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ACC Network unveils ACC Huddle travel schedule for Weeks 0-3; former Pitt QB Max Browne joins ACCN Primetime Football booth (10)
BRISTOL, Connecticut, July 15 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release:
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ACC Network unveils ACC Huddle travel schedule for Weeks 0-3; former Pitt QB Max Browne joins ACCN Primetime Football booth
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* ACCN's traveling studio show will visit Virginia, Florida State, Georgia Tech and Clemson during the opening weeks of the 2026 season
* Browne joins play-by-play voice Wes Durham on ACC Network's lead football announce team
* ACC Huddle Special: Road Trip returns Aug. 3-25
As ACC Foo more PR
AG Campbell Announces $29.6 Million Multistate Settlement with Generic Drug Manufacturer Over Price Fixing Scheme (10)
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 15 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG Campbell Announces $29.6 Million Multistate Settlement with Generic Drug Manufacturer Over Price Fixing Scheme
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BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell, alongside a coalition of 48 states and territories, today announced a $29.6 million multistate settlement with generic drug manufacturer Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, Inc., USA to resolve allegations that it engaged in a widespread, long-running sc more PR
AG Nessel Announces Multistate Settlement of Bankruptcy Claims Against 23AndMe over Genetic Data Breach (10)
LANSING, Michigan, July 14 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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AG Nessel Announces Multistate Settlement of Bankruptcy Claims Against 23AndMe over Genetic Data Breach
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LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel today joined a coalition of 42 attorneys general announcing a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe (PDF), resolving allegations stemming from a 2023 data breach that compromised the genetic data of 6.9 million customers worldwide. The settlement includes $150 million i more PR
AG Rayfield Announces Multistate Settlement of Bankruptcy Claims Against 23andMe Over Genetic Data Breach (10)
SALEM, Oregon, July 16 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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AG Rayfield Announces Multistate Settlement of Bankruptcy Claims Against 23andMe Over Genetic Data Breach
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Attorney General Dan Rayfield and a coalition of 41 other attorneys general today announced a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe, resolving allegations stemming from a 2023 data breach that compromised the genetic data of 6.9 million customers worldwide. The settlement includes $150 million in allowed claims for state more PR
Ahead of Attorney General Confirmation Hearing, Sen. Schiff Challenges Todd Blanche on Conflicts of Interest Over Family Firearms Company and Gun Safety Regulatory Rollbacks (10)
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Ahead of Attorney General Confirmation Hearing, Sen. Schiff Challenges Todd Blanche on Conflicts of Interest Over Family Firearms Company and Gun Safety Regulatory Rollbacks
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Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) is demanding answers from Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on conflicts of interest Blanche has with his close family connection to a major firearm parts manufacturer.
Schiff, who today will be part of the Senate more PR
Attorney General Brenna Bird Announces Multistate Settlement of Bankruptcy Claims Against 23andMe in Genetic Data Breach (10)
DES MOINES, Iowa, July 14 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Brenna Bird Announces Multistate Settlement of Bankruptcy Claims Against 23andMe in Genetic Data Breach
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DES MOINES- Attorney General Brenna Bird today joined a coalition of 42 attorneys general announcing a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe, resolving allegations stemming from a 2023 data breach that compromised the genetic data of 6.9 million customers worldwide.
Due to the finite amount of funds in more PR
Attorney General Clark Joins Multistate Genetic Data Breach Settlement In 23andMe Bankruptcy (10)
MONTPELIER, Vermont, July 14 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release:
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Attorney General Clark Joins Multistate Genetic Data Breach Settlement In 23andMe Bankruptcy
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Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a coalition of 42 attorneys general in announcing a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe, resolving allegations stemming from a 2023 data breach that compromised the genetic data of 6.9 million customers worldwide. Under the settlement, 23andMe's bankruptcy estate will pay $18 mil more PR
Attorney General Hilgers Announces $29.6 Million Settlement with Glenmark over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition (10)
LINCOLN, Nebraska, July 15 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Hilgers Announces $29.6 Million Settlement with Glenmark over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
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Lincoln - Attorney General Hilgers joined a coalition of 48 states and territories today announcing a $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in a widespread, long-running conspiracy to artificially inflate and manipulate prices, reduce co more PR
Attorney General James Secures More Than $29 Million From Glenmark Pharmaceuticals for Illegal Scheme to Inflate Drug Prices (10)
ALBANY, New York, July 15 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Secures More Than $29 Million From Glenmark Pharmaceuticals for Illegal Scheme to Inflate Drug Prices
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July 15, 2026
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a bipartisan coalition of 48 other attorneys general in securing more than $29 million from Glenmark Pharmaceuticals (Glenmark) for their role in a long running, coordinated scheme with other pharmaceutical companies to artificia more PR
Attorney General Jeff Jackson Wins Settlement with 23andMe Over Genetic Data Protections (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 14 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Wins Settlement with 23andMe Over Genetic Data Protections
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Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Contact: comms@ncdoj.gov
919-538-2809
RALEIGH -There is no data more personal or identifiable to a single person than our DNA. 23andMe had access to millions of people's genetic data and didn't do nearly enough to protect it - resulting in a massive data breach in 2023. Today, Attorney General Jeff Ja more PR
Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti Secures Multistate Settlement over 23andMe Genetic Data Breach (10)
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 14 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news:
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Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti Secures Multistate Settlement over 23andMe Genetic Data Breach
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Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti today joined a coalition of 43 attorneys general in securing a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe, resolving states' claims stemming from the company's 2023 data breach that exposed the sensitive genetic and personal information of 6.9 million customers worldwide. States wi more PR
Attorney General Murrill announces multi- state settlement of bankruptcy claims against 23andMe over genetic data breach (10)
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, July 15 -- Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill issued the following news:
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Attorney General Murrill announces multi- state settlement of bankruptcy claims against 23andMe over genetic data breach
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Attorney General Liz Murrill joined a coalition of 42 attorneys general announcing a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe, resolving allegations stemming from a 2023 data breach that compromised the genetic data of 6.9 million customers worldwide.
23andMe agreed to a $46.75 million class-action sett more PR
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ANNOUNCES MULTISTATE SETTLEMENT OF BANKRUPTCY CLAIMS AGAINST 23ANDME OVER GENETIC DATA BREACH (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 14 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ANNOUNCES MULTISTATE SETTLEMENT OF BANKRUPTCY CLAIMS AGAINST 23ANDME OVER GENETIC DATA BREACH
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Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced a bipartisan, multistate settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe, resolving allegations stemming from a 2023 data breach that compromised the genetic data of 6.9 million customers worldwide. The settlement includes $150 million in allowed claims for states. more PR
Attorney General Rayfield Takes on Inflated Drug Prices With $29.6 Million Settlement (10)
SALEM, Oregon, July 16 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Rayfield Takes on Inflated Drug Prices With $29.6 Million Settlement
Glenmark and other pharmaceutical companies conspired to drive up prescription drug prices at patients' expense
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At a time when Oregon families are reeling from higher costs on everything, including health care and prescription drugs, Attorney General Dan Rayfield and a bipartisan coalition of other states have announced a $29.6 million settlement wit more PR
Attorney General Tong Announces $29.6 Million Settlement with Glenmark Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition (10)
HARTFORD, Connecticut, July 15 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Announces $29.6 Million Settlement with Glenmark Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
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If You Bought Certain Generic Prescription Drugs in the United States Between May 1, 2009 and December 31, 2019, You Could be Eligible for Money
(Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong today led a coalition of 48 states and territories announcing a $29.6 million settlement more PR
Board of Directors of The Coca Cola Company Elects New Officer and Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 16 -- Coca-Cola issued the following news release on July 15, 2026:
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Board of Directors of The Coca Cola Company Elects New Officer and Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend
The Board of Directors of The Coca Cola Company today announced the election of a new company officer and the approval of the company's regular quarterly dividend.
Max Hyldebrandt, who began a new role June 4 as Senior Vice President, Head of Corporate Development, was elected as an officer of the company. He reports to President and Chief Fina more PR
Center for Restorative Reproductive Surgery Advocates for Comprehensive Fertility Surgery Coverage in Federal Rulemaking (10)
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The Center for Restorative Reproductive Surgery, a gynecologic surgical practice in Peachtree Corners, Georgia, has provided a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service, U.S. Department of Labor Employee Benefits Security Administration and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. These agencies are jointly considering the proposed rule titled "Excepted Fertility Benefits," which was published in the Federal Register in May 202 more ST
Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: American Experiment Adds Voice to National Discussion on Criminal Justice (10)
MINNETONKA, Minnesota, July 15 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on July 14, 2026, public safety policy fellow David Zimmer:
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American Experiment adds voice to national discussion on criminal justice
Recent advocacy around solving non-fatal shootings in Minnesota led to my invitation to paticipate in this week's Niskanen Center Third Annual Criminal Justice Convening in Savannah Georgia.
The event brought together n more PR
Congressman Don Davis Issues Statement on Attending Son's U.S. Army Infantry Graduation (10)
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Don Davis, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Don Davis Issues Statement on Attending Son's U.S. Army Infantry Graduation
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) released the following statement regarding his absence from votes in the U.S. House of Representatives on July 15 and July 16.
After participating in House votes on Tuesday, July 14, Congressman Davis traveled to Fort Benning, Georgia, to attend Family Day, the Turning Blue Ceremony, and the graduation of more PR
Congressman Johnson Introduces Historic Bill To Fight Hepatitis C (10)
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Henry C. 'Hank' Johnson Jr., D-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Johnson Introduces Historic Bill To Fight Hepatitis C
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04), Congresswoman Diana DeGette (CO-01), and Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-10) introduced the bipartisan, bicameral Cure Hepatitis C Act of 2026 that builds a nationwide, federally coordinated "test-to-treat" elimination program for hepatitis C (HVC). The bill is supported by more than 100 public hea more PR
Congressman Rich McCormick to Hold Press Conference Ahead of Community Job Fair (10)
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Rich McCormick, R-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Rich McCormick to Hold Press Conference Ahead of Community Job Fair
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ALPHARETTA, Ga. -Congressman Rich McCormick (GA-07) will host a press conference ahead of his Community Job Fair on Thursday, July 30, highlighting efforts to connect Georgians with quality employment opportunities and strengthen the state's workforce. Congressman McCormick will be joined by U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator Kelly Loeffler and other s more PR
Delta expands SAF access through multi-airport collaboration with Shell Aviation (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 15 [Category: BizTravel] -- Delta Air Lines posted the following news:
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Delta expands SAF access through multi-airport collaboration with Shell Aviation
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Delta Air Lines is scaling SAF through a multi-airport collaboration supported by Shell Aviation that aims to expand SAF availability and adoption. Together, the two companies will expand SAF availability across key U.S. hubs and priority cities -including Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Portland International Airport (PDX), John. F. Kennedy Internatio more PR
Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee: New Data - GOP-Backed Iran War Costs Voters $56 Billion at the Pump as Republican Senate Candidates Tell Them to "Be Patriots" & "Learn How to Budget" (10)
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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NEW DATA: GOP-Backed Iran War Costs Voters $56 Billion at the Pump as Republican Senate Candidates Tell Them to "Be Patriots" & "Learn How to Budget"
TIME: "[...] the Joint Economic Committee Democrats estimate that Americans have paid $56.4 billion more for gas since the start of the Iran war"
Republican Senate Candidates have told financially struggling Americans to "earn more," "be patriots," and that they will be "fine"
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Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: 5 Recent Court Rulings Show Businesses How to Defend Website Tracking Lawsuits - Practical Lessons to Apply Today (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 16 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on July 15, 2026:
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5 Recent Court Rulings Show Businesses How to Defend Website Tracking Lawsuits: Practical Lessons to Apply Today
Four courts issued five rulings in three weeks this June on website tracking lawsuits, offering a playbook you can use to minimize your chances of getting sued and defending yourself when you do. The rulings addressed the same underlying question: How much detail does a plaintiff need to survive a motion to dismiss or a d more PR
Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: Final Checklist to Comply With New Jersey's Family Leave Act Overhaul (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 16 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on July 15, 2026:
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Final Checklist to Comply with New Jersey's Family Leave Act Overhaul
New Jersey employers must adapt to significant amendments to the New Jersey Family Leave Act (NJFLA) taking effect July 17. These changes will expand coverage to smaller businesses, reduce the waiting periods for new employees to qualify for leave, and create new job restoration and benefit selection rights. HR teams and managers should be ready to implement these more PR
Fisher Phillips Welcomes Brandi Frederick in Birmingham (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 16 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Fisher Phillips Welcomes Brandi Frederick in Birmingham
Fisher Phillips, an international labor and employment law firm representing employers, is pleased to announce that Brandi Frederick has joined the firm as a partner in its Birmingham, Alabama office.
Brandi joins Fisher Phillips from a regional law firm and brings extensive experience representing employers of all sizes in complex employment litigation matters in Alabama state and federal courts more PR
Georgia Southern University: All in - Golden Eagles Athletics Rounds Out Leadership Team With Head Coaching, Administrative Hires (10)
STATESBORO, Georgia, July 16 -- Georgia Southern University issued the following news release:
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All in: Golden Eagles Athletics rounds out leadership team with head coaching, administrative hires
Georgia Southern University Golden Eagles Athletics has completed its head coaching staff ahead of the program's inaugural NAIA season, announcing the addition of Justin Tucek as head men's basketball coach and Dustin Wager as the new men's and women's cross country programs' first head coach.
Additionally, the Golden Eagles have finalized the more PR
Georgia's Path2College 529 Plan Improvements Take Effect (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 16 -- Gov. Brian P. Kemp, R-Georgia, issued the following news release on July 15, 2026:
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Georgia's Path2College 529 Plan Improvements Take Effect
Governor Brian P. Kemp today highlighted two major enhancements to Georgia's Path2College 529 Plan designed to help families save more effectively for future education costs. SB 556, signed by Governor Kemp in May, raises the maximum account balance for Path2College 529 Plan accounts from $235,000 to $550,000. In addition, the Georgia Higher Education Savings Plan (GHES more PR
Gilman scholarship provides first-generation student with unexpected opportunity to study abroad (10)
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia, July 14 -- Georgia College posted the following news:
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Gilman scholarship provides first-generation student with unexpected opportunity to study abroad
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By Amanda Respess
S enior Macey McElwaney never expected to study abroad, but a Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship from the U.S. Department of State made it possible for her to travel to Peru this summer.
"I never thought I would be able to go abroad. I'm a first-generation college student, and nobody in my family has ever even left the country. S more PR
Hot Temperatures May Hurt Students' Learning (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 14 -- Emory University Rollins School of Public Health posted the following news release:
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Hot Temperatures May Hurt Students' Learning
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Students return to school within a matter of weeks. With hot weather blazing, warm indoor temperatures are a concern. A new study led by the Rollins School of Public Health found that uncomfortable classroom temperatures don't just affect health and comfort. They may affect children's ability to learn, too.
Researchers conducted a systematic review of 14 studies from around t more PR
Jamestown Foundation Posts Commentary: Uzbekistan-Azerbaijan-Georgia Partnership Advances Middle Corridor Integration (10)
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The Jamestown Foundation posted the following commentary on July 15, 2026, by Roza Bayramli, research fellow at the Center for Analysis of International Relations in Baku, Azerbaijan, in the foundation's Eurasia Daily Monitor:
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Uzbekistan-Azerbaijan-Georgia Partnership Advances Middle Corridor Integration
Executive Summary:
* Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev's July 2-3 state visit to Georgia elevated bilateral relations to a strategic partnership centered on transport connectivity, with agreements on digital pe more PR
Justice Dept.: Trade Fraud Task Force Surpasses $1 Billion in Recoveries and Charged Losses in Less Than One Year (10)
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on July 14, 2026:
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Trade Fraud Task Force Surpasses $1 Billion in Recoveries and Charged Losses in Less Than One Year
Enforcement Milestone Marks Strategic Pivot from Administrative Fines to Criminal and Civil Accountability Across the Global Supply Chain
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The Department of Justice announced today that the Trade Fraud Task Force (TFTF), launched in August 2025, with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has surpassed $1 billion in civil and cr more PR
Lance Taubin Named a 2026 'Rising Star' by the New York Law Journal (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 15 -- Alston and Bird, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Lance Taubin Named a 2026 'Rising Star' by the New York Law Journal
Lance Taubin, partner in Alston & Bird's Privacy, Cyber & Data Strategy Team, has been named a 2026 "Rising Star" by the New York Law Journal for being among the best and brightest in New York's legal community.
He is one of only three attorneys honored in the Privacy, Cyber and Data Strategy/Litigation category.
Lance advises clients on cybersecurity and data privacy issues more PR
Md. A.G. Brown Announces $29.6 Million Multistate Settlement With Glenmark Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition (10)
BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 16 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on July 15, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Announces $29.6 Million Multistate Settlement with Glenmark Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
Consumers Who Bought Certain Generic Prescription Drugs in the United States Between May 1, 2009, and December 31, 2019, Could be Eligible for Compensation
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Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 48 states and territories announcing a $29.6 million more PR
Mercer On Mission students provide wildlife enrichment in Costa Rica (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 15 -- Mercer University posted the following news:
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Mercer On Mission students provide wildlife enrichment in Costa Rica
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Mercer University students Kester Kwazema and Paarthivi Joshi sit outside the home of the great curassow called Charlie and make notes every minute about how he is behaving.
Currasows -tropical birds the size of turkeys -are native to Costa Rica and are known to form monogamous relationships and live in small groups. They tend to run and forage and can fly short distances. However, Charlie more PR
N.H. A.G. Formella: $29.6 Million Settlement Secured With Glenmark Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition (10)
CONCORD, New Hampshire, July 16 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release on July 15, 2026:
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$29.6 Million Settlement Secured with Glenmark Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
Attorney General John M. Formella announces that New Hampshire, along with a coalition of 48 states and territories, has secured a $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in a widespread, long-running conspiracy to artificially inflate and m more PR
New Members Join Western Carolina University Foundation, Alumni Association, Catamount Club Boards (10)
CULLOWHEE, North Carolina, July 16 -- Western Carolina University issued the following news:
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New members join WCU Foundation, Alumni Association, Catamount Club boards
Several members of the Western Carolina University community recently accepted appointments on three of the institution's top volunteer boards that provide oversight and advice in support of university philanthropic, athletics and engagement activities.
The WCU Foundation Board of Directors, Alumni Association Board of Directors and Catamount Club Board of Directors app more PR
New Research Provides Insights to Improve Broiler Breeder Fertility and Chick Output (10)
TUCKER, Georgia, July 15 [Category: Agriculture] -- The U.S. Poultry and Egg Association (USPOULTRY) issued the following news release:
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New Research Provides Insights to Improve Broiler Breeder Fertility and Chick Output
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Broiler breeder flock social dynamics may play a much greater role in reproductive success than previously recognized, according to new research funded by USPOULTRY and the USPOULTRY Foundation. The research is part of the Association's comprehensive research program, which encompasses all phases of poultry and egg more PR
Nicholls State University Announces Leonard Lasseigne Endowment to Preserve Campus Live Oaks (10)
THIBODAUX, Louisiana, July 15 -- Nicholls State University issued the following news release:
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Nicholls Announces Leonard Lasseigne Endowment to Preserve Campus Live Oaks
Walking through Nicholls State University's campus, one can't help but notice the beautiful scenery of live oak trees stretching across walkways, providing shaded gathering spaces for students between classes.
It's a landscape that feels like it's always been here, but the green spaces that define campus today did not happen by accident. They are the living legacy of more PR
Oklahoma Ends the "Orphan Tax," Preserving Survivor Benefits for Foster Youth (10)
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, July 15 -- Gov. Kevin Stitt, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news:
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Oklahoma Ends the "Orphan Tax," Preserving Survivor Benefits for Foster Youth
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OKLAHOMA CITY (July 15, 2026) - In partnership with the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Governor Stitt announced that Oklahoma will join the states that have chosen to end the practice of diverting Social Security survivor benefits from foster youth. The action marks a major bipartisan milest more PR
Pressley, Simon, and Kamlager-Dove Introduce Resolution to Advance Reproductive Justice and Support Families (10)
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news:
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Pressley, Simon, and Kamlager-Dove Introduce Resolution to Advance Reproductive Justice and Support Families
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WASHINGTON - In recognition of the 250th anniversary of American independence and the work still to be done to create a nation that lives up to the founding ideals of liberty and justice for all, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) and Representatives Lateefah Simon and Sydney Kamlager-Dove introduced the America 250 Reproductive Justi more PR
Reason Foundation Issues Commentary: Louisiana Adopts Reforms to Provide Released Inmates With Identification Documents (10)
LOS ANGELES, California, July 16 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary by Director of Criminal Justice Policy Vittorio Nastasi:
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Louisiana adopts reforms to provide released inmates with identification documents
House Bill 167 codifies a clearer role for the Department of Public Safety and Corrections in helping inmates obtain necessary documents before they leave prison.
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Before a person can get a job, rent an apartment, or open a bank account, they typically need a valid form of identification. Yet many people le more PR
Reed Statement on Trump Planning Prime-time Speech on 2020 Election Allegations (10)
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
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Reed Statement on Trump Planning Prime-time Speech on 2020 Election Allegations
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WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) today expressed deep skepticism about President Trump's plans to deliver a prime-time national address on Thursday night regarding 2020 election allegations.
"Once again, President Trump is seeking to undermine election integrity and relitigate the 2020 election, which he lost overwhelmingly," said Reed. "Before every more PR
Researchers in various studies looking for participants (10)
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, July 14 -- Purdue University issued the following news release:
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Researchers in various studies looking for participants
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Here is a list of research studies that currently are looking for participants.
Validation of biomechanics component of SimulScan and aging study
Researchers are recruiting healthy adults for a swallowing and brain study directed by Georgia Malandraki, principal investigator and professor in the Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences.
Individuals may be eligible if they: more PR
S.D. A.G. Jackley Announces South Dakota to Receive $18,011.65 in Multi-State Settlement With Generic Drug Manufacturer Glenmark (10)
PIERRE, South Dakota, July 16 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on July 15, 2026:
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Attorney General Jackley Announces South Dakota to Receive $18,011.65 in Multi-State Settlement with Generic Drug Manufacturer Glenmark
Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that South Dakota will receive $18,011.65 as part of a $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in a widespread, long-running conspiracy to artificially inflate and manipu more PR
Savills Expands its Korean Corporate Services Desk with the Addition of Vicky Ban in Miami (10)
NEW YORK, July 14 [Category: BizReal Estate] -- Savills Inc., a real estate firm, issued the following news release:
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Savills Expands its Korean Corporate Services Desk with the Addition of Vicky Ban in Miami
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MIAMI (July 7, 2026) - Savills announces that Vicky Ban has joined its Miami office as an Associate Director, expanding the firm's Korean Corporate Services Desk. Ban will work alongside Houston-based Associate Director Nathaniel Han as co-lead of the group.
Savills Korean Corporate Services is a specialized advisory practice more PR
School of Medicine alumna continues tradition of mentorship as associate dean for student affairs (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 15 -- Mercer University posted the following news:
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School of Medicine alumna continues tradition of mentorship as associate dean for student affairs
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Mercer University School of Medicine Dean Jean R. Sumner, M.D., MACP, announced that Helen King, M.D., FIDSA, has been appointed as associate dean for student affairs on the Macon campus, effective June 15. A respected physician and leader in infectious diseases and internal medicine, Dr. King brings a deep commitment to medical education, student mentorship and p more PR
Triple-I's Georgia Legal System Abuse Awareness Campaign Recognized with Bulldog Silver PR Award for Best Local/Hyperlocal Campaign (10)
NEW YORK, July 14 [Category: Insurance] -- The Insurance Information Institute issued the following news release:
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Triple-I's Georgia Legal System Abuse Awareness Campaign Recognized with Bulldog Silver PR Award for Best Local/Hyperlocal Campaign
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MALVERN, Pa., July 15, 2026 - A comprehensive legal system abuse awareness campaign, conducted by the Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I) in Georgia in 2025, has been recognized with a Silver Award in the Best Local/Hyperlocal Campaign category of the Bulldog PR Awards.
Campaign Bac more PR
Troutman Pepper Locke Strengthens Energy Practice With Seasoned Upstream and Midstream Partner Mac Marshall (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 16 -- Troutman Pepper, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Troutman Pepper Locke Strengthens Energy Practice With Seasoned Upstream and Midstream Partner Mac Marshall
HOUSTON - Troutman Pepper Locke has strengthened its Energy Transactional Practice Group with the arrival of Mac Marshall, a partner whose two-decade track record includes structuring and negotiating energy transactions collectively valued at more than $17 billion across upstream, midstream, and international operations.
Marshall, who joins the more PR
University of Georgia Donors Fuel Another Historic Year of Giving and Impact (10)
ATHENS, Georgia, July 16 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news:
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UGA donors fuel another historic year of giving and impact
This is the third consecutive year of record-breaking philanthropy for the university
By Rachael Andrews
Support from the University of Georgia's alumni, parents and friends reached new heights in fiscal year 2026, with 69,789 donors contributing $324.4 million in private support to elevate student success, faculty excellence and university initiatives.
Gifts from across Bulldog Nation continue more PR
University of Georgia SBDC Expands Presence in Metro Atlanta With New Buckhead Office (10)
ATHENS, Georgia, July 13 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news:
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UGA SBDC expands presence in Metro Atlanta with new Buckhead office
New Small Business Development Center opens at Terry Executive Education Center
Macy Thomas
Small business owners across Metro Atlanta will soon have a new place to turn for expert business guidance, training and resources. The University of Georgia is opening a Small Business Development Center (SBDC) office in Buckhead in collaboration with the Terry College of Business.
Located withi more PR
University of Georgia: Preparing Teachers to Support Students With Asthma (10)
ATHENS, Georgia, July 16 (TNSjou) -- The University of Georgia issued the following news:
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Preparing teachers to support students with asthma
Training teachers, increasing support personnel can help students manage chronic illnesses
By Sydney Barrilleaux
One in every 12 children has asthma, making it the most common chronic condition in children. But many teachers lack the training needed to support those students, according to a new study from the University of Georgia.
The researchers began studying asthma in schools in 2001, when more PR
USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Convertible Child Highchairs (10)
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The U.S. International Trade Commission issued the following news release:
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USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Convertible Child Highchairs
The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain convertible child highchairs. The products at issue in the investigation are described in the Commission's notice of investigation.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed on behalf of Kids2, LLC of Atlanta, Georgia, on June 12, 2026. A lette more PR
Van Hollen Joins Markey, Garcia, Fitzpatrick in Reintroducing Legislation to Strengthen Supports for Airport Service Workers (10)
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
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Van Hollen Joins Markey, Garcia, Fitzpatrick in Reintroducing Legislation to Strengthen Supports for Airport Service Workers
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Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) joined Senator Ed Markey (D-Mass.) and and Representatives Chuy Garcia (D-Ill.-04) and Brian Fitzpatrick (D-Pa.-01) in reintroducing the Good Jobs for Good Airports Act, legislation that would improve wages and working conditions for airport service workers. The legislation more PR
WA to receive half a million dollars as part of multistate settlement over 23andMe genetic data breach (10)
OLYMPIA, Washington, July 14 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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WA to receive half a million dollars as part of multistate settlement over 23andMe genetic data breach
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A coalition of 42 attorneys general, including Washington Attorney General Nick Brown, today announced a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe, resolving allegations stemming from a 2023 data breach that compromised the genetic data of more than 220,000 customers in Washington state.
Under the settlement, t more PR
Warnock Votes "NO" on Blank Check for Iran War (10)
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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Warnock Votes "NO" on Blank Check for Iran War
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President Trump's illegal war of choice in Iran has continued for 137 days
14 service members have tragically lost their lives
Senator Reverend Warnock: "This President needs guardrails, not a blank check"
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA)released the following statement after voting "NO" on the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act for t more PR
Warnock, Moran Launch Bipartisan Effort to Protect Community Water Supplies and Improve Drought Resilience (10)
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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Warnock, Moran Launch Bipartisan Effort to Protect Community Water Supplies and Improve Drought Resilience
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Senators Reverend Raphael Warnock and Jerry Moran introduced legislation that would establish a new office of water supply, water conservation, and drought resiliency at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
The Securing America's Water Supply Act would ensure communities have access to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' drought resilience more PR
Win-Tech Highlights Small Business Challenges in Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul (10)
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Win-Tech Inc., a precision machining small business in Kennesaw, Georgia, has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council concerning the proposed changes under FAR case which seeks to overhaul various parts of the Federal Acquisition Regulation related to acquisition efficiency and burden reduction. As a subcontractor primarily serving Department of War prime contractors in aerospace and defense, Win-Tech raises concerns about the potential for increased regulatory compliance burdens on more ST
Young Harris College Receives Steinway Donation From ICL (10)
YOUNG HARRIS, Georgia, July 16 -- Young Harris College issued the following news:
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YHC receives Steinway donation from ICL
By Steve Esser
The Institute for Continuous Learning has donated to the Young Harris College Steinway Initiative to support the college's effort to provide the best learning environment for YHC music students.
Inspired by a recent concert event at the campus, involving two brand new Steinway grand pianos, the ICL board of directors decided they wanted to support the musical efforts at YHC.
"As in the past, the more PR
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