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Attorney Witherite: Tesla's Autopilot Crashes Stir Concerns for Autonomous Trucks in Texas and Georgia

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Wednesday, May 1, 2024

Amy Witherite, a notable Texas attorney and founder of Witherite Law Group, highlights the ongoing issues and fatalities linked to Tesla's autonomous driving feature.

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Amy Witherite, a notable Texas attorney and founder of Witherite Law Group, highlights the ongoing issues and fatalities linked to Tesla's autonomous driving feature.
In 2024, there are plans to introduce autonomous tractor-trailers on the roads of Texas and Georgia.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently disclosed the findings of a two-year investigation into Tesla’s Autopilot, uncovering hundreds of crashes, including 13 fatal ones.
Unlike autonomous vehicles, crashes involving aviation or railroads can result in swift action by agencies or Congress to ground planes or mandate new safety systems.

TEAMSTERS ADVOCACY LEADS TO PASSAGE OF AV BILL IN CALIFORNIA SENATE COMMITTEE

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024

SACRAMENTO, Calif., April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- California Senate Bill 915 (SB 915), a Teamsters-supported bill that will allow the state's local governments to regulate autonomous vehicles (AVs), passed overwhelmingly today in the State Senate Local Government Committee.

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"The Teamsters commend the Senators on the Local Government Committee who supported this bill to protect public safety and good union jobs," said Chris Griswold, Teamsters International Vice President At-Large and President of Teamsters Joint Council 42.
"Under current California law, state agencies are the only regulatory bodies with any regulatory authority over AV operations.
The Teamsters are calling on all elected leaders to join the Senate Committee, protect Californians, and pass SB 915."
Despite this, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and the Department of Motor Vehicles have refused to implement significant AV safety measures .

TEAMSTERS-ENDORSED AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE SAFETY BILLS PASS CALIFORNIA ASSEMBLY TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE

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Tuesday, April 16, 2024

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SACRAMENTO, Calif., April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The California Assembly Transportation Committee yesterday passed two Teamsters-supported bills, Assembly Bill 2286 (AB 2286) and Assembly Bill 3061 (AB 3061), that would regulate autonomous vehicles (AVs) in the state. AB 2286 and AB 3061 are part of the CARS legislative package on autonomous vehicles that the Teamsters are advocating for to protect good jobs and public safety, alongside Senate Bill 915, which would require AV companies to secure local approvals prior to starting operations.

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Bipartisan Lawmakers Vote to Support AV Legislation Protecting Public Safety, Good Jobs
SACRAMENTO, Calif., April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The California Assembly Transportation Committee yesterday passed two Teamsters-supported bills, Assembly Bill 2286 (AB 2286) and Assembly Bill 3061 (AB 3061), that would regulate autonomous vehicles (AVs) in the state.
"The Teamsters applaud the elected leaders on the Assembly Transportation Committee who supported these bills to protect California's streets and hold autonomous vehicle companies accountable," said Chris Griswold, Teamsters International Vice President At-Large and President of Teamsters Joint Council 42.
"From robotaxis to autonomous big rigs, AVs should not be operating on our roads without a human driver behind the wheel.
These AV safety incidents have driven widespread safety concerns among the California public.

WITH TEAMSTERS SUPPORT, KENTUCKY GOV. BESHEAR VETOES DRIVERLESS VEHICLE BILL

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

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FRANKFORT, Ky., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- With the support and thanks of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear vetoed House Bill 7 (HB7), dangerous legislation that would have allowed driverless trucks and cars on Kentucky roads.

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Teamsters Continue to Fight Autonomous Vehicle Bills That Kill Jobs, Endanger Public
FRANKFORT, Ky., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- With the support and thanks of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear vetoed House Bill 7 (HB7), dangerous legislation that would have allowed driverless trucks and cars on Kentucky roads.
"This bill and others like it are written by and for Big Tech, and Gov.
Beshear made the right call by vetoing it," said Teamsters General Secretary-Treasurer Fred Zuckerman.
"The Teamsters strongly encourage working people across Kentucky to contact their lawmakers and tell them to let Gov.

Lawsuit alleges that AAA Wrongfully Terminated Ten Longtime AAA Employees to increase their profits at a time of record profits

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024

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Attorney Gary Gwilliam of Gwilliam Ivary Chiosso Cavalli & Brewer is the lead attorney representing the terminated agents.

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Attorney Gary Gwilliam of Gwilliam Ivary Chiosso Cavalli & Brewer is the lead attorney representing the terminated agents.
Member premiums are going to support the discriminatory practices of AAA, including being used to defend lawsuits such as ours.
I helped AAA for many years by being the face representing AAA to Hispanic media (Univision & Telemundo) for the Sacramento area.
AAA is making record profits as the insurance premiums of my former client's skyrocket.

Energage and Monster Celebrate the 2024 Top Workplaces for Remote Work

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

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Energage , the technology company behind the Top Workplaces employer recognition program, today announced it has partnered with Monster , a global leader in connecting people and jobs, to honor the Top Workplaces for Remote Work.

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Energage , the technology company behind the Top Workplaces employer recognition program, today announced it has partnered with Monster , a global leader in connecting people and jobs, to honor the Top Workplaces for Remote Work.
Energage and Monster partner on the inaugural list of Top Workplaces for Remote Work, which features 142 employers across the United States.
The Remote Work award is based on employee feedback from companies that have created a standout employee experience in a remote environment and are committed to hiring remote workers in the future.
“We are proud to provide a supportive and flexible work environment for our ‘Monsters,’ which is why we are thrilled to partner with Energage on 2024 Top Workplaces for Remote Work.

The Top 5's Top 10 - Where are Americans Traveling this Holiday Season?

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Thursday, December 21, 2023

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America’s most populous city is renowned for the great diversity of its residents.

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America’s most populous city is renowned for the great diversity of its residents.
The top 10 most traveled destinations this holiday season for New Yorkers reflect this, with 7 on the list being international locations.
Domestic destinations top holiday season plans in Chicago, but 4 of the top 10 list are international – Mexico City, Guatemala, San Juan, and Manila.
Rounding out the largest American cities at number 5, those in the Phoenix area are choosing domestic travel this holiday season.

U.S. Global Investors Shares Optimism for Airline and Gold Sectors into Year-End, Receives Expected Nasdaq Notice Regarding Late Filing of Form 10-Q

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Wednesday, November 22, 2023

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“In fact, 4.7 million people are expected to fly over the Thanksgiving holiday this week.

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“In fact, 4.7 million people are expected to fly over the Thanksgiving holiday this week.
Economic uncertainties and geopolitical tensions, for example, have heightened investor anxiety, prompting a shift toward historically safe-haven assets like gold.
“Investors are seeking stability in an increasingly volatile global economic landscape, a landscape we don’t see changing drastically anytime soon.
The Nasdaq notice has no immediate impact on the listing or trading of the Company’s common stock on the Nasdaq Capital Market.

New Vector Database in Salesforce Data Cloud Will Power AI, Analytics, and Automation Using LLMs with Business Data for Use Across the Einstein 1 Platform

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

Salesforce (NYSE: CRM) today announced significant updates to its Einstein 1 Platform , adding the Data Cloud Vector Database and Einstein Copilot Search.

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Salesforce (NYSE: CRM) today announced significant updates to its Einstein 1 Platform , adding the Data Cloud Vector Database and Einstein Copilot Search.
Data Cloud Vector Database – built into the Einstein 1 Platform – enables AI, automation, and analytics for improved decision-making and customer insights across all Salesforce CRM applications.
Data Cloud Vector Database will remove the need to fine-tune LLMs by seamlessly using all business data to enrich AI prompts, allowing customers to use a variety of data types across their business applications and workflows.
"The Data Cloud Vector Database relieves the challenge of costly and complex processes to harness the value of unstructured data.

AAA - The Auto Club Group, Drives 48% Year-Over-Year Sales Growth with a Partner Enablement Strategy Powered by ON24

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

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Highlighting companies that are leaders in digital transformation, ON24 (NYSE: ONTF), a leading B2B digital engagement platform, today announced that AAA - The Auto Club Group (ACG), the second largest AAA club in North America, achieved 48% sales growth year-over-year in 2022 through their Well-Traveled with AAA webinar series powered by ON24.

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Highlighting companies that are leaders in digital transformation, ON24 (NYSE: ONTF), a leading B2B digital engagement platform, today announced that AAA - The Auto Club Group (ACG), the second largest AAA club in North America, achieved 48% sales growth year-over-year in 2022 through their Well-Traveled with AAA webinar series powered by ON24.
ACG, provides a full suite of products and services, from roadside assistance to Travel Agency services and insurance.
Before working with ON24, their marketing team relied more on in-person events, which only reached a fraction of their 13+ million members and potential members.
Now, with an enterprise-grade platform for digital engagement, they expanded their reach, reduced cost and enabled better sales follow-up, resulting in increased pipeline and revenue year-over-year.