Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act of 1988

Acutus Medical Announces Strategic Realignment of Resources and Corporate Restructuring

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

CARLSBAD, Calif., Nov. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Acutus Medical, Inc. (“Acutus” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: AFIB), today announced a realignment of resources and corporate restructuring.

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  • CARLSBAD, Calif., Nov. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Acutus Medical, Inc. (“Acutus” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: AFIB), today announced a realignment of resources and corporate restructuring.
  • Scott Huennekens, Chairman of Acutus, commented, “Following an extensive strategic review by the Company’s Board of Directors, we are taking the hard but necessary steps to streamline our operations.
  • Acutus has begun implementation of a corporate restructuring to realign resources to support the left-heart access distribution business, which will result in reducing the Company’s workforce by approximately 65%.
  • Post restructuring, Acutus will become a contract manufacturing business with the potential to generate positive cash flow over the next several years.

Paycor Partners With Onwards HR to Offer Automated Severance and Offboarding Compliance Capabilities

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023

ALPHARETTA, Ga., June 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Onwards HR , a leading workforce compliance platform used by HR, legal and finance teams for severance and offboarding management, announced a new partnership today with Paycor HCM, Inc. (Paycor).

Key Points: 
  • ALPHARETTA, Ga., June 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Onwards HR , a leading workforce compliance platform used by HR, legal and finance teams for severance and offboarding management, announced a new partnership today with Paycor HCM, Inc. (Paycor).
  • As part of the Paycor Marketplace, Paycor customers will have access to Onwards HR, a first-of-its-kind suite of solutions designed specifically to improve the employee separation process.
  • In addition to improving compliance, Onwards HR is the only offboarding solution that includes severance management, enabling severance pay calculations using real-time data.
  • This partnership with Onwards HR allows us to better assist organizations through the end of the employee lifecycle.”
    To learn more about Onwards HR in the Paycor Marketplace, please visit https://marketplace.paycor.com/products/onwards-hr .

3 Greenberg Traurig Shareholders Named to Crain's Chicago Business 2023 Notable Litigators and Trial Attorneys List

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Monday, March 13, 2023

CHICAGO, March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Francis A. Citera, Tiffany S. Fordyce, and Gregory E. Ostfeld, shareholders in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Chicago office, were named 2023 Notable Litigators and Trial Attorneys by Crain's Chicago Business.

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  • Francis A. Citera, Tiffany S. Fordyce, and Gregory E. Ostfeld, shareholders in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Chicago office, were named 2023 Notable Litigators and Trial Attorneys by Crain's Chicago Business.
  • CHICAGO, March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Francis A. Citera , Tiffany S. Fordyce , and Gregory E. Ostfeld , shareholders in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP 's Chicago office , were named 2023 Notable Litigators and Trial Attorneys by Crain's Chicago Business.
  • According to Crain's, the 2023 Notable Litigators and Trial Attorneys list is made up of more than 70 of the top practitioners in Chicago with major accomplishments in the courtroom who also devote time to pro bono work, community involvement, and professional organizations.
  • Fordyce is chair of Greenberg Traurig's Chicago Labor & Employment Practice and co-chair of the practice's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion group.

Three Greenberg Traurig Attorneys Named to 2022 Crain's Chicago Business 'Notable Women in Law' List

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Friday, September 2, 2022

CHICAGO, Sept. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Shareholders Tiffany S. Fordyce, Gretchen N. Miller, and Rita M. Alliss Powers from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Chicago office were named to the Crain's Chicago Business 2022 "Notable Women in Law" list.

Key Points: 
  • Shareholders Tiffany S. Fordyce, Gretchen N. Miller, and Rita M. Alliss Powers from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Chicago office were named to the Crain's Chicago Business 2022 "Notable Women in Law" list.
  • CHICAGO, Sept. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Shareholders Tiffany S. Fordyce, Gretchen N. Miller, and Rita M. Alliss Powers from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP 's Chicago office were named to the Crain's Chicago Business 2022 "Notable Women in Law" list.
  • About Greenberg Traurig's Women's Initiative: Greenberg Traurig is committed to its women lawyers' success, which includes a firmwide women's affinity group encompassing recruiting, retention, and business development.
  • Twitter: @GTLawWomen
    About Greenberg Traurig: Greenberg Traurig, LLP has more than 2500 attorneys in 43 locations in the United States, Europe, Latin America, Asia, and the Middle East.

With Companies Across the U.S. Announcing Layoffs, Wolters Kluwer Labor & Employment Expert Analyzes WARN Act Requirements in Each State

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Monday, August 22, 2022

NEW YORK, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --

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  • What: Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory U.S. labor and employment law analyst has provided guidance on the federal Worker Adjustment Retraining Notification (WARN) Act, outlining federal and state differences around coverage, notice, severance, and penalties.
  • Although the WARN Act pertains to these larger employers, several jurisdictions have plant closing and layoff requirements that apply to employers with fewer than 100 employees.
  • The WARN Act applies to public and private employers with at least 100 employees.
  • Wolters Kluwer shares are listed on Euronext Amsterdam (WKL) and are included in the AEX and Euronext 100 indices.

Talis Biomedical Provides Business Update and Reports Second Quarter Financial Results

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Tuesday, August 2, 2022

In the second quarter, Talis continued to make progress on its ability to manufacture the Talis One system at scale.

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  • In the second quarter, Talis continued to make progress on its ability to manufacture the Talis One system at scale.
  • Revenue was $0.6 million for the second quarter of 2022, compared to $0.1 million for the same period in 2021.
  • Operating expenses were $26.5 million in the second quarter of 2022, compared to $64.5 million for the same period in 2021.
  • The company will host a live conference call and webcast to discuss the business update and financial results on Tuesday, August 2, 2022, at 4:30 PM ET / 1:30 PM PT.

UNITE HERE Local 11: Congress Questions $696 Billion in Paycheck Protection Program Loans Forgiven by the Small Business Administration Ahead of House Oversight Hearing

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Tuesday, March 22, 2022

On March 16, UNITE HERE Local 11 submitted testimony at a House Small Business Administrations Small Business Oversight, Investigations and Regulations Committee hearing titled An Empirical Review of the Paycheck Protection Program.

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  • On March 16, UNITE HERE Local 11 submitted testimony at a House Small Business Administrations Small Business Oversight, Investigations and Regulations Committee hearing titled An Empirical Review of the Paycheck Protection Program.
  • According to data provided by the SBA, Westmont affiliates received $48 million through 44 PPP loans that were tied to approximately 5,300 jobs.
  • PPP borrowers must spend at least 60% of their loans on payroll costs in order to receive full loan forgiveness.
  • As of January 3, 2022, SBA had forgiven $9.7 billion of the $13.9 billion in PPP loans to hotels.

Acutus Medical Announces Restructuring and Preliminary, Unaudited Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2021 Revenue

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Wednesday, January 19, 2022

These actions are expected to result in annualized operating expense savings of $23-25 million compared to 2021.

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  • These actions are expected to result in annualized operating expense savings of $23-25 million compared to 2021.
  • The Company expects fourth quarter 2021 revenues of approximately $4.2-4.4 million compared to $2.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2020.
  • Year-over-year growth in the fourth quarter and full year was driven by increased procedure volumes, new product adoption, and higher capital sales.
  • The Company will provide further details on its fourth quarter earnings call currently scheduled for March 10, 2022.

Outten & Golden Obtains Consent Decree and Monetary Relief in Wage Theft Case Against Work-Based "Recovery" Program

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Thursday, October 7, 2021

The settlement and consent decree enforcing it follow Outten & Golden's recovery of $805,000 through settlements with the businesses that contracted with the recovery program.

Key Points: 
  • The settlement and consent decree enforcing it follow Outten & Golden's recovery of $805,000 through settlements with the businesses that contracted with the recovery program.
  • The businesses paid the program the wages that should have gone to its residents, the lawsuit alleged.
  • In 2019 and 2020, Plaintiffs recovered $805,000 through settlements with the businesses who contracted with the program.
  • Outten & Golden LLP focuses on advising and representing individuals in employment, partnership, and related workplace matters both domestically and internationally.

Class-Action Settlement Reached to Resolve University Pay Equity Allegations

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Friday, October 1, 2021

NEW YORK, Oct. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Outten & Golden LLP and Syracuse University announced a class-action settlement to resolve allegations of compensation discrimination raised by five female faculty members.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Outten & Golden LLP and Syracuse University announced a class-action settlement to resolve allegations of compensation discrimination raised by five female faculty members.
  • Under the settlement agreement, the University will pay $3,713,000 to resolve the claims.
  • This settlement does not represent an admission of any liability on the part of Syracuse University.
  • "We are pleased that Syracuse has agreed to resolve the claims, and the settlement will provide meaningful relief to our clients and other female faculty," said Deirdre A. Aaron of Outten & Golden.