State Tipoffs Involving Pennsylvania Newsletter for Saturday March 16, 2024 ( 15 items ) |
"The Governor Has Set the Thanksgiving Table. Now It's Time to Sit Down and Eat:" Pennsylvania Labor & Industry Leaders Praise Pa. Gov. Shapiro's Commonsense Energy Plan
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 16 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on March 15, 2024:
Yesterday, Governor Josh Shapiro unveiled his new, commonsense energy plan (https://www.governor.pa.gov/newsroom/governor-josh-shapiros-energy-plan-builds-on-pennsylvanias-legacy-of-energy-leadership-by-protecting-and-creating-energy-jobs-and-lowering-electricity-costs-for-consumers/) for Pennsylvania, kicking off a new era of energy leadership to create nearly 15,000 en
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Dechert Advises Turtle Beach on Its Acquisition of Performance Designed Products
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 16 -- Dechert, a law firm, issued the following news:
Dechert advised Turtle Beach, a leading gaming accessories brand, on its strategic acquisition of Performance Designed Products (PDP), a top gaming accessories provider, for an enterprise value of US$118 million.
The transaction will significantly expand Turtle Beach's operations, increase its current product offerings and enable future development opportunities. It is anticipated for the transaction to yie
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Dechert Advises Yestar Group on $200M Restructuring
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 16 -- Dechert, a law firm, issued the following news on March 15, 2024:
Dechert has advised Yestar Healthcare Holdings Company Limited, a leading distributor and service provider of in vitro diagnostic products in the PRC, on its successful restructuring of its New York law governed US$200 million senior notes (the Notes).
The consensual restructuring, supported by an overwhelming majority of holders of the Notes and sanctioned by the Cayman court on February
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DeSales University Offers First-In-the-Valley Computer Science Teaching Certificate
CENTER VALLEY, Pennsylvania, March 9 -- DeSales University issued the following news:
By Janelle Hill
The DeSales University Department of Education's Teacher Intern Certification Program is one of just six programs in the state--and the only one in the Lehigh Valley--to offer a new computer science certificate for grades 7-12.
The certification is offered at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. First-year students in the 4+1 program can earn their traditional undergraduate degree in
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Eco-poet ties narratives of protecting insects to larger themes of resilience
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 11 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news:
From March 20-23, Penn State Sustainability (SustainPSU), is hosting eco-poet and author Heather Swan to explore the importance of insects and the work of those trying to protect them, as well as how these efforts can model more productive narratives about our global future.
"We are delighted to have Heather Swan serve as one of our Showcase Speakers this semester," said Grant Rowe, sustainabi
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Grove City College: Debate Team Captures Three National Titles in Nashville
GROVE CITY, Pennsylvania, March 16 -- The Grove City College issued the following news release:
The Grove City College Debate Team left campus last week for Nashville to compete in the National Christian College Forensics Association (NCCFA) Invitational and returned from the tournament four days later with three national championship titles in tow.
Ten College debaters participated in the competition, with three students claiming titles and the team winning the Quality Award, which is given
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Mission Critical Partners Jumpstarts Industrywide Effort to Address Swatting Challenge
STATE COLLEGE, Pennsylvania, March 16 -- Mission Critical Partners, a provider of technical, operational and strategic planning consulting services, issued the following news release:
Mission Critical Partners (MCP) recently gathered public-safety experts at the federal, state, and local levels, as well as representatives of major industry associations, in a virtual setting to strategize best practices for combatting "swatting," which involves placing a fake 911 call with the hope of eliciting
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MORGAN LEWIS ADDS 3 PARTNER INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT TEAM ON EAST COAST
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 16 -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release on March 15, 2024:
Enhancing its 170-lawyer-strong investment management team, Morgan Lewis is adding three partners along the East Coast from Perkins Coie--Mark Parise, Todd Zerega, and Betselot Zeleke. Todd is former co-chair of Perkins Coie's investment management practice and member of their Blockchain Technology & Virtual Currency group, Mark recently was recognized as Independent Counsel of
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Pennsylvania American Water President Justin Ladner Named to Aspen Institute 2024 Class of Henry Crown Fellows
MECHANICSBURG, Pennsylvania, March 16 -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, issued the following news release:
Justin Ladner, president of Pennsylvania American Water based in Mechanicsburg, Pa., was recently named to the Aspen Institute 2024 Class of Henry Crown Fellows. The Henry Crown Fellowship mobilizes a new breed of leaders, all between the ages of 30-46, to tackle the world's most intractable problems. All are proven entrepreneurial leaders, mostly from the private business
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PENNSYLVANIA DEMOCRATIC PARTY: DON'T TRUST DAVE: STATE REP. DAVE MADSEN, PENNSYLVANIA AFL-CIO SLAM DAVID MCCORMICK'S RECORD
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 16 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news on March 15, 2024:
Today in Harrisburg, state Representative David Madsen and Pennsylvania AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer George Piasecki kicked off the Don't Trust Dave Tour by holding a press conference to slam his record of selling out Pennsylvania workers.
"David McCormick has a long history of prioritizing his profits over Pennsylvania workers," said state Representative David Madsen. "He outsou
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PENNSYLVANIA DEMOCRATIC PARTY: New - "DAVE MCCORMICK ATTENDS ANOTHER FUNDRAISER HOSTED BY 2020 FAKE ELECTORS" [KEYSTONE NEWSROOM]
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 16 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news:
David McCormick attended yet another fundraiser with two fake electors involved in plots to overturn the 2020 election, according to a new report from the Keystone Newsroom. McCormick has deep ties to Trump fake electors, insurrectionists, and election deniers, including hiring a now-indicted fake elector to run his 2022 recount efforts.
ICYMI: Keystone Newsroom: Dave McCormick attended a campaig
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Pennsylvania Environmental Leaders Praise Pa. Gov. Shapiro's Commonsense Energy Plan: 'Ensures That Pennsylvania Is Once Again Helping Lead the U.S. Into the Future of Energy Development'
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 16 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on March 15, 2024:
This week, Governor Josh Shapiro unveiled his new, commonsense energy plan for Pennsylvania, kicking off a new era of energy leadership to create nearly 15,000 energy jobs, lower electricity costs for Pennsylvanians, take real action to address climate change, and maintain Pennsylvania's energy independence.
Since the announcement, industry, labor, and government leader
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SBU Students Present Research at Eastern Psychological Association Conference
ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, March 16 (TNSres) -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release:
Seven St. Bonaventure University students presented research projects at the 95th annual conference of the Eastern Psychological Association, held Feb. 29-March 3 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Led by Dr. Gregory Privitera, professor of psychology at SBU, the students presented six research projects related to population health and health equity. They were among more than 2,000 student
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Troutman Pepper Wins 3 Pennsylvania Legal Awards, Shortlisted for 3 More
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 16 -- Troutman Pepper, a law firm, issued the following news:
The Legal Intelligencer has recognized Troutman Pepper's Joan Arnold, Andrew Medeiros, and Zachary Torres-Fowler with three Pennsylvania Legal Awards, and the firm and Partner Deborah Spranger are finalists in three additional categories. All winners will be announced at a May 15 awards dinner.
The annual awards program honors attorneys and firms that have left an indelible mark on the legal communi
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White-Collar Litigator Andrew Bernstein Joins Fox Rothschild in New York
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 16 -- Fox Rothschild, a law firm, issued the following news release:
Fox Rothschild is pleased to welcome Andrew M. J. Bernstein to our New York office as a partner in the Litigation Department.
"Andrew has tried over 25 criminal cases to verdict across federal and state courts and has represented many high-profile clients throughout his career," said E. Bradley Gould, Managing Partner of the firm's New York office. "While he may be known for his reputation fo
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