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HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Cory Fein Law Firm announces a settlement, unsealed in October 2024, resulting from a False Claims Act qui tam case it filed on behalf of its whistleblower client, a former employee of an optometrist practice. The suit alleged that the defendants billed for optometry services using the NPIs of optometrists who did not perform the services billed, including in situations where the provider rendering services was not credentialed or enrolled in Medicare, Medicaid and

GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $IBKR #IBKR--Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: IBKR) an automated global electronic broker, today reported its Electronic Brokerage monthly performance metrics for October. Brokerage highlights for the month included: 2.823 million Daily Average Revenue Trades (DARTs)1, 46% higher than prior year and 7% higher than prior month. Ending client equity of $540.0 billion, 47% higher than prior year and about even with prior month. Ending client margin loan balances of $5

TYSONS, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Maximus files suit in the U.S. Court of Federal Claims challenging the rebid of U.S. Department of HHS contract.

PLATTSBURGH, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Medisca Inc. has reached an agreement with the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) to resolve and terminate a civil investigation that began 9 years ago. The allegations made by the DOJ relate to the accuracy of the company’s disclosure of average wholesale prices (AWPs) for certain pharmaceutical ingredients from January 2012 to May 2015, and the reimbursement by the TRICARE program of pharmacies that purchased these ingredients at a price lower than t

MCLEAN, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CrossCountry Consulting, a leading business advisory firm, today announced the acquisition of SCS Cloud, a recognized leader in implementing, supporting, and enhancing NetSuite for organizations in a diverse range of industries. This strategic move marks an exciting expansion of CrossCountry’s technology and ERP solutions and strengthens how it serves its CFO and private equity clients. Recently recognized as NetSuite’s 2024 North America Solution Provider Partner

ROGERS, Ark.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #acquisition--Harvest Group, a national integrated commerce agency, today announced its acquisition of Bold Strategies, Inc. (BOLD), an eCommerce, shopper marketing and creative services firm. BOLD, recognized twice on The Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies, brings valuable expertise in shopper marketing and creative services. This acquisition will expand Harvest Group’s marketing and digital commerce capabilities and increase Harvest Group’s managed media spen

HURST, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Retired Army E-4 Specialist Danielle Costly is feeling safe and secure in her home with the help of a $20,000 Housing Assistance for Veterans (HAVEN) grant from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas), through its member Gulf Coast Bank & Trust. Ms. Costly used the funds to replace old windows and a sliding glass door. After serving in the Army for four years, including an Iraq deployment, Ms. Costly suffered from back and knee pain and was unable t

OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #insurance--AM Best has affirmed the Long-Term Issue Credit Ratings (Long-Term IRs) of “aaa” (Exceptional) on the $74,646,000 Class A-1 8.00% Fixed Rate Asset Backed Notes, Series 2008-3 and the $9,389,000 Class A-2 8.00% Fixed Rate Asset Backed Notes, Series 2008-3 as well as the Long-Term IR of “a” (Excellent) on the $4,695,000 Class B 10.00% Fixed Rate Asset Backed Notes, Series 2008-3, issued by 321 Henderson Receivables V LLC (the issuer), a special purpose Nevada limit

OMAHA, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Werner Enterprises, Inc. (Nasdaq: WERN), a premier transportation and logistics provider, is honored to be named among the 2024 “Top Companies for Women to Work for in Transportation” by the Women in Trucking (WIT) Association’s Redefining the Road magazine. Werner has earned this recognition in all seven years it has been awarded. WIT's Top Companies for Women to Work for in Transportation award evaluates companies based on a comprehensive survey assessing recruit

OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AM Best has assigned a Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” (Excellent) of Sustainable Assurance Company (SAC) (South Burlington, VT). The company is a wholly owned captive subsidiary of Lancaster County Solid Waste Management Authority (LCSWMA) (Lancaster, PA). The outlook assigned to these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable. The ratings reflect SAC’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as strong, as w

BIRMINGHAM, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Diversified Maintenance, a leading service provider of facility maintenance and janitorial services, is excited to announce a strategic partnership with National Janitorial & Building Services Corporation (NJBS). This partnership aims to expand the Company’s footprint, particularly in Louisville, Kentucky, where NJBS has been delivering outstanding services for over 30 years. Keith McAlpin, President of Diversified Maintenance, said, “Our partnership with

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 Treace Medical Concepts, Inc. (“Treace” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: TMCI) investors concerning the Company’s possible violations of the federal securities laws. If you suffered a loss on your Treace investments or would like to inquire about potentially pursuing claims to recover your loss under the federal secu

BIRMINGHAM, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Protective Life Corporation, a U.S. subsidiary of Dai-ichi Life Holdings, Inc. (TSE:8750), is proud to announce that its principal subsidiary, Protective Life Insurance Company (together “Protective”), completed the acquisition of ShelterPoint Group, Inc., the holding company of ShelterPoint Life Insurance Company and its wholly owned subsidiary ShelterPoint Insurance Company (together “ShelterPoint”). ShelterPoint is a leading provider of statutory disability

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Focus Financial Partners Inc., a leading partnership of wealth management, business management, and related financial services firms, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement under which Homan Wealth Advisors, LLC of Omaha, NE will join Buckingham Strategic Wealth, a trade name of The Colony Group, LLC. This transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2024, subject to customary closing conditions. Buckingham, with a home base in St

PURCHASE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MBIA Inc. (NYSE:MBI) will host a webcast and conference call for investors on Friday, November 8 at 8:00 a.m. (ET) to discuss its third quarter 2024 financial results and other issues related to the Company. The dial-in number for the call is (800) 225-9448 in the U.S. and (203) 518-9708 from outside the U.S. The conference call code is MBIAQ324. A live webcast of the conference call will also be accessible on www.mbia.com. The conference call will consist of br

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP (“GPM”), a leading national shareholder rights law firm, continues its investigation on behalf of Light & Wonder, Inc. (“L&W” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: LNW) investors concerning the Company’s possible violations of the federal securities laws. If you suffered a loss on your L&W investments or would like to inquire about potentially pursuing claims to recover your loss under the federal securities laws, you can submit you

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--boberdoo, an innovative provider of lead distribution software, has had a live solution for one-to-one consent called Dynamic Consent since May 2024. Dynamic Consent was created to help lead generators and buyers comply with the FCC's one-to-one consent regulation and allow for more transparency with the consumer. With the FCC's one-to-one consent ruling set to take effect on January 27, 2025, businesses must implement compliant solutions well before the deadline. bobe

OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #insurance--AM Best Rating Services Executive Director Matthew Mosher will moderate a CEO panel discussion at the International Cooperative and Mutual Insurance Federation (ICMIF) Biennial Conference, which is scheduled for Nov. 12-15, 2024, in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The panel session, titled “CEO Panel: Profits for Purpose,” looks at how purpose-driven and commercially minded mutual/cooperative insurers must effectively balance a commitment to having a meaningful impact o

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Caribou Rewards is announcing its official partnership with Right at Home, becoming the national in-home care provider’s preferred rewards and recognition partner for their 433 locations throughout the United States. Right at Home franchises undertook a rigorous, 6-month competitive pilot program to inform vendor selection, which was initiated at the end of 2023 in an effort to improve overall caregiver experience, with a focus on increasing staff engagement, bolsteri

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) is proud to announce the launch of its 2024 "Holidays with Love" campaign, inviting customers to embrace every moment of their journeys with loved ones. Building on the success of last year's global campaign, this year’s global creative underscores the special connections that unfold during holiday travels, featuring heartwarming stories and stunning visuals that showcase Mercedes-Benz vehicles as more than a mode of transportation. In conjunc