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THE LAWFARE PROJECT TOGETHER WITH DIAMOND AND DIAMOND LAWYERS FILE CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT AGAINST MCMASTER UNIVERSITY

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星期四, 一月 4, 2024

HAMILTON, ON, Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Lawfare Project (LP) and Diamond and Diamond Lawyers announced today that they have filed a $77 million class action lawsuit (Court File Number CV-24-00712229-00CP) against McMaster University and the McMaster Students Union. The plaintiffs in this case encompass all Jewish students currently enrolled at McMaster University and those who have graduated from the university within the past two years.

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HAMILTON, ON, Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Lawfare Project (LP) and Diamond and Diamond Lawyers announced today that they have filed a $77 million class action lawsuit (Court File Number CV-24-00712229-00CP) against McMaster University and the McMaster Students Union.
The plaintiffs in this case encompass all Jewish students currently enrolled at McMaster University and those who have graduated from the university within the past two years.
Diamond and Diamond Lawyers are contemplating the launch of comparable class actions at various universities where similar incidents have occurred.
Individuals who have encountered anti-Semitism at McMaster University or any other higher education institution in Canada are urged to reach out to Diamond and Diamond Lawyers at 1-800-567-HURT.

THE LAWFARE PROJECT FILES LAWSUIT TO CANCEL MAYOR OF BARCELONA'S ANTI-ISRAEL BOYCOTT

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星期一, 四月 17, 2023

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NEW YORK, April 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Lawfare Project (LP) announced today that it filed a lawsuit (registration # 2786/2023) against the Mayor of Barcelona, Ms. Ada Colau, challenging her February 8, 2023 suspension of relations with Israel and all its institutions, including the international agreement of cooperation and friendship signed with the city of Tel Aviv. The lawsuit was filed on behalf of the Barcelona Institute for Dialogue with Israel With Israel, a local charity. It asserts that Ms. Colau acted beyond the scope of her authority by infringing on the Spanish government's power to conduct foreign policy and violated applicable legal procedures.

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The lawsuit was filed on behalf of the Barcelona Institute for Dialogue with Israel With Israel, a local charity.
It asserts that Ms. Colau acted beyond the scope of her authority by infringing on the Spanish government's power to conduct foreign policy and violated applicable legal procedures.
Ms. Colau justified the boycott of Israel based on alleged "systematic violation of human rights."
She closed her speech to the press by expressing her hope that mayors of other cities would join her action and repeated the slogan of the boycott campaign, "Barcelona says no to apartheid."

American Jewish Committee Releases 2021 "State of Antisemitism in America Report"

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星期一, 十月 25, 2021

NEW YORK, Oct. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --American Jewish Committee (AJC) today released its 2021 State of Antisemitism in America report based on new national polling of the U.S. Jewish and general adult populations.

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NEW YORK, Oct. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --American Jewish Committee (AJC) today released its 2021 State of Antisemitism in America report based on new national polling of the U.S. Jewish and general adult populations.
American Jews see antisemitism on the far right and the far left, among extremists acting in the name of Islam, and elsewhere throughout America.
It is 2021, and a disturbing number of Jews in America are afraid of identifying openly as Jewish for fear of attack.
The surveys of American Jews and U.S. adults were conducted for the nonpartisan American Jewish Committee (AJC) by the independent research firm SSRS .

AJC Applauds Burlington City Council for Rejecting Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions Resolution

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星期二, 九月 14, 2021

BURLINGTON, Vt., Sept. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --American Jewish Committee (AJC), the leading global Jewish advocacy organization, applauds the Burlington City Council's decision to withdraw a non-binding resolution supporting the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement targeting Israel.The resolution will be sent back to the Council's Racial Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Committee for further discussion.

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BURLINGTON, Vt., Sept. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --American Jewish Committee (AJC), the leading global Jewish advocacy organization, applauds the Burlington City Council's decision to withdraw a non-binding resolution supporting the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement targeting Israel.The resolution will be sent back to the Council's Racial Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Committee for further discussion.
"Thousands of people appealed to members of the City Council to reject this morally troubling BDS resolution.
AJC thanks Burlington Mayor Miro Weinberger, who called for the Council to reject the BDS resolution, and those City Council members who went into the hearing with an open mind and rejected the resolution.
"The outcome of the Burlington City Council hearing on this BDS resolution was a constructive step that we hope will cool extreme rhetoric and contribute to a more productive climate where difficult issues can be discussed.

DGAP-News: Mozambican Oil and Gas Chamber (CPGM): Oil and Gas Industry should host African Energy Week to Outline Agenda for Support of Our Oil and Gas Industry ahead of COP26

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星期一, 六月 7, 2021

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The move underestimates our preparedness to host events that define our future economic and energy sector success.

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The move underestimates our preparedness to host events that define our future economic and energy sector success.
Africa Oil Week was always seen as a crucial gathering for African NOC's and international IOC's to interact as well as a forum for African governments to discuss policy decisions and seek contributions from the oil and gas industry.
This boycott of Africa in favour of Dubai should not be accepted and promoted by the oil and gas industry and African governments.
An African Energy Week in Cape Town should unite governments, oil and gas companies, financial institutions, service companies, marginal field producers, commercial banks and more.

BREAKING NEWS: CAIR & PCJF Win 'Major Victory' in Federal Lawsuit Against Georgia's Anti-Israel Boycott Law; Court Rules Anti-BDS Law Violates the First Amendment

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星期一, 五月 24, 2021

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Martin is a well-known advocate of the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement against Israel, which the court ruled is protected by the First Amendment.

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Martin is a well-known advocate of the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement against Israel, which the court ruled is protected by the First Amendment.
READ THE COURT'S DECISION HERE:
In his 29-page decision, Judge Cohen identified extensive constitutional problems with Georgia's anti-BDS law.
He held that the anti-BDS law "prohibits inherently expressive conduct protected by the First Amendment," which "burdens Martin's right to free speech."
The court relied heavily onNAACP v. Claiborne,the Supreme Court's landmark decision protecting the right to boycott.

New Meyocks survey shows consumers want brands to mentor them

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星期一, 五月 10, 2021

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b'WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, May 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The vast majority of today\'s consumers especially those from younger generations say brands should inspire, advocate and provide value-added information.\nA national Meyocks consumer survey shows widespread support for "mentor branding."

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b'WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, May 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The vast majority of today\'s consumers especially those from younger generations say brands should inspire, advocate and provide value-added information.\nA national Meyocks consumer survey shows widespread support for "mentor branding."
The survey showed 56% of consumers said they would stop buying or boycott a brand that does not align with their beliefs.
"\nThe survey showed millennials and Generation Z born between 1981 and 2012 are even more likely to choose brands that inspire and advocate for them.\nThe Meyocks survey was conducted nationwide via an online panel with 1,523 Americans age 18 and over.
For more information or to download the survey results, visit meyocks.com .\nView original content to download multimedia: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/new-meyocks-survey-shows-consume...\n'

Center for Union Facts: Unite Here Local 11 Fights to Keep Workers Unemployed

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星期五, 四月 30, 2021

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The union has also staged protests to otherwise lock workers out of their jobs.

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The union has also staged protests to otherwise lock workers out of their jobs.
Local 11 recently called for a boycott of Chateau Marmont until "bartenders, servers, and room attendants return to their jobs."
But if the union continues to drive away business, workers won\'t have much to come back to.\nLocal 11 has also criticized hotels for receiving money through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).
"\nThe Center for Union Facts is a nonprofit 501(c)3 dedicated to transparency and accountability in today\'s labor movement.\n'

UNITE HERE Local 11 Urges Hollywood Award Circuit to Boycott Chateau Marmont

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星期二, 四月 13, 2021

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Other prominent actors who have pledged to boycott the Chateau Marmont include Edie Falco, Lena Headey, Constance Zimmer, Nikki Bilderback, Thomas Sadoski, and Alison Pill.

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Other prominent actors who have pledged to boycott the Chateau Marmont include Edie Falco, Lena Headey, Constance Zimmer, Nikki Bilderback, Thomas Sadoski, and Alison Pill.
Rage Against the Machine guitarist, Tom Morello, tweeted his support of the workers late last week.
A growing number of Hollywood and community leaders have also voiced their support for the Chateau workers and their campaign for justice and accountability.
Since then, many of the hotel\xe2\x80\x99s workers have spoken out about their experiences working at \xe2\x80\x9cHollywood\xe2\x80\x99s Playground,\xe2\x80\x9d prompting concern from community leaders and the call for a boycott.

Horizon Media Wave Study Finds as More Brands Join #STOPHATEFORPROFIT Campaign Against Facebook, Public Sentiment is Shifting Toward Support of Participating Brands

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星期四, 七月 23, 2020

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In late June, Horizon began with a baseline wave of over 1100 adults 18+, just before the campaign took effect.

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In late June, Horizon began with a baseline wave of over 1100 adults 18+, just before the campaign took effect.
As part of the study, Horizon exposed those 48% of people that were not aware of the campaign to the basics of the campaign, its goals, and a few examples of participating brands.
On the flip side, only 9% said they oppose the campaign and would either feel negatively towards (4%) or actively boycott (5%) participating brands.
Horizon Media , Inc. is a leader in delivering data-driven business outcomes for some of the most innovative and ambitious brands.