it.” To achieve this, the Rimini Street Foundation provides financial donations, in-kind gifts, and employee volunteer time, each dedicated to serving the community through activities that directly impact the beneficiaries of our partner charities.
  • Beyond financial giving, the Rimini Street Foundation focuses on unique opportunities to assist the community with extraordinary, heartfelt acts of service.

National Police Federation Recommends Progressive, Data-Driven Approach to Bail Reform in Canada

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, July 12, 2023

The paper, titled Smart Bail Initiatives: A Progressive Approach to Canada's Bail System , https://npf-fpn.com/app/uploads/securepdfs/2023/07/NPF-Bail-Reform-Paper... discusses opportunities for various levels of government to collectively address Canada's widely acknowledged Criminal Justice System issues on bail reform.

Key Points: 
  • The paper, titled Smart Bail Initiatives: A Progressive Approach to Canada's Bail System , https://npf-fpn.com/app/uploads/securepdfs/2023/07/NPF-Bail-Reform-Paper... discusses opportunities for various levels of government to collectively address Canada's widely acknowledged Criminal Justice System issues on bail reform.
  • The breakfast panel was facilitated by Brian Sauvé, President and CEO, National Police Federation, and closing remarks were delivered by Bobby Baker, NPF Prairie Region Director.
  • Evan Bray, OOM , Regina Police Service, who has extensive experience with Canada's criminal justice system from a policing perspective.
  • Repeatedly responding to calls and arresting the same individuals repeatedly has a significant negative impact on Members' morale and overall wellbeing," said Brian Sauvé, President and CEO, National Police Federation.

The Tenth Annual Global Ethics Day Will Take Place on October 18, 2023

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, March 23, 2023

NEW YORK, March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs is thrilled to announce that Global Ethics Day 2023 will take place on October 18, with the theme of "Ethics Empowered."

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs is thrilled to announce that Global Ethics Day 2023 will take place on October 18, with the theme of "Ethics Empowered."
  • You can also view the 2023 Global Ethics Day announcement video here .
  • Offices held "ethics morning" talks where teams discussed ethical dilemmas, shared Global Ethics Day messages, and reviewed the company's Code of Ethics.
  • Subscribe to the Carnegie Ethics Newsletter to stay up to date on all things Global Ethics Day, including upcoming special events and content.

Honouring the Memories of Victims on the Third Anniversary of Flight PS752 Downing

Retrieved on: 
Sunday, January 8, 2023

TORONTO, Jan. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today marks three years since Ukraine International Airlines Flight PS752 was shot down by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Jan. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today marks three years since Ukraine International Airlines Flight PS752 was shot down by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
  • “As we commemorate the third anniversary of this horrific event, our hearts break all over again.
  • The anniversary ceremony included speeches from family members of victims, as well as various elected officials including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
  • Many Federal, Provincial, and Municipal politicians of all stripes attended the event, exemplifying broad support for those who lost loved ones.

MEDIA ADVISORY: Third Anniversary Commemoration of the Downing of Flight PS752

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, January 5, 2023

Reception and art gallery viewing: 11:00am-1:50pm

Key Points: 
  • Reception and art gallery viewing: 11:00am-1:50pm
    The Association of Families of Flight PS752 Victims (the Association) is hosting a ceremony to commemorate the third anniversary of the downing of Flight PS752.
  • Over 85 cities across Canada and around the world will join the Association to honour and remember the victims of Flight PS752 and to express solidarity with the Iranian Revolution.
  • Media are requested to RSVP to this event via the media contact provided below.
  • Media are required to request access to the livestream link prior to Friday, January 6, 2023, by emailing the media contact.

Notice of Scheme Convening Hearing

Retrieved on: 
Friday, December 16, 2022

At the Scheme Convening Hearing, the Company will seek an order granting it certain directions in relation to the Scheme in respect of its 2023 Notes, including permission to convene a meeting for the Scheme Creditors of the 2023 Notes issued by the Company for the purpose of considering, and, if thought fit, approving the Scheme.

Key Points: 
  • At the Scheme Convening Hearing, the Company will seek an order granting it certain directions in relation to the Scheme in respect of its 2023 Notes, including permission to convene a meeting for the Scheme Creditors of the 2023 Notes issued by the Company for the purpose of considering, and, if thought fit, approving the Scheme.
  • Any Scheme Creditor is entitled to attend the Scheme Convening Hearing to make representations to the Court, or to instruct counsel to attend the Scheme Convening Hearing and to make representations to the Court on their behalf.
  • Scheme Creditors may attend the Scheme Convening Hearing remotely via webinar, but will only be able to make representations if they attend in person at Court.
  • Those Scheme Creditors wishing to attend the Scheme Convening Hearing remotely via webinar will need to email [email protected] by no later than 12:00 p.m. (midday) (London time) on 19 December 2022 with the email address that they would like to use to dial into the Scheme Convening Hearing.