Nevada’s has accused its former legal representation of a conflict of interest in its patent dispute with California’s , and filed a motion to have the firm disqualified from the case. The concerns a of Willful Patent Infringement by Jumio Corporation, filed on June 14, 2024. Per the text, “FaceTec alleges herein that Defendant Jumio makes, uses, offers for sale and sells in the United States products, systems, and/or services that infringe one or more claims of each of the FaceTec Patents-in-Suit.” Said patents include a broad scope of tech classified as liveness assurance, liveness checks, and pretty well everything associated with biometric liveness detection software. In another twist, the actual tech that FaceTec says infringes on their patent belongs to the UK’s . Having explored a partnership in 2019, parted ways. Jumio pursued a with iProov, which, per the complaint, “thereafter deployed for Jumio a liveness detection technology that infringes on FaceTec’s patent rights.” FaceTec over the infringement in 2021, prompting iProov to file a countersuit in 2022. Now FaceTec claims that Jumio, having failed at prior efforts to develop its own , is using FaceTec’s proprietary liveness detection as a model. “Like iProov’s infringing liveness detection technology – and for similar reasons – Jumio’s own-branded liveness detection technologies include multiple aspects that are copied directly from FaceTec and that infringe the FaceTec Patents-in-Suit.” Having crawled through the Northern District of California court system, the case has now reached a boil, with FaceTec calling out its former legal representative, , for representing Jumio in the dispute. FaceTec says that since the firm has previously represented it in matters concerning the same patent, its working for Jumio constitutes a – and a “betrayal.” “Defendant Jumio is well aware of both FaceTec and its patented technology,” it says. “Jumio is a direct competitor of FaceTec and provides competing biometric liveness detection software products.” With Perkins Coie having crossed the floor, FaceTec Washinton’s , Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, among the world’s largest IP law firms, as international counsel. | | | | |
NASA has again postponed the return to Earth of Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams, the astronauts stranded on the International Space Station after Boeing's Starliner capsule malfunctioned in the middle of this year. The crew of the spacecraft arrived at the ISS in June. The objective was to test the Starliner’s comprehensive capabilities, including launch, docking, and return systems. The mission was scheduled to last one week. Five of the capsule’s 28 thrusters failed to function before docking with the ISS. Boeing claimed that its technology could guarantee the safe return of the astronauts. However, NASA expressed doubts and concluded that the risk was too high. The agency entrusted the task to SpaceX . Elon Musk's company launched the Crew-9 mission in September to, among other things, return Williams and Wilmore. Until now, the stalled astronauts were scheduled to return in February aboard the Crew Dragon rocket. However, NASA has announced that it expects the expedition to return to Earth's surface after the arrival of Crew-10, which will be sent in late March 2025 at the earliest. The adjustment will allow SpaceX and NASA engineers to finalize development of a new Dragon spacecraft, which will be shipped to the company's Florida facility early next month. "Fabrication, assembly, testing, and final integration of a new spacecraft is a painstaking endeavor that requires great attention to detail,” said Steve Stich, manager of NASA’s Commercial Crew Program, in a statement. “We appreciate the hard work by the SpaceX team to expand the Dragon fleet in support of our missions and the flexibility of the station program and expedition crews as we work together to complete the new capsule’s readiness for flight.” NASA said that Crew-9 and Crew-10 crews must complete a “handover period,” during which the ISS residents share experiences and knowledge with the new arrivals. This process ensures the proper performance of onboard science experiments and maintenance of the orbital complex. NASA and SpaceX specialists evaluated several options for coordinating the next crewed delivery. They determined that the March launch for Crew-10 was the “best option for meeting NASA’s requirements and achieving space station objectives for 2025,” according to an agency press release. A Long Haul The ISS received two resupply flights in November, ensuring that the crew members have sufficient food, water, clothing, and oxygen. However, some experts have warned of potential health risks for Wilmore and Williams after spending more than nine months in space. The scientific community has been studying the effects of spaceflight on the human body since the 1970s. In the years since the first lunar landing, it has identified conditions such as loss of bone mass, weakened heart function, visual problems, and the development of kidney stones. A recent study from University College London reveals that the structure and function of the kidneys can also suffer permanent damage, although this is particularly aggressive in cases of astronauts who get too far away from Earth, which is not the case on the ISS. NASA points out that the crews of expeditions to the ISS usually make extended stays, with an average duration of six months. It adds that some astronauts have carried out missions of up to one year to contribute to research on human adaptation to spaceflight, with a view to future lunar and Martian exploration. This story originally appeared on WIRED en Español and has been translated from Spanish.
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Half a century of rule by the Assad family in Syria crumbled with astonishing speed after insurgents burst out of a rebel-held enclave and converged on the capital, Damascus, taking city after city in a matter of days. Opposition forces swept across the country and entered Damascus with little or no resistance as the Syrian army melted away. President Bashar Assad, Syria’s ruler for 24 years — succeeding his father, Hafez Assad — fled the country. Russian state media reported that he was in Moscow. It’s a stunning development in Syria’s devastating 13-year conflict. Anti-government protests in 2011 met with a brutal crackdown, escalating into a civil war that has killed more than half a million people and displaced half of Syria’s prewar population of 23 million. Assad, backed by Iran and Russia, gradually regained control of more than two-thirds of Syria, leaving the rebels with one stronghold in the northwest of the country. And there the conflict remained, largely frozen, for years until late November. Here’s a look at a seismic two weeks for the Middle East. Wednesday, Nov. 27: Rebel offensive begins Armed opposition groups launch a large-scale attack on areas controlled by government forces in northwestern Syria and claim to have wrested control of over 15 villages from government forces in northwestern Aleppo province. The government and its allies respond with airstrikes and shelling in an attempt to halt the insurgent advances. The offensive is led by the jihadi group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS). Formerly the Syrian branch of al-Qaida and known as the Nusra Front, HTS later distanced itself from al-Qaida, seeking to market itself as a more moderate group. It is classed as a terrorist group by the United Nations and the U.S. The attack on Aleppo follows weeks of simmering low-level violence, including government attacks on opposition-held areas. Turkey, a main backer of Syrian opposition groups, says the rebels began a limited offensive to stop the attacks, but it expanded as government forces began to retreat. Thursday, Nov. 28: The offensive expands The offensive expands to reach the countryside of Idlib province amid reports government troops are retreating. Friday, Nov. 29: Rebels enter Aleppo The insurgents enter Aleppo, Syria’s largest city, for the first time since they were pushed out in 2016 after a grueling military campaign by Syrian government forces backed by Russia and Iran. They meet with little resistance. Saturday, Nov. 30: Aleppo falls under insurgent control The rebels say they control Aleppo, raising a flag over the city’s citadel and occupying the international airport. The Syrian armed forces claim to have redeployed troops and equipment in preparation for a counterattack. By evening, the insurgents seized at least four towns in the central Hama province and claim to have entered the provincial capital. Sunday, Dec. 1: The government fights back The Syrian military launches a counterattack with troops and airstrikes on Idlib and Aleppo. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi visits Damascus, telling Assad that Tehran will support the counteroffensive. But Assad receives little, if any, help from his allies. Russia is busy with its war in Ukraine, and Iran has seen its proxies across the region degraded by regular airstrikes. Lebanon’s Iran-backed Hezbollah, which at one point sent thousands of fighters to shore up Assad’s forces, has been weakened by a yearlong conflict with Israel. Monday, Dec. 2 - Wednesday, Dec. 4: Fighting rages near Hama The insurgents push south, advancing to within 10 kilometers (6 miles) of Hama, the country’s fourth-largest city and a key crossroads in central Syria, about 200 kilometers (125 miles) north of Damascus. State media reports fierce fighting in the province, and both state media and a U.K.-based observer group say government forces, backed by Russian airstrikes, have recaptured some territory. Turkey urges Assad to hold talks with the opposition. Thursday, Dec. 5: Insurgents capture Hama After several days of fighting the rebels swept into Hama. Dozens of jubilant fighters are seen firing weapons into the air in celebration in Assi Square, the site of massive anti-government protests in the early days of the uprising in 2011. The Syrian army says it has redeployed to positions outside the city to protect civilians. Friday, Dec. 6: Rebels advance on Homs Rapidly advancing now, the rebels seize two towns on the outskirts of Homs, Syria’s third-largest city. About 40 kilometers (25 miles) south of Hama, Homs is the gateway to Damascus and the location of one of Syria’s two state-owned oil refineries. Capturing it would cut the link between Damascus, Assad’s seat of power, and the coastal region where he enjoys wide support. The government denies reports that its military has withdrawn from the city. Top diplomats from countries including Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Turkey, Iran and Russia, hold talks on Syria in the Qatari capital, Doha. Saturday, Dec. 7: Homs falls, Assad’s grip weakens Opposition forces take Homs after government forces abandon it. The insurgents say they have encircled Damascus and are carrying out the “final stage” of their offensive. The U.N. special envoy for Syria, Geir Pedersen, seeks urgent talks in Geneva to ensure an “orderly political transition,” as Syrian state media denies Assad has fled the country. Sunday, Dec. 8: Assad is toppled Syrian state television airs a video statement by a group of men saying that President Bashar Assad has been overthrown, and all prisoners have been set free. HTS commander Abu Mohammed al-Golani visits the Umayyad Mosque in Damascus and calls Assad’s fall a victory for “the Islamic nation.” Russian officials and Iranian state TV say Assad has left Syria. Russian state news agencies later report he and his family are in Moscow and were granted asylum. Prime Minister Mohammed Ghazi Jalali says Syria's government is ready to “extend its hand” to the opposition and hand over its functions to a transitional government.Four Corners Property Trust, Inc. ( NYSE:FCPT – Get Free Report ) announced a quarterly dividend on Monday, November 11th, Zacks Dividends reports. Investors of record on Tuesday, December 31st will be given a dividend of 0.355 per share by the financial services provider on Wednesday, January 15th. This represents a $1.42 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 5.17%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, December 31st. This is a boost from Four Corners Property Trust’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.35. Four Corners Property Trust has increased its dividend by an average of 3.6% annually over the last three years. Four Corners Property Trust has a dividend payout ratio of 123.5% meaning the company cannot currently cover its dividend with earnings alone and is relying on its balance sheet to cover its dividend payments. Equities research analysts expect Four Corners Property Trust to earn $1.70 per share next year, which means the company should continue to be able to cover its $1.42 annual dividend with an expected future payout ratio of 83.5%. Four Corners Property Trust Stock Performance Shares of NYSE:FCPT opened at $27.45 on Friday. The business has a fifty day moving average of $28.43 and a 200-day moving average of $27.74. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.38, a quick ratio of 0.17 and a current ratio of 0.17. Four Corners Property Trust has a twelve month low of $22.38 and a twelve month high of $30.93. The firm has a market cap of $2.66 billion, a PE ratio of 25.65 and a beta of 1.12. Analyst Ratings Changes Several research firms recently weighed in on FCPT. UBS Group began coverage on shares of Four Corners Property Trust in a research report on Thursday, November 14th. They issued a “buy” rating and a $33.00 price objective for the company. Wells Fargo & Company restated an “overweight” rating and set a $32.00 target price (up previously from $28.00) on shares of Four Corners Property Trust in a research report on Tuesday, October 1st. JMP Securities reiterated a “market perform” rating on shares of Four Corners Property Trust in a report on Tuesday, December 10th. Finally, Barclays initiated coverage on Four Corners Property Trust in a report on Tuesday, December 17th. They set an “equal weight” rating and a $31.00 price objective for the company. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and three have given a buy rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, Four Corners Property Trust presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $30.60. Check Out Our Latest Report on Four Corners Property Trust About Four Corners Property Trust ( Get Free Report ) FCPT, headquartered in Mill Valley, CA, is a real estate investment trust primarily engaged in the ownership, acquisition and leasing of restaurant and retail properties. The Company seeks to grow its portfolio by acquiring additional real estate to lease, on a net basis, for use in the restaurant and retail industries. Read More Receive News & Ratings for Four Corners Property Trust Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Four Corners Property Trust and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .
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CARLSBAD, Calif. , Dec. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global leader in satellite communications, today announced that it has completed the divestiture of its Energy Services System Integration (SI) business to US-based private investment firm MAG Capital Partners. No further transaction details were announced. Gary Chase , Chief Financial Officer, Viasat said: "We are focused on taking strategic actions and continuously looking at ways to enhance our financial position and unlock value. This transaction is part of Viasat's strategy to actively manage our portfolio. While the SI business is a vibrant, stand-alone operation, it has minimal strategic synergies with our core growth businesses. "It made strong sense for the future of the SI business – its employees and customers – to find a new owner prioritizing large-scale telecoms project work to allow the business to reach its full potential. In MAG Capital Partners, we believe we have found an owner that will help the business continue to expand. We appreciate the many contributions of our SI colleagues and wish them continued success." SI, which was included in Viasat's acquisition of RigNet in 2021, provides engineering design, procurement services, shop assembly, factory acceptance testing, and "day 2" support for telecom systems installed on critical infrastructure projects. Approximately 80 employees currently engaged in the SI business will transfer to the new company, Nessco. The agreement includes the sale of the company's SI facility in Aberdeen, Scotland . No locations are expected to close as a result of the sale. Imperial Capital, LLC served as exclusive financial advisor to Viasat in connection with the sale of the SI business. About Viasat Viasat is a global communications company that believes everyone and everything in the world can be connected. With offices in 24 countries around the world, our mission shapes how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the world communicate and connect. Viasat is developing the ultimate global communications network to power high-quality, reliable, secure, affordable, fast connections to positively impact people's lives anywhere they are—on the ground, in the air or at sea, while building a sustainable future in space. In May 2023 , Viasat completed its acquisition of Inmarsat, combining the teams, technologies and resources of the two companies to create a new global communications partner. Learn more at www.viasat.com , the Viasat News Room or follow us on Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn , X or YouTube . Copyright © 2024 Viasat, Inc. All rights reserved. Viasat, the Viasat logo and the Viasat Signal are registered in the U.S and in other countries to Viasat, Inc. All other product or company names mentioned are used for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to the safe harbors created under the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Forward-looking statements include, among others, statements that refer to the enhancement of financial performance and unlocking of value resulting from the active management of Viasat's portfolio; the number of employees expected to transfer to the new company; and the number of locations expected to close as a result of the sale. Readers are cautioned that actual results could differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ include: our ability to realize the anticipated benefits of any existing or future satellite; unexpected expenses related to our satellite projects; risks associated with the construction, launch and operation of satellites, including the effect of any anomaly, launch, operational or deployment failure or degradation in satellite performance; increasing levels of competition in our target markets; our ability to successfully implement our business plan on our anticipated timeline or at all; changes in the global business environment and economic conditions; and our level of indebtedness and ability to comply with applicable debt covenants. In addition, please refer to the risk factors contained in our SEC filings available at www.sec.gov , including our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they are made. We undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements for any reason. View original content: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/viasat-completes-sale-of-energy-services-systems-integration-business-302335522.html SOURCE Viasat, Inc.
Empowered Funds LLC Has $911,000 Stake in CB Financial Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:CBFV)MERIT — Thirty years ago, Bland basketball coach Bryan Clark started the Tigers’ annual basketball tournament. Bland observed the 30th anniversary on Thursday night by changing the tournament name from the Bland Invitational, to the Bryan Clark Invitational. Clark and his family were present for the ceremony including his wife, Norma, their children Cody and Meghan, plus Cody’s wife, Brionne, and their children Crew, Asher and Ensley, and Meghan’s husband, Rudolph, and their son Rudolph III. “Coach Clark was instrumental in creating this tournament 30 years ago,” said the master of ceremony, Rodney Godwin. “The last nine years Bland ISD and the coaching staff have continued to strive to keep this tournament something we could be proud of and a tournament other schools would want to be a part of.” Godwin said naming the tournament after Clark will “forever keep his legacy.” Clark served 29 years at the Bland ISD as a coach, principal and then superintendent. He coached the Tigers to 302 victory in 15 years as a head coach and served as superintended for 14 years before retiring in 2015. Both of Bland’s teams opened the tournament on Thursday with victories. The Tigers beat Boles 76-44 and the Community junior varsity 49-43. Weston Wigington pumped in 34 points to lead Bland to the win over Boles and Ashton Stepp fired in 15. Wigington led Bland against the Community JV with 22 points and Stepp banked in 15 points. Bland’s Lady Tigers beat Quinlan Ford 52-33 and then Como-Pickton 68-38. Sadie Soto fired in 14 points to lead Bland over Ford and Nicole Spencer added 11. Jaden Smith and Ashley Valderrama both tossed in nine points for Ford. Soto shot in 24 points to lead Bland over Como-Pickton, while Marley Frazier tossed in 12 points Spencer and Makila Watson both added 10. The tournament, which started with pool play on Thursday, is to wrap up on Saturday with the girls championship game at 4:30 p.m. and the boys finals at 5:45 p.m. 30th annual Bryan Clark Invitational Thursday’s results Boys games Bland 76, Boles 44 B: Efren Aguirre 6, Weston Wigington 34, Eli Ferrufino 4, Mateo Alvarez 6, Teagen Hurst 8, Isaac Oleru 6, Ashton Stepp 15. Bland 49, Community JV 43 B: Dakota Blankenship 2, Weston Wigington 22, Mateo Alvarez 5, Teagen Hurst 3, Isaac Oleru 4, Ashton Stepp 15. C: Andre Bragg 17, Chase Williams 10, Alex Kresska 10. Saltillo 67, Ector 40 S: Heston Peeples 13, Mason Stillwagoner 15, Colby Cook 12. E: Jayce Adams 17, Keithlen Miller 12. Yantis 66, Community JV 32 Y: C.J. Madison 19, Anthony Lopez 10. C: Chase Willliams 10 Joshua Summer 8. Yantis 63, Miller Grove 43 Y: C.J. Madison 36.Alex Lopez 11. MG: Ryker Haivala 12, Christian 11. Girls games Bland 68, Como-Pickton 38 B: Cami Fernandez 9, Nicole Spencer 10, Sadie Soto 24, Zoey Lawson 3, Makila Watson 10, Marley Frazier 12. CP: Shyann Wetzel 11, Kati Calvillo 9. Bland 52, Quinlan Ford 33 B: Nicole Spencer 11, Sadie Soto 14, Marley Frazier 8. QF: Jaden Smith 9, Ashley Valderrama 9. Blue Ridge 45, Boles 44 BR: Avery Wood 15, JoJo Liescheski 8, Kenzie Baker 8. B: Avery Gatson 9, Mia Nowlin 10, Olivia Neely 12.
Short term, Partners in Housing helps families experiencing or at immediate risk of homelessness, but the long term goal is to help ensure housing stability for those it serves, known as partners. “We’re dedicated to families because we believe all children should have a home,” explained Cathy McKinley, community engagement manager for Partners in Housing. Families must have at least one dependent under 18 years old to qualify. The organization provides transitional housing for a year with several programs in place to assist in employability and self-sufficiency. Since the pandemic, what was once a two-year program is now condensed to one, based on feedback from partners who completed the program in the past. “We listened to our partners and based on their input we made a change without eliminating anything,” McKinley explained. “We hastened the process of working with a housing navigator to find suitable long term housing from one year to six months.” In addition to transitional housing, Partners in Housing provides what McKinley referred to as wrap-around services. “This is really what sets us apart,” she said. It’s all part of the Family Self-Sufficiency Program. This includes one-on-one case management, career counseling, budget counseling, technology instruction, life skills courses addressing such areas as personal growth, health, stress management and much more. Partners also have access to Partners in Housing donation centers for such things as furnishings, household goods, baby items, hygiene products and clothing. The organization has 68 units around town to accommodate families of different sizes. These range from apartments to single-family homes. Consider that the organization was founded in 1991 and the following year purchased its first property: a 12-unit building, which provided transitional housing to 12 families. All partners associated with the nonprofit must either be employed or enrolled in school, McKinley said. The goal is to increase their employability skills. This is accomplished through its Work-It! program, which focuses on resume building, developing interviewing skills among other aspects associated with job searches. Partners in Housing also has a donation center where partners can find appropriate clothing for interviews. “This has been around for a while,” she said. “It’s very successful.” The 2023-24 fiscal year outcomes cited on the Partners in Housing website state that 409 individuals were served; this includes 274 children and 135 adults. The statistics indicate that 85 percent moved to long term stable housing. The national average is 65 percent. Education, employability and self-sufficiency stats are also tracked. Numbers for the 2022-23 fiscal year illustrate a more complete picture. During that time 139 families were served, which included 301 children. Of those families: 93% were headed by single moms; 1% by two-parent households; 1% by grandparents; and 5% headed by single fathers. As partners move forward, McKinley said, many return as volunteers and donors. One former partner who was assisted by the nonprofit has established herself in a successful career, has two daughters in college and has made a substantial financial contribution. Families are referred to Partners in Housing through several ways including 2-1-1 Pikes Peak United Way, TESSA, Springs Rescue Mission and other area assistance agencies. The Empty Stocking Fund is another way of reaching not just the community at large, but also making families in need aware of available services. “It’s a huge impact for our organization in many ways,” McKinley said. “We have not seen a downturn in need. We could not operate the way we do without the Empty Stocking Fund.”
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