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Hotshot Announces Launch of GenAI Fundamentals for Lawyers Certificate Program

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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Hotshot, the video-based learning platform for lawyers used by dozens of Am Law 100 firms, law schools, and corporate legal departments, today announced the launch of its new certificate program, GenAI Fundamentals for Lawyers .

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  • Hotshot, the video-based learning platform for lawyers used by dozens of Am Law 100 firms, law schools, and corporate legal departments, today announced the launch of its new certificate program, GenAI Fundamentals for Lawyers .
  • The program was created in response to overwhelming interest from organizations looking for an effective way to deliver foundational training in Generative AI to their lawyers, students, and business professionals.
  • Anyone that completes the program will earn a certificate they can share on LinkedIn, and lawyers can earn CLE technology or general credits depending on the jurisdiction.
  • For more information about the GenAI Fundamentals for Lawyers certificate program and Hotshot’s broader Artificial Intelligence topic please visit www.hotshotlegal.com .

Battelle Delivers Up-Armored Ford Expeditions to U.S. Department of State

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Monday, April 8, 2024
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Battelle has delivered four upgraded Ford Expeditions to the United States Department of State (DoS) for testing, evaluation, and certification.

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  • Battelle has delivered four upgraded Ford Expeditions to the United States Department of State (DoS) for testing, evaluation, and certification.
  • Battelle upgraded the Expeditions with armor and technology to meet specific protection mission requirements while leaving the original showroom appearance.
  • Battelle is also producing 229 up-armored Toyota Land Cruiser 200s for DoS that will be delivered within the next 15 months.
  • “We are really proud of these vehicles,” said Battelle Ground Systems Senior Program Manager Jim LaBine.

Feeding America Board of Directors Welcomes Three New Members

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Friday, April 5, 2024
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CHICAGO, April 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Feeding America has announced three newly elected board members to its National Board of Directors .

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  • CHICAGO, April 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Feeding America has announced three newly elected board members to its National Board of Directors .
  • The excellence and insights of the Board will be enhanced if further with the addition of our three newest members."
  • The Feeding America Board of Directors is made up of a diverse group of individuals from both private corporations and non-profits.
  • The group helps to set and guide Feeding America's strategic direction to help fulfill the vision of an America where no one is hungry.

DVCon U.S. 2024 Announces Stuart Sutherland Best Paper & Best Poster Winners & Conference Highlights

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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The 2024 Best Paper and Poster winners, as voted on by attendees, were announced during a reception in the exhibit hall on March 6.

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  • The 2024 Best Paper and Poster winners, as voted on by attendees, were announced during a reception in the exhibit hall on March 6.
  • Overall attendance for DVCon U.S. 2024 was approximately 975, including attendees from 25 exhibiting companies.
  • “It was really an exciting time to be back at DVCon U.S.,” stated Tom Fitzpatrick, DVCon U.S. 2024 General Chair.
  • For the second consecutive year, the Poster Ninja Warrior Session determined the Stuart Sutherland Best Poster Award winners.

  Ford Trucks and IVECO sign Memorandum of Understanding to examine potential synergies

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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Ford Trucks, the heavy commercial brand of Ford Otosan, and IVECO, the brand of Iveco Group N.V. (EXM: IVG) that designs, manufactures and markets light, medium and heavy commercial vehicles, have signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore a potential collaboration on development of a new cabin for heavy-duty commercial vehicles.

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  • Ford Trucks, the heavy commercial brand of Ford Otosan, and IVECO, the brand of Iveco Group N.V. (EXM: IVG) that designs, manufactures and markets light, medium and heavy commercial vehicles, have signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore a potential collaboration on development of a new cabin for heavy-duty commercial vehicles.
  • Present during the signing were Gerrit Marx, CEO of Iveco Group; Luca Sra, President of the Truck Business Unit at Iveco Group; Haydar Yenigün, President of Koç Holding Automotive Group; Güven Özyurt, General Manager of Ford Otosan and Emrah Duman, Vice President of Ford Trucks.
  • Further information is available on the Company’s website www.ivecogroup.com
    Ford Otosan was founded in 1959, Ford Otosan (Ford Otomotiv Sanayi A.Ş.)
  • Ford Otosan's heavy commercial vehicle brand, Ford Trucks, with over 60 years of history in local and global markets, is shaping the future with its engineering and technological power.

FCL Builders Ushers in New Era with a Complete Brand Revitalization

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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Chicago, IL, March 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FCL Builders, LLC , a leading industrial builder, today unveiled the most extensive brand refresh since the employee owned and operated company was founded in 1976.

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  • Chicago, IL, March 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FCL Builders, LLC , a leading industrial builder, today unveiled the most extensive brand refresh since the employee owned and operated company was founded in 1976.
  • The new design honors FCL’s past while celebrating the modern company it has become.
  • “For more than 45 years, we’ve built our company to thrive as markets fluctuate.
  • The FCL Experience reflects our values and commitment to excellence, it moves beyond saying we care by proving it every day,” said Cory Singer FCL’s Vice President of Business Development & Pre-Construction.

EDTA Board of Directors Announces New Leadership and Welcomes Walmart as a Member

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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Washington, DC, March 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA) elected a new Chair and Treasurer at its quarterly Board of Directors meeting in Washington, DC.

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  • Washington, DC, March 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA) elected a new Chair and Treasurer at its quarterly Board of Directors meeting in Washington, DC.
  • Andre Welch, Director of Government Relations at Ford Motor Company, was elected Chair.
  • Christopher Hess, Vice President of Global Public Affairs at Eaton, was elected Treasurer.
  • The EDTA Board acknowledged their outstanding leadership and service to the association and its mission of advancing electric drive technologies and their benefits, including recent efforts to guide the implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

Stitch Fix Announces Appointment of Lillian Reaume as Chief People Officer

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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SAN FRANCISCO, March 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stitch Fix, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFIX), the leading online personal styling service, announced today that Lillian Reaume has joined the company as its Chief People Officer.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, March 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stitch Fix, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFIX), the leading online personal styling service, announced today that Lillian Reaume has joined the company as its Chief People Officer.
  • She reports to Matt Baer, CEO of Stitch Fix.
  • Prior to Stitch Fix, she held several HR leadership roles at Amazon, including Head of HR for the Alexa organization.
  • Chief Product and Technology Officer Tony Bacos joined the company in November of last year after serving as Chief Digital Officer at Frontdoor and Chief Product and Technology Officer at Amazon Fashion.

GXO Appoints Nizar Trigui as Its First Chief Technology Officer

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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“This new global technology role realizes our commitment to provide our customers the cutting-edge competitive advantage they need to exceed their customers’ expectations and grow market share,” said Malcolm Wilson, Chief Executive Officer, GXO.

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  • “This new global technology role realizes our commitment to provide our customers the cutting-edge competitive advantage they need to exceed their customers’ expectations and grow market share,” said Malcolm Wilson, Chief Executive Officer, GXO.
  • “Nizar is more than a technology expert — he’s a true leader with a track record of building tech-powered organizations.
  • Trigui joined Bridgestone in 2017 as Chief Technology Officer for the Americas where he introduced several industry-first technologies and reinvigorated the product portfolio to regain market leadership and enhance pricing power.
  • Previously, he served as Chief Technology Officer for Dura Automotive Systems where he led corporate product strategy, the technology portfolio and global product development.

Ford Updates EV, Hybrid Plans, Readies Manufacturing Plants

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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By the end of the decade, the company expects to offer hybrid powertrains across its entire Ford Blue lineup in North America.

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  • By the end of the decade, the company expects to offer hybrid powertrains across its entire Ford Blue lineup in North America.
  • In the first quarter of 2024, Ford’s electric vehicle sales increased by 86% and hybrid sales rose 42% versus a year ago.
  • Prospective employees can meet with Ford representatives at the new Ford Tennessee Discovery Center in Brownsville, Tenn., once it opens.
  • Employees at the plant, like at other Ford manufacturing facilities, will use wearable technology to support high-quality and efficient manufacturing.