New York, NY – May 25, 2023 – A panel of the National Advertising Review Board (NARB), the appellate advertising body of BBB National Programs, found that T-Mobile‘s express “fast,” “high-speed,” and “reliable” claims for T-Mobile Home Internet (T-HINT) are supported, but recommended certain modifications to the claims so consumers understand the context in which they will receive internet service and the type of performance to expect through T-HINT.
T-HINT provides home internet access through the same wireless networks T-Mobile provides its cellular phone service.
T-Mobile appealed NAD’s recommendations in (Case No. 7140) to discontinue or modify its “fast” and “high-speed” claims and discontinue its “reliable” claim for T-HINT. The advertising at issue had been challenged by Comcast Cable Communications Management, LLC.
The NARB panel concluded that T-Mobile provided a reasonable basis for its express “fast” and “high-speed” claims because T-Mobile uses the data to meet its FCC-required product disclosures and a T-Mobile business executive attested that T-HINT is only sold to customers who will receive download speeds of at least 25 megabits per second and upload speeds of at least 3 Mbps. The panel likewise concluded its express monadic “reliable” claim was supported by evidence in the record.
However, the NARB panel found that the “high-speed” or “fast” claims imply that consumers will experience speed performance akin to consumers’ experience with wired broadband service which delivers consistent speed with little variation – a message that was not supported as mobile home internet technology introduces substantial fast speed variability into network performance that is unlike wired internet speed performance.
Further, the NARB panel determined that T-Mobile’s “reliable” claim implies service dependability akin to wired home internet service, which requires more robust support than T-Mobile provided.
Therefore, the NARB panel recommended T-Mobile:
- Modify its “fast”, “high-speed”, and “reliable” home internet service claims to clearly and conspicuously disclose that T-HINT provides internet access through a mobile wireless or cellular network and that T-HINT speeds vary due to factors affecting mobile wireless or cellular networks; and
- Modify its speed range claims to include the percentiles of T-HINT customers to which any stated speed ranges apply.
T-Mobile stated that it appreciates the NARB panel’s “careful review and determination that T-Mobile provided a reasonable basis and reliable support for its express claims” that T-HINT is “fast,” “high-speed” and “reliable,” and that, while it disagrees that “these supported express monadic claims “need further disclosures in order to avoid implying consistent speed and dependability claims, T-Mobile supports the self-regulatory process and will take NARB’s recommendation into account in future advertising.”
All BBB National Programs case decision summaries can be found in the case decision library. For the full text of NAD, NARB, and CARU decisions, subscribe to the online archive.
About BBB National Programs: BBB National Programs, a non-profit organization, is the home of U.S. independent industry self-regulation, currently operating more than a dozen globally recognized programs that have been helping enhance consumer trust in business for more than 50 years. These programs provide third-party accountability and dispute resolution services that address existing and emerging industry issues, create a fairer playing field for businesses, and a better experience for consumers. BBB National Programs continues to evolve its work and grow its impact by providing business guidance and fostering best practices in arenas such as advertising, child-and-teen-directed marketing, data privacy, dispute resolution, automobile warranty, technology, and emerging areas. To learn more, visit bbbprograms.org.
About the National Advertising Review Board (NARB): The National Advertising Review Board (NARB) is the appellate body for BBB National Programs’ advertising self-regulatory programs. NARB’s panel members include 85 distinguished volunteer professionals from the national advertising industry, agencies, and public members, such as academics and former members of the public sector. NARB serves as a layer of independent industry peer review that helps engender trust and compliance in NAD, CARU, and DSSRC matters.
Contact Information
Name: Jennie Rosenberg
Email: jrosenberg@bbbnp.org
Job Title: Media Relations
National Advertising Division Recommends Clearer Disclosure of Affiliate Advertising Relationships for Renue by Science Dietary Supplements
New York, NY – May 25, 2023 –The National Advertising Division (NAD) of BBB National Programs recommended disclosure of the affiliate relationships between Renue by Science, LLC and third-party websites promoting sales of its dietary supplements be modified. NAD also recommended that Renue by Science modify or discontinue certain challenged YouTube videos to disclose the advertiser’s relationship to the speaker consistent with the Federal Trade Commission’s Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.
In a Fast-Track SWIFT challenge, IO Law LLC alleged that Renue by Science failed to properly disclose material connections in its influencer marketing and incentivized reviews. Fast-Track SWIFT is an expedited challenge process designed for single-issue advertising cases brought to NAD.
Renue by Science sells dietary supplements including those containing nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN), quercetin, and resveratrol and markets those products on its website, affiliated editorial websites, and via YouTube videos published by affiliated endorsers.
Third-Party Websites
During the challenge, the Foodsecurity.org website, a third-party with whom Renue by Science has an affiliate relationship, was modified, which NAD found was sufficiently prominent, however NAD recommended that it be further modified to identify the advertiser (or other applicable unrelated brands) with an affiliate relationship to the website and to more clearly identify who is receiving the commissions, rather than using the singular pronoun “I.”
With respect to any other affiliated websites selling Renue by Science’s products, NAD recommended that the sites:
- Clearly and conspicuously disclose that the affiliates receive payments based on sales of Renue by Science’s products; and
- That such disclosures appear at the top of the site’s landing page, where they will be easy to observe wherever the advertiser’s products are promoted.
YouTube Videos
During the challenge, a Renue by Science employee voluntarily agreed to permanently discontinue a video on her personal YouTube page in which she discusses the benefits of NMN and her experience with NMN. Therefore, NAD did not review this video on its merits.
Regarding another YouTube video on the same employee’s page, NAD recommended that Renue by Science inform the employee of her obligation to clearly and conspicuously disclose in the video that she is an employee.
In its advertiser’s statement, Renue by Science stated that it “appreciates the opportunity to participate in NAD’s self-regulatory process,” and that it “has voluntarily complied with the NAD’s recommendations.”
All BBB National Programs case decision summaries can be found in the case decision library. For the full text of NAD, NARB, and CARU decisions, subscribe to the online archive.
About BBB National Programs: BBB National Programs, a non-profit organization, is the home of U.S. independent industry self-regulation, currently operating more than a dozen globally recognized programs that have been helping enhance consumer trust in business for more than 50 years. These programs provide third-party accountability and dispute resolution services that address existing and emerging industry issues, create a fairer playing field for businesses, and a better experience for consumers. BBB National Programs continues to evolve its work and grow its impact by providing business guidance and fostering best practices in arenas such as advertising, child-and-teen-directed marketing, data privacy, dispute resolution, automobile warranty, technology, and emerging areas. To learn more, visit bbbprograms.org.
About the National Advertising Division: The National Advertising Division (NAD) of BBB National Programs provides independent self-regulation and dispute resolution services, guiding the truthfulness of advertising across the U.S. NAD reviews national advertising in all media and its decisions set consistent standards for advertising truth and accuracy, delivering meaningful protection to consumers and leveling the playing field for business.
Contact Information
Name: Jennie Rosenberg
Email: jrosenberg@bbbnp.org
Job Title: Media Relations
National Advertising Division Finds HelloFresh “Flexible Plans” Claim Supported; Recommends Clear and Conspicuous Disclosure of “16 Free Meals” Material Terms
New York, NY – May 24, 2023 – The National Advertising Division (NAD) of BBB National Programs determined that Grocery Delivery E-Services USA, Inc. (HelloFresh) supported the claim “Flexible Plans, Less Hassle: Add extra meals to any week’s order, change your delivery day or menu preferences, skip a week or cancel anytime” for its subscription-based meal kits.
However, in connection with claims offering “16 Free Meals,” NAD determined that certain material terms and limitations did not appear consistently throughout HelloFresh’s advertising. Therefore, NAD recommended modification of the advertising to clearly and conspicuously disclose such information in close proximity to the “free” claims.
NAD also recommended that HelloFresh modify or discontinue its flash sale claims and countdown timer unless the sale or offer is time sensitive.
HelloFresh offers consumers weekly meal kits to be cooked at home. Customers agree to receive their meal kits for a weekly sum until they affirmatively cancel their subscription.
Through its routine monitoring program, NAD challenged express claims associated with HelloFresh’s continuity plans.
“16 Free Meals” Claims
In certain challenged advertisements, material terms relating to HelloFresh’s “16 Free Meals” offer appeared in a hyperlinked disclosure labeled “Learn more” next to the claim on the website.
NAD has found that such hyperlinks may not adequately alert consumers to the nature of the material limitations associated with the continuity plan. Consequently, NAD determined that the hyperlinked “learn more” disclosure does not sufficiently limit the messages reasonably conveyed, namely that consumers will receive 16 meals once they sign up for HelloFresh and that those meals will be delivered with free shipping.
NAD recommended the following information be clearly and conspicuously disclosed in close proximity to the “free” claims:
- That free meals are spread across multiple shipments and that free shipping applies only to the first shipment;
- That the free offer is available to only new customers;
- That the subscription continues until a customer affirmatively cancels; and
- That the savings vary based on the meal plan chosen.
“Flash Sale” and “Don’t Miss Out”
NAD determined that HelloFresh’s reference to a “Flash Sale” in Google search results, combined with a countdown timer in connection with claiming the offer (or a reference to “Don’t Miss Out”), reasonably conveys the message that consumers must claim the offer as quickly as possible because it is only available for a limited time.
NAD has held that when an advertiser represents that an offer is available to the public for a limited time only, the offer should be available only for the limited time promoted and the advertiser should take steps to ensure that subsequent advertising making the same (or substantially the same) offer is not disseminated for a reasonable period of time thereafter.
Therefore, NAD recommended that HelloFresh modify or discontinue its flash sale claims and countdown timer unless the sale or offer is time sensitive.
“Flexible Plans, Less Hassle”
In assessing how easy it is for consumers to cancel a subscription, NAD considered HelloFresh’s explanation of the methods available to consumers to make changes with respect to modifying the order, the frequency of deliveries, and the size of orders as well as cancellation of the service. NAD found the processes were easy for consumers to follow and determined that HelloFresh’s “flexible plans” claim was supported.
In its advertiser statement, HelloFresh stated that it “agrees to comply with NAD’s recommendations, although it disagrees with its findings as to certain disclosures.” HelloFresh further expressed its appreciation that “NAD correctly found the claim ‘Flexible Plans, Less Hassle: Add extra meals to any week’s order, change your delivery day or menu preferences, skip a week or cancel anytime’ supported and non-misleading” and “that NAD’s recommendations permit it to continue promoting its free meal offers with certain modifications.”
All BBB National Programs case decision summaries can be found in the case decision library. For the full text of NAD, NARB, and CARU decisions, subscribe to the online archive.
About BBB National Programs: BBB National Programs, a non-profit organization, is the home of U.S. independent industry self-regulation, currently operating more than a dozen globally recognized programs that have been helping enhance consumer trust in business for more than 50 years. These programs provide third-party accountability and dispute resolution services that address existing and emerging industry issues, create a fairer playing field for businesses, and a better experience for consumers. BBB National Programs continues to evolve its work and grow its impact by providing business guidance and fostering best practices in arenas such as advertising, child-and-teen-directed marketing, data privacy, dispute resolution, automobile warranty, technology, and emerging areas. To learn more, visit bbbprograms.org.
About the National Advertising Division: The National Advertising Division (NAD) of BBB National Programs provides independent self-regulation and dispute resolution services, guiding the truthfulness of advertising across the U.S. NAD reviews national advertising in all media and its decisions set consistent standards for advertising truth and accuracy, delivering meaningful protection to consumers and leveling the playing field for business.
Contact Information
Name: Jennie Rosenberg
Email: jrosenberg@bbbnp.org
Job Title: Media Relations
Dyanix adds no-code platform Triggre to its solutions portfolio
Triggre is a 100% no-code platform that allows companies to create web applications with no technical expertise needed
[Houten, the Netherlands, 24 May 2023]: Dyanix, a leading provider of digital transformation solutions, adds a new solution to its growing portfolio. Triggre helps companies to grow, by digitally automating their business processes. With its affordable, fast, and fun no-coding platform, Triggre allows companies to design business-critical solutions and build Business Process Automation Applications for their businesses. Dyanix will sell Triggre to its current reseller network throughout EMEA and will also develop the business in close cooperation with Triggre.
A combination of completeness and ease of use
Without the need for coding and scripting and with the support of Triggre Designer, companies can create web applications by visually mapping their processes, digitalizing them, replacing their legacy systems, and thus driving innovation and growth. Triggre’s consumption license model allows companies to pay depending on how much they really use. Moreover, with ready-to-go application templates to get a head start, as well as automated validation, they save valuable time.
Thanks to Triggre’s simplicity, companies no longer need to hire people with traditional technical skills, which means they can set up business processes such as a customer portal, logistics planning, or employee onboarding tools all on their own.
Peter de Boer, CEO of Dyanix explains; “Adding Triggre to our Dyanix portfolio is an exciting new step for us. Offering a solution to automate workflows and business processes with the simplicity and ease of use of Triggre, will be seen as a game-changer for many companies. We are delighted to be able to offer Triggre to our customers in the EMEA markets.”
Mark Hulshof, Co-Founder of Triggre added: “We’re thrilled to partner with Dyanix, a European leader in digital business transformation, with whom we share the vision of empowering businesses to become more efficient through automation and digitalisation. As the only 100% no-code solution in the Dyanix portfolio, we believe our combined efforts will yield great results and help many organisations, regardless of their size or industry.”
Enabling partners
Dyanix enables its partners in digital transformation by acting as a gateway for vendors like Triggre and creating new opportunities for our resellers. With this partnership, Dyanix will be able to offer Triggre to its resellers as a way to increase their productivity, save costs and time, and simplify and customise their business processes. Over the past year, Dyanix has added several solutions to its portfolio that help businesses with their digital transformation challenges.
About Triggre
Triggre aims to help companies grow to new heights, by enabling them to digitally automate their business processes. Triggre’s mission is to give business creatives the ability to build applications by eliminating the struggle usually encountered in software development.
About Dyanix
Dyanix is a leading solutions provider in digital transformation. As an expert with over 20 years of experience in the fields of scanning and digitization, Dyanix offers the best combination of hardware and software solutions to resellers and end-users. Our innovative cloud solutions help companies to increase productivity, enhance business processes, and offer broad data analysis and protection. In addition, Dyanix can deploy an extensive range of services anywhere in Europe and support projects at every level.
Contact Information
Name: Annelies Dekker
Email: marketing@dyanix.com
Job Title: Vice President Marketing
Law Firm partner rates spiked in 2022, new LexisNexis CounselLink report finds
Average law firm partner rates increased by 4.5% in 2022, the highest increase since CounselLink launched its Annual Trends Report in 2013; “Largest 50” firms continue to increase market share
RALEIGH, N.C., May 22, 2023 — Law firm billing rates rose faster last year than they have in a decade, an exclusive new report from LexisNexis® CounselLink® has found.
The average partner rate increased by 4.5% (compared to 3.4% in 2021 and 3.5% in 2020). Average rate increases were up compared to 2021 in all law firm tiers and practice areas.
“Inflation affected most sectors of the economy in 2022, and legal services were no exception,” said Pam Gelfond, VP and GM of LexisNexis Legal Business Solutions. “We hope our report can help the legal community understand where costs are rising fastest, and we know our tools can help them successfully navigate what’s ahead.”
The CounselLink trends report, now in its tenth year, draws on CounselLink’s extensive database of over $52 billion in legal spending across more than 420,000 timekeepers and more than 1.4 million matters. It provides detailed insights on seven key metrics, including law firm consolidation, alternative fee arrangements, and hourly rates by practice area, firm size, and location.
“This report furthers CounselLink’s mission of providing corporate decision-makers with world-class solutions to inform their legal staffing choices,” Gelfond added.
The report’s other key findings include:
- Partners from the largest firms (those with more than 750 lawyers) charged 46% more on average than partners from the next tier of firms (501-750 lawyers). That gap has narrowed from 54% in 2021, primarily because rate increases for partners in the second tier of firms outpaced those of partners in larger firms.
- The “Largest 50” firms increased market share from 44.8% in 2021 to 47.3% in 2022, with the largest gains coming in Corporate, Regulatory & Compliance, and Real Estate practice areas.
- High numbers of billers are performing minimal work on any given matter. On average, 37% of lawyers working on a matter will bill fewer than five hours to it.
- Corporate counsel can mitigate individual attorney rate increases by adjusting staffing mix. For example, even though the median M&A partner rate increased by 6.4% in 2022, the median M&A blended average rate was flat compared to the prior year.
“Corporate legal departments are facing increasing pressure to do more with less. Our latest CounselLink Trends Report provides insights that can be leveraged to negotiate fees, utilize different law firms, and inform staffing decisions,” said Gelfond. “We’re excited to also provide new analysis this year on the number of lawyers billing per matter. The CounselLink benchmarking database is a gold mine, and we continue to look for new ways to harness the information contained in it to help legal departments improve performance.”
The full CounselLink Trends report is available for download at https://counsellink.com/trends/.
About CounselLink®
LexisNexis® CounselLink® is a leading enterprise legal and contract lifecycle management solution designed to help corporate legal departments gain 100% visibility into their work, matters, contracts, vendors, and financials. CounselLink delivers Work Management, Financial Management, Matter Management, Contract Lifecycle Management, and Vendor Management solutions in one easy-to-use, cloud-based platform for controlling costs, maximizing productivity, and making better decisions — all supported by powerful analytics that provides data to demonstrate legal department value across the enterprise. For nearly 30 years, LexisNexis has been providing innovative solutions for corporate legal departments crafted from the insights of thought leaders, industry expertise, and customer feedback. Discover more about CounselLink online at https://counsellink.com.
About LexisNexis Legal & Professional LexisNexis
LexisNexis Legal & Professional® provides legal, regulatory, and business information and analytics that help customers increase their productivity, improve decision-making, achieve better outcomes, and advance the rule of law around the world. As a digital pioneer, the company was the first to bring legal and business information online with its Lexis® and Nexis® services. LexisNexis Legal & Professional, which serves customers in more than 150 countries with 11,300 employees worldwide, is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers.
Media Contact:
Jessi Adler
Plat4orm PR
jessi@plat4orm.com
LexisNexis Fellowship Program Announces Third Fellowship Cohort and Introduces Fellowship Sponsors
2023 cohort includes 15 students from six colleges in the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Law School Consortium
NEW YORK — LexisNexis Legal & Professional® today announced the third cohort of 15 students for its LexisNexis African Ancestry Network & LexisNexis Rule of Law Foundation Fellowship program. New this year, the program will take a team-based approach, focusing on five projects that eliminate systemic racism and create greater equity and accessibility in the U.S. legal system. To further drive the impact of the program, LexisNexis has created corporate sponsorship opportunities, enabling law firms and corporations to demonstrate their commitment to inclusion and diversity, gain access to diverse HBCU law school talent, and help increase equity in the legal system. Reed Smith is the first law firm to sponsor the program.
This year’s fellows were selected from a large and competitive applicant pool representing all six law schools that comprise the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Law School Consortium (HBCULSC). The 2023 cohort includes:
- Florida A&M University College of Law: Jai’Ehir Jackson-Hawkins and Veronica Alba
- Howard University School of Law: Morigan Tuggle, Lauren Fleming, and Favour Okhuevbie
- North Carolina Central University School of Law: Zaria Graham and Larry Futrell
- Southern University Law Center: Qwantaria Russell, Tatiyana Brown-Harper, Skylar Dean, Jaylon Denkins, and Whitney Triplet
- Thurgood Marshall School of Law: Christian Wolford
- University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law: Imani Roberson and Paul Campbell
“We are striving to increase the representation of diverse legal practitioners in prestigious and lucrative fields of law by providing HBCU law school students with additional professional development, career support, and industry exposure to ensure their access to opportunities,” said Adonica Black, Director, Global Diversity and Inclusion at LexisNexis Legal & Professional. “This year our cross-departmental team of LexisNexis employees took a deep dive into the research published by the first two Fellowship cohorts and identified five specific areas of focus in which we believe we can make a meaningful impact.”
“Supporting talented and deserving law students at HBCUs with the resources to fulfill their potential is critically important in breaking down the systemic barriers that have denied opportunities to far too many,” said Reggie McGahee, Reed Smith’s Global Head of Diverse Recruiting. “Reed Smith’s support of the LexisNexis African Ancestry Network & LexisNexis Rule of Law Foundation Fellowship program is one example of how collaboration within the legal industry can provide the resources necessary to move the profession in the direction of inclusion, equality and equity. As a firm, and as members of the larger community, we remain committed to this worthy cause.”
The five projects selected by LexisNexis include:
- The Gavel League: An App Providing Legal Education to Children and Adolescents
- I, Too, Sing America: Uncovering Untold U.S. History Through the Law
- Technology Solutions to Alleviate Racial Bias in Jury Selection
- Pathways to Practice Pipeline: Building Bridges for HBCU Students to Legal Fields Lacking Diversity
- Law Clinic Support Tools & Resources to Combat Systemic Racism in the Legal System
The cohort will participate in an annual Fellowship Innovation Retreat in Raleigh where they will partner with the LexisNexis product team to uncover how technology can accelerate equity in the legal system by utilizing LexisNexis products to bolster their projects. Additionally, the fellows will provide reciprocal consultative feedback to the product team on ways to further innovate for equity.
The LexisNexis Fellowship Program was launched in 2021 by the African Ancestry Network (AAN) and LexisNexis Rule of Law Foundation as a part of LexisNexis’ commitment to eliminate systemic racism in legal systems and build a culture of inclusion and diversity at the company. The program was created in partnership with the National Bar Association and the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Law School Consortium (HBCULSC).
“Our vision is that we can make the world a better place for everyone by advancing the rule of law for everyone,” said Ian McDougall, President of the LexisNexis Rule of Law Foundation. “It’s exciting to see LexisNexis marshaling its resources, and the dedication of its people, to make a practical, tangible impact on the rule of law – and on the lives and careers of its fellows.”
Each fellow is awarded $10,000 and spends nine months engaging in a unique experience to accelerate their career, develop their leadership skills, and create opportunities to make a real difference. As in previous years, LexisNexis employees will mentor and work with fellows on their projects with the shared goal of implementing solutions to eliminate systemic racism in our legal system while advancing the four key elements of the rule of law — equality under the law, transparency of law, an independent judiciary, and accessible legal remedy.
At the culmination of the fellowship, fellows will present the results of their projects to LexisNexis executives, employees, HBCULSC deans, and program sponsors at the annual LexisNexis Equity in the Law Symposium.
Those interested in reading the findings from the 2022 fellowship cohort can download the report or watch the LexisNexis Rule of Law Foundation 2022 Equity In the Law Symposium Webinar.
Editor’s Note: Photos of the 2023 Fellowship cohort are available upon request.
About LexisNexis Legal & Professional
LexisNexis® Legal & Professional provides legal, regulatory, and business information and analytics that help customers increase their productivity, improve decision-making, achieve better outcomes, and advance the rule of law around the world. As a digital pioneer, the company was the first to bring legal and business information online with its Lexis® and Nexis® services. LexisNexis Legal & Professional, which serves customers in more than 150 countries with 11,300 employees worldwide, is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers.
The African Ancestry Network (AAN) is organized as an official network for employees of African descent at RELX. AAN embraces RELX corporate diversity initiatives aimed at improving the company’s competitiveness by increasing the representation, development, promotion, and retention of black employees.
About LexisNexis Rule of Law Foundation
LexisNexis Rule of Law Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization which has the mission to advance the rule of law around the world. The foundation efforts focus on the four key elements of the rule of law: transparency of the law, accessible legal remedy, equal treatment under the law, and independent judiciaries.
Media Contacts
Dana Greenstein
Director of Corporate Communications, North America & UK
LexisNexis Legal & Professional
212-448-2163
dana.greenstein@lexisnexis.com
Jessi Adler
Plat4orm PR
jessi@plat4orm.com
Nexis® Hub versnelt het onderzoeksproces van begin tot eind
AMSTERDAM— 22 mei 2023— LexisNexis® Legal & Professional heeft vandaag de lancering aangekondigd van Nexis® Hub, een nieuwe tool die elke onderzoeksworkflow ondersteunt om zo sneller tot nieuwe inzichten te komen. De innovatieve oplossing, ontwikkeld om te voldoen aan de behoeften van drukke professionals, kan worden geïntegreerd met Google Chrome en Microsoft Word om gebruikers te helpen het complexe en tijdrovende proces van het verzamelen van onderzoek en het maken van rapporten te stroomlijnen.
“In het afgelopen jaar hebben we met honderden professionals gesproken over hun onderzoeksproces en hun feedback was dat ze hulp nodig hadden bij het sneller en efficiënter verzamelen en rapporteren van inzichten”, aldus Dani McCormick, Vice President Product. “Nexis Hub vereenvoudigt de onderzoeksworkflow aanzienlijk, waardoor gebruikers efficiënter informatie kunnen verzamelen en organiseren in bewerkbare rapporten, zodat ze minder tijd besteden aan handmatige taken en meer tijd aan de zo belangrijke data-analyse.”
Nexis Hub geeft drukke zakelijke professionals de mogelijkheid om belangrijke informatie – samen met bijbehorende URL’s en metadata – te verzamelen van elke nieuwsbron, waaronder een verscheidenheid aan Nexis-producten en op internet, deze te ordenen in collecties en bevindingen te integreren in rapporten. Hiermee kunnen Nexis Hub-gebruikers een tijdsbesparing tot wel 50% behalen.
Met Nexis Hub kunnen gebruikers:
- Het onderzoeksproces van begin tot eind versnellen en zo meer tijd besteden aan de taken die echt belangrijk zijn.
- Sneller het gehele plaatje zien door eenvoudig informatie uit verschillende bronnen op één locatie te verzamelen en te ordenen, waardoor het gemakkelijker wordt om trends te ontdekken, belangrijke inzichten te identificeren en informatie te prioriteren.
- Informatieverlies verminderen door tools die dagelijks worden gebruikt (waaronder Google Chrome en Microsoft Word) te integreren in een centrale ‘hub’, zodat onderzoekers zich nooit zorgen hoeven te maken over het verliezen van belangrijke informatie.
Meer informatie over Nexis Hub: https://www.lexisnexis.nl/research/nexis-hub
Over LexisNexis Legal & Professional
LexisNexis® Legal & Professional biedt juridische, regelgevende en zakelijke informatie en analyses die klanten helpen hun productiviteit te verhogen, besluitvorming te verbeteren, betere resultaten te bereiken en de rechtsstaat over de hele wereld te bevorderen. Als digitale pionier was LexisNexis de eerste die juridische en zakelijke informatie online aanbood met de Lexis®– en Nexis®-oplossingen. LexisNexis Legal & Professional, dat klanten bedient in meer dan 150 landen met wereldwijd 11.300 werknemers, maakt deel uit van RELX, een internationale leverancier van op informatie gebaseerde analyses en beslissingstools voor professionele en zakelijke klanten.
Contact informatie
Naam: Minke Kooman
LexisNexis | Nexis Solutions
Email: minke.kooman@lexisnexis.nl
Functie: Marketing Manager Benelux
Michelin Announces $100 Million Investment in Kansas Agriculture Plant
- Investment will increase capacity at Junction City plant
- More agricultural rubber tracks to serve aftermarket and original equipment market
- Around 200 jobs will be added in upcoming years
Junction City, Kan., May 22, 2023 – Michelin, a leader in sustainability and innovation, today announced its plan to invest more than $100 million into its Junction City, Kan. operations over the next five years to increase production capacity of tracks for agricultural equipment.
“At Michelin, we are proud to partner with our customers who are meeting the challenge of feeding the world more efficiently while protecting the environment,” said Alexis Garcin, president and CEO of Michelin North America, Inc. “This investment in agricultural tracks capacity is further evidence of our commitment to bring Michelin’s all-sustainable strategy to life in North America, positioning the company as a leader in this fast-growing market segment and creating careers that will benefit 200 families in the community.”
The investment, part of Michelin’s global growth strategy, will increase the output of Camso agricultural rubber tracks to better respond to market evolution. This includes both aftermarket and original equipment customers.
Camso, a brand under the Michelin Group, specializes in off-road tires, rubber tracks and systems for material handling, construction, agriculture and powersports industries. Camso products are designed to meet the unique mobility needs of each application in the off-highway vehicle market.
Growing with customers
“As a leader in the beyond road segment, this investment is additional proof of our commitment to partner with our customers,” said Erick Bellefleur, Sr. VP of the global Beyond Road business line. “With this investment, we’ll not only be able to meet a growing need in the agriculture market, but we will also continue to add to our workforce in Kansas where our teams are eager to meet tomorrow’s challenges and serve our customers who are also our neighbors.”
Kansas is home to three Michelin manufacturing plants, specializing in agricultural rubber tracks and wheels. These products are designed to meet unique mobility needs of agricultural applications in the off-highway market. Through steady investment in the area, the company has increased production and the number of people employed in the state.
Investing in North American production
This is the latest investment in recent years to help Michelin better serve its customers. In March, the company announced a $300 million CAD investment in three Nova Scotia facilities, following a $175 million USD investment in its South Carolina production facilities announced in 2020. The company also invested more than $20 million USD in the last two years to expand and improve the two Michelin facilities in Emporia, Kan.
Building the workforce
Michelin is the most awarded tire brand in the U.S. and has been recognized for achievements in customer satisfaction, performance, durability, technology and innovation. As an employer, Michelin has been named:
- No. 1 employer in the automotive category, Forbes America’s Best Large Employers
- No. 4 on the list of Top 50 Diversity Employer of Choice, Equal Opportunity Magazine
- No. 5 on the list of Top 50 Diversity Employer of Choice, Minority Engineer Magazine
- Top Employers List – Best of the Best, Black EOE Journal
- America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity list – Newsweek
The company currently employs about 175 people in the Junction City facility. The investment will add about 200 jobs between 2023 and 2026. For information on how to join one of America’s top employers, visit jobs.michelinman.com.
About Michelin North America
Michelin, the leading mobility company, is working with tires, around tires and beyond tires to enable Motion for Life. Dedicated to enhancing its clients’ mobility and sustainability, Michelin designs and distributes the most suitable tires, services and solutions for its customers’ needs. Michelin provides digital services, maps and guides to help enrich trip and travels and make them unique experiences. Bringing its expertise to new markets, the company is investing in high-technology materials, 3D printing and hydrogen, to serve a wide variety of industries – from aerospace to biotech. Headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina, Michelin North America has approximately 23,000 employees and operates 34 production facilities in the United States and Canada.
Contact Information
Name: Emily Hetzel
Email: emily.hetzel@michelin.com
Job Title: Press Officer
National Advertising Division Refers Bacardi’s Claims for Havana Club Rum to FTC for Review and Possible Enforcement Action
New York, NY – May 17, 2023 – In a challenge brought by Pernod Ricard, USA LLC, the National Advertising Division (NAD) of BBB National Programs has referred advertising claims made by Bacardi USA for its Havana Club rum to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) after the company informed NAD that it would not participate in the NAD self-regulatory process with respect to the challenged claims.
Pernod Ricard challenged express and implied claims for Bacardi’s Havana Club brand rum, contending that use of the name “Havana Club” for rum that is made in Puerto Rico, in conjunction with labeling and advertisements that associate the rum with Cuba, misleads consumers about the origin of the rum.
As an initial matter, NAD considered Bacardi’s request that the case be administratively closed under NAD’s Procedures that provide for closure when the advertising claims are the subject of pending litigation or an order by a court, or when the proceeding does not warrant the expenditure of NAD’s resources. NAD determined that it retained jurisdiction to review the challenged claims.
Upon receiving the determination that NAD would not administratively close the matter, Bacardi informed NAD that it would not participate in NAD’s self-regulatory process.
Bacardi advised NAD that it would permanently discontinue the use of the challenged hang tags and revise in-store promotional materials, however, NAD determined that these changes do not address all advertising claims challenged by Pernod Ricard.
Self-regulatory review of the advertising claims challenged in this case could have provided benefits to both consumers and fair competition.
Considering Bacardi’s decision to not participate in the NAD self-regulatory process, NAD has referred the matter to the FTC for review and possible enforcement action.
All BBB National Programs case decision summaries can be found in the case decision library. For the full text of NAD, NARB, and CARU decisions, subscribe to the online archive.
About BBB National Programs: BBB National Programs, a non-profit organization, is the home of U.S. independent industry self-regulation, currently operating more than a dozen globally recognized programs that have been helping enhance consumer trust in business for more than 50 years. These programs provide third-party accountability and dispute resolution services that address existing and emerging industry issues, create a fairer playing field for businesses, and a better experience for consumers. BBB National Programs continues to evolve its work and grow its impact by providing business guidance and fostering best practices in arenas such as advertising, child-and-teen-directed marketing, data privacy, dispute resolution, automobile warranty, technology, and emerging areas. To learn more, visit bbbprograms.org.
About the National Advertising Division: The National Advertising Division (NAD) of BBB National Programs provides independent self-regulation and dispute resolution services, guiding the truthfulness of advertising across the U.S. NAD reviews national advertising in all media and its decisions set consistent standards for advertising truth and accuracy, delivering meaningful protection to consumers and leveling the playing field for business.
Contact Information
Name: Jennie Rosenberg
Email: jrosenberg@bbbnp.org
Job Title: Media Relations
British Council announces seven new projects from the Cultural Protection Fund
The British Council’s Cultural Protection Fund, in partnership with the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, announces seven new cultural heritage protection projects.
The grants announced today will help protect endangered global heritage, preserve local communities and protect sites at risk from conflict or climate change.
Just over £700,000 will be awarded to the various projects which will commence from July 2023, reaching completion by the end of January 2025.
To be eligible for support from the Cultural Protection Fund, projects must include activities that safeguard cultural heritage for future generations, protect heritage from risks relating to conflict, instability and/or climate change (and related disasters) and include meaningful involvement of the communities closest to the heritage.
New projects awarded funding are:
Revitalising the intangible Cultural Heritage of the Endorois people led by the Jamii Asilia Centre in partnership with Global Wisdom Collective
The Endorois were some of the first inhabitants in the Baringo and Laikipia Counties in Kenya and their intangible heritage is at risk due to the rising water levels of nearby Lake Bogoria. The project will deliver training in oral history skills and record conversations with Endorois Elders focussing on the knowledge systems, practices and rituals connected to their pastoralist culture.
Documentation and Conservation of Lebanon’s Coastal Castles led by Iconem
The coastal heritage of Lebanon is at risk of erosion due to climate change. This project will carry out conservation, documentation and 3D photogrammetric digitisation of four historically significant archaeological sites, as well as building capacities by providing local training in heritage preservation.
Batroun in Lebanon – Iconem Fund
Khan Musallah led by Living Mesopotamia CIC
This impressive 19th Century monument in Iraq was built to accommodate pilgrims travelling between the holy cities of Najaf and Karbala and was a key point for contact and exchange along the Silk and Ottoman trade routes. It suffered significant damage during conflict and faces further deterioration due to climate change. This project will improve the condition of the site, create a conservation plan and support local heritage professionals and the community to care for and protect this and other local heritage sites in the future.
Khan Musalla, Najaf, Iraq – Living Mesopotamia CIC
Securing the Archives of a Travelling Merchant led by Dar Yusuf Nasri Jacir for Art and Research
The 19th century Dar Jacir house and its rare archival collection in the Occupied Palestinian Territories, are in danger of being lost due to ongoing conflict. This project will protect the building against further damage, provide access to new areas for collections display and will enable the creation of a professional standard archive room.
Emergency intervention and damage assessment in Manbij led by Heritage for Peace
This project will see the implementation of emergency and consolidation interventions to stabilise three at risk monuments in Northern Syria, dating from the late Byzantine to early 20th century.
Turath Benghazi led by World Monuments Fund
The historic city centre of Benghazi in Libya hosts many important religious and cultural sites and has suffered significant damage due to civil war. This project will provide local architects and officials with training in cultural heritage preservation and urban design, building capacity for conservation and restoration of this ancient city.
Silphium Plaza in Benghazi after the war in 2020.
Cultural Heritage Preservation Northern Karamoja led by Kara-Tunga Foundation
The Ik community in North East Uganda have a unique language and culture that is under threat due to marginalisation and displacement through conflict and climate change. This project aims to protect their cultural identity through documentation, community engagement and training.
Stephanie Grant, Director of the Cultural Protection Fund at The British Council said:
“The threat to global cultural heritage because of conflict and climate change is growing and it is more critical than ever that we make efforts to safeguard what we value. The projects we are announcing today will protect valuable archives, sites of historic importance and the cultural practices of marginalised communities. I am immensely proud that the Cultural Protection Fund supports this vital work and look forward to hearing more about the progress of each project.”
Arts and Heritage Minister Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay said:
“We have a duty to protect not only our own rich heritage here in the UK but also our shared human heritage around the world.
“I am delighted that the funding for these projects will help us all to learn more about these fascinating sites, collections, and practices while preserving them for future generations.”
Find out more about these projects and the work of the Cultural Protection Fund
Notes to Editor
About the British Council – The British Council is the UK’s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities. We support peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide. We work with people in over 200 countries and territories and are on the ground in more than 100 countries. In 2020–21 we connected with 67 million people directly and with 745 million people overall. www.britishcouncil.org
About the Cultural Protection Fund – The Cultural Protection Fund is managed by the British Council – the UK’s international organisation for educational opportunities and cultural relations – in partnership with the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS). It aims to foster, safeguard and promote cultural heritage overseas. The Fund is a key part of the British Council’s work in Culture and Development overseas, which focuses on ambitious, artistic and creative initiatives that foster social cohesion, freedom of expression, inclusive institutions, dynamic communities, and improved social and economic well-being. For more information on the Cultural Protection Fund: https://www.britishcouncil.org/arts/culture-development/cultural-protection-fund
Contact Information
Name: Razan Kaloti
Email: razan.kaloti@britishcouncil.org
Job Title: Senior Communications Manager