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Fang Holdings Announces Outcome of the Winding Up Petition Against the Company

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

BEIJING, Oct. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fang Holdings Limited (OTC: SFUNY) (“Fang” or the “Company”), a leading real estate Internet portal in China, today announced that the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands (the “Cayman Court”) approved a Consent Order signed by the parties regarding the withdrawal of: (i) the winding up petition presented by Evenstar Master Fund SPC (for and on behalf of Evenstar Master Sub-Fund I Segregated Portfolio) and Evenstar Special Situations Limited (collectively, the “Petitioners”) against the Company on 12 November 2020 (as amended); (ii) the application for appointment of provisional liquidators over the Company filed by the Petitioners on 4 December 2020; and (iii) the application for reconstitution of the board of the Company dated 18 June 2021.

Key Points: 
  • BEIJING, Oct. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fang Holdings Limited (OTC: SFUNY) (“Fang” or the “Company”), a leading real estate Internet portal in China, today announced that the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands (the “Cayman Court”) approved a Consent Order signed by the parties regarding the withdrawal of: (i) the winding up petition presented by Evenstar Master Fund SPC (for and on behalf of Evenstar Master Sub-Fund I Segregated Portfolio) and Evenstar Special Situations Limited (collectively, the “Petitioners”) against the Company on 12 November 2020 (as amended); (ii) the application for appointment of provisional liquidators over the Company filed by the Petitioners on 4 December 2020; and (iii) the application for reconstitution of the board of the Company dated 18 June 2021.
  • Accordingly, the entire proceedings under Cayman Court Cause No: FSD 278 of 2020 (DDJ) are discontinued.
  • The parties are released from all undertakings given to the Cayman Court in these proceedings.

Heim, Payne & Chorush LLP Wins Key PTAB Ruling Against Technology Giants Apple, LG Electronics, Samsung

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Friday, January 13, 2023

The case before the PTAB is Apple Inc., LG Electronics, Inc., and Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Petitioners, v. Arigna Technology Ltd., Patent Owner, IPR2022-01037.

Key Points: 
  • The case before the PTAB is Apple Inc., LG Electronics, Inc., and Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Petitioners, v. Arigna Technology Ltd., Patent Owner, IPR2022-01037.
  • The 24-page decision denied the inter partes review petition on all claims related to Arigna's U.S. Patent No.
  • Accurate power detection is critical in circuits that include power amplifiers to ensure compliance with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations.
  • Heim, Payne & Chorush, LLP, represents plaintiffs and defendants in litigation across a broad range of technologies and business sectors.

Rhode Island Herring Fishermen Encourage Supreme Court Review of NMFS’s at-Sea Monitor Rule

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Friday, December 16, 2022

The New Civil Liberties Alliance represents amici here as parties in Relentless Inc., et al.

Key Points: 
  • The New Civil Liberties Alliance represents amici here as parties in Relentless Inc., et al.
  • Without statutory language authorizing it, NMFS implemented a rule forcing regulated fishers to pay the salary of federal observers who track their catch.
  • The Supreme Court should grant certiorari to ensure the MSA is interpreted uniformly in all the nation’s fisheries.
  • This disturbing development may metastasize if not stopped by the Supreme Court now.

Vidler Water Resources, Inc. Announces Vacation by Nevada District Court of Nevada State Engineer’s Order 1309

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Thursday, April 21, 2022

Vidler Water Resources, Inc. (Vidler) (Nasdaq: VWTR) announced today that on April 19, 2022, Clark County District Judge Bita Yeager issued her Decision in the Eighth Judicial District Court Consolidated Case No.

Key Points: 
  • Vidler Water Resources, Inc. (Vidler) (Nasdaq: VWTR) announced today that on April 19, 2022, Clark County District Judge Bita Yeager issued her Decision in the Eighth Judicial District Court Consolidated Case No.
  • A-20-816761-C which granted the petition for judicial review of the Nevada State Engineers Order 1309 filed by Petitioners, Lincoln County Water District and Vidlers wholly-owned subsidiary, Vidler Water Company, Inc.
  • The Court also granted similar petitions by Coyote Springs Investments, LLC as well as other Petitioners impacted by the State Engineers actions.
  • The Court ordered that State Engineers Order 1309 be vacated in its entirety because the Nevada State Engineer exceeded his statutory authority in creating a Superbasin out of multiple distinct and already established hydrographic basins.

Imagility builds app to simplify the H-1B Lottery process

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Thursday, February 17, 2022

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Feb. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The H-1B Lottery process is a nerve wrecking experience for the potential employers and H-1B aspirants, especially with the changing rules that USCIS might put out every year.

Key Points: 
  • The core purpose of the Lottery app is to simplify the Lottery process for petitioners and beneficiaries in an already confusing landscape, help them connect and make informed decisions.
  • The Lottery app gives this kind of flexibilitywhich helps petitioners, attorneys, and beneficiaries to continue the Lottery process over the entire duration.
  • Now, through their Lottery app, Imagility wishes to bridge this missing connection.
  • While the process of H-1B Lottery will continue to be a stressful time for all concerned, innovations like the Lottery app from Imagility will go a long way to alleviate the situation.

Children’s Health Defense Applauds California Judge for Staying School Vaccine Mandates, Granting Expedited Hearing

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Thursday, January 20, 2022

Piedmont Unified is the only school district in the state of California currently mandating experimental vaccines on children younger than 12 years of age.

Key Points: 
  • Piedmont Unified is the only school district in the state of California currently mandating experimental vaccines on children younger than 12 years of age.
  • On January 11, Judge Seligman issued a favorable tentative and granted Petitioner FLTJ Law Partner Jessica Barsotti's Application in its entirety, including a stay of the illegal mandate.
  • About Childrens Health Defense Children's Health Defense is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
  • About Childrens Health Defense-CA (CHD-CA) CHD-CA ca.childrenshealthdefense.org is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization representing the interests of children and their families throughout California.

Scarinci Hollenbeck Team Secures Key Ruling in Anti-Bullying Case

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Thursday, November 11, 2021

LYNDHURST, N.J., Nov. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Scarinci Hollenbeck is pleased to announce Partner and Chair of the firm's education law practice group John G. Geppert and Senior Associate Sarah A. Gober secured a key ruling on behalf of the Northfield Board of Education.

Key Points: 
  • LYNDHURST, N.J., Nov. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Scarinci Hollenbeck is pleased to announce Partner and Chair of the firm's education law practice group John G. Geppert and Senior Associate Sarah A. Gober secured a key ruling on behalf of the Northfield Board of Education.
  • The Commissioner of Education concluded that the Board conducted a sufficiently complete investigation into allegations of harassment, intimidation, and bullying.
  • "We are very pleased that the Commissioner confirmed the Board satisfied its obligations under the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act."
  • With a growing practice of more than 60 experienced attorneys, Scarinci Hollenbeck is a regional alternative to a National 250 law firm.

NCLA Successfully Petitions NOAA to Delay Warrantless 24/7 Surveillance of Charter Boats in the Gulf

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Tuesday, November 2, 2021

However, NOAA has only approved a delay until March 1, 2022.

Key Points: 
  • However, NOAA has only approved a delay until March 1, 2022.
  • The Rule requires that each charter boat must be equipped with NMFS-approved hardware and software with a minimum capability of archiving GPS locations.
  • The Petitioners and counsel for NOAA agreed to and filed a request to shorten the briefing schedule and for expedited review.
  • While NOAA did not credit NCLA, this successful petition means the Court will now have time to consider the positions of the parties.

In NCLA Amicus Win, Arizona Supreme Court Rejects Agency Deference in Ratemaking Lawsuit

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Friday, October 1, 2021

Washington, D.C., Oct. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, a unanimous Supreme Court of the State of Arizona ruled that the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) is not entitled to extreme deference in its utility ratemaking determinations.

Key Points: 
  • Washington, D.C., Oct. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, a unanimous Supreme Court of the State of Arizona ruled that the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) is not entitled to extreme deference in its utility ratemaking determinations.
  • NCLA argued that the Arizona Supreme Court should interpret the statutory or regulatory texts rather than deferring to the interpretation of an administrative agency in deciding whether the agency violated the Arizona Constitutions prohibition against discriminatory rates.
  • The Arizona Court of Appeals upheld ACCs decision, reasoning that ratemaking is a function entrusted to the commission by the Arizona Constitution.
  • The Arizona Supreme Court does not owe ACC any special consideration that it does not owe every other litigant.