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Better Choice Company Initiates Legal Action Against Alphia, a Portfolio Company of Private Equity Firm PAI

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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NEW YORK, March 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Better Choice Company, Inc. (NYSE: BTTR) (“Better Choice” or the “Company”), a pet health and wellness company, initiated a legal action to enforce a right of first refusal (“ROFR”) option exercised by Alphia, Inc. (“Alphia”) BL4424547, which is controlled by a Paris-based private equity firm, PAI Partners ( https://www.paipartners.com ).

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  • NEW YORK, March 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Better Choice Company, Inc. (NYSE: BTTR) (“Better Choice” or the “Company”), a pet health and wellness company, initiated a legal action to enforce a right of first refusal (“ROFR”) option exercised by Alphia, Inc. (“Alphia”) BL4424547, which is controlled by a Paris-based private equity firm, PAI Partners ( https://www.paipartners.com ).
  • Pursuant to the terms of a written agreement between Alphia and the Company, Alphia is obligated to acquire the assets of Halo, Purely for Pets, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Better Choice.
  • Better Choice seeks to compel the closing of the asset sale and, in the alternative, monetary damages in excess of $19 million caused by Alphia for its misconduct in connection with the ROFR.
  • The claim has been filed in the Circuit Court of the 13th Judicial Circuit in and for Hillsborough County, Florida.

Global LED Driver for Lighting Industry Report 2024: Market to Reach $98.1 Billion by 2030 from $25 Billion in 2023 - Focus on Energy Efficiency Drives Demand for Ultra-High-Efficiency LED Drivers - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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The global LED drivers market is experiencing significant growth, driven by burgeoning demand for LED lighting solutions.

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  • The global LED drivers market is experiencing significant growth, driven by burgeoning demand for LED lighting solutions.
  • Within the market, type A lamps are dominating, although lamps with integrated modules are poised to drive further expansion.
  • Europe and the US currently lead the LED drivers market, while the Asia-Pacific region is expected to exhibit the fastest growth.
  • The LED Driver for Lighting market in the U.S. is estimated at US$4.3 Billion in the year 2023.

Missouri Firm Taps Veteran Child Injury Lawyers at The Button Law Firm in Hotel Pool Lawsuit

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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BRANSON, Miss., March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Russell Button and Ashley Knarr, two veteran child injury attorneys at The Button Law Firm in Texas, have been tapped by St. Louis-based personal injury firm Finney Injury Law to help three Jefferson County families seek justice. The lawsuit claims Grand Plaza Hotel, a luxury resort in Branson, negligently treated the hotel pool twice with a commercial-grade pool cleaner while kids and adults were swimming in May 2021. The exposure to the harsh chemicals resulted in several children requiring medical attention, including one young girl who suffered permanent damage to her lungs and throat, according to the suit.

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  • Texas-based law firm joins Finney Injury Law to hold Grand Plaza Hotel accountable for negligently treating pool while families were in it, leading to chemical poisoning
    BRANSON, Miss., March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Russell Button and Ashley Knarr , two veteran child injury attorneys at The Button Law Firm in Texas, have been tapped by St. Louis-based personal injury firm Finney Injury Law to help three Jefferson County families seek justice.
  • The lawsuit claims Grand Plaza Hotel, a luxury resort in Branson, negligently treated the hotel pool twice with a commercial-grade pool cleaner while kids and adults were swimming in May 2021.
  • "Seeking the experience of The Button Law Firm isn't just about expanding our resources—it's about ensuring our fight for these families is comprehensive and rigorous," says Chris Finney of Finney Injury Law.
  • Button and Knarr have dedicated their practice to advocating for families through meaningful litigation that aims to make communities across Texas safer.

VTOMAN Unveils Flashspeed 1000: The Ultimate Portable Power Station for Modern Adventurers

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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SAN FRANCISCO, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- VTOMAN, a global leader in innovative power solutions, proudly announces the release of its latest breakthrough product: the VTOMAN Flashspeed 1000 Portable Power Station.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- VTOMAN, a global leader in innovative power solutions, proudly announces the release of its latest breakthrough product: the VTOMAN Flashspeed 1000 Portable Power Station.
  • Engineered to redefine portable power, the Flashspeed 1000 sets a new standard for performance, safety, and versatility, captivating users across diverse landscapes.
  • The Flashspeed 1000 Portable Power Station is designed to address the modern consumer's need for reliable power solutions in any environment.
  • "At VTOMAN, we are committed to empowering our customers' journeys with effortless, secure, and sustainable power solutions," said Martin, Marketing Product Manager of VTOMAN.

Reliability Incorporated (RLBY) Updates Investors on the Ongoing Litigation against the Vivos Group.

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
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The arbitrator also appointed a rehabilitative receiver to collect Reliability’s portion of the judgments.

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  • The arbitrator also appointed a rehabilitative receiver to collect Reliability’s portion of the judgments.
  • Thus, Reliability and MMG now, have final judgments which the appointed Receiver is now eligible to collect.
  • The Rehabilitative Receiver appointed by the Arbitrator is currently working on a plan to enable Reliability to collect the Awards.
  • During the receivership, Vivos Group shareholders shall not be entitled to vote any of their shares in Reliability at any annual or special meetings of the shareholders.

PaymentWorks Celebrates an Exceptional Year of Business Growth 2023

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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The PaymentWorks network grew by 50% in 2023, continuing its exponential growth by adding customers and vendors at the same year-over-year rate.

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  • The PaymentWorks network grew by 50% in 2023, continuing its exponential growth by adding customers and vendors at the same year-over-year rate.
  • Building on the momentum from the first half of 2023, the PaymentWorks customer base continued an expansion into all verticals.
  • December 12, 2023, was the first day ever dedicated to the people and processes involved in vendor onboarding and management.
  • Named for the second time to the ProcureTech 100 : PaymentWorks was named a Finance Pioneer as one of the 100 definitive procurement solutions on the planet.

ASK LLP Files Lawsuit on Behalf of Former Patient at Crownsville State Hospital

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Friday, March 1, 2024
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CROWNSVILLE, Md., March 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ASK LLP and Goldman & Van Beek have filed a lawsuit in the Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County on behalf of a former patient of Crownsville State Hospital alleging that she was repeatedly raped and sexually abused by an employee.

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  • CROWNSVILLE, Md., March 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ASK LLP and Goldman & Van Beek have filed a lawsuit in the Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County on behalf of a former patient of Crownsville State Hospital alleging that she was repeatedly raped and sexually abused by an employee.
  • The alleged horrific abuse occurred when the patient entered the facility in 2006 as a 16-year-old.
  • ASK LLP Partner Judie Saunders filed the lawsuit under Maryland's Child Victims Act along with Maryland attorney John P. Van Beek.
  • "We are accusing the state of Maryland and Crownsville Hospital in engaging in callous segregation practices and for allowing Crownsville's patients to be experimented on, tortured, abused, and neglected."

Cara Collective to Honor Allstate

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
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CHICAGO, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cara Collective, an industry leader in workforce development, is pleased to announce it will honor Allstate at the upcoming 9th Annual Cara Gala on Friday, May 17, 2024. Allstate will receive the Trailblazer Award for its partnership with Cara Collective and for its commitment to closing the racial wealth gap.

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  • CHICAGO, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cara Collective , an industry leader in workforce development, is pleased to announce it will honor Allstate at the upcoming 9th Annual Cara Gala on Friday, May 17, 2024.
  • Allstate will receive the Trailblazer Award for its partnership with Cara Collective and for its commitment to closing the racial wealth gap.
  • "Through its influence and reputation, Allstate demonstrates its dedication to creating opportunity and improving communities by taking bold steps and challenging conventions," said Kathleen St. Louis Caliento, President & CEO of Cara Collective.
  • In addition to Allstate, Cara Collective will honor program graduate and staff member Da'Sean Hillsman with the Jesse Teverbaugh Distinguished Alumni Award.

SCHOCHOR, STATON, GOLDBERG AND CARDEA, P.A. AND JANET, JANET & SUGGS, LLC TO OPPOSE THE ARCHDIOCESE OF WASHINGTON'S MOTION TO DISMISS ITS CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT IN UPCOMING HEARING

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Monday, February 12, 2024
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BALTIMORE, Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Schochor, Staton, Goldberg and Cardea, P.A. and Janet, Janet & Suggs, LLC, two leading Maryland-based medical malpractice, personal injury, and civil litigation law firms, are partnering to oppose a motion to dismiss a class action lawsuit against the Archdiocese of Washington in an upcoming March hearing on behalf of sex abuse victims who have come forward seeking justice. 

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  • The class action against the Archdiocese of Washington was filed the same day.
  • The Archdiocese of Washington has requested that the lawsuit be dismissed, arguing that the Child Victims Act is unconstitutional.
  • and Janet, Janet & Suggs, LLC, on behalf of the plaintiffs, argue that the 2017 law was not a "statute of repose."
  • and Janet, Janet & Suggs, LLC, have previously partnered in a class action against Johns Hopkins Hospital arising from sexual abuse committed by one of its doctors.

Clifford Law Offices Hosts 17th Annual Free CLE Program

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
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CHICAGO, Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Clifford Law Offices will host its 17th annual free Continuing Legal Education webinar on Thursday, February 15, 2024. The two-hour webcast program will begin at 2:30 pm CST and will be free and open to the public.

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  • The 17th Annual Clifford Law Offices Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar will be held on Thursday, February 15, 2024
    CHICAGO, Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Clifford Law Offices will host its 17th annual free Continuing Legal Education webinar on Thursday, February 15, 2024.
  • The two-hour webcast program will begin at 2:30 pm CST and will be free and open to the public.
  • The firm welcomes legal professionals, law students, and anyone else with interest to join the free webcast on the topic of "Ethics 2024: Questions from the Trenches."
  • The interactive program will be moderated by Robert A. Clifford , founder and senior partner at Clifford Law Offices, and feature panelists Kevin L. Hopkins, Brody-O'Neill Endowed Faculty Scholar, University of Illinois Chicago School of Law; Hon.