Not exact matches
The offering is due
to open
to the
general public in March, but investors who got in on an earlier, private investment round, are already flipping their GRAM cryptotokens for twice the price they paid, according
to sale documents seen
by Quartz.
A recent investigation
by state Attorney
General Eric Schneiderman found 54 % of all tickets to hot concerts are set aside for industry insiders or presale customers before they are offered to the general public and that brokers looking to offer tickets way above face value often illegally deploy «bot» software that allows them to buy thousands within seconds of their going o
General Eric Schneiderman found 54 % of all tickets
to hot concerts are set aside for industry insiders or presale customers before they are offered
to the
general public and that brokers looking to offer tickets way above face value often illegally deploy «bot» software that allows them to buy thousands within seconds of their going o
general public and that brokers looking
to offer tickets way above face value often illegally deploy «bot» software that allows them
to buy thousands within seconds of their going on
sale.
Mazda is one of a half - dozen brands purchased
by automotive journalists out of proportion
to sales to the
general public.
Chief among them was what the industry calls «payback» — a decline in
sales following a spike in
sales fueled
by rebates or, in this case, the employee discounts that GM, Ford and Chrysler Group offered
to the
general public.
As he often does, Chrysler Chairman Lee Iacocca made the biggest news at the show
by announcing that his company would be the first American automaker
to produce electric vehicles for
sale to the
general public.
The loophole they can always fall back on of course is they are only marketing
to the
general consumer
sales market, but remind them of the potential market they are missing out on
by not being able
to sell their products
to public schools and other governmental bodies covered under the protection acts.
The new devices are intended for bulk
sale to governments but they can also be bought
by the
general public.
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to sell the services of a credit services organization shall not: (1) Charge a buyer or receive from a buyer money or other valuable consideration before completing performance of all services, other than those described in subdivision (2) of this section, which the credit services organization has agreed
to perform for the buyer unless the credit services organization has obtained a surety bond or established and maintained a surety account as provided in section 45 - 805; (2) Charge a buyer or receive from a buyer money or other valuable consideration for obtaining or attempting
to obtain an extension of credit that the credit services organization has agreed
to obtain for the buyer before the extension of credit is obtained; (3) Charge a buyer or receive from a buyer money or other valuable consideration solely for referral of the buyer
to a retail seller who will or may extend credit
to the buyer if the credit that is or will be extended
to the buyer is substantially the same as that available
to the
general public; (4) Make or use a false or misleading representation in the offer or
sale of the services of a credit services organization, including (a) guaranteeing
to erase bad credit or words
to that effect unless the representation clearly discloses that this can be done only if the credit history is inaccurate or obsolete and (b) guaranteeing an extension of credit regardless of the person's previous credit problem or credit history unless the representation clearly discloses the eligibility requirements for obtaining an extension of credit; (5) Engage, directly or indirectly, in a fraudulent or deceptive act, practice, or course of business in connection with the offer or
sale of the services of a credit services organization; (6) Make or advise a buyer
to make a statement with respect
to a buyer's credit worthiness, credit standing, or credit capacity that is false or misleading or that should be known
by the exercise of reasonable care
to be false or misleading
to a consumer reporting agency or
to a person who has extended credit
to a buyer or
to whom a buyer is applying for an extension of credit; or (7) Advertise or cause
to be advertised, in any manner whatsoever, the services of a credit services organization without filing a registration statement with the Secretary of State under section 45 - 806 unless otherwise provided
by the Credit Services Organization Act.
(1) A credit services organization, its salespersons, agents, and representatives, and independent contractors who sell or attempt
to sell the services of a credit services organization may not do any of the following: (a) conduct any business regulated
by this chapter without first: (i) securing a certificate of registration from the division; and (ii) unless exempted under Section 13 -21-4, posting a bond, letter of credit, or certificate of deposit with the division in the amount of $ 100,000; (b) make a false statement, or fail
to state a material fact, in connection with an application for registration with the division; (c) charge or receive any money or other valuable consideration prior
to full and complete performance of the services the credit services organization has agreed
to perform for the buyer; (d) dispute or challenge, or assist a person in disputing or challenging an entry in a credit report prepared
by a consumer reporting agency without a factual basis for believing and obtaining a written statement for each entry from the person stating that that person believes that the entry contains a material error or omission, outdated information, inaccurate information, or unverifiable information; (e) charge or receive any money or other valuable consideration solely for referral of the buyer
to a retail seller who will or may extend credit
to the buyer, if the credit that is or will be extended
to the buyer is upon substantially the same terms as those available
to the
general public; (f) make, or counsel or advise any buyer
to make, any statement that is untrue or misleading and that is known, or that
by the exercise of reasonable care should be known,
to be untrue or misleading,
to a credit reporting agency or
to any person who has extended credit
to a buyer or
to whom a buyer is applying for an extension of credit, with respect
to a buyer's creditworthiness, credit standing, or credit capacity; (g) make or use any untrue or misleading representations in the offer or
sale of the services of a credit services organization or engage, directly or indirectly, in any act, practice, or course of business that operates or would operate as fraud or deception upon any person in connection with the offer or
sale of the services of a credit services organization; and (h) transact any business as a credit services organization, as defined in Section 13 -21-2, without first having registered with the division
by paying an annual fee set pursuant
to Section 63J -1-504 and filing proof that it has obtained a bond or letter of credit as required
by Subsection (2).
A credit repair business and its salespersons, agents, and representatives, and independent contractors who sell or attempt
to sell the services of a credit repair business, shall not do any of the following: (1) Charge or receive any money or other valuable consideration prior
to full and complete performance of the services that the credit repair business has agreed
to perform for or on behalf of the consumer; (2) Charge or receive any money or other valuable consideration solely for referral of the consumer
to a retail seller or
to any other credit grantor who will or may extend credit
to the consumer, if the credit that is or will be extended
to the consumer is upon substantially the same terms as those available
to the
general public; (3) Represent that it can directly or indirectly arrange for the removal of derogatory credit information from the consumer's credit report or otherwise improve the consumer's credit report or credit standing, provided, this shall not prevent truthful, unexaggerated statements about the consumer's rights under existing law regarding his credit history or regarding access
to his credit file; (4) Make, or counsel or advise any consumer
to make, any statement that is untrue or misleading and which is known or which
by the exercise of reasonable care should be known,
to be untrue or misleading,
to a consumer reporting agency or
to any person who has extended credit
to a consumer or
to whom a consumer is applying for an extension of credit, with respect
to a consumer's creditworthiness, credit standing, or credit capacity; or (5) Make or use any untrue or misleading representations in the offer or
sale of the services of a credit repair business or engage, directly or indirectly, in any act, practice, or course of business which operates or would operate as a fraud or deception upon any person in connection with the offer or
sale of the services of a credit repair business.
Go here for information about a scathing audit
by the Office of Inspector
General of APHIS lax and ineffective regulation of dog breeding facilities and the agency's plan
to remedy its failures; and for information about the Puppy Uniform Protection and Safety Act, the PUPS Act, pending federal legislation that would mandate APHIS regulate all dog breeders that sell directly
to the
public whether through the internet, newspaper ads or otherwise, and not only those that sell through brokers or dealers or that maintain show rooms where buyers can observe dogs for
sale.
UPDATE: GAME have responded
by admitting that the error was on their end, and that customers Pip - boy Editions are «safe» and will not be released for
sale to the
general public.
While some observers may be surprised
by the
public announcement, the token
sale is described as being launched under Rule 506 (c) of Regulation D of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, which, subject
to compliance with certain restrictions, permits the token seller
to engage in
general advertising and
general solicitation.
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to C - level executives and venture capital partners • Developed and managed the firm's annual budget, proposing and implementing expense cuts, producing monthly reports and financial statements, and coordinating with CPA firm for accurate and timely filings • Oversaw all client relationship management efforts while cultivating new business efforts from concept
to implementation, providing high - quality service in
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to draft legal documents and resolve LLC - and proprietary - related issues • Led three office space build - outs and two office relocations, managing all aspects of each process under aggressive timeline and budget expectations • Reduced firm telecom expenses
by 22 %
by streamlining IT objectives, including migration
to VOIP phone system, software / hardware purchases, domain renewals, and outsourced technical support • Directed all phases of staff recruitment while creating and implementing all HR policies and programs, including comprehensive employee benefits plans • Supervised multiple administrative staff members, conducted performance appraisals and wage / salary surveys in comparison
to incentive program guidelines, and maintained HR files in accordance with legal mandates • Produced all out - going client invoices in an accurate and timely fashion
to increase, cash flow and reduce aging receivables, providing consistent attention
to overhead costs and vendor arrangements • Administered all company insurance policies, including E&O,
general liability, bonds, partner life and disability, conducting annual benefits reviews and employee / company insurance audits • Obtained necessary certificates for consulting contracts while processing federal, state, and local business reporting requirements
to maintain licenses and incorporation status • Directed all marketing efforts and oversaw logistical aspects of national educational workshop series, utilizing sponsorship arrangements
to offset production costs • Transformed «brochure» website into a dynamic tool
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Medical Affairs Liaison — Duties & Responsibilities Provide guidance and leadership with respect
to the diagnosis and resolution of various issues in response
to incidents reported
by customers, working efficiently and effectively
to implement related solutions and maintain high - quality customer service Administer all quality control functions while interacting professionally with outside contacts, including firm
public relations professionals, representatives, client associates and other parties, providing relevant information, materials and support as needed Identify and deconstruct issues utilizing honed problem resolution techniques, collaborating with other professionals
to address uncovered issues and shortfalls while acting as internal clinical and product - related expert Manage and oversee the development and implementation of critical systems and processes while coordinating support and customer service functions, working effectively
to utilize all available resources and maintaining all relevant information Review proposed modifications
to client operating environments, implementing fixes and resolutions
to minimize service disruptions on an on - going basis, clearing duplicated and out - dated entries, and performing
general account management functions Participate in the administration of various organizations, clinics, associations and other groups, assessing operational strategies regularly Assist in the performance of related analyses and needs - based assessments of product gaps, service requirements and operations - related areas
to develop and implement required projects while determining the feasibility and functionality of proposed solutions Collaborate with
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