HONOLULU, HI / ACCESSWIRE / May 28, 2020 / Leaders of the nation's eight Regional Fishery Management Councils convened the first of their biannual meetings in 2020 today by teleconference. The Council Coordination Committee (CCC) meeting provides the Councils and heads of the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) to discuss issues relevant to all of the Councils. Heading today's agenda was COVID-19 impacts on U.S. fisheries and federal efforts to address them, including President Trump's Executive Orders on Promoting American Seafood Competitiveness and Economic Growth and on Regulatory Relief to Support Economic Recovery and the CARES Act $300M stimulus package for fisheries and aquaculture.

"The COVID-19 pandemic has made our responsibility more poignant and highlights the often overlooked fact that managing our nation's fisheries is about ensuring that Americans have food," stated Taotasi Archie Soliai, chair of the Western Pacific Council, which hosted the meeting. "Yes, management is about making certain fish stocks and protected species remain healthy. Yes, management is about guaranteeing that our fishermen can earn a decent living, pursue the sport of recreational fishing and continue their cultural traditions. But the bottom line is the goal of management of our fisheries is to ensure that our nation can provide nutritious seafood to its people from its waters, which comprise the second largest exclusive economic zone (EEZ) in the world."

Assistant Administrator for NOAA Fisheries Chris Oliver said the agency "is looking to support a ‘new normal' where seafood plays an even bigger role in our economy and in our households. … The Presidential Executive Order greatly adds the horsepower we needed, by codifying our role to support you. It calls for regulatory reform to maximize commercial and recreational fishing opportunities and enforcement of common-sense restrictions on seafood imports that do not meet American standards. And it places NOAA firmly in charge of coordinating the federal process for aquaculture permitting. The Executive Order and the CARES Act funding create an exciting new opportunity to address long-term challenges to expanding the domestic seafood sector."

Offshore wind issues, bycatch and changing stock assessment status were among other items covered today. The meeting continues tomorrow and is open to the public. The agenda and conference call-in instructions are posted at http://www.fisherycouncils.org/ccc-meetings/may-2020.

PRESS CONTACT
Sylvia Spalding
(808) 383-1069
info@wpcouncil.org

SOURCE: Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council

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NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / May 28, 2020 / The Klein Law Firm announces that class action complaints have been filed on behalf of shareholders of the following companies. There is no cost to participate in the suit. If you suffered a loss, you have until the lead plaintiff deadline to request that the court appoint you as lead plaintiff.

GSX Techedu Inc. (NYSE:GSX)
Class Period: June 6, 2019 – April 13, 2020
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: June 16, 2020

During the class period, GSX Techedu Inc. allegedly made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) GSX overstated its profitability, revenue, student enrollment figures, teacher qualifications, and teacher selection process; (ii) the foregoing, once revealed, was foreseeably likely to have a material negative impact on the Company's financial results; and (iii) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.

Learn about your recoverable losses in GSX: http://www.kleinstocklaw.com/pslra-1/gsx-techedu-inc-loss-submission-form?id=6970&from=1

Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:HALL)
Class Period: March 5, 2019 – March 17, 2020
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: July 6, 2020

The HALL lawsuit alleges Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose during the class period that: (1) the Company lacked effective internal controls over accounting and financial reporting related to reserves for unpaid losses; (2) the Company improperly accounted for reserve for unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses related to its Binding Primary Commercial Auto business; (3) as a result, Hallmark Financial would be forced to report a $63.8 million loss development for prior underwriting years; (4) as a result, Hallmark Financial would exit from its Binding Primary Commercial Auto business; and (5) as a result of the foregoing, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects, were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.

Learn about your recoverable losses in HALL: http://www.kleinstocklaw.com/pslra-1/hallmark-financial-services-inc-loss-submission-form?id=6970&from=1

Grand Canyon Education, Inc. (NASDAQ:LOPE)
Class Period: January 5, 2018 – January 27, 2020
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: July 13, 2020

According to a filed complaint, statements made by Defendants were false and/or misleading because, following Grand Canyon's spin-off of its educational assets as Grand Canyon University ("GCU"): (i) GCU would not be a proper non-profit organization as it would remain under the control of Grand Canyon, and (ii) Grand Canyon would not be a third-party service provider to GCU but rather would continue to effectively operate the entity, and (iii) Grand Canyon employees served as executives of GCU and (iv) GCU functioned as an off-balance-sheet entity to which Grand Canyon would be able to funnel expenses and costs in exchange for a disproportionate amount of revenue, thereby inflating Grand Canyon's financial results.

Learn about your recoverable losses in LOPE: http://www.kleinstocklaw.com/pslra-1/grand-canyon-education-inc-loss-submission-form?id=6970&from=1

Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff. If you suffered a loss during the class period and wish to obtain additional information, please contact J. Klein, Esq. by telephone at 212-616-4899 or visit the webpages provided.

J. Klein, Esq. represents investors and participates in securities litigations involving financial fraud throughout the nation. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.

CONTACT:
J. Klein, Esq.
Empire State Building
350 Fifth Avenue
59th Floor
New York, NY 10118
jk@kleinstocklaw.com
Telephone: (212) 616-4899
Fax: (347) 558-9665
www.kleinstocklaw.com

SOURCE: The Klein Law Firm

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COSTA MESA, CA / ACCESSWIRE / May 28, 2020 / Genuine Property Management, located in Costa Mesa, California, has announced that they are expanding the reach of their services to the cities that border Orange County because of demand. Effective immediately, cities that were previously a geographic stretch to service well because of the location in the county, are now being served by their vendor base. This means that cities such as Brea, La Habra, Yorba Linda, La Palma, Cypress, and Stanton, are all now under the service umbrella of Genuine Property Management.

Marcel Ford, owner of Genuine Property Management, says, "We had to be patient and continue our rapid growth in a well-organized fashion to ensure a high level of service. We've been serving the needs of landlords and renters in cites all around Orange County for some time now. However, demand requires that we expand further. Thus, we're happy to announce that effective immediately, we also serve cities bordering the county, such as La Habra, Yorba Linda, Brea, Cypress, Stanton, and La Palma."

Various features of their services make them stand out from the crowd. For instance, they make use of the 360-degree service model such that they have a unique coworking vendor environment that enhances efficiency, collaboration, and savings for the client. They also do not have long-term landlord property management contracts. Thus, they are the only month-to-month property manager in Orange County. Meanwhile, those who are interested in knowing more about Genuine Property Management may want to view the company Facebook page.

They also offer a 100% money-back guarantee, which provides clients with peace of mind. They have a 24-hour leasing call center where they answer the telephone 24/7 to help pre-qualify renters before scheduling the showings. Their listings contain creative, yet honest descriptions of properties that help attract more tenants to the properties that are vacant. Such colorful, but truthful descriptions promote the properties and minimize vacancy periods. Their listings also contain professional photos and also leverage technology with a 360-degree video tour to allow renters to "walk the house with their mouse". Furthermore, their listings are on Trulia, Zillow, Homes, Realtors, Apartments.com, and 25 other sites.

Meanwhile, most Orange County landlords allow pets in their properties, and Genuine Property Management makes use of a third-party pet screening service. This will help verify the pet's age, health, breed, medical history, training, and more.

They have a 24-hour maintenance center to ensure that repairs are promptly provided. They know that delayed repairs are the major reason why tenants move. Thus, the maintenance center is available 24/7 to ensure that renters are satisfied and happy and the property is always covered in case of an emergency.

Landlords or renters who are interested in the services provided by Genuine Property Management may want to contact Genuine Property Management through the website, telephone, or via email. They are open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, from Monday to Friday, and from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm on Saturdays by appointment only. However, it is advisable to contact them first because hours and services may vary due to COVID-19.

For more information about Genuine Property Management , contact the company here:

Genuine Property Management
MARCEL FORD
(949) 209-9494
marcel@genuinemanaged.com
1922 Placentia Avenue, Unit 1, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

SOURCE: Genuine Property Management

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BELOIT, WI / ACCESSWIRE / May 28, 2020 / Blackhawk Bancorp, Inc. (OTCQX:BHWB) reports that its Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend on the Company's common stock. Shareholders of record as of June 5, 2020, will be paid a dividend of $0.11 per share on June 19, 2020. This amounts to $0.44 per share on an annual basis and is the twenty-fourth consecutive quarterly dividend declared by the company.

About Blackhawk Bancorp

Blackhawk Bancorp, Inc. is headquartered in Beloit, Wisconsin and is the parent company of Blackhawk Bank. The combined entity operates eleven full-service banking centers and a dedicated commercial office, which are located in Rock County, Wisconsin and the Illinois counties of Winnebago, Boone, McHenry, Lake, and Kane. The Company's footprint stretches along the I-90 corridor from Janesville, Wisconsin to Elgin, Illinois and into the Northwest collar counties of the Chicagoland area. The company offers a variety of value-added consultative services to its business customers and their employees related to the financial products it provides.

Forward-Looking Statements

When used in this communication, the words "believes," "expects," "likely", "would", and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. The company's actual results may differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. Factors which could cause such a variance to occur include, but are not limited to: heightened competition; adverse state and federal regulation; failure to obtain new or retain existing customers; ability to attract and retain key executives and personnel; changes in interest rates; unanticipated changes in industry trends; unanticipated changes in credit quality and risk factors, including general economic conditions particularly in the Company's markets; potential deterioration in real estate values, success in gaining regulatory approvals when required; changes in the Federal Reserve Board monetary policies; unexpected outcomes of new and existing litigation in which Blackhawk or its subsidiaries, officers, directors or employees is named defendants; technological changes; changes in accounting principles generally accepted in the United States; changes in assumptions or conditions affecting the application of "critical accounting policies"; inability to recover previously recorded losses as anticipated, and the inability of third party vendors to perform critical services for the company or its customers. The inclusion of this forward-looking information should not be construed as a representation by the Company or any person that future events or plans contemplated by the Company will be achieved. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information or otherwise.

Further information is available on the Company's website and as below:

Blackhawk Bancorp, Inc.:

www.blackhawkbank.com
Phone: (608) 364-8911

Todd J. James, President & CEO
tjames@blackhawkbank.com

Matthew McDonnell, SVP & CFO
mmcdonnell@blackhawkbank.com

SOURCE: Blackhawk Bancorp, Inc.

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LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESSWIRE / May 28, 2020 / Compare-autoinsurance.org (https://compare-autoinsurance.org/) is a top auto insurance brokerage website, providing car insurance quotes online from trustworthy agencies all over the United States. This website offers car insurance info about different coverage types, available discounts, and money-saving tips.

Compare-autoinsurance.org has released a new blog post that explains how are car insurance premiums influenced by the policyholder's age. For more info and free car insurance quotes online, visit compare-autoinsurance.org/why-your-age-matters-for-car-insurance-companies

There are multiple factors that go into determining the rates drivers will pay for car insurance: the make and model of the car, its age, where the driver lives, and more. One of the biggest factors in determining the premium cost is the age of the policyholder. Some age groups, like teen drivers and old drivers, are statistically more likely to be involved in accidents. For this reason, insurance providers charge more on the premiums paid by these groups.

Based on the age of the policyholder, car insurance rates can be affected as follows:

Teen drivers. Teens cause more accidents than any other age group in the U.S. Teens are new drivers, inexperienced at dealing with complex traffic patterns and bad weather, and are more likely to make mistakes behind the wheel. For these reasons, teen drivers are paying the highest premiums among all age groups.
Drivers who are in their twenties. Insurance companies know that drivers from this age group are gaining experience on the road and they have likely developed better driving habits. Also, these drivers may also have acquired new levels of adult responsibility, such as getting a house or starting a career. Drivers who are in their twenties are less likely to have a car accident and they are being rewarded with lower car insurance rates when compared with teen drivers.
Drivers who are in their thirties. Drivers who are entering in this age group will notice that the insurance rates will stabilize. Most drivers in this age group are considered to be safe drivers who already have a spouse and family. Many of them are driving a safe minivan or an SUV.
Drivers who are in their forties. Average rates drop for drivers in their forties. However, drivers who have children who are starting to drive will see an increase in their premiums if they add the children on their policy. To make the policy cheaper, drivers can take advantage of good student discounts, away-at-college discounts, and safe driving discounts.
Drivers who are in their fifties. Drivers who reach this age may have children leaving the insurance policy and getting their own. By bundling home/condo insurance with auto insurance and taking advantage of all of the insurer's discounts, drivers of this age group are likely to see their car insurance rates reach the lowest point.
Drivers who are in their sixties and beyond. The average car insurance can slowly rise again towards the end of the sixties. Luckily there are some great ways to save money like taking a defensive driver course for mature drivers.

For additional info, money-saving tips and free car insurance quotes, visit https://compare-autoinsurance.org/

Compare-autoinsurance.org is an online provider of life, home, health, and auto insurance quotes. This website is unique because it does not simply stick to one kind of insurance provider, but brings the clients the best deals from many different online insurance carriers. In this way, clients have access to offers from multiple carriers all in one place: this website. On this site, customers have access to quotes for insurance plans from various agencies, such as local or nationwide agencies, brand names insurance companies, etc.

"When calculating car insurance premiums, age is one of the most important factors that can make drivers pay more or less on their insurance rates. Luckily, there are many methods that can help drivers pay less on insurance.", said Russell Rabichev, Marketing Director of Internet Marketing Company.

CONTACT:

Company Name: Internet Marketing Company
Person for contact: Gurgu C
Phone Number: (818) 359-3898
Email: cgurgu@internetmarketingcompany.biz
Website: https://compare-autoinsurance.org/

SOURCE: Internet Marketing Company

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GaN Systems named a Cool Vendor in the Gartner May 2020 Cool Vendors in Technology Innovation Through Power and Energy Electronics

OTTAWA, ONTARIO / ACCESSWIRE /  May 28, 2020 / GaN Systems, the global leader in GaN (gallium nitride) power semiconductors, today announced the company has been recognized as a Cool Vendor in the May 2020 Cool Vendors in Technology Innovation Through Power and Energy Electronics report by Gartner, Inc, the world's leading research and advisory company (Gartner subscription required). According to the report, "this research outlines four technologies from emerging providers whose innovations, being foundational, offer significant savings across electrical use cases with growing customer success."

In its Cool Vendors in Technology Innovation Through Power and Energy Electronics report[1], some of Gartner's key findings include "viable emerging power and energy-related technologies are improving the return on investment across multiple digital initiatives, including edge data centers, mobile robots and electric transport" and "the benefits of these power and energy innovations go beyond savings in the electricity bill and include broader OPEX, CAPEX, size (power density), safety and reliability improvements."

GaN Systems products are used in a variety of applications ranging from the smallest and lightest USB-C mobile phone and laptop PC chargers, to high reliability industrial motor drives, to electric vehicles, both passenger and high-performance racing. GaN Systems' customers are being disruptive in their markets and taking leadership positions with the use of GaN power transistors.

"We are honored to be named a Cool Vendor by Gartner and consider this another significant confirmation of our vision and unique position in the marketplace," said Jim Witham, CEO of GaN Systems. "GaN Systems is committed to not only developing new and disruptive technologies that transform the power semiconductor marketplace, but also in playing a major role in assisting established power and energy conversion companies to better understand the advantages of embracing Gallium Nitride (GaN). Our focus is on ensuring the power transistor products we provide today meet the needs of our customer's innovations."

[1]Gartner, "Cool Vendors in Technology Innovation Through Power and Energy Electronics," George Brocklehurst, Bill Ray, Martin Reynolds, May 19, 2020.

Disclaimer:

Gartner does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in its research publications, and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors with the highest ratings or other designation. Gartner research publications consist of the opinions of Gartner's research organization and should not be construed as statements of fact. Gartner disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this research, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

About GaN Systems:

GaN Systems is the global leader in GaN power semiconductors with the largest portfolio of transistors that uniquely address the needs of today's most demanding industries including data center servers, renewable energy systems, automotive, industrial motors and consumer electronics. As a market-leading innovator, GaN Systems makes possible the design of smaller, lower cost, more efficient power systems. The company's award-winning products provide system design opportunities free from the limitations of yesterday's silicon. By changing the rules of transistor performance, GaN Systems is enabling power conversion companies to revolutionize their industries and transform the world. For more information, please visit: www.gansystems.com or on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn and scan this QR code for WeChat.

Media Inquiries:

Beth Trier
Trier and Company for GaN Systems
beth@triercompany.com
+1 (415) 285-6147

SOURCE: GaN Systems

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OTTAWA, CANADA / ACCESSWIRE / May 28, 2020 / A research report released today by Agility PR Solutions, a subsidiary of Innodata Inc. (NASDAQ:INOD), shows an increase in reliance on news releases as a communication method to disseminate information during the COVID-19 crisis.

"We've seen a substantial increase since January in the number of news releases sent by our clients and the amount of PR outreach targeted at journalists," says Martin Lyster, CEO of Agility PR Solutions. "We've also seen a shift in what our clients are communicating about. Currently, just over half of all the news releases our clients are sending are related to the coronavirus."

The report summarizes client use of Agility PR Solutions' distribution services, which include direct targeting emails and newswire releases. The analysis focuses on the first four months of 2020. Some of the report's findings include:

A 30 percent increase in news releases sent by clients per working day in March and April
A 60 percent increase in the outreach targeted to journalists
The industries that sent the highest percentage of COVID-19 related news releases were health and pharmaceuticals, government and government agencies, and education

In times of crisis, it's especially important for organizations to convey key messaging and provide a prudent response. Cogent communication through news releases can help a brand maintain its reputation and retain customers.

"Our data continues to show month over month increases in news release volumes around COVID-19," says Lyster. "Our clients know the benefit of disseminating information quickly in critical situations. News release distribution services are an effective and affordable PR tool, especially right now."

The report from Agility PR Solutions includes discoveries around news release usage, best practices for writing a press release, and tips on what's capturing media attention during the current pandemic. Download the full report: News Releases: The PR Tool You Need Right Now.

About Agility PR Solutions

Agility PR Solutions, a subsidiary of INNODATA INC. (NASDAQ:INOD), provides powerful yet intuitive media outreach, monitoring, and measurement solutions for tomorrow's communicators. Since 2003, clients have trusted Agility tools and services to help them discover and connect with media influencers, amplify messages, monitor coverage, and measure the impact of their public relations efforts. Whether Agility does it for you or helps you do it yourself, Agility's patented monitoring technology and a team of media analysts can help you glean the insights that will help your organization flourish. Learn more at www.agilitypr.com.

Contact:

Lynn Gayowski
Director of Marketing
lynn.gayowski@agilitypr.com
www.agilitypr.com

SOURCE: Agility PR Solutions

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