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National Philanthropic Trust Names Linda K. Myers Chair of the Board of Trustees

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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National Philanthropic Trust (NPT), the largest national, independent public charity that manages donor-advised funds (DAFs), and one of the largest grantmaking organizations in the world, is pleased to announce Linda K. Myers has been named chair of NPT’s Board of Trustees.

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  • National Philanthropic Trust (NPT), the largest national, independent public charity that manages donor-advised funds (DAFs), and one of the largest grantmaking organizations in the world, is pleased to announce Linda K. Myers has been named chair of NPT’s Board of Trustees.
  • She has served as vice chair of NPT’s Board of Trustees and chair of the Compensation and Human Resources Committee.
  • “Linda’s extensive experience in law, business, and governance, along with her lifelong dedication to philanthropy, is an excellent foundation for her to be NPT’s board chair,” said Eileen Heisman, CEO of National Philanthropic Trust.
  • “Linda joined NPT’s Board of Trustees in the early days of the pandemic and quickly became a strategic voice on the board and in her committee leadership.

Launch of two first-in-class medicines in 2023 marks start of exciting phase of growth for Ferring

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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EBITDA increased by +€43 million (+12% at AER) to reach €406 million and operating profit for the year reached €139 million.

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  • EBITDA increased by +€43 million (+12% at AER) to reach €406 million and operating profit for the year reached €139 million.
  • The year marked a major turning-point for Ferring with the launch of two innovative first-in-class medicines in the United States.
  • Ferring is evolving to make the most of these opportunities, and there were a number of significant changes to the senior leadership.
  • Jean-Frédéric Paulsen, Chairman of the Board of Directors, said: “The launch of two groundbreaking medicines in the US, along with the other important changes in 2023, mark the start of an exciting new phase of growth for Ferring.

The AI-Based Smart Contract Audit Firm "Bunzz Audit" Has Officially Launched

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240408693175/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240408693175/en/
    Bunzz Audit, an AI-based audit firm (Graphic: Business Wire)
    Blockchain-related projects trade users' assets on-chain, and the smart contracts governing this logic are at risk of being attacked.
  • As a measure, "smart contract audits (Audit)" are conducted, but users of existing major audit firms face the following challenges:
    Emphasis is placed on the "seal of approval" from major audit firms, making the original goal of "improving security" a mere formality.
  • Engaging an audit firm can delay product launches or token listings due to the time taken for audits.
  • As an approach to solve these issues, Bunzz, the smart contract development infrastructure, has researched and developed an AI-based audit service, "Bunzz Audit."

Beyond Risk Welcomes SL Management Partners to its Family of Companies

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Monday, April 8, 2024
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Beyond Risk Topco Holdings, LP LLC (“Beyond Risk”), a leader in employee benefits alternative risk financing solutions, is pleased to announce that SL Management Partners, LLC (“SL Management Partners”), a leader in employee benefits medical stop loss (“MSL”), has joined the Beyond Risk family of partner companies.

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  • Beyond Risk Topco Holdings, LP LLC (“Beyond Risk”), a leader in employee benefits alternative risk financing solutions, is pleased to announce that SL Management Partners, LLC (“SL Management Partners”), a leader in employee benefits medical stop loss (“MSL”), has joined the Beyond Risk family of partner companies.
  • “We are thrilled to welcome Steve, Bob, and the rest of the SL Management Partners team as our partners.
  • We are very excited to join the Beyond Risk team and leverage the combined platform and support to continue the expansion of the SL Management Partners’ product offering,” said Steve Solomon and Bob Lang, Co-Founders of SL Management Partners.
  • Founded by seasoned entrepreneurs Steve Solomon and Bob Lang, SL Management Partners combines 60+ years of experience to create and deliver sales and risk management services for the self-funded community.

Interpres Security Successfully Completes SOC 2 Type II Certification

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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WASHINGTON, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Interpres Security, a company dedicated to optimizing defenses against prioritized threats targeting organizations to reduce threat exposure, today announced that it successfully completed its Service Organization Control (SOC) 2 Type II Examination against the security, availability and confidentiality Trust Service Principles. These three principals ensure that:

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Interpres Security , a company dedicated to optimizing defenses against prioritized threats targeting organizations to reduce threat exposure, today announced that it successfully completed its Service Organization Control (SOC) 2 Type II Examination against the security, availability and confidentiality Trust Service Principles.
  • Interpres Security brought TurnKey Compliance , a specialized security and compliance consulting firm, onboard to fully manage its audit and compliance programs.
  • "Achieving SOC 2 Type II takes the entire company pulling in the same direction around our mission," said Michael Jenks, Co-Founder and CTO at Interpres Security.
  • SOC 2 Type II reports are recognized globally and affirm that a company's infrastructure, software, people, data, policies, procedures, and operations have been formally reviewed.

TradeCentric Achieves SOC 2 Type 2 Certification

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TradeCentric, the leading provider of B2B connected commerce solutions powering integration and automation between eCommerce and eProcurement systems announces it has earned SOC 2 Type 2 certification. This prestigious certification validates TradeCentric's dedication to maintaining the highest standards of data security for its clients.

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  • CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TradeCentric , the leading provider of B2B connected commerce solutions powering integration and automation between eCommerce and eProcurement systems announces it has earned SOC 2 Type 2 certification.
  • "We are thrilled to have achieved SOC 2 Type 2 certification, which underscores our unwavering commitment to safeguarding our clients' data," said Steve Frechette, CPTO at TradeCentric.
  • The SOC 2 Type 2 certification further reinforces TradeCentric's position as a trusted partner for businesses seeking robust and compliant B2B Connected Commerce solutions.
  • TradeCentric remains committed to maintaining the highest standards of data security and compliance, continuously investing in resources and technology to uphold its SOC 2 Type 2 certification and exceed client expectations.

Collabware Announces StateRAMP Authorization for Collabspace, Enhancing Government Data Security and Compliance

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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WASHINGTON, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Collabware, a leader in data protection, discovery, and records management software, today announced that Collabspace has achieved StateRAMP Authorization. This significant milestone confirms the commitment of Collabspace to adhere to rigorous security standards and compliance, necessary for serving government agencies and organizations.

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  • Collabware announces its Collabspace platform has achieved StateRAMP Authorization, marking a significant advancement in government data security and compliance.
  • WASHINGTON, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Collabware, a leader in data protection, discovery, and records management software, today announced that Collabspace has achieved StateRAMP Authorization.
  • "With our recent StateRAMP Authorization, Collabspace is not just meeting but setting new standards for government data security and compliance," said Graham Sibley, CEO of Collabware.
  • This authorization enables government agencies and organizations to utilize Collabspace for enhanced data security and compliance with confidence, supporting efficient and secure operations.

Equinix (EQIX) Falls After Hindenburg Research Accuses Company of Manipulating Metrics to Increase Executive Compensation - Hagens Berman

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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SAN FRANCISCO, March 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hagens Berman urges Equinix, Inc. (NASDAQ: EQIX) investors who suffered substantial losses to submit your losses now .

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, March 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hagens Berman urges Equinix, Inc. (NASDAQ: EQIX) investors who suffered substantial losses to submit your losses now .
  • 20, 2024, Equinix shares declined sharply after activist short seller Hindenburg Research took aim at the data center provider, alleging that Equinix’s senior management was manipulating key financial metrics to boost the appearance of profitability and trigger executive stock grants.
  • Hindenburg’s detailed allegations have led prominent investors’ rights law firm, Hagens Berman, to open an investigation into possible violations of the U.S. securities.
  • “We’re investigating the propriety of Equinix’s financial reports,” said Reed Kathrein, the Hagens Berman partner leading the investigation.

BioElectronics Corporation Announces the Publication of a Canine Arthritis Study

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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Forty-nine animals completed the study. No negative side effects were reported. Average subjective discomfort scores for the treatment group (N=26) were reduced from 4.26 to 2.31 (45%) compared to no improvement in the placebo group (N=23) over the study period. Average PROM scores increased by 5.51 (4.59--6.23) degrees relative to the placebo group. Ninety-six percent of the treatment group showed either increased PROM or improved behavioral changes or both compared to 4% for the placebo group. Most changes occurred within the first 8 days of treatment.

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  • The study was published online by Veterinary Medicine & Science, and can be viewed here: https://doi.org/10.1002/vms3.1408
    A randomized, blinded, placebo-controlled 14-day study of 60 dogs having prior veterinary-diagnosis OA in at least one limb joint.
  • BioElectronics’ Model 088 device was secured near the cervical region of the dog’s spine.
  • Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis in dogs and is the most common source of chronic pain in older dogs.
  • Armed with these published results, BioElectronics Corporation will pursue appropriately qualified distribution partners to market and sell its unique pulsed shortwave device into the veterinary medicine market.

SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Announces the Filing of a Class Action Against Lyft, Inc. - LYFT

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Saturday, March 23, 2024
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NEW YORK, March 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Lyft, Inc. (“Lyft” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: LYFT).

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  • NEW YORK, March 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Lyft, Inc. (“Lyft” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: LYFT).
  • Those who inquire by e-mail are encouraged to include their mailing address, telephone number, and the number of shares purchased.
  • The class action concerns whether Lyft and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
  • Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions.