Pennsylvania Office of General Counsel

MICT Appoints Specialist Legal Counsel and Team of Expert Advisors to Investigate Suspected Market Manipulation and Illegal Naked Short Selling in Company’s Stock and Take Appropriate Action

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, February 7, 2023

The Board recognizes that it has a fiduciary duty to fully investigate the suspected market manipulation of the Company’s stock.

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  • The Board recognizes that it has a fiduciary duty to fully investigate the suspected market manipulation of the Company’s stock.
  • In the event there has been any form of market manipulation, including naked short selling, spoofing and/or the sale of synthetic shares, the Board will take appropriate actions and seek restitution.
  • The Board and its advisors will also provide evidence of any unlawful activities to the relevant authorities and regulators.
  • “The magnitude of this disconnect has prompted us to take decisive action, including through the appointment of experienced securities legal counsel and other special advisors, to fully investigate our concerns and take appropriate action.

SEC Announces Departure of Dan Berkovitz; Megan Barbero Named General Counsel

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, December 22, 2022

Megan Barbero, currently SEC Principal Deputy General Counsel, will be appointed General Counsel, effective upon Mr. Berkovitz’s departure.

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  • Megan Barbero, currently SEC Principal Deputy General Counsel, will be appointed General Counsel, effective upon Mr. Berkovitz’s departure.
  • "Dan has led the Office of General Counsel during a time in which we’ve proposed critical reforms throughout the capital markets.
  • Before joining the SEC, Ms. Barbero served as Deputy General Counsel for the U.S. House of Representatives, where she managed strategic litigation for the House.
  • "I am very grateful for Dan's leadership of the Office of General Counsel during this critical time, and I will miss working with him," said Megan Barbero.

Organon Appoints Kirke Weaver as General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

Retrieved on: 
Monday, December 12, 2022

Organon (NYSE: OGN), a global womens healthcare company, today announced that Kirke Weaver has been appointed General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, and will continue as a member of Organons executive leadership team, effective January 1, 2023.

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  • Organon (NYSE: OGN), a global womens healthcare company, today announced that Kirke Weaver has been appointed General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, and will continue as a member of Organons executive leadership team, effective January 1, 2023.
  • Mr. Weaver was named as the interim head of the Office of General Counsel and Corporate Secretary in July 2022.
  • Prior to serving as interim General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, Mr. Weaver served as Senior Vice President, Commercial, Regulatory, Securities, Employment and Deputy Corporate Secretary at Organon.
  • I am excited to continue to lead Organons Office of General Counsel as we build a company to serve an important purpose in womens health, said Kirke Weaver.

FINRA Promotes Jonathan Sokobin to Executive Vice President and Head of the New Office of Regulatory Economics and Market Analysis

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, December 1, 2022

The Office works closely with the Office of General Counsel and other departments in assessing the economic implications of FINRAs policies and programs.

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  • The Office works closely with the Office of General Counsel and other departments in assessing the economic implications of FINRAs policies and programs.
  • OCE also works collaboratively with FINRAs Regulatory Operations team to provide data, statistical and economic analyses to identify and measure regulatory risks and investor harm.
  • OCE regularly publishes its research, including the Industry Snapshot , which provides a high-level overview of the industry informed by regulatory data collected by FINRA.
  • I am excited to lead the Office of Regulatory Economics and Market Analysis and our team of talented professionals, said Sokobin.

Amneal Expands Leadership Team with Appointment of Senior Leaders in Quality and Regulatory

Retrieved on: 
Monday, October 31, 2022

Amneal Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NYSE: AMRX) (Amneal or the Company) today announced it has appointed Reem Malki as Senior Vice President, Chief Quality Officer, and Maryll W. Toufanian as Senior Vice President, Regulatory Strategy and Policy.

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  • Amneal Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NYSE: AMRX) (Amneal or the Company) today announced it has appointed Reem Malki as Senior Vice President, Chief Quality Officer, and Maryll W. Toufanian as Senior Vice President, Regulatory Strategy and Policy.
  • Prior to joining Alvotech, Ms. Malki held various senior leadership roles at Mylan, including Head of Global Quality Operations.
  • Amneal Co-Chief Executive Officers Chirag Patel and Chintu Patel said, We are so excited to welcome Reem and Maryll to our leadership team.
  • As the company expands into new growth areas, we will strive to maintain that industry leading quality reputation, said Reem Malki, Senior Vice President, Chief Quality Officer.

FOI Commissioner appointed to OAIC

Retrieved on: 
Monday, October 31, 2022

FOI Commissioner appointed to OAIC

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  • FOI Commissioner appointed to OAIC
    The OAIC today welcomed the Attorney-Generals announcement that Leo Hardiman PSM QC has been appointed Freedom of Information Commissioner, commencing 19 April 2022.
  • In 2020 Mr Hardiman was awarded the Public Service Medal for "outstanding public service through the provision of legal services to the Commonwealth".
  • Australian Information Commissioner and Privacy Commissioner Angelene Falk said that Mr Hardiman's extensive experience will make a significant contribution to progress the OAICs important freedom of information work.
  • We look forward to welcoming Mr Hardiman to the OAIC and advancing the important work to promote public access to information held by Australian Government agencies and ministers, Commissioner Falk said.

Pace-O-Matic Announces former Pennsylvania State Police Commissioner Frank Noonan Named to Board of Directors

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, October 11, 2022

DULUTH, GA, Oct. 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pace-O-Matic, Inc. is pleased to announce that Frank Noonan, former Pennsylvania State Police commissioner, has been appointed to its Board of Directors.

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  • DULUTH, GA, Oct. 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pace-O-Matic, Inc. is pleased to announce that Frank Noonan, former Pennsylvania State Police commissioner, has been appointed to its Board of Directors.
  • Pace-O-Matics continued growth is exciting and we believe the sky is the limit for us moving into 2023, said Goldean.
  • Frank Noonan is a valuable addition to our Board of Directors; he has a tremendous amount of experience and knowledge in best practices to engage and assist law enforcement, compliance, and corporate security.
  • In 2011, Noonan became Commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police, where he served with honor and dignity until retiring in 2015.

Adrienne L. Austin is being recognized by Continental Who's Who

Retrieved on: 
Monday, October 10, 2022

NUTLEY, N.J., Oct. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Adrienne L. Austin is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Trusted Professional for her leadership and outstanding excellence in the Health Services field, acknowledging her work with Jersey City Medical Center - RWJBarnabas Health.

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  • NUTLEY, N.J., Oct. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Adrienne L. Austin is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Trusted Professional for her leadership and outstanding excellence in the Health Services field, acknowledging her work with Jersey City Medical Center - RWJBarnabas Health.
  • Ms. Austin currently serves as the Director of Diversity and Inclusion at Jersey City Medical Center - RWJBarnabas Health.
  • She began working at the department mentioned above in 2010 as an administrative trials unit attorney.
  • In pursuit of higher education, Ms. Austin earned a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from the University of California Los Angeles in 2002.

Bartlett, Loeb, Hinds & Thompson, PLLC Announces New Partners

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, June 2, 2022

TAMPA, Fla., June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bartlett Loeb Hinds & Thompson, PLLC announces the addition of brothers Nicolas M. Gieseler and Steven Gieseler to its firm of experienced trial lawyers.

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  • TAMPA, Fla., June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bartlett Loeb Hinds & Thompson, PLLC announces the addition of brothers Nicolas M. Gieseler and Steven Gieseler to its firm of experienced trial lawyers.
  • His legal practice is focused on environmental law, property rights, and election law.
  • He primarily represents property owners who have had their constitutional right to make productive use of their land abridged by government laws and regulations.
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    SOURCE Bartlett Loeb Hinds & Thompson, PLLC (BLHT Law)

Ariel Green and Jaime Cardenas-Navia Promoted to Partner at Reichman Jorgensen Lehman & Feldberg LLP

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, March 2, 2022

REDWOOD SHORES, Calif., March 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Reichman Jorgensen Lehman & Feldberg LLP (RJLF), an elite majority women-owned trial boutique, announced that attorneys Ariel C. Green and Jaime F. Cardenas-Navia have been promoted to partner effective January 1, 2022.

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  • REDWOOD SHORES, Calif., March 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Reichman Jorgensen Lehman & Feldberg LLP (RJLF), an elite majority women-owned trial boutique, announced that attorneys Ariel C. Green and Jaime F. Cardenas-Navia have been promoted to partner effective January 1, 2022.
  • "Ariel and Jaime are extremely talented trial lawyers who have demonstrated an undeniable commitment to our clients and the firm," said Jennifer Estremera , RJLF's Deputy Managing Partner.
  • "The term 'rising star' is used so often these days, but Ariel and Jaime truly exemplify what it means to be a star trial lawyer," said Courtland Reichman , the firm's Managing Partner.
  • Reichman Jorgensen Lehman & Feldberg LLP (RJLF) is an elite national trial firm that handles high-stakes commercial litigation, intellectual property, and white collar disputes.