United States administrative law

Metallica Metals Provides Corporate Update

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Thursday, January 21, 2021
Government procurement in the United States, United States administrative law

In particular, forward-looking information in this press release includes, but is not limited to, statements with respect to the Companys proposed acquisition, exploration program and the expectations for the mining industry.

Key Points: 
  • In particular, forward-looking information in this press release includes, but is not limited to, statements with respect to the Companys proposed acquisition, exploration program and the expectations for the mining industry.
  • Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking information are reasonable, there can be no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct.
  • Consequently, there is no representation that the actual results achieved will be the same, in whole or in part, as those set out in the forward-looking information.
  • We undertake no duty to update any of the forward-looking information to conform such information to actual results or to changes in our expectations except as otherwise required by applicable securities legislation.

ASRC Federal Subsidiary Awarded NASA Research and Education Support Services Contract

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Tuesday, January 19, 2021
ASRC, NASA people, Washington, D.C., United States administrative law, ASRC Aerospace Corporation, NASA, Agencies of the United States government

RESTON, Va., Jan. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has selected ASRC Federal Agile Decision Sciences (ADS) to provide professional services and IT support as part of the NASA Research and Education Support Services (NRESS) team.

Key Points: 
  • RESTON, Va., Jan. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has selected ASRC Federal Agile Decision Sciences (ADS) to provide professional services and IT support as part of the NASA Research and Education Support Services (NRESS) team.
  • The ASRC Federal ADS team will strengthen the NASA peer review life cycle and the research objectives of four directorates: Aeronautics Research Mission, Human Exploration and Operation Mission, Science Mission and the Space Technology Mission.
  • The NRESS contract also sustains support to the customer's Office of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Engagement.
  • "Earning the opportunity to be an ongoing part of this important mission for NASA is very gratifying," said Jennifer Felix, ASRC Federal president and CEO.

Green Circle Life Annual Survey Finds Most HR Professionals Plan to Expand Benefits and Services due to COVID

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Thursday, January 14, 2021
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Second-wave feminism, United States administrative law, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, Privacy law, Government, Law

The topics included, but were not limited to, healthcare costs, employee attraction and retention, company culture, benefits and services awareness and more.

Key Points: 
  • The topics included, but were not limited to, healthcare costs, employee attraction and retention, company culture, benefits and services awareness and more.
  • The survey was conducted in December 2020 with industry professionals, and more than 65% of respondents reported they were directly involved in HR initiatives at their company.
  • Dinesh Sheth, CEO and founder of Green Circle Life, said, "It's an understatement to say 2020 was an unprecedented year.
  • The Green Circle Life service is designed for multi-generational and hybrid workforces, and is HIPAA and EEOC compliant.

Select GCR, implementing technology to simplify attaining Government contracts in 2021

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Wednesday, January 6, 2021
Articles, Politics and technology, Government procurement in the United States, United States administrative law, Government procurement, E-government, Policy

During this time, tools and programs have been created to connect the dots and spread the love for all that participate.

Key Points: 
  • During this time, tools and programs have been created to connect the dots and spread the love for all that participate.
  • With the open book policies of all information being public record and implementing technological search queries to find this information, the Government contracting world has become simplified.
  • So, the days of registering, seeing there are millions in potential opportunities, and not knowing how to attain those dollars ARE OVER."
  • All of this is provided in an easy-to-use online platform with visuals, manuals, documents, and templates, and has truly simplified the process of understanding and attaining Government contracts."

NCLA Discourages Supreme Court from Upholding “Issue Exhaustion” in Social Security Benefits Cases

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Tuesday, January 5, 2021
Social security in the United States, Administrative law judge, United States administrative law, Social Security, Government, Agencies of the United States government, Executive branch of the United States government, Meyer v. Astrue, Social Security Disability Insurance

v. Andrew M. Saul, Commissioner of Social Security and John J. Davis, et al.

Key Points: 
  • v. Andrew M. Saul, Commissioner of Social Security and John J. Davis, et al.
  • The case concerns whether claimants seeking disability benefits under the Social Security Act must exhaust constitutional challenges to their benefits determinations before an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) at the Social Security Administration (SSA) in order to obtain judicial review on that issue on later appeal in federal court.
  • No federal law prohibits Petitioners and similarly situated Social Security claimants from raising a claim in federal court that they did not first raise before a Social Security ALJ.
  • NCLA and Catos joint brief asks the Supreme Court to reverse the courts of appeals and return these cases to the lower courts for consideration on the merits.

Spinoff Highlights NASA Technology Paying Dividends in US Economy

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Tuesday, December 15, 2020
NASA spinoff technologies, NASA, Washington, D.C., United States administrative law, NASA STI Program, Exploration of the Moon, Agencies of the United States government

One of the agency's most important benefits is the way investment in NASA pays dividends throughout the U.S. economy.

Key Points: 
  • One of the agency's most important benefits is the way investment in NASA pays dividends throughout the U.S. economy.
  • The latest edition of NASA's Spinoff publication highlights dozens of companies that have benefited from cooperation with NASA.
  • NASA's 2021 Spinoff publication features a modern, fresh design, making it easier than ever to learn how NASA technology and investments in the space program pay dividends for the U.S. economy and the public.
  • "Transferring NASA technology beyond the space agency is part of our culture and one of our longest-standing missions," said Reuter.

Brillient Awarded GSA OASIS Unrestricted Pool 4

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Tuesday, December 15, 2020
Musicians, Government procurement in the United States, United States administrative law, Oasis, Academi, Musical groups, Service companies

RESTON, Va., Dec. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Brillient announced today that GSA has awarded them a One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services (OASIS) Unrestricted Pool 4 contract.

Key Points: 
  • RESTON, Va., Dec. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Brillient announced today that GSA has awarded them a One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services (OASIS) Unrestricted Pool 4 contract.
  • Task orders awarded under Pool 4 include Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences as well as in Biotechnology.
  • The GSA award of OASIS Unrestricted Pool 4 to Brillient provides all our Federal clients with a Government-preferred BIC contract for work of any size.
  • "This unrestricted award of OASIS Pool 4 is the culmination of our team's efforts toward obtaining a Best-in-Class contract vehicle and being a premier provider of R&D solutions for the US Government," said Paul Strasser, Brillient Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

NCLA’s Constitutional Claim at en banc Fifth Circuit Against SEC ALJs Draws Strong Amicus Support

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Wednesday, December 9, 2020
Administrative law judge, United States administrative law, North Carolina Library Association, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Executive branch of the United States government, Government, Federal government of the United States

NCLA argues that the Securities and Exchange Commissions administrative law judges (ALJs) enjoy multiple layers of protection from removal by the President of the United States.

Key Points: 
  • NCLA argues that the Securities and Exchange Commissions administrative law judges (ALJs) enjoy multiple layers of protection from removal by the President of the United States.
  • Currently, ALJs can only be removed for cause,andthe only people who can remove them are SEC Commissioners and Merit Systems Protection Board membersappointees themselves whom the president can only remove for cause.
  • NCLA released the following statement:
    For four years, Michelle Cochran has endured one unconstitutional proceeding after another at the SEC.
  • As these superb amicus briefs convincingly show, the en banc Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals should find federal jurisdiction for her constitutional claim.

Tarena Announces Receipt of a Preliminary Non-Binding Proposal to Acquire the Company

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Tuesday, December 8, 2020
Government procurement in the United States, United States administrative law

The Company cautions that the Board has just received the Proposal Letter and has not made any decisions with respect to the Proposal Letter and the Proposed Transaction.

Key Points: 
  • The Company cautions that the Board has just received the Proposal Letter and has not made any decisions with respect to the Proposal Letter and the Proposed Transaction.
  • Tarena is a leading provider of adult professional education and K-12 education services in China.
  • Tarena also offers K-12 education programs, including computer coding and robotics programming courses, etc., targeting students aged between three and eighteen.
  • This letter constitutes only a preliminary indication of my interest, and does not constitute any binding commitment with respect to the Acquisition.

scPharmaceuticals Inc. Receives Complete Response Letter from FDA for FUROSCIX®

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Monday, December 7, 2020
Food and Drug Administration, United States Public Health Service, United States administrative law, Executive branch of the United States government, Healthcare in the United States, Health, Pharmaceutical industry

In addition, the FDA raised questions related to testing, labeling, and features of the combination product unrelated to the drug constituent.

Key Points: 
  • In addition, the FDA raised questions related to testing, labeling, and features of the combination product unrelated to the drug constituent.
  • In addition, the FDA indicated that there were deficiencies at the third-party facility where the Companys off-the-shelf alcohol swabs are manufactured.
  • scPharmaceuticals will request a Type A meeting with the FDA to discuss the issues described in the CRL and steps required for the resubmission of the NDA for FUROSCIX.
  • FUROSCIX has the potential to provide an outpatient alternative for the treatment of worsening heart failure due to congestion.