ATLANTA, Georgia, July 25 (TNSres) -- Constangy, Brooks, Smith and Prophete, a law firm, issued the following news release: Constangy attorneys are partnering with the Georgia Employers' Association to present a series of HR and employment webinars throughout Summer and Fall 2024. This series will be tailored to HR professionals and in-house counsel in organizations across a variety of industries, including manufacturing, professional service, warehousing/distribution, and nonprofits. These   more

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 25 (TNSres) -- Constangy, Brooks, Smith and Prophete, a law firm, issued the following news release: In today's digital age, remote work has become increasingly prevalent, offering both opportunities and challenges for employers navigating immigration, cybersecurity and employment laws. Constangy attorneys Aaron Chang, Justin Coffey, Kelly McGrath and Allie Prout presented a webinar that dove into the complexities and risks associated with managing a remote workforce from  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 25 -- The Georgia House posted the following statement on July 24, 2024, from State Rep. Carl Gilliard, D-Savannah: * * * State Representative Carl Gilliard (D-Savannah), chair of the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus (GLBC), today issued the following statement in response to the recent decision to remove the AP African American Studies course from state curriculum: "The GLBC stands in staunch opposition to the decision to eliminate the Advanced Placement African Americ  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 25 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release: * * * AP: "Health and public policy experts believe the enrollment numbers, dismal even compared to what Kemp's office had said Pathways could achieve, reflect a fundamental flaw" * * * Last week Governor Brian Kemp's "signature" Medicaid Experiment Failures were in full view across the state. From the AP to the AJC, the New York Times, and a "big loss" in federal court, Governor Brian Kemp's gamb  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 25 -- Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, R-Georgia, issued the following news release on July 24, 2024: Today, Lt. Governor Burt Jones encouraged nonprofit community behavioral health providers around Georgia to submit applications for the Veterans Mental Health Services Program Grant. "I want to thank Commissioner Patricia Ross, her staff and everyone involved in providing services and resources for Georgia's military and veteran community" said Lt. Governor Burt Jones. "Programs lik  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 25 -- Georgia Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * For the first time, gold medalists at the Olympics will be paid by an international federation. A Georgia Tech expert discusses the significance of the change. * * * Olympians compete for national pride, glory, and, for the first time, prize money. Announced by World Athletics in April, a $2.4 million pot will be split among the 48 gold medal winners at the upcoming games -- $50,000 for each athle  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 25 -- The Georgia State Senate issued the following news release on July 24, 2024: Today, Fulton County Superior Court released an order (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Txn5DHlGDeIdTlgt7uN6vEfIh3yYiTNl/view?usp=sharing) once again denying the plaintiff-prosecutors' request to enjoin the Prosecuting Attorneys Qualifications Commission. Senator John F. Kennedy (R-Macon) and Senator Randy Robertson (R-Cataula) are calling on the three district attorneys challenging the Pro  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 25 -- Troutman Pepper, a law firm, issued the following news: PHILADELPHIA - Troutman Pepper client Palvella Therapeutics, Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, and Pieris Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: PIRS) have entered into a definitive merger agreement to combine the companies in an all-stock transaction. Upon completion of the proposed merger, the combined company will operate under the name Palvella Therapeutics, Inc., will be headquartered in Wayne, PA,  more