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The Good Feet Store Appoints Pamela Mehta, MD as Chief Medical Officer

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Monday, April 15, 2024

SAN DIEGO, April 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Recognized nationally as the market-leading manufacturer and retailer of premium, personally-fitted arch supports, The Good Feet Store announced Pamela Mehta, MD as its esteemed Chief Medical Officer.

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  • SAN DIEGO, April 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Recognized nationally as the market-leading manufacturer and retailer of premium, personally-fitted arch supports, The Good Feet Store announced Pamela Mehta, MD as its esteemed Chief Medical Officer.
  • Dr. Mehta's dedication to excellence and innovation has positioned her as a trusted advisor for nationally recognized brands, including The Good Feet Store.
  • During The Good Feet Store Owner Summit held recently, Dr. Mehta unveiled a major brand initiative that she has been leading; the introduction of The Good Feet Store's select group of Medical Ambassadors .
  • For more than 30 years, The Good Feet Store has been an innovator in foot health and wellness — and it starts with Good Feet Arch Supports.

Thomas Welter of Empower Brands Engages Student Leaders as a '23-'24 Nebraska Fellow

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Monday, April 15, 2024

GLEN ALLEN, Va., April 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Thomas Welter, President at Empower Brands, completed his inaugural year as a Nebraska Fellow at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's College of Business Administration. The 2023-2024 school year is the first of a two-year commitment to the Center for Entrepreneurship in Lincoln as one of its Nebraska Fellows. In this role, Welter further enriches the vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, empowering students to pursue their entrepreneurial aspirations and contribute meaningfully to the business world.

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  • GLEN ALLEN, Va., April 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Thomas Welter, President at Empower Brands, completed his inaugural year as a Nebraska Fellow at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's College of Business Administration.
  • The 2023-2024 school year is the first of a two-year commitment to the Center for Entrepreneurship in Lincoln as one of its Nebraska Fellows.
  • The University of Nebraska is a special place, and as the locals say, There is no place like Nebraska," said Welter.
  • For more information about the Nebraska Center for Entrepreneurship and their initiatives, visit https://business.unl.edu/academic-programs/center-for-entrepreneurship/

Prime Minister announces changes in the senior ranks of the public service

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Friday, April 12, 2024

OTTAWA, ON, April 12, 2024 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the following changes in the senior ranks of the public service:

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  • OTTAWA, ON, April 12, 2024 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the following changes in the senior ranks of the public service:
    Paul Halucha, currently Deputy Secretary to the Cabinet (Clean Growth), Privy Council Office, will serve concurrently as Deputy Minister of Public Lands and Housing, effective April 15, 2024.
  • Annie Boudreau, currently Assistant Secretary, Expenditure Management Sector, Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat, becomes Comptroller General of Canada, effective April 15, 2024.
  • The Prime Minister also congratulated Roch Huppé, former Comptroller General of Canada, on his retirement from the Public Service.
  • He thanked him for his dedication and service to Canadians throughout his career and wished him all the best in the future.

Wellness Pet Company Welcomes Two New Hires to Senior Leadership Team: Vice President of Legal and Vice President of Information Technology

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024

BURLINGTON, Mass., April 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Wellness Pet Company, a leader in pet nutrition for over 25 years, welcomes Jessica Gorbet as Vice President of Legal and Mark House as Vice President of Information Technology (IT). With extensive experience supporting global operations, strategic planning, risk management and counsel, Gorbet and House join Wellness Pet in crucial senior leadership roles to foster legal and IT compliance and create best practices as the company scales its purpose-led operations: making the healthiest natural and nutritious food and treats for the pets that depend on us.

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  • BURLINGTON, Mass., April 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Wellness Pet Company , a leader in pet nutrition for over 25 years, welcomes Jessica Gorbet as Vice President of Legal and Mark House as Vice President of Information Technology (IT).
  • "To deliver on our continued promise of premium nutrition for cats and dogs, we recognize the role legal and information technology-focused perspectives must play on our senior leadership team," said Wellness Pet CEO Reed Howlett.
  • "Wellness Pet is excited to welcome Jessica and Mark, whose backgrounds will further ensure we are operationally poised for continued product innovation and strategic growth."
  • Gorbet joins Wellness Pet with an impressive law background in contract negotiation, risk management and legal advice.

DOJ Senior Trial Counsel Amy Kossak Joins Ropes & Gray's Government Enforcement Team

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

WASHINGTON, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Global law firm Ropes & Gray is expanding its renowned government enforcement group with Amy Kossak, who joins the firm as a partner in Washington, D.C. from the U.S. Department of Justice.

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  • Ropes & Gray's team is recognized for helping its clients mitigate potential FCA liability, navigate enforcement actions, and resolve litigation.
  • She was a formidable leader in matters for the DOJ spanning the pharmaceutical, biotech, health care and insurance industries.
  • "Amy's experience and practical, business-focused approach will help grow and continue to distinguish Ropes & Gray's litigation & enforcement practice.
  • Amy is the second partner to join Ropes & Gray's global litigation & enforcement practice in the last four weeks.

Burns & Levinson Adds Three Attorneys in Private Client Group

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

BOSTON, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Burns & Levinson LLP announced today that Jennifer Laucirica and Peter Thomas have joined the firm's Private Client Group as Of Counsel and Justin McCarthy has joined as an Associate.

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  • BOSTON, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Burns & Levinson LLP announced today that Jennifer Laucirica and Peter Thomas have joined the firm's Private Client Group as Of Counsel and Justin McCarthy has joined as an Associate.
  • The attorneys will be members of the Private Client Group's Trusts & Estates and Fiduciary Litigation practice groups.
  • Laucirica brings 24 years of experience to her new role, most recently serving as Assistant General Counsel at Kensington Investments Company, Inc.
  • Before joining Burns & Levinson, he was a Partner at Cohen Clearly, P.C., where he started his law career.

EU-US Hold Fourth Joint Technology Competition Policy Dialogue

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Friday, April 12, 2024

Today, Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan, the Justice Department’s Antitrust Division (DOJ) Assistant Attorney General Jonathan Kanter, and European Commission Executive Vice-President Margrethe Vestager met in Washington for the fourth meeting of the EU-US Joint Technology Competition Policy Dialogue (TCPD) to continue work on cooperation in ensuring and promoting fair competition in the digital economy.

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  • Today, Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan, the Justice Department’s Antitrust Division (DOJ) Assistant Attorney General Jonathan Kanter, and European Commission Executive Vice-President Margrethe Vestager met in Washington for the fourth meeting of the EU-US Joint Technology Competition Policy Dialogue (TCPD) to continue work on cooperation in ensuring and promoting fair competition in the digital economy.
  • The fast-moving technology sector raises global challenges such as regarding artificial intelligence and cloud computing more broadly.
  • The three authorities have agreed on the importance of continuing their close collaboration in the framework of the TCPD to ensure fair competition in the technology sector.
  • The Federal Trade Commission works with counterpart agencies to promote sound antitrust, consumer protection, and data privacy enforcement and policy.

EU-US Hold Fourth Joint Technology Competition Policy Dialogue

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Friday, April 12, 2024

Today, Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan, the Justice Department’s Antitrust Division (DOJ) Assistant Attorney General Jonathan Kanter, and European Commission Executive Vice-President Margrethe Vestager met in Washington for the fourth meeting of the EU-US Joint Technology Competition Policy Dialogue (TCPD) to continue work on cooperation in ensuring and promoting fair competition in the digital economy.

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  • Today, Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan, the Justice Department’s Antitrust Division (DOJ) Assistant Attorney General Jonathan Kanter, and European Commission Executive Vice-President Margrethe Vestager met in Washington for the fourth meeting of the EU-US Joint Technology Competition Policy Dialogue (TCPD) to continue work on cooperation in ensuring and promoting fair competition in the digital economy.
  • The fast-moving technology sector raises global challenges such as regarding artificial intelligence and cloud computing more broadly.
  • The three authorities have agreed on the importance of continuing their close collaboration in the framework of the TCPD to ensure fair competition in the technology sector.
  • The Federal Trade Commission works with counterpart agencies to promote sound antitrust, consumer protection, and data privacy enforcement and policy.

The National Anti-Corruption Commission Thailand joins forces with international agencies to focus on preventing and suppressing transnational corruption

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024

BANGKOK, THAILAND - Media OutReach Newswire - 25 March 2024 - As emerging with rapid digitalization that paves the way for transnational corruption, the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC), Thailand further tightened its collaboration with international organizations in tackling new tactics and complicated illicit activities in accordance with global standards. The NACC's Secretary-General, Mr. Niwatchai Kasemmongkol recently met with representatives of the Nordic Police Liaison Office, led by Mr. Carsten Andersen, Assistant Attache/Liaison Officer, Nordic Police Affairs Department at the Danish Embassy, Thailand and Ms. Jane Ohlsson, Assistant Ambassador/Coordinating Officer for Police Affairs in the Nordic Countries at the Swedish Embassy, Thailand, along with NACC's executives and representatives from the Bureau of International Corruption Affairs and Cases, and the Bureau of Investigation and Special Affairs to enhance cooperation between the NACC enforcement agencies in combating transnational corruption. "Current corruption problems are not limited to any one country. But it has developed into a transnational crime, which affects all countries around the world. Therefore, cooperation between each other in various forms, both bilateral and multilateral is considered an important mechanism for effectively preventing transnational corruption of all kinds," said the NACC secretary-general. He further elaborated that the NACC has collaboration with enforcement agencies from the Nordic countries in both bilateral and multilateral. It has a memorandum of understanding between each other to exchange legal information, coordinate cases, as well as academic cooperation in particular, the sharing of knowledge and anti-corruption practices which is beneficial to raising the level of the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) of Thailand. This tie collaboration will help promote the prevention and suppression of corruption in Thailand more effectively. Furthermore, under the cooperation, both sides discussed and exchanged information on international cooperation in criminal matters related to corruption cases between Thailand and the Nordic countries. Denmark has expressed great interest in the NACC's corruption prosecutions and is willing to cooperate in solving transnational corruption cases, while also exchanging information that is beneficial to the fight against corruption. Mr. Niwatchai concluded that the NACC has given great importance to strengthening and expanding the network of cooperation with law enforcement agencies of various countries to deal with transnational corruption continuously. Presently, the NACC, in Thailand has made memoranda of understanding with 25 law enforcement agencies and international organizations, including nine ASEAN countries, the Ministry of Supervision of China, the Independent Authority against Corruption of Mongolia, the Anti-Corruption Commission of Bhutan, the Independent Commission Against Corruption of Australia, the Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority of Saudi Arabia, the Police Presidium of the Czech Republic, Federal Ministry of the Interior of Austria, Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation, International Department of the National Crime Agency of the United Kingdom, and Office of the Comptroller General of Brazil, as well as World Bank, United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), International Anti-Corruption Academy (IACA), Basel Institute on Governance, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the UN International Organization for Migration (IOM). ----------------------------------------- *This exclusive interview translation is funded by the National Anti-Corruption Fund (NACF). Hashtag: #IntegrityWay #AntiCorruption #ZeroCorruption #NACC #NACF

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  • Therefore, cooperation between each other in various forms, both bilateral and multilateral is considered an important mechanism for effectively preventing transnational corruption of all kinds," said the NACC secretary-general.
  • He further elaborated that the NACC has collaboration with enforcement agencies from the Nordic countries in both bilateral and multilateral.
  • Furthermore, under the cooperation, both sides discussed and exchanged information on international cooperation in criminal matters related to corruption cases between Thailand and the Nordic countries.
  • The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) is a constitutional independent organization and supervised by nine commissioners selected from various professions.

DeepGlint Igniting AI Aspirations amongst Malaysian New Generation

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Monday, March 25, 2024

DeepGlint, a frontrunner in AI, computer vision, and big data analysis, showcased the Group's innovative solutions across various domains, including the metaverse, intelligent sports, and traffic management.

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  • DeepGlint, a frontrunner in AI, computer vision, and big data analysis, showcased the Group's innovative solutions across various domains, including the metaverse, intelligent sports, and traffic management.
  • The event marked a significant step towards strengthening Malaysia's foothold in the global AI landscape, aligning with Malaysia's vision for greater talent exchange with China.
  • In a pivotal move, DeepGlint also announced the cooperation with a Malaysian AI company, DeepCore Sdn.
  • Mr. Zhao Yong, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of DeepGlint said, "We are pleased to see so many talents in Malaysia.