PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 22 -- Berger Montague, a law firm, issued the following news: Berger Montague, a national plaintiffs' law firm, is pleased to announce that is has been named Interim Co-Lead Counsel in proposed class actions arising out of cash sweep programs maintained by UBS Financial Services Inc. and LPL Financial Holdings, Inc. Last month, Berger Montague was appointed Interim Co-Lead Counsel in a similar proposed class action against Ameriprise Financial Inc. The lawsuits  more PR

BLUE BELL, Pennsylvania, Nov. 23 -- BrightView, a provider of landscape services, issued the following news on Nov. 22, 2024: BrightView Holdings, Inc., the leading commercial landscaping services company in the United States, will host an Investor Day in New York City on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. Dale Asplund, President and Chief Executive Officer, will be joined by other members of the executive management team to present a comprehensive review of BrightView's long-term strategy and fin more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 23 (TNSres) -- The University of Pennsylvania's School of Engineering and Applied Science issued the following news: Penn Engineers have cooked up a new way to improve mRNA delivery, developing an optimal "recipe" for ionizable lipids -- key ingredients in lipid nanoparticles (LNPs), the molecules behind the COVID-19 vaccines and other innovative therapies. The method, described in Nature Biomedical Engineering, mirrors the iterative process of developing a culi more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 23 -- Dechert, a law firm, issued the following news: Dechert advised Sterling Investment Partners (Sterling), a leading private equity firm, on its acquisition of PROtect, LLC (PROtect), a provider of safety, reliability and compliance services across various industries. This acquisition aligns with Sterling's strategy to invest in companies prioritizing operational excellence and risk management, enhancing PROtect's capabilities and market reach. The Dechert more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 23 -- Dechert, a law firm, issued the following news: Dechert LLP represented the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors in the Chapter 11 case of Eletson Holdings Inc., an international seaborne transportation company operating one of the world's largest fleets of medium and long-range product tankers. In September 2024, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York held a week-long trial to consider three competing restructuring plans. On more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 23 -- Independence Blue Cross, a subsidiary of Independence Health Group, issued the following news release: Independence Blue Cross (IBX) is implementing the Epic Payer Platform with health systems and providers in its network to streamline data exchange, close gaps in care, and improve health outcomes for members. Epic Payer Platform is part of Epic, a global healthcare technology company. The platform helps facilitate data exchange and workflow processes for  more PR

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 23 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release on Nov. 22, 2024: NEW YORK - The New York Attorney General's Office of Special Investigation (OSI) has opened an investigation into the death of a civilian who died on November 20, 2024 following an encounter with a member of the New York City Police Department (NYPD) in Brooklyn. On the evening of November 20, an unmarked NYPD vehicle was driving on Pennsylvania Avenue, just north of the int more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 23 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry issued the following news on Nov. 21, 2024: * * * With limited time to request refunds, Attorney General Michelle Henry strongly encourages eligible Pennsylvanians to file a claim as soon as possible * * * Nationwide Jeweler that Allegedly Misled Servicemembers Must Reopen Refund Portal so Consumers Owed Millions of Dollars can Claim Money HARRISBURG - A federal court has ordered Harris Jewelry to reopen its r more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 23 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources issued the following news on Nov. 22, 2024: Today, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced significant reductions in processing times across key environmental review areas, demonstrating the Shapiro Administration's commitment to streamlining state government operations for Pennsylvanians in the last two years. This year, DCNR's Bureau of F more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 23 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Nov. 22, 2024: * * * Governor Shapiro's action to deliver for SEPTA will ensure continuity of service across Southeastern PA and create a window of opportunity for the General Assembly to keep working toward a permanent funding solution for mass transit. The Governor also secured commitments from the five counties that fund SEPTA to increase their local share, delivering millions in ad more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 23 -- The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education issued the following news release: An unprecedented outreach campaign by four universities in Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education helped 7,500 students to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and request financial aid to attend college amid national confusion over the new form. The four institutions representing Pennsylvania regions, Commonwealth University (north central), more PR

CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 23 -- PennWest issued the following news: * * * Richard King Mellon Foundation awards grant for participation in the program to support innovation * * * Pennsylvania Western University is one of three schools in Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education to launch a new program to simplify and streamline the admission process for students and families. PennWest joins Kutztown and Shippensburg universities that are now offering real-time acceptance and sch more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 22 -- The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission issued the following news release: * * * Settlement Includes Enhanced Assistance Programs and Expanded Outreach for At-Risk Customers * * * The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) has approved a partial joint settlement that limits the rate changes for Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania Inc. (Columbia) to a significantly smaller amount than originally requested. Columbia serves approximately 445,000 residentia more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 22 -- The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission issued the following news release on Nov. 21, 2024: * * * Settlement Includes Dramatically Scaled-Back Rate Changes and Enhanced Customer Assistance and Reliability Initiatives * * * The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today approved a joint settlement significantly reducing FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Company's (FirstEnergy) proposed rate changes by more than 55%, while also securing commitmen more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 22 -- The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission issued the following news release on Nov. 21, 2024: * * * Resolve to #BeResilient: PUC Urges Utilities, Residents and Businesses to Strengthen Security Against Cyber, Weather and Man-Made Threats * * * As part of National Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Month, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) is emphasizing the essential role of Pennsylvania's utility infrastructure in maintaining  more PR

GREENVILLE, Pennsylvania, Nov. 23 -- Thiel College issued the following news release: Thiel College's Moot Court team finished first among NCAA Division III institutions and tied for fifth place overall at the 2024 Midwest National Moot Court Qualifying Tournament, held November 15-17 at Capital University Law School in Columbus, Ohio. Competing against 17 colleges and universities--including the University of Michigan, Loyola University of Chicago, and the University of Iowa--Thiel College wa more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 23 -- The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education issued the following news release: Three universities in Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) have launched a new program to simplify and streamline the admission process for students and families. Kutztown University, Shippensburg University, and Pennsylvania Western University (PennWest) are now offering real-time acceptance and scholarship offers to high school seniors who meet each un more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Nov. 23 -- The University of Pittsburgh School of Education issued the following news: * * * President Joe Biden, First Lady Jill Biden, and U.S. Cabinet officials lead Classroom to Careers Summit. * * * Eboni M. Zamani-Gallaher's longstanding commitment to improving college access and student outcomes came full circle with her recent visit to the White House. The University of Pittsburgh School of Education's Renee and Richard Goldman Dean joined about 200 educati more PR

UNIVERSITY CITY, Pennsylvania, Nov. 23 (TNSres) -- The University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine issued the following news release: * * * Researchers showed online reviews of health facilities took a negative turn after COVID and remain that way * * * PHILADELPHIA-- After the COVID-19 pandemic struck, online reviews of health care facilities dropped significantly, and they have not yet fully recovered, according to a new analysis led by researchers at the Perelman School of M more PR