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Zevra Therapeutics Presents New Data on the Long-Term Safety and Efficacy of Arimoclomol as a Treatment for Niemann-Pick Disease Type C at the SIMD 45th Annual Meeting

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Monday, April 15, 2024
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CELEBRATION, Fla., April 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zevra Therapeutics, Inc. (NasdaqGS: ZVRA) (Zevra, or the Company), a rare disease therapeutics company, today announced that new long-term real-world data from the arimoclomol expanded access program (EAP: NCT04316637) for the treatment of Niemann-Pick disease type C (NPC) was featured in an oral presentation during the Society for Inherited Metabolic Disorders (SIMD) 45th Annual Meeting taking place at the Sheraton/Le Meridien Charlotte Hotel Complex in Charlotte, NC, from April 14-17, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • “NPC presents a therapeutic challenge, lacking approved treatment options in the U.S. and invariably leading to progressive loss of independence due to physical and cognitive impairments.
  • Among these 26 adults, mean (standard deviation, SD) age at NPC diagnosis and arimoclomol initiation was 23.7 (9.0) and 28.5 (6.5) years, respectively.
  • Patients continued arimoclomol treatment for a mean of 21 months (range: 12-32) and 69% (18/26) had recorded miglustat use.
  • Dr. Patterson’s talk was entitled “Evaluation of the Long-Term Effect of Arimoclomol in NPC - 48 Months Data from CT-ORZY-NPC-002.”

Peachtree Group Announces Senior-Level Promotions

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Thursday, May 2, 2024
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Peachtree Group announces several senior-level promotions to support its strategic business initiatives.

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  • Peachtree Group announces several senior-level promotions to support its strategic business initiatives.
  • “We are delighted to announce our latest promotions, recognizing these team members as senior leaders within our company," said Greg Friedman, managing principal and CEO of Peachtree Group.
  • "Investing internally in our people is key to our success, and their expertise, strong leadership, innovative thinking, and commitment represent the best of our firm."
  • Team members promoted to assistant vice president or above include:
    Kendall F. Burrus - Assistant Vice President, Debt Asset Management
    John R. Schellhase - Assistant Vice President, Development Investments
    Matthew Weatherford - Assistant Vice President, Dispositions & Acquisitions
    Daniel R. Puglisi - Senior Vice President Corporate Operations, Hospitality Management
    Lee A. Shuman - Senior Vice President, Hospitality Development
    Jenelle Zadik - Senior Vice President People, Culture & Workplace Initiatives
    Eugene Barber III – Assistant Vice President, Construction and Design
    Zachary T. Bollinger - Assistant Vice President, Debt Capital Markets
    Sean E. Hondorf - Assistant Vice President, Renovation Program
    Charles Talbert - Vice President, Corporate Communications
    In early April, Peachtree Group recently elevated three senior executives to strengthen the firm’s executive leadership team: Michael Harper, president of hotel lending; Jared Schlosser, executive vice president of hotel lending and head of CPACE; and Michael Ritz, executive vice president of investments.

April Palmer Joins Alliant Insurance Services’ Employee Benefits Team to Grow Miami Market

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Wednesday, May 1, 2024
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April Palmer has joined Alliant Insurance Services as an Assistant Vice President, Producer within its Employee Benefits Group .

Key Points: 
  • April Palmer has joined Alliant Insurance Services as an Assistant Vice President, Producer within its Employee Benefits Group .
  • Based in the Miami-Dade area, she will provide employee benefits consulting to a wide variety of employers there and for those across the nation.
  • Her forte is business development and sales, and she has a proven track record of driving growth through strategic partnerships and client relationships.
  • “April has a keen understanding of market trends and customer needs,” said President of Alliant Employee Benefits, Kevin Overbey.

MedCerts and Mott Community College Announce New Partnership to Enhance Allied Health Training

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Wednesday, May 1, 2024
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Mott Community College (MCC) Workforce and Economic Development Division and MedCerts proudly announce a new collaboration aimed at enhancing Allied Health education.

Key Points: 
  • Mott Community College (MCC) Workforce and Economic Development Division and MedCerts proudly announce a new collaboration aimed at enhancing Allied Health education.
  • This partnership is a significant step forward for MCC’s Workforce & Economic Development Division , as it becomes the first community college in Michigan to join forces with MedCerts.
  • Together, we're empowering students to succeed in Allied Health careers with a blend of online convenience and hands-on training," said Robert Matthews, Assistant Vice President for Workforce & Economic Development at Mott Community College.
  • For more information about MCC’s Allied Health programs in partnership with MedCerts, please contact MCC’s Workforce & Economic Development division at 810-232-2878 or via email at [email protected] .

Cranfill Sumner Launches MBM in Washington, D.C., with Partners Patrick Mincey and Stephen Bell and Christina Zaroulis Milnor, Former Assistant Secretary of the SEC

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Wednesday, May 1, 2024
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The new group, Mincey Bell Milnor (MBM) will focus on white collar, regulatory enforcement, high-stakes civil litigation, and representation of whistleblowers before federal agencies.

Key Points: 
  • The new group, Mincey Bell Milnor (MBM) will focus on white collar, regulatory enforcement, high-stakes civil litigation, and representation of whistleblowers before federal agencies.
  • “With MBM, we have landed a prominent government official, just exiting the SEC, paired with two nationally known white collar litigators.
  • We set it up this way so these lawyers could have the visibility of a boutique group with the platform of our larger firm.
  • We plan to continue to grow the practice from here.”
    Milnor has held significant roles at the SEC for more than a decade.

Liberate Medical Announces PREVENT Study with $6.5M Grant Funding from the US DoD – Enrolls First Patients Globally

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024
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Reducing the time patients spend on mechanical ventilation should reduce the risks of prolonged mechanical ventilation, including hospital-acquired infections, deteriorated quality of life and death.

Key Points: 
  • Reducing the time patients spend on mechanical ventilation should reduce the risks of prolonged mechanical ventilation, including hospital-acquired infections, deteriorated quality of life and death.
  • PREVENT is a global collaborative effort that plans to enroll 272 patients from 25 centers across the US, EU and Australia.
  • Liberate Medical extends its deepest gratitude and congratulations to these institutions for their commitment and swift implementation of the PREVENT study.
  • "The initiation of patient enrollment in the PREVENT trial is a landmark event for Liberate Medical and innovation in critical care medicine.

Wolverine Worldwide Appoints Dave Latchana Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024
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Wolverine World Wide, Inc. (NYSE: WWW) today announced that Dave Latchana has been appointed Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary, with oversight of the Company’s legal, compliance, corporate communications, risk management, ESG and security and loss prevention functions.

Key Points: 
  • Wolverine World Wide, Inc. (NYSE: WWW) today announced that Dave Latchana has been appointed Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary, with oversight of the Company’s legal, compliance, corporate communications, risk management, ESG and security and loss prevention functions.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240430638171/en/
    Dave Latchana, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary of Wolverine Worldwide (Photo: Business Wire)
    Mr. Latchana has been at Wolverine Worldwide for nearly 16 years, joining the Company in 2008 as Corporate Counsel.
  • “Dave has demonstrated tremendous leadership and is an integral member of our management team,” said Chris Hufnagel, President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • We look forward to continuing to benefit from his deep knowledge and significant legal and industry expertise as we execute our transformation plan.”
    “I am honored to be named Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary at such an important time, and to continue growing my career here at Wolverine Worldwide,” said Mr. Latchana.

Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy at Purdue Unveils World’s First Tech Diplomacy Academy, Pioneering a New Era of Global Leadership

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024
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Pioneered by the Krach Institute, Tech Diplomacy is a groundbreaking category that integrates technology, commercial and foreign policy expertise to guide the trajectory of trusted tech toward advancing freedom, security and prosperity worldwide.

Key Points: 
  • Pioneered by the Krach Institute, Tech Diplomacy is a groundbreaking category that integrates technology, commercial and foreign policy expertise to guide the trajectory of trusted tech toward advancing freedom, security and prosperity worldwide.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240430522409/en/
    Krach Institute launches Tech Diplomacy Academy (Graphic: Business Wire)
    “Technology shapes every facet of our personal and professional lives, and the destiny of nations,” said Keith Krach, former Under Secretary of State, and Co-founder and Chairman of the Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy at Purdue.
  • “With the launch of the Tech Diplomacy Academy, we are not merely responding to this reality; we are shaping it.
  • To join the Tech Diplomacy Academy and see what others are saying, please visit TechDiplomacyAcademy.org .

HR Risk Mitigation Names Marissa Medford as Director of Research

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024
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HR Risk Mitigation, LLC (hrriskmitigation.com), a leader in employment related due diligence, today announced the promotion of Marissa Medford to the position of Director of Research.

Key Points: 
  • HR Risk Mitigation, LLC (hrriskmitigation.com), a leader in employment related due diligence, today announced the promotion of Marissa Medford to the position of Director of Research.
  • In her new role, Marissa will oversee the company's research initiatives, driving innovation and further enhancing the quality of HR Risk Mitigation's screening services.
  • "We are thrilled to appoint Marissa as our Director of Research," said Christine Johnson, Business and Financial Manager of HR Risk Mitigation.
  • "I am honored to take on this new role and excited to lead HR Risk Mitigation's research initiatives," said Marissa Medford.

Yelp Announces Spring Product Release Featuring New AI-Powered Yelp Assistant

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024
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Yelp Inc. (NYSE: YELP), the company that connects people with great local businesses, today announced its Spring Product Release with more than 15 updates and features that transform the way consumers and businesses connect.

Key Points: 
  • Yelp Inc. (NYSE: YELP), the company that connects people with great local businesses, today announced its Spring Product Release with more than 15 updates and features that transform the way consumers and businesses connect.
  • In Yelp’s most significant services product update to date, the company unveiled Yelp Assistant, a new conversational AI feature that will make it easier than ever for consumers to find and hire service professionals.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240430179956/en/
    Introducing Yelp Assistant, a new conversational AI feature that redefines the way consumers connect with businesses across thousands of service categories within home, local, auto, beauty, and more.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    “AI enables us to transform the way people discover and connect with local businesses,” said Craig Saldanha, Yelp’s chief product officer.