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Kemira Partners with ISN® to Enhance Contractor Safety and Compliance
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ISN, the global leader in contractor and supplier information management, announced that Kemira, a global leader in sustainable chemical solutions for water-intensive industries, has selected ISNetworld as its primary contractor information management platform. ISN will assist Kemira with standardizing its vendor management program and streamlining processes across multiple business units. “At Kemira, we believe every individual has the power to drive change. Our people
INVESTOR ALERT: Law Offices of Howard G. Smith Announces Investigation of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (WBA) on Behalf of Investors
BENSALEM, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces an investigation on behalf of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (“Walgreens” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: WBA) investors concerning the Company’s possible violations of federal securities laws. On June 27, 2023, Walgreens released its third quarter fiscal 2023 financial results, falling below analysts’ expectations. Additionally, the Company lowered its fiscal 2023 guidance due to “a slower profit ramp for U.S. health care” rel
INVESTOR ALERT: Law Offices of Howard G. Smith Announces Investigation of Domino's Pizza, Inc. (DPZ) on Behalf of Investors
BENSALEM, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces an investigation on behalf of Domino's Pizza, Inc. (“Domino's” or the “Company”) (NYSE: DPZ) investors concerning the Company’s possible violations of federal securities laws. On July 18, 2024, Domino’s released its second quarter 2024 financial results, disclosing that it “expects it will fall 175 to 275 stores below its 2024 goal of 925+ net stores in international primarily as a result of challenges in both openings and
Sermo and LiveWorld Survey: KOLs & DOLs Genuinely Influence HCPs on Social Channels
CAMPBELL, Calif. & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $LVWD #earnings--LiveWorld, Inc. (OTC Markets: LVWD), a leading social-first digital agency in partnership with Sermo, a fast, frictionless physician social platform and leader in healthcare insights, announces key findings from a recent survey has validated that Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and Digital Opinion Leaders (DOLs) significantly influence the prescribing behavior of Healthcare Providers (HCPs). The survey, which included 317 US physicians across ten therape
Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP, a Leading Securities Fraud Law Firm, Announces Investigation of Bumble Inc. (BMBL) on Behalf of Investors
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP (“GPM”), a leading national shareholder rights law firm, today announced that it has commenced an investigation on behalf of Bumble Inc. (“Bumble” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: BMBL) investors concerning the Company’s possible violations of the federal securities laws. If you suffered a loss on your Bumble investments or would like to inquire about potentially pursuing claims to recover your loss under the federal securities laws, you c
AM Best Downgrades Credit Ratings of Germantown Mutual Insurance Company
OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #insurance--AM Best has downgraded the Financial Strength Rating to A- (Excellent) from A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating to “a-” (Excellent) from “a” (Excellent) of Germantown Mutual Insurance Company (GMIC) (Germantown, WI). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) has been revised to stable from negative. The ratings reflect GMIC’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as strongest, as well as its adequate operating performance, limited bu
Best’s Insurance Law Podcast Examines How to Mitigate System Control Failures
OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AM Best and Best’s Insurance Professional Resources have released the latest installment of the Best's Insurance Law Podcast series, which examines timely insurance issues from a legal perspective. The latest episode features Rob van Akelijen, P.E., CFEI, from expert service provider S-E-A, who addresses industrial automation and control systems and mitigating potential failures. S-E-A is a qualified member in Best’s Insurance Professional Resources, an insurance
KBRA Assigns Preliminary Rating to LV Trust 2024-SHOW
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #creditratingagency--KBRA announces the assignment of a preliminary rating to one class of LV Trust 2024-SHOW, a CMBS single-borrower securitization. The collateral for the transaction is an $850.0 million non-recourse, first lien mortgage loan. The fixed rate loan has a five-year term and requires monthly interest-only payments based on an assumed coupon of 6.00%. The loan is secured by the borrowers’ fee simple interest in Fashion Show Mall, a 1.9 million sf enclosed super-regional mall
KBRA Releases Research – Private Credit: Rate Cuts Will Help Most but Not All Borrowers
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #creditratingagency--KBRA releases research following the Federal Reserve's highly anticipated monetary easing cycle on September 18 with a 50 basis point (bps) reduction of its target base rate. Lower rates will be a windfall for most private credit borrowers, but what may appear as a blessing may not be enough for those already struggling. In August, KBRA reported how strong revenue and EBITDA growth cushioned the blow from climbing interest costs for many of the 1,067 unique corporate
Frank L. Branson Receives Lifetime Achievement Honor from Texas Legal Awards
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Law Offices of Frank L. Branson is proud to announce that firm founder Frank L. Branson has once again been recognized for his exceptional contributions to the legal community, this time receiving the prestigious Lifetime Achievement honor from the Texas Legal Awards. Texas Lawyer’s annual Texas Legal Awards celebrates trailblazing attorneys who have left an indelible mark on the legal landscape of Texas. Recipients are described as “individuals who have not only sh
Bissinger, Oshman, Williams & Strasburger Attorneys Honored Among Lawdragon Leading Litigators
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Four attorneys from the Houston-based trial firm Bissinger, Oshman, Williams & Strasburger LLP have been selected to the 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America. Partners David Bissinger, Jason Williams, John Strasburger, and associate Ross Smith were recognized among what Lawdragon called “the best litigators the U.S. has to offer” based on their successful commercial litigation practices. Mr. Strasburger was also honored for his work focusing on mass tor
Industry Veteran Scott Johnson Joins LoanPro as President of Card
SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--LoanPro, the modern credit platform, announced today that Scott Johnson has joined their executive team as the President of Card, spearheading the company’s initiative to help providers launch personalized and modern card programs. Scott brings over twenty years of experience in the card industry from his time at Galileo Financial Technologies, where he led their business development efforts and team. During Scott’s time with Galileo, he contributed to their suc
Ramirez & Co., Inc. Expands Nationwide Public Finance Team with New Hires in New York City, Houston and South Florida
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #GrowWithUs--Ramirez & Co. expands public finance team with new hires: Cordelia Mendez in NYC, Ayanna Louis-Charles in South Florida & Courtney Okezie in Houston
GE Appliances Expands Free Onsite Primary Care Clinic at Appliance Park to Families of Employees
LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GE Appliances, a Haier company’s onsite primary care clinic, managed by independent healthcare provider CareATC, will begin appointments for family members of employees who are two years of age and older and enrolled on the employee’s health insurance plan starting October 1, 2024. The innovative advanced primary care clinic will add staff to meet increased demand and extend access – at no or low cost – to all the high value and confidential services offered at
AM Best Revises Outlooks to Negative for Members of Coverys Companies
OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #insurance--AM Best has revised the outlooks to negative from stable and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICRs) of “a” (Excellent) of Medical Professional Mutual Insurance Company (Boston, MA) and its rating unit members, collectively known as Coverys Companies (Coverys). (See below for a detailed list of these subsidiaries and Credit Ratings [ratings].) The ratings reflect Coverys’ balance sheet
Biocom California Establishes International Collaboration with BPI to Bolster Cooperation Between Both Organizations
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. & LOS ANGELES & SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Biocom California, the association representing the California life science industry, today announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Bundesverband der Pharmazeutischen Industrie e.V. (BPI), Germany’s national industry association representing the pharmaceutical industry. BPI is headquartered in Berlin and represents the interest of approximately 260 pharmaceutical and biotech companies in Germany. “
Marriott Bonvoy Bold® Credit Card from Chase Launches the Bold Chat Court Contest, Empowering Travelers to Take Their Trips Out of the Group Chat
WILMINGTON, Del. & BETHESDA, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, the Marriott Bonvoy Bold® Credit Card from Chase announces the launch of the Bold Chat Court contest to help get stalled group trips out of the group chat and into real life. Group chats can be a popular forum to plan trips and experiences with friends, but far too often those plans may never materialize. The Marriott Bonvoy Bold® Card teamed up with Halle Bailey, award-winning singer-songwriter and actress, to award a total of 5 million
Federman & Sherwood Investigates Wright, Moore, DeHart, Dupuis & Hutchinson, LLC (“WMDDH”) for Data Breach
OKLAHOMA CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #FedermanSherwood--Federman & Sherwood Investigates Wright, Moore, DeHart, Dupuis & Hutchinson, LLC (“WMDDH”) for Data Breach
Custom Portfolio Group to Join Transform Wealth
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Focus Financial Partners Inc., a leading partnership of fiduciary wealth management and related financial services firms, announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement under which Custom Portfolio Group LLC (“CPG”) will formally join Focus partner firm Transform Wealth LLC (“Transform”). Both CPG and Transform are headquartered in the Denver area. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2024, subject to customary closing conditi
Avantax Acquires SEP Financial Services from Veteran Independent Financial Advisor Stephen E. Plain
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Avantax® Inc. (Avantax), a unique community within Cetera Holdings and a leader in tax-focused financial planning and wealth management, has acquired SEP Financial Services, founded by veteran independent financial advisor Stephen E. Plain, who’s been affiliated with Avantax for 25 years. Plain chose to evolve his relationship with Avantax as the core to his succession plan, which involves his practice and clients transitioning to Avantax Planning Partners℠ (APP), the e