Black Friday is almost here, and with it comes the promise of deep discounts on the most coveted tech gadgets, especially TVs. Whether you’re a cinephile yearning for a cinematic experience, a gamer craving immersive visuals, or simply looking to upgrade your tired old television, this Black Friday is your chance to score a fantastic deal on a brand-new TV. This guide dives deep into the best Black Friday TV deals for 2023, focusing on top brands like Samsung, Roku, Sony, LG, Hisense, and TCL. We’ll navigate the maze of deals, highlight the standout offers, and equip you with the knowledge to make an informed decision. Why Black Friday? It’s simple. Retailers offer their steepest discounts of the year during this shopping extravaganza. This means you can snag that high-end OLED TV you’ve been eyeing or finally upgrade to a bigger screen size without breaking the bank. But with a multitude of deals flooding the market, it can be overwhelming to sift through the noise and identify the true gems. That’s where we come in. We’ve done the heavy lifting, scouring the internet and analyzing early Black Friday ads to bring you a curated selection of the very best TV deals. What to Expect from Black Friday TV Deals in 2023 This year, expect to see significant price drops across all TV categories. Doorbuster deals will likely feature incredible discounts on entry-level and mid-range 4K TVs, making them more accessible than ever. Premium TVs, including OLED and QLED models with cutting-edge features like HDR and Dolby Vision, will also see substantial price reductions, though these deals might be limited in quantity. Key Trends: Top Brands and Expected Deals Samsung: Known for their vibrant QLED displays and feature-rich smart TVs , Samsung consistently offers some of the most compelling Black Friday deals. Expect significant discounts on their popular QLED models, including The Frame and Neo QLED TVs. My Experience: I’ve always been a fan of Samsung’s picture quality. Last year, I snagged a fantastic deal on a QLED during Black Friday, and the color vibrancy still blows me away. Roku: Roku TVs offer a user-friendly smart TV experience with a vast selection of streaming apps. Expect aggressive price cuts on various Roku TV models from brands like TCL, Hisense, and Sharp, making them an excellent choice for budget-conscious shoppers. Sony: Sony excels in picture quality and sound, particularly with their Bravia XR OLED TVs. While Sony TVs tend to be pricier, Black Friday offers a chance to score high-end models with impressive discounts. Keep an eye out for deals on their A80K and X90K series. LG: LG is a leader in OLED technology, renowned for their stunning picture quality with perfect blacks and infinite contrast. Black Friday is an opportune time to invest in an LG OLED TV, especially their C2 and G2 series, which are likely to see significant price drops. Hisense: Hisense offers a compelling combination of affordability and features. Their ULED TVs, featuring quantum dot technology, deliver excellent picture quality at competitive prices. Look for attractive deals on their U6H and U8H series. TCL: TCL has rapidly gained popularity for its value-packed TVs that offer impressive features without the premium price tag. Their 6-Series Roku TVs, known for their excellent picture quality and robust smart features, are likely to be among the most sought-after deals this Black Friday. Pro Tip: To stay ahead of the game, sign up for email alerts from your favorite retailers and follow their social media pages for early access to Black Friday deals. Decoding TV Jargon: A Quick Guide Navigating the world of TVs can be daunting with a plethora of technical terms . Here’s a quick breakdown of some common jargon to help you make sense of the deals: Tips for Snagging the Best Black Friday TV Deals My Tip: Don’t be afraid to haggle! Sometimes, retailers are willing to match or even beat a competitor’s price. Beyond the Price: Factors to Consider While price is a significant factor, it shouldn’t be the sole determinant. Here are some other crucial aspects to consider: Black Friday TV Deals: Where to Look Remember: Deals can change rapidly during Black Friday. Stay vigilant, compare prices, and be ready to act fast to secure the best offers. By following these tips and staying informed, you can navigate the Black Friday frenzy and score an amazing deal on the TV of your dreams. Happy shopping!Lifting davit output: Vestdavit expands Polish production facility to meet rising demandPHILADELPHIA (AP) — Corey McKeithan scored 28 points as La Salle beat Temple 83-75 on Saturday night. McKeithan shot 10 of 19 from the field, including 3 for 6 from 3-point range, and went 5 for 5 from the line for the Explorers (6-2). Demetrius Lilley added 13 points while shooting 5 for 12, including 2 for 4 from beyond the arc while he also had six rebounds. Jahlil White shot 3 of 13 from the field and 5 of 5 from the free-throw line to finish with 11 points, while adding 12 rebounds. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday directed all departments to gear up for winter adversity and called for efficient functioning of vital installations, immediate redressal of weather-related challenges. In order to ensure smooth and uninterrupted delivery of essential services and functioning of vital installations across the Kashmir Division, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah chaired a high-level meeting here at the Civil Secretariat, Srinagar. The meeting reviewed the preparedness of various departments to address challenges posed by harsh winter conditions, particularly in the snow-bound zones of Kashmir Valley and Jammu Division. The Chief Minister conducted a department-wise review of the winter preparedness measures of all line departments. He emphasized the need for a robust mechanism to minimize public inconvenience during severe weather conditions. The Chief Minister also engaged with Deputy Commissioners to assess district-level preparedness and urged them to prioritize timely and effective responses to weather-related challenges. Chief Minister Abdullah stressed the importance of keeping men and machinery in a state of readiness to ensure the routine functioning of essential installations. He directed departments to prioritize uninterrupted trade, transport, and essential supplies while addressing disruptions caused by snow, waterlogging, or power outages. On snow clearance, he was briefed that a sufficient number of hi-tech snow clearance machines have been deployed by the R&B Department, SMC, MED, BRO, and NHAI, with additional machines on standby to handle heavy snowfall. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah instructed the concerned authorities to focus on clearing key routes, including inter-district highways and roads leading to hospitals, power grids, water supply systems, and fire and emergency services. The meeting was informed that adequate stocks of ration, petrol, diesel, and LPG are available to meet the needs of residents for several months. Additional provisions have been made to ensure timely distribution across districts. The Chief Minister directed for establishment of joint control rooms in all districts to handle winter-related complaints promptly. He stressed the importance of a swift response system to minimize public inconvenience and ensure seamless delivery of essential services. Reviewing the health sector’s readiness, the Chief Minister directed the Health Department to ensure adequate stocks of medicines, oxygen cylinders, and emergency supplies across all hospitals. He also emphasized maintaining functional central heating systems in healthcare facilities and ensuring the deployment of medical personnel in snowbound areas. Instructions were given for providing transport service to expecting mothers in remote and far-flung areas. Highlighting the criticality of uninterrupted power supply during winter, the Chief Minister instructed KPDCL engineers to prioritize the restoration of electricity, particularly for essential installations. He called for timely replacement of damaged transformers and urged for protection of field staff with proper safety gear to prevent accidents during repair work. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah underscored the importance of maintaining road connectivity and efficient traffic management. He directed agencies to deploy sufficient manpower and equipment for snow clearance on national highways, main roads, and internal routes, ensuring minimal disruption to public movement. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah concluded the meeting by urging all departments to work in coordination and take proactive measures to mitigate the impact of harsh winter conditions. He reiterated his commitment to minimizing public inconvenience and ensuring the effective delivery of essential services throughout the region. He directed the PHE Department to deploy sufficient water tankers in affected areas to prevent water scarcity during the extreme weather conditions. Additionally, he instructed the Forest Department to ensure an adequate supply of firewood in snowbound areas is available. The Chief Minister also underscored the significance of coordination among line departments and directed for round the clock operationalisation of District Control Rooms to maintain and update records of vulnerable populations, particularly pregnant women in snow-blocked areas. He emphasized that such cases should be promptly relocated to maternity centers well ahead of their delivery dates. For regions with possibility of road block, the Chief Minister instructed authorities to ensure helicopter services are put in place for such areas which remain cut off. During the meeting, the Chief Minister reiterated that all preparedness plans should be practical and actionable, ensuring their effectiveness when put to the test. He called for seamless interdepartmental coordination and directed Deputy Commissioners to maintain regular communication with field officers to address emerging challenges swiftly. Omar reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to the welfare and safety of the people. He assured people that the administration is fully prepared to tackle the challenges of the harsh winter and deliver essential services effectively. Among others, the meeting was attended by Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, Additional Chief Secretary Jal Shakti Shaleen Kabra via video conferencing. Additional Chief Secretary to Chief Minister, Dheeraj Gupta and Divisional Commissioner Kashmir attended the meeting in person.WASHINGTON (AP) — The House on Wednesday passed a $895 billion measure that authorizes a 1% increase in defense spending this fiscal year and would give a double-digit pay raise to about half of the enlisted service members in the military. The bill is traditionally strongly bipartisan, but some Democratic lawmakers opposed the inclusion of a ban on transgender medical treatments for children of military members if such treatment could result in sterilization. The bill passed the House by a vote of 281-140 and will next move to the Senate, where lawmakers had sought a bigger boost in defense spending than the current measure allows. Lawmakers are touting the bill's 14.5% pay raise for junior enlisted service members and a 4.5% increase for others as key to improving the quality of life for those serving in the U.S. military. Those serving as junior enlisted personnel are in pay grades that generally track with their first enlistment term. Lawmakers said service member pay has failed to remain competitive with the private sector, forcing many military families to rely on food banks and government assistance programs to put food on the table. The bill also provides significant new resources for child care and housing. “No service member should have to live in squalid conditions and no military family should have to rely on food stamps to feed their children, but that's exactly what many of our service members are experiencing, especially the junior enlisted,” said Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Ala., chairman of the House Armed Services Committee. “This bill goes a long way to fixing that.” The bill sets key Pentagon policy that lawmakers will attempt to fund through a follow-up appropriations bill. The overall spending tracks the numbers established in a 2023 agreement that then-Speaker Kevin McCarthy reached with President Joe Biden to increase the nation’s borrowing authority and avoid a federal default in exchange for spending restraints. Many senators had wanted to increase defense spending some $25 billion above what was called for in that agreement, but those efforts failed. Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., who is expected to serve as the next chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, said the overall spending level was a “tremendous loss for our national defense," though he agreed with many provisions within the bill. “We need to make a generational investment to deter the Axis of Aggressors. I will not cease work with my congressional colleagues, the Trump administration, and others until we achieve it,” Wicker said. House Republicans don't want to go above the McCarthy-Biden agreement for defense spending and are looking to go way below it for many non-defense programs. They are also focused on cultural issues. The bill prohibits funding for teaching critical race theory in the military and prohibits TRICARE health plans from covering gender dysphoria treatment for children under 18 if that treatment could result in sterilization. Rep. Adam Smith of Washington state, the ranking Democratic member of the House Armed Services Committee, said minors dealing with gender dysphoria is a "very real problem." He said the treatments available, including puberty blockers and hormone therapy, have proven effective at helping young people dealing with suicidal thoughts, anxiety and depression. “These treatments changed their lives and in many cases saved their lives,” Smith said. “And in this bill, we decided we're going to bar servicemembers' children from having access to that.” Smith said the number of minors in service member families receiving transgender medical care extends into the thousands. He could have supported a study asking medical experts to determine whether such treatments are too often used, but a ban on health insurance coverage went too far. He said Speaker Mike Johnson's office insisted upon the ban and said the provision “taints an otherwise excellent piece of legislation.” Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, called the ban a step in the right direction, saying, “I think these questions need to be pulled out of the debate of defense, so we can get back to the business of defending the United States of America without having to deal with social engineering debates.” Smith said he agrees with Roy that lawmakers should be focused on the military and not on cultural conflicts, “and yet, here it is in this bill.” Branden Marty, a Navy veteran who served for 13 years, said the loss of health coverage for transgender medical treatments could prompt some with valuable experience to leave the military, affecting national security because “we already struggle from a recruiting and retention standpoint.” He also said the bill could regularly force service members into difficult choices financially. “It will be tough for a lot of them because of out-of-pocket expenses, especially enlisted members who we know already struggle with food insecurity,” said Marty, the father of a transgender teenager. “They don’t get paid very much, so they’re going to be making a lot of choices on a day-to-day, tactical level.” Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, the House Democratic leader, said his team was not telling Democrats how to vote on the bill. “There's a lot of positive things in the National Defense Authorization Act that were negotiated in a bipartisan way, and there are some troubling provisions in a few areas as well,” Jeffries said. Overall, 81 Democrats ended up voting for the bill and 124 against it. On the Republican side, 200 voted for the bill and 16 against. “It’s disappointing to see 124 of my Democrat colleagues vote against our brave men and women in uniform over policies that have nothing to do with their intended mission,” Johnson said. The defense policy bill also looks to strengthen deterrence against China. It calls for investing $15.6 billion to build military capabilities in the Indo-Pacific region. The Biden administration had requested about $10 billion. On Israel, the bill, among other things, includes an expansion of U.S. joint military exercises with Israel and a prohibition on the Pentagon citing casualty data from Hamas. The defense policy bill is one of the final measures that lawmakers view as a must-pass before making way for a new Congress in January.
ISLAMABAD: The unavailability of 140 MHZ in the 2600 band - the most suitable for launch of 5G in the country emerged as the main concern of the National Economic Research Associates Inc (NERA) - United States -based international consultancy firm hired by the government for the spectrum auction, it is learnt. Sources revealed that NERA also highlighted the Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited’s acquisition of Telenor Pakistan, before the release of auction rules to remove the confusion, and enhance competition in the market. Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb chaired a meeting of the Advisory Committee on Release of IMT Spectrum for Improvement of Next Generation Mobile Broadband Services in Pakistan. PTA hires NERA for 5G spectrum auction Sources revealed that consultant informed that there was good appetite in the market, as additional spectrum was needed for improving the quality of services. However, it was revealed that the government has 54 MHz in hand in the 2600 band where 140 MHz is in litigation. The consultant informed that 2600 band is considered to be prime worldwide and crucial for successful launch of 5G as well as reducing congestion in 4G. NERA urged the government to get it clear at the earliest. Sources revealed that government if pursing the case in the court through Attorney General’s Office hopes to get it released early. The government planned to present 562 MHz for spectrum auction, however, 140 MHz is still in litigation. An official said that the government has spectrum in all ITU bands earmarked for 5G, i.e., 700, 2100, 2300, 2600, and 3300 MHZ and above bands which are suitable for 5G. The same can be presented for auction envisaging technology neutral, i.e., for enactment of 4G in 2100, 2300, and 2600, and utilisation of same for 5G as well in the country. Official statement noted that the meeting discussed various issues and reviewed the progress of work done by the US-based consultant firm NERA hired by the PTA as per PPRA Rules/EPADS in November 2024 to study and assess the Pakistan market, undertake consultation with stakeholders and prepare policy recommendations regarding sector reforms and a roadmap for a successful spectrum auction by April next year. The meeting was attended by Minister for Industries and Production Rana Tanveer Hussain, Minister of State for Information Technology and Telecommunication of Pakistan Shaza Fatima Khawaja (virtual), chairman PTA, secretary Ministry of Information Technology, Secretary Ministry of Law and senior officers from concerned ministries and departments. Copyright Business Recorder, 2024Katie Porter granted temporary restraining order against an ex after ‘ongoing threats and harassment’
No matter where you look, there are stars on the field for the Lions offense. Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams highlight the wide receiver room, David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs are the 1-2 punch in the backfield, Sam LaPorta is holding things down at tight end, and Jared Goff is responsible for distributing the ball to these stars. Simply looking at the names on this offensive roster, it shouldn't be shocking that the Lions have the league's No. 1 scoring offense, averaging 32.7 points per game. Combine that with No. 2 scoring defense, and you have a team that many consider the Super Bowl favorite. The Lions may have to overcome some adversity in order to find their 11th win of the season and end their Thanksgiving losing streak. Both Amon-Ra St. Brown and David Montgomery are dealing with injuries ahead of their early-Thursday matchup with the Bears. Let's check in on the latest updates regarding both players' statuses. WEEK 13 FANTASY FOOTBALL RANKINGS: QBs | RBs | WRs | TEs | D/ST | Kickers Will Amon-Ra St. Brown and David Montgomery play this week? Injury update on Lions' WR and RB Both St. Brown and Montgomery have followed the same trend with their practice participation this week. They both missed practice on Monday, participated in a limited fashion on Tuesday, and fully practiced on Wednesday. Both have since been listed as "questionable" for Thursday's game. #CHIvsDET injury report presented by Henry Ford Health. pic.twitter.com/1UdPbZz9hh Considering both participated in full on Wednesday, it seems likely that both will be able to take the field against the Bears, meaning their "questionable" designations are merely a formality. Specifically pertaining to Montgomery, head coach Dan Campbell has expressed optimism that Montgomery will take the field, so it would be a surprise to see him sidelined. St. Brown provided confirmation himself that he plans to play, so expect to see him on the field. Lions' WR Depth Chart: Who is Amon-Ra St. Brown's Backup? The Lions' WR1 has been the picture of health over the last two years, missing just one game since the start of the 2023 season. This has been great for Lions fans and fantasy managers, but it has prevented us from getting a glimpse at this WR room without St. Brown in the picture. If St. Brown is a surprise inactive, expect Jameson Williams to take on a large role in the passing game. Tim Patrick, who has flashed this season, would assume WR2. Allen Robinson would be third on the depth chart. Lions' RB Depth Chart: Who is David Montgomery's Backup? If Montgomery suffers a setback and doesn't play on Thursday, it's safe to say that the Lions will turn to Jahmyr Gibbs to fill his shoes. Gibbs has proven to have an every-down skill set and could reasonably play 90 percent of snaps without Montgomery by his side. If another back were to mix in alongside Gibbs, it would be Craig Reynolds. The six-year veteran has 12 carries this season, most of which have come in blowouts. He would likely play here and there to spell Gibbs, but he wouldn't be a significant factor in the offense. WEEK 13 FANTASY ROSTER MANAGEMENT ADVICE Stock Watch | Start 'Em, Sit 'Em | Sleepers | Busts | Usage Report | Flex Finder | Weather David Montgomery fantasy outlook Week 13 Montgomery has been about as steady of a fantasy producer as they come. He's averaging 16.3 PPR points per game and comes in as the per-game RB13. The quality of the Lions' offensive line allows him to be highly efficient, and he has been provided with 12 goal-line carries this season thanks to the quality of the Detroit offense. He's a talented back in a perfect situation, and he's an every-week fantasy starter. The situation is no different in Week 13, as he comes in as the RB16 in the Sporting News' RB rankings . He can be started with confidence this week despite the knee injury. Amon-Ra St. Brown fantasy outlook Week 13 St. Brown has been very similar to Montgomery in the sense that he is among fantasy's most consistent producers. A year after finishing as the WR3, St. Brown has been the WR2 through 12 weeks. St. Brown is a weekly threat for a 30-percent target share, and he is a regular recipient of short-yardage touchdowns. There are few receivers you'd rather have on fantasy rosters this season. Much like Montgomery, St. Brown is a shoo-in starter every week, and he shouldn't be viewed any differently in this Thanksgiving matchup. He's the WR8 in our rankings and belongs in lineups everywhere against the Bears this week.
Nova Scotia Liberal vote crumbles because of 'damaged' brand, leader tied to TrudeauThe energy industry is currently navigating a shift in focus to digital and sustainable technologies. This change makes for new challenges, including litigation risk in the climate, cybersecurity, and corporate espionage sectors. This article is the first in a two-part series that provides insights to explain the legal dynamics shaping the future of energy and, more importantly, how to minimize or avoid risk when possible. This article will focus on climate litigation and other climate-related requirements. Climate-related litigation against energy companies in the United States has been steadily increasing. Given the heightened focus on an accelerated energy transition, the growing wave of climate lawsuits against U.S. energy producers is not surprising. But recent climate lawsuits in the United States are different — the allegations focus on responsibility for climate change itself rather than a particular project’s emissions or location. To date, the fight in U.S. climate cases has centered on whether state courts have authority to rule on lawsuits alleging global climate impacts. Even if state courts have authority, it is the subject of hotly contested debate whether state courts are the appropriate forum for this type of litigation. On April 24, 2023, the Montana Supreme Court issued the first major decision in a climate case, Held v. Montana. There, Montana youth activists sued the state of Montana, claiming Montana violated its state constitution by “supporting the fossil fuel industry.” The court ruled for the youth activists, finding that Montana youth have a state constitutional right to a “clean and healthful environment.” Consequently, Montana state oil and gas permitting laws, according to the court, are “unconstitutional” because the laws fail to require greenhouse gas emissions in the permitting review process. Not surprisingly, the Montana youth trial has inspired similar lawsuits in states like California with state constitutions that guarantee environmental rights. Earlier this year, a California youth group sued the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), alleging that the EPA allowed unsafe levels of climate pollution in violation of the state constitution guarantee of “a life-sustaining climate system.” The EPA has asked the court to dismiss the youth activists’ lawsuit, arguing that it is barred by sovereign immunity and the Clean Air Act. While federal courts have so far refused to dismiss youth climate lawsuits on sovereign immunity grounds, the fact that the federal government (the EPA) is the defendant may alter the reviewing court’s analysis under the Clean Air Act. Climate change litigation is not only being pursued by youth activist groups, but by municipalities and cities as well. The city of Maui filed climate change tort claims, including public nuisance, private nuisance, strict liability failure to warn, negligent failure to warn, and trespass, against several large oil and gas companies. The city and local government allege the energy companies “intentionally misled” consumers about the environmental impacts of fossil fuels. The Hawaii Supreme Court, in an October 2023 ruling, refused to dismiss the lawsuit. The energy company defendants petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to stop climate change tort litigation brought by state and local governments like the city of Maui and the county of Honolulu from being tried in state court. Counsel for Defendant-Petitioner Chevron stated,”[s]tate court litigation is not a constitutionally permissible means to establish global climate and energy policy.” (“Energy Cos. Urge Justices To Slam Brakes On Climate Suits,” Law360, Feb. 28, 2024) The energy companies contended that federal common law necessarily governs claims seeking redress for injuries allegedly caused by the effects of interstate or transboundary greenhouse gas emissions on the global climate. However, on April 24, 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court denied the companies’ requests for review on jurisdictional issues in climate cases brought by state and local governments, and review of decisions by four U.S. circuit courts of appeals (1st, 4th, 9th, and 10th). And on May 15, 2023, the Court denied a similar petition from the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appels. Notably, the U.S. Supreme Court has also declined to grant review of a similar appeal by energy companies in a Minnesota climate fraud lawsuit. As it stands, the general trajectory is clearly unfavorable to the energy industry. The U.S. Supreme Court appears to align with the view that climate torts are a matter for state courts, at least in cases brought by state and local governments. Activists will, therefore, continue to creatively plead lawsuits that seek to monetize climate change. Perhaps most concerning for U.S. energy companies, future procedural and substantive questions that will determine the energy industry’s alleged “liability” for climate change will apparently be decided by state court judges and juries — who may be hostile to oil and gas defendants. Many climate lawsuits have been filed in small, rural venues, which increases the likelihood of undisclosed conflicts that can jeopardize the ability to have a fair trial. Not only is the risk of heavy publicity and unfair pressure much greater in state court, energy companies face the financial burden of protracted litigation in multiple cases in different courts and the risk of inconsistent decisions in different states. In recent years, government regulators and agencies are taking a more active role in policing the energy industry, including the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). On March 6, 2024, the SEC enacted its climate reporting rule that requires publicly traded energy companies to disclose “material” Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions and detailed information about climate-related risks to investors, including information about the financial harm caused by severe weather events. While the SEC reporting rule does not require disclosure of Scope 3 emissions, energy companies still face a huge undertaking. (On March 15, 2024, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals issued an administrative stay, temporarily blocking the implementation of the SEC’s climate reporting requirements.) Even if a company has relatively little information to disclose, every public energy company will have the burden of performing the exercise to reach the conclusion about what the company does and does not have to disclose. Companies should also be careful that environmental, social and governance (ESG) disclosures do not suggest that emissions and climate-related risks represent material issues or present a risk to the company, which could expose the company to SEC enforcement proceedings if those matters in the ESG disclosures are not also disclosed under the climate reporting rule. The SEC’s climate reporting rule will generally increase litigation risk for reporting companies in complying with the rules. Disputes will undoubtedly arise over whether certain emissions were “material” and, thus, required to be disclosed. But recent litigation indicates that energy companies are facing legal risk, not just in complying with the rule, but also related to the strength of their climate commitments. Engage experienced advisers First and foremost, corporate counsel should hire outside counsel who know your industry. They will know the pitfalls, the relevant business dynamics, and the typical regulatory and legal frameworks at play. This enables them to navigate complex legal landscapes more efficiently and to provide advice that is tailored to the specific challenges and opportunities inherent in energy issues. Experienced advisers are better equipped to anticipate and address potential legal issues proactively. This proactive approach can save time and resources, helping businesses stay ahead of legal challenges. They also understand the industry’s dynamics can more effectively align legal strategies with broader business goals, contributing to more seamless and integrated decision-making processes. Understanding the venue goes beyond the geographical location and courtroom. It includes knowing your opponent, opposing counsel, the judge, the law clerk — anything you can learn about the other party or the court will be helpful in trying the case. But sometimes, information is difficult to come by. The best trial lawyers are creative. First, get creative in researching and understanding relationships and connections in the community of venue. Always do a deep dive on your jury — always. The information provided by the court and/or on juror information cards about prospective jurors and the time that the attorneys have to review and analyze that information varies significantly across jurisdictions. Second, check to make sure the prospective jurors are qualified to serve on a jury under state law. Individuals who are not qualified should be screened and not make it on the panel, but unqualified jurors pass the screening and/or incorrectly answer the questions more than people think. Third, thoroughly search for the names of the opposing party, their witnesses, opposing counsel, the presiding judge, law clerk(s), and other court personnel in land records, vendor accounts, and royalty owner accounts. These individuals may have oil and gas leases, perform services, or do other business with the company that may constitute conflicts of interest or provide grounds for disqualification. Source: Reuters
Meo, Battle net 13 to help Coastal Carolina down South Carolina Upstate 73-51Border measures begin to take effect in response to Trump’s tariff threatLOS ANGELES — Top-ranked South Carolina felt something it hasn't known in over 2 1/2 years. The sting of defeat after being thoroughly dominated in a 77-62 loss to No. 5 UCLA on Sunday. Gone was the overall 43-game winning streak. Done was the run of 33 consecutive road victories. And the No. 1 ranking it's held for 23 consecutive polls will disappear Monday. "This is what we usually do to teams," coach Dawn Staley said. "We were on the receiving end of it." South Carolina hadn't lost since April 2023, when Caitlin Clark and Iowa beat the Gamecocks in the national semifinals of the NCAA Tournament. The Bruins (5-0) shot 47% from the floor and 3-point range, hit 11 of 14 free throws and had five players in double figures. "They actually executed our game plan to a T," Staley said. People are also reading... The Gamecocks (5-1) were held to 36% shooting, had just two players in double figures and neither was leading scorer Chloe Kitts, who was held to 2 points on 1 of 7 shooting. They never led, got beat on the boards, 41-34, and were outscored 26-18 in the paint and 8-1 in fast break points. They only made eight trips to the free throw line. "Our kids fought," Staley said, "but we ran into a buzzsaw." South Carolina did manage to limit 6-foot-7 UCLA star Lauren Betts, who had 11 points and 14 rebounds, despite no longer having a dominant center of their own. The Bruins responded by getting the ball to others and eight of their 10 players scored. "We did an excellent job on Betts and we got killed by everyone else," Staley said. Tessa Johnson was the only other Gamecock in double figures with 14. "We needed a lot more than Tessa today," Staley said. The Gamecocks never got their offense in gear, starting the game 0 for 9 before trailing 20-10 at the end of the first quarter. They were down 43-22 at halftime. "Our shot selection is something we're dealing with on a daily basis," Staley said. The Gamecocks outscored UCLA 40-34 in the second half, but the Bruins' big early lead easily held up. "Beautiful basketball by UCLA," Staley said. "You can't help but to love up on it cause it was fluid on both sides of the ball." Given that it's only late November, the Gamecocks have plenty of time to figure things out. "We had some really good contributions from people that don't play a whole lot and we could probably give a little bit more minutes to," Staley said. "Taking a loss will help us focus on anybody that we play." Be the first to know
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Streaming Bundles Have Money-Saving Appeal, But In The Long Run They’re Bad For Consumers – Guest ColumnBy Denny Jacob , Reporter Intuit Chief Executive Sasan Goodarzi doesn’t expect president-elect ’s incoming administration to build a free tax-filing app that would interfere with its business. Intuit reiterated its full-year guidance as it reported fiscal first-quarter earnings Thursday, but shares fell 5% after hours when the company guided for a weaker-than-expected second quarter. Shares for the tax-preparation software maker fell this week, along with those of competitor , after The Washington Post reported that leaders overseeing the Department of Government Efficiency discussed creating a mobile app for Americans to file their taxes for free with the Internal Revenue Service.