Posts

Posted on

Montreal Real Estate Market: New Sales Records Were Set in December in All Areas

Centris Residential Sales Statistics – December 2020

L’ÎLE-DES-SOEURS, Quebec, Jan. 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Quebec Professional Association of Real Estate Brokers (QPAREB) has just released its residential real estate market statistics for the Montreal Census Metropolitan Area (CMA) for the month of December, based on the real estate brokers’ Centris provincial database.

“All areas of the Montreal CMA registered a new sales record for a month of December. However, we continue to see an increase in condominium listings that far exceeds the number of condo sales on the Island of Montreal,” said Charles Brant, director of market analysis at the QPAREB.

December highlights

  • Significant increase (+8 per cent) in year-to-date sales compared to the same period in 2019.
  • Strong sales increases in periphery markets, including Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu (+51 per cent), the North Shore (+49 per cent), Laval (+33 per cent), the South Shore (+31 per cent) and Vaudreuil-Soulanges (+25 per cent).
  • By property category, sales of plexes and single-family homes jumped by 35 per cent, while sales of condominiums rose by 26 per cent.
  • Sharp increase in active listings for condominiums (+18 per cent) and plexes (+15 per cent), numbers that have not been seen for a month of December since 2012 and 2011, respectively. In contrast, active listings of single-family homes fell sharply (-44 per cent).
  • With market conditions that are still very much to the advantage of sellers, median prices continued to increase significantly for single-family homes (+21 per cent), and remained at high levels for condominiums (+14 per cent) and plexes (+10 per cent).

Additional information:


Quarterly statistics


–


Barometer for the


province


of


Quebec



Detailed and cumulative


(2020)


statistics for


the


province


and regions

If you would like additional information from the Market Analysis Department, such as specific data or regional details on the real estate market, please write to us.

About the Quebec Professional Association of Real Estate Brokers

The Quebec Professional Association of Real Estate Brokers (QPAREB) is a non-profit association that brings together more than 13,000 real estate brokers and agencies. It is responsible for promoting and defending their interests while taking into account the issues facing the profession and the various professional and regional realities of its members. The QPAREB is also an important player in many real estate dossiers, including the implementation of measures that promote homeownership. The Association reports on Quebec’s residential real estate market statistics, provides training, tools and services relating to real estate, and facilitates the collection, dissemination and exchange of information. The QPAREB is headquartered in Quebec City and has its administrative offices in Montreal. It has two subsidiaries: Centris Inc. and the Collège de l’immobilier du Québec. Follow its activities at qpareb.ca or via its social media pages: Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram.

About Centris

Société Centris provides real estate industry stakeholders with access to real estate data and a wide range of technology tools. Centris tools are used by close to 14,000 real estate brokers, as well as other industry professionals. Centris also operates Centris.ca, the most visited real estate website in Quebec.

For more information:

Image bank (credit QPAREB) available free of charge.

Marjolaine Beaulieu

Publicist
Communications and Marketing

1-888-762-2440 or
514-762-2440, ext. 238
[email protected]

A table accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/8b6be62f-0630-4323-92ac-354008b6efe7



Posted on

Xcel Energy Announces Redemption of Outstanding 2.40% Senior Notes, Series Due March 15, 2021

Xcel Energy Announces Redemption of Outstanding 2.40% Senior Notes, Series Due March 15, 2021

MINNEAPOLIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Xcel Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: XEL) announced today that it has submitted a redemption notice to the trustee to redeem all of its outstanding 2.40% Senior Notes, Series due March 15, 2021 (Notes), on February 16, 2021 (Redemption Date). The redemption price is the outstanding principal amount of the Notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the Redemption Date. The aggregate principal amount of Notes currently outstanding is $400,000,000.

This press release does not constitute a notice of redemption of the Notes. Holders of the Notes should refer to the notice of redemption to be delivered to the registered holders of the Notes by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., the trustee with respect to the Notes.

This press release is not an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities.

Forward Looking Statements

This release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Such forward-looking statements include the company’s plan to redeem the Notes. Actual results may vary materially. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include, but are not limited to: general economic conditions, including the availability of credit, actions of rating agencies and their impact on capital expenditures; business conditions in the energy industry: competitive factors; unusual weather; effects of geopolitical events; including war and acts of terrorism; changes in federal or state legislation; regulation; actions of regulatory bodies; and other risk factors listed from time to time by Xcel Energy in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended Dec. 31, 2019 (including the items described under Factors Affecting Results of Operations) and the other risk factors listed from time to time by Xcel Energy Inc. in reports filed with the SEC.

About Xcel Energy Inc.

Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) provides the energy that powers millions of homes and businesses across eight Western and Midwestern states. Headquartered in Minneapolis, the company is an industry leader in responsibly reducing carbon emissions and producing and delivering clean energy solutions from a variety of renewable sources at competitive prices. For more information, visit xcelenergy.com or follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

Xcel Energy

Financial analysts:

Paul Johnson, 612-215-4535

Vice President, Investor Relations

or

News media inquiries:

Xcel Energy Media Relations, 612-215-5300

KEYWORDS: Minnesota United States North America

INDUSTRY KEYWORDS: Alternative Energy Energy Other Energy Utilities

MEDIA:

Logo
Logo
Posted on

O2Micro to Present at the 23rd Needham Growth Conference

GEORGE TOWN, Grand Cayman, Jan. 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — O2Micro® International Limited (NASDAQ Global Select Market: OIIM), a global leader in the design, development and marketing of high-performance integrated circuits and solutions, announced that the company will participate in the 23rd Needham Virtual Growth Conference for investors in New York City the week of January 11th, 2021. The company’s leadership is scheduled to present on Friday Jan 15th at 2pm Eastern. Additional information can be found at https://www.needhamco.com/

About O2Micro:

Founded in April 1995, O2Micro develops and markets innovative power management components for the Computer, Consumer, Industrial and Automotive markets. Products include Backlighting and Battery Management.

O2Micro, the O2Micro logo, and combinations thereof are registered trademarks of O2Micro. All other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Contact Information:
Daniel Meyberg
O2Micro Investor Relations
[email protected]

Joe Hassett
Gregory Communications
[email protected]



Posted on

Strong End to the Year on the Quebec City Real Estate Market With Another Record Increase in Sales and Prices

Centris Residential Sales Statistics – December 2020

QUEBEC CITY, Jan. 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Quebec Professional Association of Real Estate Brokers (QPAREB) has just released its residential real estate market statistics for the Quebec City Census Metropolitan Area (CMA) for the month of December, based on the real estate brokers’ Centris provincial database.

“A record number of 900 sales were concluded in December, largely surpassing the record that was set in 2019 for the same period. At this frenetic pace, market conditions continue to tighten rapidly in favour of sellers, resulting in price increases that have not been seen in 10 years, with the exception of condominiums,” said Charles Brant, director of market analysis at the QPAREB.

December highlights

  • Residential sales up by 44 per cent in December, a new record in terms of the number of transactions.
  • Record-setting sales increases in all areas of the Quebec City CMA, especially the Northern Periphery with an impressive increase of 66 per cent. This was followed by the Agglomeration of Quebec City (+45 per cent) and the South Shore (+25 per cent).
  • All property categories posted record sales increases for a month of December: plexes (+ 61 per cent), condominiums (+53 per cent) and single-family homes (+38 per cent).
  • Active listings registered a historic decline for a ninth consecutive month for single-family homes (54 per cent) and plexes (-41 per cent). Active condominium listings fell by 25 per cent.
  • Median prices reached new highs: $367,500 for plexes (+25 per cent) and $283,000 for single-family homes (+11 per cent). Condominiums, whose market conditions are more balanced, continued their slow catch-up, registering a median price of $190,000 (-3 per cent). 

Additional information:

Quarterly statistics – Barometer for the province of Quebec

Detailed and cumulative (2020) statistics for the province and regions

If you would like additional information from the Market Analysis Department, such as specific data or regional details on the real estate market, please write to us.

About the Quebec Professional Association of Real Estate Brokers

The Quebec Professional Association of Real Estate Brokers (QPAREB) is a non-profit association that brings together more than 13,000 real estate brokers and agencies. It is responsible for promoting and defending their interests while taking into account the issues facing the profession and the various professional and regional realities of its members. The QPAREB is also an important player in many real estate dossiers, including the implementation of measures that promote homeownership. The Association reports on Quebec’s residential real estate market statistics, provides training, tools and services relating to real estate, and facilitates the collection, dissemination and exchange of information. The QPAREB is headquartered in Quebec City and has its administrative offices in Montreal. It has two subsidiaries: Centris Inc. and the Collège de l’immobilier du Québec. Follow its activities at qpareb.ca or via its social media pages: Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram.

About Centris

Société Centris provides real estate industry stakeholders with access to real estate data and a wide range of technology tools. Centris tools are used by close to 14,000 real estate brokers, as well as other industry professionals. Centris also operates Centris.ca, the most visited real estate website in Quebec.

For more information:

Image bank (credit QPAREB) available free of charge.

Marjolaine Beaulieu

Publicist
Communications and Marketing

1-888-762-2440 or
514-762-2440, ext. 238
[email protected]

A table accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/fa38e842-5e4a-4390-9e9c-62b4d6616001



Posted on

Verimatrix Selected to Secure Fitness Apps and Interactive Smart Fitness Mirror

Verimatrix Selected to Secure Fitness Apps and Interactive Smart Fitness Mirror

OliveX deploying Verimatrix App Shield and Code Protection technologies to fortify its connected fitness solutions that bring group classes to the living room

Company’s KARA Smart Fitness platform delivers a unique user experience using artificial intelligence, gamification and premium content

AIX-EN-PROVENCE, France & SAN DIEGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Regulatory News:

Verimatrix, (Paris:VMX) (Euronext Paris: VMX), the leader in powering the modern connected world with people-centered security, today announced that Hong Kong-based OliveX Holdings Limited (NSX: OLX), a global digital health and fitness company, selected two Verimatrix cybersecurity solutions for its KARA Smart Fitness system.

According to a report earlier this month, the global online fitness market is estimated to grow from $6.04 billion in 2019 to $59.23 billion by 2027. Delivering live-streamed and recorded celebrity fitness coaches into users’ homes, the KARA Smart Fitness system uses mobile apps as well as an interactive full-length mirror powered by camera-based artificial intelligence. A regular mirror while turned off, the system offers a host of classes ranging from boxing to meditation. The camera detects movements, can count calories, can provide form correction recommendations, and even allow live competitions with others.

Through gamification, the company also encourages users to harness their passion for gaming and combine it with lengthier, fun workouts. And with gaming already positioned as the largest type of media consumed worldwide, the company sees gamification as a notable opportunity for their sector.

OliveX chose Verimatrix’s easily-deployed, cloud-based App Shield and Code Protection solutions, citing the many benefits of Verimatrix’s automated approach to applying foundational security as well as the company’s flexible customer support options for their specific needs.

“We like to describe today’s fitness-minded users as omnivores, consuming a wide variety activities and changing it up every so often – which is actually great for your body – and that’s why we’re committed to delivering premium, continually-updated KARA Smart Fitness content that needs to be powerfully protected against cybercriminals,” said Keith Rumjahn, Chief Executive Officer at OliveX. “Verimatrix code protection solutions ensure that our intellectual property, apps and users’ personal information remains safe. Its cloud-based automated technology was the answer for KARA Smart Fitness. We can focus on our core business and rely on Verimatrix as the proven security innovator.”

“Bringing group fitness to users’ homes in a pioneering way, especially during a pandemic, OliveX is a driving force in the global fitness sector that clearly prioritizes premium content that needs to be protected – not to mention its online community where customers want to know their information stays safe,” said Asaf Ashkenazi, Chief Operating Officer at Verimatrix. “Just as any other app-based business, the fitness world faces the same security and intellectual property challenges – and we’re pleased to work with OliveX to maintain peace of mind for their company as well as their users around the world.”

About OliveX Holdings Limited

OliveX is a digital health and fitness company selling innovative products and applications to deliver a unique user experience using artificial intelligence, gamification and premium content. With its flagship product the KARA Smart Fitness Mirror and associated subscription-based applications, OliveX provides a platform that links and engages consumers with brands, influencers and fitness coaches and that enables any space to become a personal fitness studio. OliveX has a market reach that spans over 170 countries. For more information, visit www.olivex.ai.

About KARA Smart Fitness

KARA Smart Fitness is OliveX’s digital application that delivers premium, on demand and live health and fitness-related content and classes from celebrity trainers and wellness influencers across the globe. KARA Smart Fitness complements the KARA Smart Fitness Mirror and together the products provide a complete hardware and software solution that harness artificial intelligence and technology for at-home fitness. For more information, visit www.karasmartfitness.com.

About Verimatrix

Verimatrix (Euronext Paris: VMX) helps power the modern connected world with security made for people. We protect digital content, applications, and devices with intuitive, people-centered and frictionless security. Leading brands turn to Verimatrix to secure everything from premium movies and live streaming sports, to sensitive financial and healthcare data, to mission-critical mobile applications. We enable the trusted connections our customers depend on to deliver compelling content and experiences to millions of consumers around the world. Verimatrix helps partners get to market faster, scale easily, protect valuable revenue streams, and win new business. To learn more, visit www.verimatrix.com.

Investor Relations Contact:

Richard Vacher Detournière

General Manager & Chief Financial Officer

+33 (0)4 42 905 905

[email protected]

Media Contact:

Matthew Zintel

+1 281 444 1590

[email protected]

KEYWORDS: California Europe United States North America France

INDUSTRY KEYWORDS: Hardware Security Data Management Consumer Electronics Technology Audio/Video Fitness & Nutrition Other Technology Telecommunications Software Networks VoIP Internet Health Mobile/Wireless

MEDIA:

Posted on

UPDATE: Seneca teams up with Microsoft and RBC to drive digital literacy for the workforce of tomorrow

Up to 6,000 students, graduates and professionals will train through free workshops in cloud computing and AI

Toronto, Jan. 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Seneca, in collaboration with Microsoft Canada and RBC, is helping students, graduates and professionals enhance their digital expertise by offering free Microsoft Azure Fundamentals workshops that build in-demand skills in cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI) and productivity tools.

Starting this month, and running until the end of June, 30 two-day, eight-hour short courses will enable participants to learn data analytics, AI and cloud computing certifications-critical skills for the post-pandemic economic recovery.

The collaboration creates opportunities for Canadians with varying professional and academic experiences to acquire digital skills to succeed in the innovation economy.

“Seneca is delighted to partner with industry leaders Microsoft and RBC to provide the Microsoft Azure Fundamentals to a diverse set of learners at various stages of their careers,” said Seneca President, David Agnew. “Cloud computing and AI technology have been the norm across sectors. The skills participants will obtain are now fundamental to doing business.”

Prior to the pandemic, the Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC) estimated Canada’s demand for digitally skilled talent would be expected to reach 305,000 people by 2023. As digital transformation accelerates, those who have lost jobs will need to acquire new digital skills with businesses reskilling their workforce and onboarding more technically savvy employees.

“Whether it’s retraining or starting fresh, it’s clear that the skills needed to excel in today’s workplace are changing. We have a responsibility to help young people prepare for that change,” said Mark Beckles, Senior Director, Youth Strategy & Innovation, RBC. “That’s what RBC Future Launch, our $500 million commitment to empowering Canadian youth for the jobs of tomorrow, is all about. Through our support of this collaboration, we know more young people will be enabled to identify, articulate, and build the skills they need to succeed.”

By offering the Microsoft Azure Fundamentals workshop for free, Seneca, Microsoft and RBC are ensuring these foundational skills are made available without barrier, helping to develop a Canadian workforce with a strong understanding of cloud computing that is used in most business environments. Interested participants can now register on Seneca’s website.

“The pandemic has accelerated digital transformation across virtually every industry resulting in greater demand for skills in cloud, data and AI,” said Kevin Peesker, President, Microsoft Canada. “To meet the needs of Canada’s growing digital economy and give Canadians the skills they need to take advantage of job market opportunities, industry and academia must work together to bridge the gap and help unlock innovation.”

About Seneca

Combining career and professional skills training with theoretical knowledge, Seneca provides a polytechnic education to 30,000 full-time and 60,000 part-time students. With campuses in Toronto, York Region and Peterborough and education partners around the world, Seneca offers degrees, graduate certificates, diplomas and certificates in more than 300 full-time, part-time and online programs, now most of them virtually. Seneca’s credentials are renowned for their quality and respected by employers. Co-op and work placements, applied research projects, entrepreneurial opportunities and the latest technology ensure that Seneca graduates are highly skilled and ready to work. Learn more about Seneca.



Caroline Grech, Associate Director, External Relations and Public Affairs
Seneca
416-491-5050 ext. 77948
[email protected]

Mary Werner, PR Lead, Commercial and Public Sector
Microsoft Canada
289-305-9973
[email protected]

Josh Humeniuk, Senior Manager, Corporate Citizenship Communications
RBC
416-567-5607
[email protected]

Posted on

Eastern Bankshares, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2020 Earnings Release Date, Conference Call and Webcast

Eastern Bankshares, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2020 Earnings Release Date, Conference Call and Webcast

BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Eastern Bankshares, Inc. (the “Company”) (Nasdaq Global Select Market: EBC), a Massachusetts corporation and the stock holding company for Eastern Bank, today announced the following details regarding the report of the Company’s fourth quarter and fiscal year 2020 results:

Earnings Release:

Thursday, January 28, 2021 after the market close

 

 

Conference Call:

Friday, January 29, 2021 at 9:00 AM Eastern Time

 

 

Registration:

To register for the conference call, please visit the Company’s Investor Relations website at investor.easternbank.com. After registration, a confirmation will be sent through email, including dial in details and unique conference call codes to access the call. Participants are encouraged to register for the conference call at least one day in advance, although registration will be available through the call.

 

 

Webcast:

The conference call will be simultaneously webcast. Participants may join the webcast on the Company’s Investor Relations website at investor.easternbank.com. A replay of the webcast will be made available on demand on this site.

About Eastern Bankshares, Inc. and Eastern Bank

Eastern Bankshares, Inc. is the stock holding company for Eastern Bank. Founded in 1818, Boston-based Eastern Bank has more than 110 locations serving communities in eastern Massachusetts, southern and coastal New Hampshire, and Rhode Island. As of September 30, 2020, Eastern Bank had approximately $15.5 billion in total assets. Eastern provides banking, investment and insurance products and services for consumers and businesses of all sizes, including through its Eastern Wealth Management division and its Eastern Insurance Group subsidiary. Eastern takes pride in its outspoken advocacy and community support that has exceeded $140 million in charitable giving since 1999. An inclusive company, Eastern employs 1,800+ deeply committed professionals who value relationships with their customers, colleagues, and communities. For investor information, visit investor.easternbank.com.

The shares of common stock of Eastern Bankshares, Inc. are not savings accounts or savings deposits, may lose value and are not insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

Investor contact:

Jill Belliveau

Eastern Bankshares, Inc.

[email protected]

781-598-7920

Media contact:

Andrea Goodman

Eastern Bank

[email protected]

781-598-7847

KEYWORDS: United States North America Massachusetts

INDUSTRY KEYWORDS: Banking Professional Services Finance

MEDIA:

Posted on

ALERT: Halper Sadeh LLP Investigates WTRE, CIT, ALSK, NAV, UROV; Shareholders Are Encouraged to Contact the Firm

PR Newswire

NEW YORK, Jan. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Halper Sadeh LLP, a global investor rights law firm, announces it is investigating the following companies:


Watford Holdings Ltd. (NASDAQ: WTRE)
 concerning potential violations of the federal securities laws and/or breaches of fiduciary duties relating to its sale to Arch Capital Group Ltd. for $35.00 per share. If you are a Watford shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.  


CIT Group Inc. (NYSE: CIT)
 concerning potential violations of the federal securities laws and/or breaches of fiduciary duties relating to its sale to First Citizens BancShares, Inc. Under the terms of the merger agreement, CIT shareholders will receive 0.0620 shares of First Citizens class A common stock for each share of CIT common stock they own. If you are a CIT Group shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.  


Alaska Communications Systems Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALSK)
 concerning potential violations of the federal securities laws and/or breaches of fiduciary duties relating to its sale to ATN International, Inc. for $3.40 per share in cash. If you are an Alaska Communications shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.


Navistar International Corporation (NYSE: NAV)
 concerning potential violations of the federal securities laws and/or breaches of fiduciary duties relating to its sale to Traton SE for $44.50 per share in cash. If you are a Navistar shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.


Urovant Sciences Ltd. (NASDAQ: UROV)

 concerning potential violations of the federal securities laws and/or breaches of fiduciary duties relating to its sale to Sumitovant Biopharma Ltd. for $16.25 per share. If you are an Urovant shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.

Halper Sadeh LLP may seek increased consideration, additional disclosures and information concerning the proposed transaction, or other relief and benefits on behalf of shareholders.

Shareholders are encouraged to contact the firm free of charge to discuss their legal rights and options. Please call Daniel Sadeh or Zachary Halper at (212) 763-0060 or email [email protected] or [email protected].

Halper Sadeh LLP represents investors all over the world who have fallen victim to securities fraud and corporate misconduct. Our attorneys have been instrumental in implementing corporate reforms and recovering millions of dollars on behalf of defrauded investors.

Attorney Advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

Contact Information:
Halper Sadeh LLP
Daniel Sadeh, Esq.
Zachary Halper, Esq.
(212) 763-0060
[email protected] 
[email protected] 
https://www.halpersadeh.com

Cision View original content to download multimedia:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/alert-halper-sadeh-llp-investigates-wtre-cit-alsk-nav-urov-shareholders-are-encouraged-to-contact-the-firm-301201165.html

SOURCE Halper Sadeh LLP

Posted on

Oppenheimer Investigations Group Launches

Formerly The Law Offices of Amy Oppenheimer, Workplace Investigations and Training-Focused Law Firm Marks Growth and Evolution with New Name and Partnership Structure

BERKELEY, Calif., Jan. 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Law Offices of Amy Oppenheimer, a 25-year-old, Bay Area-based law firm focused on providing workplace and school investigations, training and expert testimony, is now Oppenheimer Investigations Group LLP. The new name and rebrand celebrate the firm’s growth since its founding by Amy Oppenheimer, as well as its evolution as it transitions to a new partnership structure to include Christina Ro-Connolly, Vida Thomas, Zaneta Seidel and Alezah Trigueros.

Amy Oppenheimer is a pioneer in the burgeoning field of workplace investigations, practicing in the space since the 1990s. In 2009, she led the founding of a professional organization, the Association for Workplace Investigators (AWI), which today has more than 1,000 members worldwide.

“In the past few years, our team has grown to 14 attorneys complemented by a host of other professionals, including writers, mediators and administrative support – all resources that help make Oppenheimer Investigations Group the largest investigations firm in the Bay Area,” said Amy Oppenheimer, the firm’s founder. “As a woman-owned firm with a diverse team focused exclusively on impartial investigations and training, we’re ideally positioned to help clients meet the challenges of providing safe and inclusive workplaces. Our new name, branding and website celebrate the firm’s evolution. With our high-level staffing, new partnership structure and leadership team, I’m confident will be able to meet the evolving needs of our clients for decades to come.”

Oppenheimer Investigations Group will continue to focus on performing timely, fair and thorough investigations of workplaces and schools when there are allegations of harassment and assault, discrimination, bullying, retaliation and other misconduct. Working with corporate executives, counsel and human resources professionals at businesses large and small, as well as educational and public entities, the Oppenheimer team also handles customized training and coaching, and provides expert testimony.

New Partnership

Firm founder, Amy Oppenheimer is a leading expert in the field of workplace investigations with more than 40 years of experience in employment law, as an attorney, administrative law judge, investigator, arbitrator, mediator and trainer. Oppenheimer will continue her investigation and expert testimony practice, as well as serving as managing partner of the firm.

Each of the four attorneys joining the Oppenheimer partnership brings extensive experience in employment law and investigatory work.

Christina (“Tina”) Ro-Connolly, who joined the firm in 2018, previously spent 11 years in the Contra Costa County Counsel’s office, where she advised on labor and employment matters involving public agencies such as the police, fire and courts.

Ro-Connolly notes: “We couldn’t be more excited about the future for Oppenheimer Investigations Group and our clients. Beyond having legal and investigative smarts, we’re an amazingly diverse, multi-lingual and collaborative group. In the context of workplace investigations, this perspective has proven to be a distinguishing factor in uncovering the truth and counseling our clients who are aiming to make their work environment positive and productive.”

Joining the firm in 2020 as a partner, Vida Thomas has practiced employment law for two decades, including conducting 200+ investigations, many involving unions, elected officials and other high-profile employers and individuals.

“2020 has been a unique year for workplaces across the country. With increased reliance on technology and the challenges of living and working in the same space, never has there been a more acute need for employers to take a good look at their human resources and ‘do the right thing’ by their employees,” added Thomas. “We’re bullish about the future.”  

Zaneta Seidel has been with Oppenheimer for three years and has conducted more than 60 investigations from racial discrimination claims to allegations of sexual assault and harassment. Many of these matters have involved high-level executives and elected officials. Seidel also speaks about how race impacts investigations and facilitates group sessions around conflict resolution and maintaining positive workplace relationships.

Alezah Trigueros, who has been with the firm since 2014, has conducted more than 100 workplace and Title IX investigations and assessments of issues including discrimination, harassment/assault and bullying – many on behalf of educational institutions. She has developed a specialty in investigating allegations of sexual assault in middle schools and high schools, as well as the college and university setting.

For additional information about Oppenheimer Investigations Group: www.oiglaw.com.

Contacts:
Traci Stuart
Blattel Communications
415.413.4522 
[email protected]



Posted on

Wolters Kluwer Shares Paycheck Protection Program Expertise in Dedicated Webinar

Wolters Kluwer Shares Paycheck Protection Program Expertise in Dedicated Webinar

Lenders can benefit from enhanced TSoftPlus features to help optimize their lending capabilities for Round 3 of PPP

MINNEAPOLIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Wolters Kluwer’s Compliance Solutions business is to present a dedicated webinarto provide an expert overview on the new law amending the U.S. Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), along with an overview on Wolters Kluwer’s TSoftPlus technology which expedites PPP lending. The webinar, “Round 3 of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) supported by TSoftPlus,” will be held on Wednesday, January 6 from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. EST.

December 27, 2020, marked the U.S. federal government passage of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (H.R.133), which includes $284.5 million in additional PPP funding. The third round of PPP helps lenders support small businesses suffering from the severe economic challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.

In anticipation of this new PPP funding, Wolters Kluwer recently announced significant enhancements to its award-winning Paycheck Protection Program Supported by TSoftPlus™ software to expedite Small Business Administration (SBA) loan applications. Benefits include accelerated PPP lending from application, to closing, to pledging to the Federal Reserve under the Borrower-in-Custody program by eliminating the manual post-closing activities that have presented an unanticipated challenge for the industry. Wolters Kluwer Online Applications technology integrates borrowers’ online loan applications directly into the TSoftPlus platform, reducing duplicative manual entry of loan applicant information, while further digitizing the process end-to-end, from origination through the forgiveness phase.

Wolters Kluwer experts presenting on the upcoming webinar include Michael Fuchs, Director of Commercial Lending, and Christine Zimmer, Senior Solution Sales Specialist. Fuchs will share his first-reaction summaries of key points of the new law, focusing on lender processing fees, first- and second-time borrower eligibility, permitted uses of proceeds, loan forgiveness, and program time frames. Zimmer will elaborate on TSoftPlus product highlights and recent enhancements.

“The passage of additional PPP funding comes at a critical time for small businesses across the country as lenders work closely with them to help these businesses weather the severe economic fallout of the pandemic,” said Steven Meirink, Executive Vice President and General Manager for Wolters Kluwer Compliance Solutions. “Thanks to our recently announced acquisition of eOriginal, we have further upgraded our TSoftPlus PPP capabilities via a digital loan platform that enables compliance with SBA Appendix 8 mandates for digital loans. These enhancements will help lenders and their small business clients better navigate the intricacies of the PPP process.”

Wolters Kluwer Compliance Solutions is a market leader and trusted provider of risk management and regulatory compliance solutions and services to U.S. banks and credit unions, insurers and securities firms. The business, which sits within Wolters Kluwer’s Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) division, helps these financial institutions efficiently manage risk and regulatory compliance obligations, and gain the insights needed to focus on better serving their customers and growing their business.

About Wolters Kluwer Governance, Risk & Compliance

Governance, Risk & Compliance is a division of Wolters Kluwer, which provides legal and banking professionals with solutions to help ensure compliance with ever-changing regulatory and legal obligations, manage risk, increase efficiency, and produce better business outcomes. GRC offers a portfolio of technology-enabled expert services and solutions focused on legal entity compliance, legal operations management, banking product compliance, and banking regulatory compliance.

Wolters Kluwer (AEX: WKL) is a global leader in information services and solutions for professionals in the health, tax and accounting, risk and compliance, finance and legal sectors. Wolters Kluwer reported 2019 annual revenues of €4.6 billion. The company, headquartered in Alphen aan den Rijn, the Netherlands, serves customers in over 180 countries, maintains operations in over 40 countries and employs 19,000 people worldwide.

Paul Lyon

Global Corporate Communications Director

Governance, Risk & Compliance Division

Wolters Kluwer

Office +44 20 3197 6586

[email protected]

David Feider

Corporate Communications Manager, Banking & Regulatory Compliance

Governance, Risk & Compliance Division

Wolters Kluwer

Tel: +1 612-852-7966

[email protected]

KEYWORDS: Minnesota United States North America

INDUSTRY KEYWORDS: Finance Professional Services Technology Software Human Resources

MEDIA:

Logo
Logo