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WISeKey’s Subsidiary, SEALSQ to Launch a Dedicated Service Supporting OEMs Achieve Compliance with the "U.S. Cyber Trust Mark" Initiative

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
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WISeKey’s Subsidiary, SEALSQ to Launch a Dedicated Service Supporting OEMs Achieve Compliance with the "U.S. Cyber Trust Mark" Initiative

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  • WISeKey’s Subsidiary, SEALSQ to Launch a Dedicated Service Supporting OEMs Achieve Compliance with the "U.S. Cyber Trust Mark" Initiative
    SEALSQ at the forefront of a new era in consumer cybersecurity: IoT devices embedding a SEALSQ VaultIC secure microcontroller would be more likely to achieve compliance with the U.S. government program guidelines.
  • SEALSQ service will bring tools and support to any IoT device manufacturer willing to achieve compliance to the “US Cyber Trust Mark” program by leveraging its expertise in Security by Design.
  • The "U.S. Cyber Trust Mark" initiative, which is expected to launch in 2024, is spearheaded by the FCC, and will seek public feedback.
  • Cyber Trust Mark”, a visible pledge of superior cybersecurity, directly influencing consumer preference in an increasingly security-conscious market.

Wolters Kluwer Expert Shares Insights on Regulatory Frameworks to Manage Conduct Risk

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Friday, September 15, 2023
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Due to the evolution of formal regulatory frameworks in recent years, risk management and compliance disciplines have undergone significant transformation and enhancement across various industries.

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  • Due to the evolution of formal regulatory frameworks in recent years, risk management and compliance disciplines have undergone significant transformation and enhancement across various industries.
  • “Assessment of (one’s) compliance program design and comprehensiveness occurs through a dynamic series of steps to determine the degree that a financial institution can accurately identify, assess, and define its conduct risk profile,” writes Thomas Grundy , regulatory compliance expert with Wolters Kluwer Compliance Solutions in his article, “Conduct Risk Management: Empowering Financial Institutions Through the DOJ’s Guidance for Compliance Programs,” published in ABA Risk & Compliance magazine.
  • Published six times a year, the magazine reaches 5,000-plus certified bank regulatory compliance and risk officers, delivering regulatory analysis and insights.
  • Wolters Kluwer Compliance Solutions is a market leader and trusted provider of risk management and regulatory compliance solutions and services to U.S. banks, credit unions, insurers and securities firms.

Allied Universal Names Honorable William J. Walker Vice President and Corporate Security Director

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
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Allied Universal® , the world’s leading security and facility services provider, today announced the appointment of Retired U.S. Army Major General William J. Walker to the position of vice president and corporate security director.

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  • Allied Universal® , the world’s leading security and facility services provider, today announced the appointment of Retired U.S. Army Major General William J. Walker to the position of vice president and corporate security director.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230906626602/en/
    Retired U.S. Army Major General William J. Walker appointed to the position of vice president and corporate security director at Allied Universal.
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    Walker will draw on his civilian and military executive leadership expertise to serve as a resource to Allied Universal customers in developing comprehensive security strategies.
  • Walker will also provide counsel to help customers leverage cutting-edge technology and data to deploy smarter, more effective security programs.

VantageScore Appoints Kimberly Schmid as Executive Vice President and General Counsel

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO, July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- VantageScore ® today announced that Kimberly Schmid has joined the company as Executive Vice President and General Counsel.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- VantageScore ® today announced that Kimberly Schmid has joined the company as Executive Vice President and General Counsel.
  • VantageScore® today announced Kimberly Schmid has joined the company as Executive Vice President and General Counsel.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Kimberly to our executive leadership team," said Silvio Tavares, President and CEO.
  • Prior to her role at Visa, Schmid held the position of Vice President, Regulatory Counsel for Netspend Corporation.

McDonald Hopkins welcomes Nickoli Miguel to national data privacy and cybersecurity team

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Wednesday, July 5, 2023
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CLEVELAND, July 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nickoli Miguel has joined McDonald Hopkins LLC as an Associate in the Litigation Department, adding his expertise to the firm's national Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Practice Group.

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  • CLEVELAND, July 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nickoli Miguel has joined McDonald Hopkins LLC as an Associate in the Litigation Department, adding his expertise to the firm's national Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Practice Group.
  • Miguel's current practice focuses on advising companies in a wide variety of industries on proactively addressing data privacy and cybersecurity issues and providing guidance on breach response, including regulatory investigations and compliance.
  • In addition to his data privacy practice, Miguel has experience with securities fraud, insurance litigation, labor and employment litigation, and general corporate litigation matters.
  • Miguel continued to serve his country as a Battalion Intelligence Officer and then a Captain for the Ohio Army National Guard.

Wolters Kluwer Hosts Expert Panel Discussion at ABA Risk & Compliance Conference

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Friday, June 9, 2023
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Regulatory compliance experts with Wolters Kluwer Compliance Solutions will present practical tips for banks on maturing traditional risk management and compliance programs by leveraging the Department of Justice (DOJ) Federal Sentencing Guidelines for Organizations.

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  • Regulatory compliance experts with Wolters Kluwer Compliance Solutions will present practical tips for banks on maturing traditional risk management and compliance programs by leveraging the Department of Justice (DOJ) Federal Sentencing Guidelines for Organizations.
  • The insights will be shared during a breakfast panel session at the American Bankers Association’s 2023 Risk and Compliance Conference .
  • Participants in this panel discussion from Wolters Kluwer Compliance Solutions include Thomas Grundy , Director; Mark Miller , Director; Seth Reimer , Manager; and Elaine Duffus , Senior Consultant.
  • The business, which sits within Wolters Kluwer’s Financial & Corporate Compliance (FCC) division, helps these financial institutions efficiently manage risk and regulatory compliance obligations, and gain the insights needed to focus on better serving their customers and growing their business.

Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, Outten & Golden, and Goldman Sachs Announce $215 Million Settlement of Long-Running Gender Bias Class Action

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023
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Today the parties announce that Plaintiffs have reached an agreement with Defendants Goldman Sachs & Company LLC and The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (collectively, “Goldman Sachs”), in which Goldman Sachs will pay $215 million to settle a gender discrimination class action lawsuit, Chen-Oster v. Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, No.

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  • Today the parties announce that Plaintiffs have reached an agreement with Defendants Goldman Sachs & Company LLC and The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (collectively, “Goldman Sachs”), in which Goldman Sachs will pay $215 million to settle a gender discrimination class action lawsuit, Chen-Oster v. Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, No.
  • While this is a three-year commitment, Goldman Sachs independently will continue such reviews periodically as it has in the past.
  • On March 30, 2018, Judge Analisa Torres, of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, certified the case as a class action.
  • 2672); the Google gender pay equity litigation that resulted in $118 million settlement for women at Google (Ellis v. Google LLC, No.

Yet another case of mishandling classified documents and alleged violations of the Espionage Act: 3 essential reads

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Monday, April 17, 2023
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Over the years, The Conversation U.S. has published numerous stories exploring the nature of classified documents – and how different motivations play a part in an individual’s decision to mishandle the nation’s secrets.

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  • Over the years, The Conversation U.S. has published numerous stories exploring the nature of classified documents – and how different motivations play a part in an individual’s decision to mishandle the nation’s secrets.
  • Violations of the Espionage Act
    On April 14, 2023, U.S. prosecutors charged Teixeira in connection with violations of the Espionage Act.
  • She points out that criminal prosecutions alone may not be the only way to prevent the flow of classified information.
  • Known as internal whistleblowing, such actions may prove effective in not only protecting classified information from reaching the public but also prevent another national security embarrassment.

2 Day Level II ITAR/EAR Officer Seminar (Montreal, Canada - June 6-7, 2023)

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Friday, April 7, 2023
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DUBLIN, April 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Level II ITAR/EAR Officer" training has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • DUBLIN, April 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Level II ITAR/EAR Officer" training has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Two-day seminar fee includes breakfast, lunch, seminar manual and a current copy of the ITAR.
  • Presentation: "A-Z: How to Conduct a Comprehensive Audit" From the Audit Plan, documents to review, interviews to drafting the audit report.
  • Lisa Bencivenga has has over twenty years of varied experience in export/import licensing and compliance issues with major defense contractors.

Raines Feldman Welcomes Former Federal Prosecutor and Congressional Candidate Will Rollins to its Stellar Litigation Team

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023
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Raines Feldman bolsters its high-profile litigation team with the addition of Will Rollins , a former Assistant U.S. Attorney for the U.S. Department of Justice, to the Firm’s Los Angeles office.

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  • Raines Feldman bolsters its high-profile litigation team with the addition of Will Rollins , a former Assistant U.S. Attorney for the U.S. Department of Justice, to the Firm’s Los Angeles office.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230307005926/en/
    Former federal prosecutor Will Rollins joins Raines Feldman's Los Angeles office.
  • “Will’s unique background combined with his passion for justice enhances our skillset at the crossroads of business, advocacy and law,” said Jonathan Littrell, Raines Feldman’s managing partner.
  • Before entering government service, he was an associate at Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, the largest litigation firm in the world.