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Business owner arrested, charged in $9 million San Francisco investment fund fraud

A federal grand jury in San Francisco has indicted a business owner for defrauding investors and a bank to the tune of over $9 million, the US Department of Justice said Monday.

Joon Woo Kim, 57, of the City of Montebello in Los Angeles County, was arrested Monday in New Haven and appeared in US District Court in Connecticut to face the charges.

Kim allegedly induced investors to contribute to a fund he created in San Francisco called the M5 Doctors Fund by making false statements and omissions about the kinds of investments he would make while managing the fund’s

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Aretha Franklin’s Wills Dispute – Rickard & Associates

If you have been following the news, you may have seen that there is a dispute regarding Aretha Franklin’s estate plan. Her sons are in court fighting over her estate and multiple wills.

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Aretha Franklin died in 2018, and because she did not have a trust, she wills went through probate court where they are being disputed by her sons.

A Will from 2014 and two Wills from 2010 were

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Right-wing users join Mark Zuckerberg’s ‘friendly’ Threads within 24 hours of launch

Facebook Chairman and CEO Mark Zuckerberg testifies at a House Financial Services Committee hearing in Washington, US, October 23, 2019, wearing a suit and looking serious with facebook logo in background.

Mark Zuckerberg.Erin Scott/Reuters

  • Right-wing users are testing the boundaries of Mark Zuckerberg’s Threads.

  • Several right-wing users have signed up to the platform, with some posting antagonistic content.

  • Zuckerberg has tried to position Threads as a friendly alternative to Elon Musk’s Twitter.

Right-wing users are testing the boundaries of Mark Zuckerberg’s “friendly” Twitter alternative, Threads.

According to a news post from Media Matters, far-right figures including white nationalist Richard Spencer and white supremacist Nick Fuentes joined the app within the first 24 hours of its launch. Richard Spencer’s account has since gone.

Fuentes said in a livestream on July 6

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Taxes in Canada: Should you pay with a credit card

Are you debating whether you should pay your taxes off with a credit card? This year, more than 6.5 million Canadians owe taxes, with an average balance of $6,990, according to the CRA’s 2023 personal income tax return statistics.

Paying your taxes off with a credit card could work to your benefit. However, there are also some considerable drawbacks to take into account. Below, I’ll discuss some of the pros and cons of paying the CRA with your credit card and outline some of the best alternatives.

HOW TO PAY THE CRA

Thankfully, the Canada Revenue Agency makes it incredibly

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Broadcaster faces backlash for news special to air after Titan sub runs out of oxygen

An upcoming news special on the Titan submersible, which vanished after losing signal days ago, is sparking backlash for its timing while crews continue to search for the vessel at sea.

ITN’s “Titanic Sub: Lost at Sea” is scheduled to air on Britain’s Channel 5 on Thursday at 2 pm ET, hours after The Titan had been expected to run out of oxygen. Members of the public have slammed the program due to its timing.

The special is being presented by Channel 5 host Dan Walker and produced by ITN, an Oscar-nominated production company that specializes in “non-fiction content” with

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How Do I Update My Compliance Risk Assessment?

Compliance Risk Assessments are critically important in healthcare practices. When used correctly, they can save entities from fines, problems and consequences.

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While almost everyone is familiar with a HIPAA Risk Assessment, many practices have not completed a full Compliance Risk Assessment.

A Compliance Risk Assessment is a process for healthcare entities to determine what risks exist, evaluate potential risks and focus resources to address the most significant risks.

Compliance Risk

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ZoomerMedia announces acquisition of The Peak Canada’s

TORONTO, June 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ZoomerMedia Limited (TSXV: ZUM) (“ZoomerMedia”) announces that it has completed the acquisition of all the outstanding shares of The Peak Media Collective Inc. (PMCs). Founded in 2020, The Peaks serves busy Canadian professionals and business leaders with the top global business, finance, and tech stories of the day packaged in a smart, fast, and easily digestible format. The aggregate purchase price of $5 million is comprised of $3.5 million cash on closing and a $1.5 million promissory note.

The Peaks‘s flagship daily newsletter covers the biggest Canadian and global business stories and

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Bailey Jenkins, Director of Operations at iCRYO, Recognized in Utah Business’ 30 Women to Watch

Published: Jun. 12, 2023 at 9:07 AM EDT|Updated: 36 minutes ago

Former Collegiate Athlete Turned Top Executive Earns Recognition of Accomplishment as a Business Leader in Utah

SALT LAKE CITY, June 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — iCRYO, the fast-growing recovery and wellness brand, is celebrating the nomination of its Director of Operations, Bailey Jenkinswho was recognized in the Utah Business’ 30 Women to Watch.

Bailey Jenkins, Director of Operations at iCRYO, was recognized in the Utah Business' 30 Women...
Bailey Jenkins, Director of Operations at iCRYO, was recognized in the Utah Business’ 30 Women to Watch.(PRNewswire)

The 30 Women to Watch awards honor the exceptional women of Utah’s businesses.

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