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Norton Rose Fulbright welcomes back Neely Agin as US Head of Antitrust

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Washington, DC, March 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright announced today that Neely Agin has rejoined the firm as its US Head of Antitrust.

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  • Washington, DC, March 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright announced today that Neely Agin has rejoined the firm as its US Head of Antitrust.
  • Agin focuses on antitrust and competition matters, guiding companies through merger review and clearance processes and other antitrust investigations by the US Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
  • Jeff Cody, Norton Rose Fulbright’s US Managing Partner, said:
    “Neely is a leader with an impressive track record of advising clients on complex antitrust matters.
  • Norton Rose Fulbright provides a full scope of legal services to the world’s preeminent corporations and financial institutions.

FTC Solar to Announce Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial Results Wednesday, March 13, 2024

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FTC Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FTCI), a leading provider of solar tracker systems, software, and engineering services, today announced it will report its fourth quarter and full year 2023 financial results after market close on Wednesday, March 13, 2024.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FTC Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FTCI), a leading provider of solar tracker systems, software, and engineering services, today announced it will report its fourth quarter and full year 2023 financial results after market close on Wednesday, March 13, 2024.
  • A conference call for members of the investment community will be held at 5:00 p.m. E.T.
  • that same day, during which the Company will discuss its fourth quarter and full year 2023 results, its outlook and other business items.
  • A replay of the conference call will also be available on the website for 30 days following the webcast.

Investors Sue Xponential Fitness (XPOF) For Securities Fraud After SEC Inquiry Disclosed – Hagens Berman

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hagens Berman urges Xponential Fitness, Inc. (NYSE: XPOF) investors who suffered substantial losses to submit your losses now .

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hagens Berman urges Xponential Fitness, Inc. (NYSE: XPOF) investors who suffered substantial losses to submit your losses now .
  • Xponential Fitness, Inc. (XPOF) Securities Fraud Class Action:
    The litigation focuses on XPOF’s repeated touting of same-store sales (“SSS”) and average unit volume (“AUV”) metrics as measures of the health of its franchise system.
  • "We’re investigating whether XPOF may have intentionally misled investors by misrepresenting its business model and key financial metrics,” said Reed Kathrein, the Hagens Berman partner leading the firm’s investigation.
  • Under the new program, whistleblowers who provide original information may receive rewards totaling up to 30 percent of any successful recovery made by the SEC.

KPA Car Dealership Trust Survey: While A Minority of Americans Experience Deceptive Selling At Dealerships, Most Still Distrust Them

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

The survey reveals that about one-third of Americans have experienced things like deceptive selling, hidden fees, or dishonest salespeople.

Key Points: 
  • The survey reveals that about one-third of Americans have experienced things like deceptive selling, hidden fees, or dishonest salespeople.
  • Yet over three-quarters of Americans (76%) don’t trust dealerships to be honest about pricing.
  • Americans said the following…
    30% agreed on the price and when they went to sign the paperwork found there were hidden fees.
  • “Buying or leasing a vehicle is a major financial decision for many Americans,” said Chris Fanning, CEO of KPA.

Xponential Fitness (XPOF) Sued For Securities Fraud After Disclosing SEC Inquiry – Hagens Berman

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Monday, February 19, 2024

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hagens Berman urges Xponential Fitness, Inc. (NYSE: XPOF) investors who suffered substantial losses to submit your losses now.

Key Points: 
  • XPOF Investors with Substantial Losses Encouraged to Contact Hagens Berman, National Trial Attorneys
    SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hagens Berman urges Xponential Fitness, Inc. (NYSE: XPOF) investors who suffered substantial losses to submit your losses now .
  • Xponential Fitness, Inc. (XPOF) Securities Fraud Class Action:
    The litigation focuses on XPOF’s repeated touting of same-store sales (“SSS”) and average unit volume (“AUV”) metrics as measures of the health of its franchise system.
  • "We’re investigating whether XPOF may have intentionally misled investors by misrepresenting its business model and key financial metrics,” said Reed Kathrein, the Hagens Berman partner leading the firm’s investigation.
  • Under the new program, whistleblowers who provide original information may receive rewards totaling up to 30 percent of any successful recovery made by the SEC.

Lighthouse’s Law & Candor Podcast Hosts Recognized as “Top Author” by JD Supra’s 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Lighthouse released the twelfth season of Law & Candor in 2023, the podcast wholly devoted to pursuing the legal technology revolution.

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  • Lighthouse released the twelfth season of Law & Candor in 2023, the podcast wholly devoted to pursuing the legal technology revolution.
  • “Lighthouse is honored to have the Law & Candor hosts be recognized as “Top Authors” by JD Supra for the third year in a row," said Stacy Ybarra , Chief Marketing Officer at Lighthouse.
  • “The Law & Candor podcast has a dedicated following and we’re pleased that more and more listeners have joined the podcast to hear industry-leading forward-thinking discussions on eDiscovery, information governance, and compliance matters.
  • The caliber of guests and conversations had on the podcast speak heavily to the dedication and work the team puts in.”

NEW FTC COMMISSIONERS FERGUSON AND HOLYOAK MUST PROTECT DIGITAL ADVERTISING FOR SMALL BUSINESSES

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Friday, March 8, 2024

WASHINGTON, March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Internet for Growth , the nationwide small business coalition supporting digital advertising, is urging two new members of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) – Andrew Ferguson and Melissa Holyoak, both confirmed by the U.S. Senate this week – to protect digital advertising for small businesses.

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  • WASHINGTON, March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Internet for Growth , the nationwide small business coalition supporting digital advertising, is urging two new members of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) – Andrew Ferguson and Melissa Holyoak, both confirmed by the U.S. Senate this week – to protect digital advertising for small businesses.
  • With digital advertising issues surging to the forefront of FTC priorities, we hope you'll consider the millions of start up opportunities and jobs, economic growth, and consumer benefits digital advertising provides, especially for small businesses," said Internet for Growth Executive Director Brendan Thomas.
  • "Small businesses have suffered immensely over the past few years due to the twin challenges of COVID-19 and surging inflation," they write.
  • "We hope the addition of two new commissioners will create a more balanced approach to digital advertising," said Thomas.

Introducing k-ID: Groundbreaking Tech Powers Safe, Age-Appropriate Gaming for Kids and Teens, Supports Game Developer Compliance

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

SINGAPORE, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, k-ID, a new technology company built by industry leaders in online safety, privacy and gaming, unveiled a groundbreaking platform that transforms the way kids, teens, and parents engage with games, and helps publishers and developers seamlessly comply with complex regulations across 200-plus markets worldwide.

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  • k-ID Global Compliance Engine is a powerful, universal application programming interface (API) that seamlessly configures age-appropriate game experiences based on location, age, and digital maturity without friction or compromise.
  • k-ID Global Compliance Database is the most comprehensive and practical compilation of regulations affecting the gaming industry.
  • Updated daily, it is the brainchild of industry experts who have managed compliance for global game launches and struggled with inefficient and costly processes for finding answers.
  • k-ID was conceived by a team of experienced and trusted professionals who are committed to making online gaming environments safe for kids and teens.

FlexJobs Shares 20 Remote Job Scams & Key Tips For Safe Job Searching In 2024

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

BOULDER, Colo., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Work-from-home jobs have long been a target for scammers seeking access to personal and financial information, and with the demand for remote and hybrid work, the number of online job scams has steadily increased. According to the Better Business Bureau (BBB), employment scams ranked as the second riskiest in recent years, with a 23% increase in reported cases. In honor of National Consumer Protection Week on March 3-9, and to help professionals stay safe in their job search, FlexJobs® has shared 20 remote job scams and advice on how to job search safely in 2024.

Key Points: 
  • In addition to sharing the 20 newest and most common remote job scams , FlexJobs' remote work experts have provided examples of job postings that demonstrate the language and presentations of scams.
  • They stress the importance of knowing the latest warning signs of a scam in job descriptions, interviews, and across social media.
  • The interview is alarmingly short – Job scammers don't want to conduct lengthy interviews and will offer candidates the job immediately.
  • Report fraudulent activities immediately – If a scam has been found, report the scam to organizations like the BBB and FTC.

Southwest Orthopaedic Specialists, PLLC Notifies of INTEGRIS Health Data Security Incident

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Saturday, March 2, 2024

OKLAHOMA CITY, March 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On February 7, 2024, INTEGRIS Health, which manages certain electronic health data on behalf of Southwest Orthopaedic Specialists, PLLC ("SOS"), notified SOS that a recent data privacy incident experienced by INTEGRIS Health may have impacted information belonging to certain SOS patients.

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  • OKLAHOMA CITY, March 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On February 7, 2024, INTEGRIS Health, which manages certain electronic health data on behalf of Southwest Orthopaedic Specialists, PLLC ("SOS"), notified SOS that a recent data privacy incident experienced by INTEGRIS Health may have impacted information belonging to certain SOS patients.
  • INTEGRIS Health is mailing letters to potentially impacted individuals, and no SOS systems were impacted by the INTEGRIS Health event.
  • Upon becoming aware of the suspicious activity, INTEGRIS Health took steps to secure the environment and commenced an investigation into the nature and scope of the activity.
  • Upon determination of the scope of potentially affected information, INTEGRIS commenced a detailed review of the relevant data to determine the type of information present and to whom that data related.