Trade

Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Agreement Between Seven Federal Agencies to Implement the American Climate Corps

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023

The MOU lays out the mission, goals, priorities, and next steps for implementing President Biden’s American Climate Corps.

Key Points: 
  • The MOU lays out the mission, goals, priorities, and next steps for implementing President Biden’s American Climate Corps.
  • In addition, beginning in January, senior administration officials will also convene a series of virtual listening sessions to hear directly from prospective American Climate Corps applicants and implementing partners, including labor unions, educational institutions, employer partners, and state, local and tribal governments about their priorities for the American Climate Corps.
  • "The American Climate Corps presents us with an opportunity to address the urgent climate crisis while training and preparing young people for good-paying union jobs in clean energy and climate resilience.
  • The American Climate Corps is on track to establish the first cohort of members in the summer of 2024.

Flash News: OKX Introduces Simplified Futures Trading Platform

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Sunday, December 17, 2023

OKX today announced the launch of OKX Futures, an updated futures trading platform designed to streamline and enhance the trading experience.

Key Points: 
  • OKX today announced the launch of OKX Futures, an updated futures trading platform designed to streamline and enhance the trading experience.
  • Key Changes with OKX Futures:
    Perpetual Futures: These will replace what were previously known as Perpetual Swap Contracts.
  • Expiry Futures: Formerly Future Contracts, will be available in weekly, monthly, and quarterly durations, maintaining the existing leverage options and pairs.
  • What This Means for Traders:
    Simplified Navigation: The futures trading section on the platform will have an updated, user-friendly interface.

ENR Recognizes BrandSafway as Number Four on the Top 600 List of Specialty Contractors

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Monday, December 11, 2023

ATLANTA, Georgia, Dec. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BrandSafway, a leading provider of access and specialty services to industrial, commercial and infrastructure markets, was ranked fourth out of 600 Top Specialty Contractors by Engineering News Record (ENR) for the second year in a row.

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, Georgia, Dec. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BrandSafway, a leading provider of access and specialty services to industrial, commercial and infrastructure markets, was ranked fourth out of 600 Top Specialty Contractors by Engineering News Record (ENR) for the second year in a row.
  • This industry recognition and consistent position in the top five reflects BrandSafway’s global leadership in serving the broadest range of solutions with the greatest depth of expertise.
  • “We are honored by this recognition from ENR and to be in such excellent company among our peers,” said President and CEO Karl Fessenden.
  • “As funding for construction and infrastructure projects continues to increase, we anticipate two million more jobs will be created in our industry each year over the next decade.

TIES CAPITAL GLOBAL Unveils Cutting-Edge Financial Trading Platform, Transforming the Landscape for Traders

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Friday, November 24, 2023

Melbourne, Australia, Nov. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TIES CAPITAL GLOBAL PTY LTD, a leading Australian-based financial service provider, proudly announces the launch of its revolutionary financial trading platform, marking a significant leap forward in the industry.

Key Points: 
  • Melbourne, Australia, Nov. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TIES CAPITAL GLOBAL PTY LTD, a leading Australian-based financial service provider, proudly announces the launch of its revolutionary financial trading platform, marking a significant leap forward in the industry.
  • With a focus on inclusivity, the platform introduces a single account type, simplifying the trading process for both novice and experienced traders.
  • The centerpiece of TIES CAPITAL's platform is its Windows trading software, a powerful tool that integrates advanced market charts, technical analysis, and order trading functions.
  • We invite traders to join us on this exciting venture, explore the possibilities, and experience the future of financial trading," said Anthony Yoseloff.

Strategic Organizing Center Comments on Starbucks’ Recent Efforts to Reframe its Track Record of Human Capital Mismanagement

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023

Joshua Gotbaum and Wilma Liebman – for election to the Starbucks Board of Directors (the “Board”) at the upcoming 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the “Annual Meeting”).

Key Points: 
  • Joshua Gotbaum and Wilma Liebman – for election to the Starbucks Board of Directors (the “Board”) at the upcoming 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the “Annual Meeting”).
  • The SOC is a coalition of labor unions, including the Service Employees International Union (“SEIU”).
  • Notably, Starbucks’ own report, released on December 13, 2023, states that the Company did not understand or give consideration to its labor rights commitments in the context of recent organizing.
  • Since November 2021, the NLRB has issued over 120 complaints against Starbucks, covering about 420 charges of violating federal labor law.

Poptential™ by Certell Revolutionizes Social Studies Education with Integration of American Principles and Launch of Engauge™ Teacher Dashboard

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

Poptential course packages have been updated to incorporate “American Principles” designed to foster a greater understanding of American civic life and sharpen critical thinking skills among students.

Key Points: 
  • Poptential course packages have been updated to incorporate “American Principles” designed to foster a greater understanding of American civic life and sharpen critical thinking skills among students.
  • Additionally, Certell introduced a powerful new dashboard for teachers called Engauge™, which helps instructors understand student engagement with Poptential e-books in real time.
  • The integration of American Principles into Poptential social studies courses is a significant milestone.
  • These principles are fundamental ideas that have shaped U.S. history, culture, and identity, serving as the bedrock of American civic life.

ORAU Launches STEM Accelerator to Address Challenges in STEM Education, Training, Research and Innovation

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Friday, December 15, 2023

America’s nuclear energy industry faces a critical problem that ORAU’s newly launched STEM Accelerator hopes to solve.

Key Points: 
  • America’s nuclear energy industry faces a critical problem that ORAU’s newly launched STEM Accelerator hopes to solve.
  • However, there is a critical shortage of the skilled professionals needed to oversee manufacturing, construction and operation of these facilities.
  • The ORAU STEM Accelerator (OSA) was created to help bridge this gap by convening a diverse network of two- and four-year academic institutions, industry, non-profit, professional organizations, labor unions and government partners with the aim of addressing the toughest challenges in STEM education, training, research and innovation.
  • “OSA will focus its work in three sectors: nuclear science and technology, space manufacturing and critical national infrastructure,” Olivia Blackmon, OSA director said.

Key Charpentier/Doudna CRISPR patent upheld by Japanese Patent Office

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

ERS Genomics Limited, which was formed to provide broad access to the foundational CRISPR/Cas9 intellectual property co-owned by Dr. Emmanuelle Charpentier, today announced its second Japanese Patent (JP6692856) was upheld for the second time, in response to an invalidation challenge.

Key Points: 
  • ERS Genomics Limited, which was formed to provide broad access to the foundational CRISPR/Cas9 intellectual property co-owned by Dr. Emmanuelle Charpentier, today announced its second Japanese Patent (JP6692856) was upheld for the second time, in response to an invalidation challenge.
  • The patent, filed by Dr. Charpentier, together with The Regents of the University of California and University of Vienna (collectively known as CVC), was also upheld previously by the Japanese Patent Office (JPO) in 20211.
  • During the proceedings, novelty and inventive step were contested.
  • In the decision2, the JPO rejected both challenges to patentability, fully upholding the patent and further demonstrating its validity and value as part of the patent collection for use of the CRISPR/Cas9 technology.

Citi Collaborates With Traydstream to Streamline Document Services for Faster and More Effective Client Solutions

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Monday, December 4, 2023

The result is an opportunity for clients to make a step change in scalability, reducing manual process risk and cost along the way.

Key Points: 
  • The result is an opportunity for clients to make a step change in scalability, reducing manual process risk and cost along the way.
  • Citi recognises the complexities and challenges faced by businesses engaged in cross border trade and is committed to delivering innovative solutions to address them through innovative collaborations.
  • Traydstream provides cloud-based automated document checking solutions that help accelerate previously time-consuming trade procedures, such as letters of credit and collections.
  • “Citi’s collaboration with Traydstream underscores our commitment to providing clients with the most advanced tools and technologies to facilitate trade.

Cheniere Announces Long-Term Integrated Production Marketing Agreement with ARC Resources

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

Cheniere Energy, Inc. (“Cheniere”) (NYSE American: LNG) and Cheniere Energy Partners, LP (“Cheniere Partners”) (NYSE American: CQP) announced today that Sabine Pass Liquefaction Stage V, LLC (“SPL Stage 5”) has entered into a long-term Integrated Production Marketing (“IPM”) gas supply agreement with ARC Resources U.S. Corp. (“ARC Resources”), a subsidiary of ARC Resources Ltd. (TSX: ARX), a leading natural gas producer in Canada.

Key Points: 
  • Cheniere Energy, Inc. (“Cheniere”) (NYSE American: LNG) and Cheniere Energy Partners, LP (“Cheniere Partners”) (NYSE American: CQP) announced today that Sabine Pass Liquefaction Stage V, LLC (“SPL Stage 5”) has entered into a long-term Integrated Production Marketing (“IPM”) gas supply agreement with ARC Resources U.S. Corp. (“ARC Resources”), a subsidiary of ARC Resources Ltd. (TSX: ARX), a leading natural gas producer in Canada.
  • The IPM agreement is subject to, among other things, a positive Final Investment Decision with respect to Train 7.
  • The LNG associated with this gas supply, approximately 0.85 million tonnes per annum (“mtpa”), will be marketed by Cheniere Marketing International LLP (“Cheniere Marketing”, a subsidiary of Cheniere).
  • “This is the second long-term IPM agreement between Cheniere and ARC Resources, and further progresses the commercialization of the SPL Expansion Project.