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It was announced earlier this week, so it's a little late, but the International Legal Technology Association has named five women as the 2024 Women of Influence in Legal Tech in honor of Women's History Month. This list recognizes outstanding women leaders in the global legal technology community based on their leadership experience and level of influence. The five are among more than 120 nominations and more than 80 applications, said Jeanne Martinez, ILTA's Director of Membership and Volunteer Operations and head of the 2024 Women of Influence in Legal Tech Awards. It is said that it was chosen from.…

As layoffs spread across the tech industry, many displaced tech workers have decided to defy their unfortunate circumstances and take a leap into entrepreneurship by founding their own startups.A study by Clarify Capital sheds light on the trajectories of 150 individuals who started their own companies after being laid off as technology workers, providing valuable insight into their motivations, challenges, and successes.The survey found that almost half (48%) cited layoffs as the main reason for starting their own business, and the same number (45%) said they had already started a business before being laid off.Layoffs may have had a positive…

Written by Eric Sherman March 22, 2024 06:21 AM Technology companies aren't going to take up space just to have space when they don't need it. Many office owners have relied on technology companies of all sizes to secure their space. It was a solid bet, but that seems to be changing, according to a new report from Savills Research and Data Services, The Tech Tenant. The report notes that large tech companies have “strategic vacancy” space to enable growth. In most industries, this is only a fraction of the available space. However, the technology industry, at least the largest…

Insurance broker Aon plc has launched Climate Risk Monitor, a tool to help clients visualize and understand their exposure to physical climate risks to enable better business decisions. did. The property and casualty insurance market is increasingly affected by climate-related crises, with weather-related catastrophes expected to result in $112 billion in insured losses in 2023. Aon's Climate Risk Monitor assesses an organization's current and future exposure to key chronic risks (drought, extreme rainfall, extreme heat, freeze, wildfire) under a variety of climate change scenarios and provides diagnostic reports and geographic visualization of the impact on assets and portfolios. Risk managers…

Friday, March 22, 2024 GoLocalProv News Team GoLocal's People on the Move is the latest information on new hires and promotions across southern New England. If your organization has an announcement, please email it to: [email protected]. View larger + Photo: LinkedIn Brown Physicians, Inc. names David Melo as senior director of information technologyGET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE — SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL'S FREE DAILY EBLAST Brown Physians, Inc. announced David Melo as senior director of information technology. This decision was made as part of the organization's continued efforts to advance its technology infrastructure and maintain the highest standards of…

global fund teamglobal fund European climate technology investment firm Global Fund has closed its fund at 300 million euros ($320 million) in preparation for investment expansion. The Berlin-based fund was first announced in 2021 and has steadily raised capital from sources including the European Investment Fund. Other investors in the now-closed fund include KfW Capital, BPI France, PwC Germany and a number of pension funds. Managing partner Daniel Bycevic said raising capital for the fund was difficult given the broader downturn in the technology industry seen over the past two years. “Last year was really tough. Things looked bright.” [in…

Ben Middlebrooks scored a career-high 21 points and No. 11 seed North Carolina State defeated No. 6 seed Texas Tech 80-67 in the first round of the tournament. PITTSBURGH — Ben Middlebrooks scored a career-high 21 points and No. 11 seed North Carolina State defeated No. 6 seed Texas Tech 80-67 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday night. With five wins in five days in the ACC Tournament, the Wolfpack (23-14), with help from Middlebrooks off the bench and another hard-hitting performance from center DJ Burns Jr., advanced to March Madness for the first time in…

PITTSBURGH — Four players from 11th-seeded North Carolina State basketball as the Wolfpack defeated No. 6 seed Texas Tech basketball 80-67 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday night at PPG Paints Arena. reached double-digit points.The Wolfpack (23-14) kept the pressure on Texas Tech (23-11) all night, putting the returning Warren Washington in a tough spot dealing with a foot injury in his return.Ben Middlebrooks led the way with 21 points, and the Wolfpack pulled away late to win six straight, all in postseason play.North Carolina State puts Texas Tech in trouble.The Wolfpack worked together to make…

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.—President Joe Biden's Cabinet visited the Triad on Thursday. U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai participated in a debate on the Biden administration's economic policies at Forsyth Technical Community College. The discussion was moderated by Christopher Chan, CEO of the North Carolina Economic Development Partnership. Click here to get the latest news stories that interest you. The discussion began with an explanation of the main functions of the Office of the United States Trade Representative. Tai said her job is to advise and negotiate trade policies that benefit the United States. Mr. Tai is the 19th person to serve as…

Lansdowne pitcher Matt O'Donnell wore a cloth mask to protect his face from the cold wind, but the senior right-hander wore a cloth mask to protect his face from the cold wind during the Vikings' 2-1 season-opening win over rival Western Tech. The excitement of the early 1980s could not be hidden.Arbutus Junior High School The senior struck out 15 of the 19 batters he faced and did not allow a single hit or run. He reached the pitch limit of 105 pitches and was ejected with two outs from a no-hitter. He wasn't sure if he had ever pitched…