Executive Office for United States Attorneys

John Truitt 2023 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch™

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Thursday, August 17, 2023

NAPLES, Fla., Aug. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Vernon Litigation Group is thrilled to extend their heartfelt congratulations to John J. Truitt, an esteemed attorney at the firm.

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  • NAPLES, Fla., Aug. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Vernon Litigation Group is thrilled to extend their heartfelt congratulations to John J. Truitt, an esteemed attorney at the firm.
  • John Truitt was included in the 2023 edition of the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch™ in America for his work in Commercial Litigation.
  • This recognition speaks volumes about Mr. Truitt's unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional legal services while maintaining the highest ethical standards.
  • His recognition in the 2023 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch™ in America serves as a testament to his dedication, expertise, and unwavering commitment to achieving excellence in the realm of Commercial Litigation.

ICO warns of email data breach risk as it issues two reprimands

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has reprimanded two Northern Irish organisations for disclosing people’s information inappropriately via email.

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  • The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has reprimanded two Northern Irish organisations for disclosing people’s information inappropriately via email.
  • Both the Patient and Client Council (PCC) and the Executive Office disclosed recipient details by using inappropriate group email options.
  • Although the body of the email did not contain personal information, the people who received the email could reasonably infer that the other recipients also had experience of gender dysphoria, given their inclusion in the email.
  • - To report a concern to the ICO telephone call our helpline on 0303 123 1113, or go to ico.org.uk/concerns.

techfrederick Welcomes Maria Roat to its Board of Directors

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Monday, June 5, 2023

FREDERICK, Md., June 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- techfrederick, a non-profit 501(c)(3) coalition of local high-tech companies dedicated to promoting technology and innovation in the Frederick community, is pleased to announce the appointment of Maria Roat to its esteemed Board of Directors. With her extensive experience and exceptional leadership in the field of technology and public service, Roat will undoubtedly contribute to techfrederick's mission of fostering growth and collaboration within the local tech ecosystem.

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  • FREDERICK, Md., June 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- techfrederick, a non-profit 501(c)(3) coalition of local high-tech companies dedicated to promoting technology and innovation in the Frederick community, is pleased to announce the appointment of Maria Roat to its esteemed Board of Directors.
  • Maria Roat brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the techfrederick Board of Directors, making her an invaluable addition to the organization's strategic leadership team.
  • Roat retired from the U.S. Navy as a Master Chief with 26 years of active duty and reserve service.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Maria Roat to the techfrederick Board of Directors," said Nick Damoulakis, Board President at techfrederick.

Hali Marsocci Joins Lucas, Macyszyn & Dyer Law Firm in Tarpon Springs, Florida

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Friday, January 27, 2023

TARPON SPRINGS, Fla., Jan. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The law offices of Lucas, Macyszyn & Dyer are pleased to welcome Ms. Hali Marsocci, Esq., to their team of experienced legal professionals.

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  • TARPON SPRINGS, Fla., Jan. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The law offices of Lucas, Macyszyn & Dyer are pleased to welcome Ms. Hali Marsocci, Esq., to their team of experienced legal professionals.
  • While attending law school, Hali worked as a law clerk for the Office of the State Attorney for the 19th Judicial Circuit in Fort Pierce, Florida, and the Guardian Ad Litem Program in Port Saint Lucie, Florida.
  • She completed legal studies and earned her Juris Doctorate from Florida Coastal School of Law in Jacksonville, Florida, and her Bachelor of Business Administration from Stetson University in DeLand, Florida.
  • Before joining Lucas, Macyszyn, & Dyer, Ms. Marsocci served as a personal injury lawyer at a premier law firm in West Palm Beach, handling complex cases at a local and national level.

Former IRS Chief of Criminal Investigation and General Counsel of NYS Department of Financial Services Richard Weber Joins Winston & Strawn as Litigation Partner in New York

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Monday, December 5, 2022

NEW YORK, Dec. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Winston & Strawn LLP today announced that Richard Weber has joined the firm's New York office as a partner in the Litigation Department and as a member of the White Collar, Regulatory Defense & Investigations Practice.

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  • Rich brings to Winston a compelling combination of unparalleled experience at the highest levels of city, state, and federal government, as well as in private-sector investment banking and financial services.
  • "Government scrutiny of banking institutions, fintechs, and multinational businesses has increased in tandem with a global focus on money laundering, financial crimes, asset forfeiture, tax, and sanctions," said Rich.
  • I am thrilled to be joining Winston's world-class litigation team and excited to work with a great group of attorneys."
  • Winston & Strawn LLP is an international law firm with 16 offices in North America, South America, Asia, and Europe.

Florida State Attorney's Office for the Ninth Judicial Circuit Joins Growing Ranks of Prosecutor Offices Digitally Transforming with NICE Evidencentral

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022

NICE Justice helps prosecutors find the truth in digital evidence faster, so they can build and present compelling cases.

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  • NICE Justice helps prosecutors find the truth in digital evidence faster, so they can build and present compelling cases.
  • Part of the Evidencentral cloud-based platform, NICE Justice digitally transforms how district attorneys, paralegals and office staff receive, interact with, manage and share digital evidence, from beginning to end.
  • NICE Justice will help the Ninth Circuit State Attorneys Office improve efficiency across the entire justice continuum, from evidence intake and investigation to discovery and trial preparation.
  • In addition to overseeing the third-largest circuit in the state, the Ninth Circuit State Attorneys Office also protects many of the 50 million tourists that visit Central Florida each year.

Announcing Director of White House Office of National Drug Control Policy as Guest Speaker at Faces & Voices of Recovery's Recovery Leadership Summit

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Saturday, October 1, 2022

ST. PAUL, Minn., Oct. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Faces & Voices of Recovery is pleased to announce Dr. Rahul Gupta as a guest speaker at the annual Recovery Leadership Summit, held this year in St. Paul, MN from October 2-5.

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  • ST. PAUL, Minn., Oct. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Faces & Voices of Recovery is pleased to announce Dr. Rahul Gupta as a guest speaker at the annual Recovery Leadership Summit, held this year in St. Paul, MN from October 2-5.
  • Rahul Gupta, MD, MPH, MBA, FACP, is the first medical doctor to serve as the Director of National Drug Control Policy and lead the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), a component of the Executive Office of the President.
  • This annual conference of Recovery Leaders and Advocates is hosted by Faces & Voices of Recovery, the nation's leading recovery advocacy organization since 2001.
  • Faces & Voices of Recovery is dedicated to organizing and mobilizing the over 23 million Americans in recovery from addiction to alcohol and other drugs.

Leveling the Cyberinfrastructure Playing Field Focus of Upcoming MS-CC Presentation at 2022 National HBCU Week Conference

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Thursday, September 8, 2022

The presentation is part of the 2022 National HBCU Week Conferencebeing organized under the leadership of the White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity through Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

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  • The presentation is part of the 2022 National HBCU Week Conferencebeing organized under the leadership of the White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity through Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
  • For HBCUs looking to support their research mission, compete for federal research funding, and attract and retain research faculty, a more complex form of cyberinfrastructure is required.
  • Since the NSF award was announced in September 2021, MS-CC participation has more than doubled from 35 to 88 institutions as of August 2022.
  • The Annual National HBCU Week Conference is the nation's premier convening of institution executive leaders, faculty, students, and supporters.

GILLES ROLLET TO SPEAK AT BLUETIDE SUMMIT ON BLUE ECONOMIES

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Tuesday, August 16, 2022

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Gilles Rollet, the founder of the Rollet Reef Foundation (RRF), which promotes the protection and preservation of coral reefs, will be a speaker at the Bluetide Caribbean Investment Summit on ocean economies being held in Puerto Rico this month. The Summit is organized by Bluetide, a U.S. 501c(3) that supports ocean economies through research, technology, and best practices. Bluetide focuses on sustainable investments to enhance livelihoods of coastal communities and countries.

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  • Rollet Reefs Foundation founder, Gilles Rollet will be a keynote speaker at the ground-breaking conservation summit with fellow environmental heavy hitters on why developing blue economies is key for the survival of marine environments and the planet.
  • SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Gilles Rollet, the founder of the Rollet Reef Foundation (RRF), which promotes the protection and preservation of coral reefs, will be a speaker at the Bluetide Caribbean Investment Summit on ocean economies being held in Puerto Rico this month.
  • The Summit is organized by Bluetide, a U.S. 501c(3) that supports ocean economies through research, technology, and best practices.
  • Bluetide focuses on sustainable investments to enhance livelihoods of coastal communities and countries.

METCO Works Well, Small Tweaks Could Make It Even Better, Study Says

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Thursday, June 2, 2022

BOSTON, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Program should be expanded, funding simplified

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  • METCO offers educational opportunity to families in Boston and Springfield and provides much-needed diversity to suburban school districts.
  • "Without METCO, diversity would be virtually nonexistent in some districts," said Dr. Ken Ardon, the co-author of " METCO Funding: Understanding Massachusetts' Voluntary School Desegregation Program " with Roger Hatch.
  • Despite accounting for just 2.5 percent of enrollment on average, METCO students account for about 40 percent of African-American students in receiving school districts.
  • These policies benefit districts with declining METCO enrollment and leave less for those that enroll more METCO students.