Investigation

Aerojet Rocketdyne Executive Chairman Warren Lichtenstein Comments on Court Victory with Finding that CEO Eileen Drake Acted Unlawfully

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Friday, June 17, 2022
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The Court found that Ms. Drake violated its Temporary Restraining Order (TRO), and then falsely testified to the contrary.

Key Points: 
  • The Court found that Ms. Drake violated its Temporary Restraining Order (TRO), and then falsely testified to the contrary.
  • For example, the Court wrote that Drake testified that Aerojet did not meaningfully facilitate the transfer of Aerojet shares into her personal Computershare account.
  • She claims that she did nothing more than ask for Aerojet employees to provide ministerial assistance in unlocking her Computershare password.
  • The Court found that Ms. Drake weaponized the internal investigation of Mr. Lichtenstein in order to impugn his credibility.

Thin Blue Defend App to Aid Law Enforcement Debuts with Columbia County Sheriff’s Office as 1st U.S. Customer

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Thursday, June 9, 2022
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Seven Eight worked closely with the office of Columbia County Georgia Sheriff Clay Whittle to develop and test the app, and Columbia County is the first in the nation to deploy Thin Blue Defend for the entire department.

Key Points: 
  • Seven Eight worked closely with the office of Columbia County Georgia Sheriff Clay Whittle to develop and test the app, and Columbia County is the first in the nation to deploy Thin Blue Defend for the entire department.
  • Were proud to see Thin Blue Defend developed in Georgia and that the Columbia County Sheriffs office is the first to deploy this valuable new tool in support of its officers before it is deployed nationally.
  • Key features include:
    Guidance for immediate comprehensive data capture App guides officer through categories of in-depth information based on case law.
  • The law enforcement agency does NOT have access to the information, as it is private information owned by the officer.

ISS and Glass Lewis Recommend Shareholders Vote Against the Reelection of Fujitec President Takakazu Uchiyama

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Wednesday, June 8, 2022
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On May 29, 2022, Fujitec published its investigation into the inappropriate and conflicted dealings with President Uchiyama raised by Oasis (the Investigation Report).

Key Points: 
  • On May 29, 2022, Fujitec published its investigation into the inappropriate and conflicted dealings with President Uchiyama raised by Oasis (the Investigation Report).
  • The independent proxy advisory firms, ISS and Glass Lewis, have both recommended that Fujitec shareholders vote against the reelection of President Uchiyama at the upcoming Fujitec AGM.
  • ISS, in its June 5 Proxy Analysis & Benchmark Policy Voting Recommendations for the Fujitec AGM, acknowledges Oasiss concerns and recommends that shareholders vote against the reelection of President Uchiyama.
  • With ISSs and Glass Lewiss independent endorsement of our concerns and their recommendation to vote against the reelection of President Uchiyama, Oasis reaffirms its call to shareholders to vote AGAINST the reelection of President Uchiyama at the upcoming AGM, and to protect Fujitec from further abuses of power by the Uchiyama family.

Public Statement to Be Issued on Behalf of Ron Starr to the Canadian Press

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Sunday, June 5, 2022
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Since 1978, I have proudly dedicated my life to public service and specifically, serving the people of Mississauga.

Key Points: 
  • Since 1978, I have proudly dedicated my life to public service and specifically, serving the people of Mississauga.
  • The false allegations against me are not only profoundly shocking, but they threaten to dismantle a reputation that Ive been building for decades.
  • I have kept silent during this time in order to respect the process and the role of the Integrity Commissioner.
  • For any inquiries with respect to this matter, please contact my lawyers: Emilio Bisceglia ( [email protected] ), Adriana Di Biase ( [email protected] ) or Battista Frino ( [email protected] ).

Paul Hastings Adds Renowned Financial Services Investigations, Regulation, and Litigation Team

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Thursday, June 2, 2022
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NEW YORK and WASHINGTON, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Paul Hastings today announced the arrival of a high-profile team specializing in the representation of banks, non-bank financial institutions, fintechs, and other companies providing financial products and services.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK and WASHINGTON, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Paul Hastings today announced the arrival of a high-profile team specializing in the representation of banks, non-bank financial institutions, fintechs, and other companies providing financial products and services.
  • He also represents financial services companies in internal investigations and in class action litigation.
  • His understanding of the issues and risks facing financial services companies has made him a standout lawyer for the industry.
  • "Jonice, Matthew, Aaron, and Kari are superb lawyers who will excel across all aspects of regulatory and enforcement mattersfor our financial services clients," said Seth Zachary, chair of Paul Hastings.

Gray’s InvestigateTV Announces Two Additions to Reporting Team

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Thursday, May 26, 2022
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Atlanta, May 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  InvestigateTV, the award-winning investigative unit owned by Gray Television, Inc. (“Gray”) (NYSE: GTN), announced the addition of Investigative Reporter Joce Sterman and Consumer Investigative Reporter Caresse Jackman to its award-winning team.

Key Points: 
  • Prior to joining InvestigateTV, she was the lead National Investigative Correspondent for Spotlight on America, a segment airing on TV stations in more than eighty cities.
  • From accountability reporting on the failures of government agencies at every level to exposing product flaws, her work has resulted in congressional investigations and federal legislation.
  • We are excited to expand our team and bring aboard 2 more journalists with expertise in community-focused investigative reporting that generates results, Vice President of Investigations for InvestigateTV Lee Zurik said.
  • InvestigateTV launched in 2018 and provides innovative, original journalism from a dedicated investigative team and partners, includingProPublica,News21at Arizona State University's Cronkite School of Journalism, andNerdWallet.

Binance brings in renowned Europol cryptocurrency expert, Jarek Jakubcek, as Head of Intelligence and Investigations APAC

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Thursday, May 12, 2022
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Jarek is a leading global expert in cybercrime and former cryptocurrency specialist in Europol Cybercrime Centre's (EC3) Dark Web team.

Key Points: 
  • Jarek is a leading global expert in cybercrime and former cryptocurrency specialist in Europol Cybercrime Centre's (EC3) Dark Web team.
  • At Binance, Jarek will lead efforts to coordinate the takedown of malicious actors in the crypto ecosystem in conjunction with law enforcement agencies in the APAC region.
  • During his seven years at EC3, Jarek provided operational and strategic support for major cryptocurrency investigations.
  • Tigran Gambaryan, Global Head of Intelligence and Investigations at Binance, said: "Jarek is a hugely impressive cybercrime expert with connections to law enforcement agencies all over the world.

Binance brings in renowned Europol cryptocurrency expert, Jarek Jakubcek, as Head of Intelligence and Investigations APAC

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Thursday, May 12, 2022
Dark, Master of Science, Fraud, Law enforcement, Police, National, Intelligence, Industry, Investigation, Dark web, Blockchain, Ecosystem, Garda Síochána, OSINT, Security Service, Cryptocurrency, EC3, Europol, Binance

Jarek is a leading global expert in cybercrime and former cryptocurrency specialist in Europol Cybercrime Centre's (EC3) Dark Web team.

Key Points: 
  • Jarek is a leading global expert in cybercrime and former cryptocurrency specialist in Europol Cybercrime Centre's (EC3) Dark Web team.
  • At Binance, Jarek will lead efforts to coordinate the takedown of malicious actors in the crypto ecosystem in conjunction with law enforcement agencies in the APAC region.
  • During his seven years at EC3, Jarek provided operational and strategic support for major cryptocurrency investigations.
  • Tigran Gambaryan, Global Head of Intelligence and Investigations at Binance, said: "Jarek is a hugely impressive cybercrime expert with connections to law enforcement agencies all over the world.

OmniLife Receives $250,000 SBIR Grant in Support of Transplants for Kids project

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Tuesday, May 10, 2022
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The grant from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) will support the Transplants for Kids project, which will use AI / machine learning algorithms to align optimal donor grafts with children awaiting liver transplants.

Key Points: 
  • The grant from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) will support the Transplants for Kids project, which will use AI / machine learning algorithms to align optimal donor grafts with children awaiting liver transplants.
  • The funded project will confirm the feasibility of a graft selection algorithm that assists the clinical teams with matching candidates with available livers.
  • If successful, hundreds of pediatric patients could benefit from increased access to transplants and decreased wait time.
  • This is the first of two anticipated phases of the project with a total of $2M in expected funding.

Gray’s InvestigateTV Honored with First Place National Headliner Award

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Wednesday, April 27, 2022
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ATLANTA, April 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- InvestigateTV, Gray Television Inc.s (Gray) (NYSE: GTN) investigative unit, has been recognized with a First Place National Headliner award for Collision Division.

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, April 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- InvestigateTV, Gray Television Inc.s (Gray) (NYSE: GTN) investigative unit, has been recognized with a First Place National Headliner award for Collision Division.
  • This story got immediate results in having the metrics for government crash tests re-examined, National Headliner judges noted.
  • Soon after Grays local stations aired Collision Division in May 2021, a bipartisan group of lawmakers moved to address the disparity.
  • Lee Zurik, Vice President of Investigations for InvestigateTV, and Jon Decker, Senior National Editor and White House Correspondent, led the reporting team.