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BCFNJC Congratulates Clifford White on Appointment to BC First Nations Justice Council’s Board of Directors

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

Okanagan Syilx Territory, Westbank BC, Nov. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (Okanagan Syilx Territory, Westbank BC): The BC First Nations Justice Council (BCFNJC) welcomes with gratitude Clifford White (Nees Ma’Outa) who has been appointed by the BC Assembly of First Nations to serve on the BCFNJC Board of Directors for a three-year term.

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  • Okanagan Syilx Territory, Westbank BC, Nov. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (Okanagan Syilx Territory, Westbank BC): The BC First Nations Justice Council (BCFNJC) welcomes with gratitude Clifford White (Nees Ma’Outa) who has been appointed by the BC Assembly of First Nations to serve on the BCFNJC Board of Directors for a three-year term.
  • “Clifford White exemplifies the qualities of a great leader and defender of Indigenous justice and rights.
  • He is tenacious, courageous, and an endless source of love and compassion for all those around him,” stated Chief Lydia Hwitsum, BCFNJC Director.
  • As a Director at BCFNJC, Clifford will help guide our work and ensure we continue to make tangible, positive impacts in the Indigenous justice landscape through the implementation of the BC First Nations Justice Strategy.”

31st Annual CANstruction Dallas Competition and Exhibit to Benefit North Texas Food Bank

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023

Dallas, Aug. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CANstruction Dallas, an annual design and build event of giant canned food structures benefitting the North Texas Food Bank, begins Saturday, August 26, 2023, and runs through Sunday, September 10, 2023, at NorthPark Center.

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  • Dallas, Aug. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CANstruction Dallas, an annual design and build event of giant canned food structures benefitting the North Texas Food Bank, begins Saturday, August 26, 2023, and runs through Sunday, September 10, 2023, at NorthPark Center.
  • “The CANstruction competition and exhibit is an innovative and creative way for the design, engineering and construction communities to support the North Texas Food Bank’s mission to close the hunger gap in North Texas,” said Trisha Cunningham, President and CEO of the North Texas Food Bank.
  • “Last year, the North Texas Food Bank was able to provide over 130,000 meals through the money and food donated from the event.
  • Every dollar donated casts a vote and helps the North Texas Food Bank provide access to three nutritious meals.

SCHOLASTIC ENTERTAINMENT GROWS MEDIA LICENSING WITH THE LAUNCH OF BRAND-NEW PROGRAMS FOR MAJOR PROPERTIES STILLWATER AND EVA THE OWLET AND EXPANSION FOR CLIFFORD THE BIG RED DOG

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Monday, June 12, 2023

NEW YORK, June 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Scholastic Entertainment, the media division of Scholastic, today announced an exciting expansion of the company's entertainment licensing with the launch of new programs connected to hit television properties Eva the Owlet and Stillwater, both currently available for streaming on Apple TV+. These two programs join existing licensing programs for properties including Clifford the Big Red Dog®, which just announced both new products and the addition of new licensees—bringing the total licensee count for the beloved brand to 28. Together, these licensing programs represent Scholastic Entertainment's continued investment in its parent company's IP and the multi-pronged potential of its entertainment properties in both the entertainment and merchandising markets.

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  • These two programs join existing licensing programs for properties including Clifford the Big Red Dog®, which just announced both new products and the addition of new licensees—bringing the total licensee count for the beloved brand to 28.
  • Together, these licensing programs represent Scholastic Entertainment's continued investment in its parent company's IP and the multi-pronged potential of its entertainment properties in both the entertainment and merchandising markets.
  • With big ideas and an even bigger personality, Eva goes on high-flying adventures, expressing herself in her diary along the way!
  • In addition to Eva the Owlet, Stillwater, and Clifford the Big Red Dog, Scholastic Entertainment manages licensing for Animorphs, I Spy, and The Magic School Bus, as well as works with Sony Consumer Products, the licensing agent for the Goosebumps brand.

Analytic Partners Names Sterling CEO Joshua Peirez to Board of Directors

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023

MIAMI, Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Analytic Partners , the leader in Commercial Analytics, announced today the appointment of Josh Peirez, CEO of Sterling, a leading global provider of background screening and identity services, to its board of directors.

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  • MIAMI, Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Analytic Partners , the leader in Commercial Analytics, announced today the appointment of Josh Peirez, CEO of Sterling, a leading global provider of background screening and identity services, to its board of directors.
  • Josh joins at a key moment for Analytic Partners.
  • "Josh brings an impressive track record of working with – and within – Fortune 500 organizations as a positive catalyst for growth," said Nancy Smith, President & CEO at Analytic Partners.
  • "Analytic Partners is leading the charge with a new way to approach analytics, incorporating cross-enterprise data touchpoints in a unique and effective way.

SCHOLASTIC ENTERTAINMENT AND GAUMONT JOIN FORCES WITH TEEN ACTRESS AND DOWN SYNDROME ADVOCATE SOFIA SANCHEZ ON ANIMATED SERIES ROCKET PARK

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022

NEW YORK, Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Scholastic Entertainment, the media division of Scholastic, is partnering with Gaumont to co-develop and co-produce Rocket Park, a new animated preschool series inspired by Sofia Sanchez, a 13-year-old Down syndrome self-advocate, actress, model and inspiration for the children's books You Are Enough and You Are Loved, both written by Margaret O'Hair, illustrated by Sofia Cardoso, and published by Scholastic. Consisting of 11-minute episodes and original music, the uplifting series will focus on four kids who work together to help their community, and in doing so teach young viewers about the power of embracing and celebrating differences, accepting others and themselves, and loving friends and family for exactly who they are.

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  • The project is currently in development, with Scholastic Entertainment and Gaumont attached to produce.
  • Dublin-based sketch comedy and improv writing and performing duo Amy Stephenson and Shane Langan will serve as showrunners for the project.
  • Scholastic Entertainment President Iole Lucchese (Clifford the Big Red Dog), SVP & General Manager Caitlin Friedman (Stillwater), and VP of TV Development Jef Kaminsky (Signs of Survival) will executive produce for Scholastic Entertainment.
  • Scholastic Entertainment continues to build celebrated children's brands worldwide by bringing both nostalgic Scholastic properties and exciting new voices to the screen.

L.B. Foster Company Announces the Appointment of Janet Lee to its Board of Directors and the Retirements of Suzanne B. Rowland and Robert S. Purgason

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Friday, December 2, 2022

From 2010 to 2017, Ms. Lee was Vice President, Legal and Intellectual Property for HERE Technologies North America, a privately-held location and mapping company owned by BMW, Audi and Daimler.

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  • From 2010 to 2017, Ms. Lee was Vice President, Legal and Intellectual Property for HERE Technologies North America, a privately-held location and mapping company owned by BMW, Audi and Daimler.
  • Foster Chairman of the Board of Directors, commented on the appointment, The board is excited to have Janet join the company.
  • Foster Company is a global solutions provider of engineered, manufactured products and services that builds and supports infrastructure.
  • The Company cautions readers that various factors could cause the actual results of the Company to differ materially from those indicated by forward-looking statements.

Renowned Trial Lawyer Mark Kirsch Joins King & Spalding's Trial and Global Disputes Practice in New York

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Monday, October 3, 2022

NEW YORK, Oct. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- King & Spalding announced today that leading trial lawyer and litigator Mark Kirsch has joined the firm as a partner in the Trial and Global Disputes practice group in New York.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- King & Spalding announced today that leading trial lawyer and litigator Mark Kirsch has joined the firm as a partner in the Trial and Global Disputes practice group in New York.
  • "We're excited to have Mark add to the momentum we have in our trial practice in New York."
  • Kirsch joins the firm from Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, where he served previously as Global Co-Chair of Litigation and Partner-In-Charge of the New York office.
  • The depth of King & Spalding's commitment to these principles is startling and explains to me the firm's exceptional momentum.

Northwell Health surpasses $1 billion goal in its first system-wide fundraising campaign

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Thursday, September 22, 2022

Northwell Health , New York States largest non-profit healthcare provider and private employer, today announced it surpassed the $1 billion goal in its first system-wide comprehensive fundraising campaign.

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  • Northwell Health , New York States largest non-profit healthcare provider and private employer, today announced it surpassed the $1 billion goal in its first system-wide comprehensive fundraising campaign.
  • Credit Northwell Health
    Outpacing the Impossible: The Northwell Campaign supports Northwell's promise to the people and communities it serves.
  • We set a goal to raise $1 billion and weve done that, said Northwell Health President and CEO Michael Dowling .
  • Our 80,000 employees 18,900 nurses and 4,900 employed doctors, including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners are working to change health care for the better.

Wolters Kluwer Announces Refreshed Interface and Enhancements to Kluwer Arbitration at the 2022 ICCA Congress in Edinburgh

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Monday, September 19, 2022

NEW YORK, Sept. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory U.S. today announced a refreshed user interface for Kluwer Arbitration, along with several new features, at the 2022 ICCA Congress in Edinburgh. The new design is modern, user-friendly, and easy to navigate, empowering legal professionals to maximize their productivity and supercharge their research. These enhancements will become available to Kluwer Arbitration subscribers in early October.

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  • The new homepage will maximize legal professional's productivity, enable easy platform navigation, and ensure a streamlined user experience
    NEW YORK, Sept. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory U.S. today announced a refreshed user interface for Kluwer Arbitration, along with several new features, at the 2022 ICCA Congress in Edinburgh.
  • These enhancements will become available to Kluwer Arbitration subscribers in early October.
  • The announcement at the ICCA Edinburgh Congress was followed by a Kluwer Arbitration Blog Quiz to celebrate the 13th year of the Kluwer Arbitration Blog, including drinks and snacks during the ICCA Congress.
  • "With Kluwer Arbitration's refreshed interface, I am successfully able to access the enriched information I need across all international arbitration areas in a simple, easy way.

Northern Trust Bolsters Digital Solutions Consulting Team

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Tuesday, August 23, 2022

Northern Trust has named Benjamin Bobroff as the new global head of its Digital Solutions Consulting team within its Asset Servicing business development division and made three senior appointments supporting the continued strategic focus and investment in digital innovation.

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  • Northern Trust has named Benjamin Bobroff as the new global head of its Digital Solutions Consulting team within its Asset Servicing business development division and made three senior appointments supporting the continued strategic focus and investment in digital innovation.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220823005417/en/
    Benjamin Bobroff, global head of Digital Solutions Consulting, Northern Trust (Photo: Business Wire)
    The growing team is focused on providing consultative support to asset owners and asset managers around the globe on how they can individually leverage Northern Trusts technology and digital solutions to achieve their organizational objectives.
  • Based in London, Ghaemian has worked at Northern Trust for 16 years, previously as a relationship manager within the consultant relations team where she managed key relationships with third-party consultants and advisers to Northern Trust clients based in EMEA.
  • Pete Cherecwich, president of Asset Servicing at Northern Trust, said: As Northern Trust accelerates its digital journey and focus on delivering market-leading digital solutions across the entire trade lifecycle, our collaborative, solutions-driven approach remains pivotal to delivering exceptional experiences and strategic value to asset owners and asset managers.