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Johnson Criminal Law Group founder has served as appellate counsel in three published California dependency decisions ORANGE COUNTY, Calif California attorney Lauren Johnson-Norris, founder of Johnson Criminal Law Group, marks 24 years representing parents and families in Child Protective Services investigations, juvenile dependency court proceedings, and dependency appeals. Over her career she has handled more than 2,500 juvenile dependency matters and more than 1,000 dependency appeals, and has served as appellate counsel in three published Court of Appeal decisions. Her practice covers representation during CPS and child abuse investigations, defending parents in proceedings under Welfare and Institutions Code section…

Miami, FL (PinionNewswire) A new Partners section brings provider data, operational information, and community feedback together so you can research a crypto service before sendingX your funds. You can find a better exchange rate and still receive less value than expected. In a one-month study of 150,000 completed swaps, Bitcoin.com Research found execution-time differences of up to 45x between non-custodial providers. In a $1,000 USDT-to-ETH scenario, a 45-minute execution resulted in $160 of lost value, compared with $5 when the swap was completed in one minute. The research, based on data aggregated through Swapzone, analyzed eight non-custodial providers across ten…

Meet the Industry Expert. Unlock Our Exclusive Deals Intrasia Management (IMML) is set to participate at Money Expo India 2026, taking place on 29–30 August 2026 at the Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai. Visitors will have the opportunity to meet the IMML team at Booth 100 and explore a range of solutions designed to support entrepreneurs, investors, financial services businesses and companies looking to establish or expand their international operations. As part of its participation at the Expo, IMML is also introducing a special promotional offer of up to 20% off on its services, valid from 29 August to 15…

The best crypto under $1 can look very different before the market decides which narratives deserve attention. As meme coins continue attracting traders, communities, and developers, established names such as Shiba Inu, Pepe, Bonk, Peanut the Squirrel, and ApeCoin remain part of the conversation while newer projects seek attention before launch. That changing landscape makes timing especially relevant for anyone following a crypto presale list, particularly with just 9 days to go before Apeing’s upcoming presale begins. This roundup examines six projects from different stages of the meme coin market, with particular attention on Apeing and its growing whitelist. For…

Los Angeles, California By Sam Dordulian, former Los Angeles County Deputy District Attorney and sex crimes prosecutor, founder of Dordulian Law Group The short answer: California legislators are considering a last-minute deal that would cap the damages a child sexual abuse survivor can recover from a school district or county, and raise the burden of proof for survivors who come forward more than 20 years after the abuse. Both proposals should be rejected. Damage caps do not prevent sexual abuse. They do not fix a budget. They simply move the cost of an institution’s failure off the institution’s books and…

The upcoming Bitvoux launch will expand access to $DXY, the utility token connecting DeXenY’s blockchain, distributed energy, RWA, and AI infrastructure. ROAD TOWN, British Virgin Islands, August 28, 2026  DeXenY is preparing to bring its native utility token, $DXY, to Bitvoux, expanding access to a token designed around one of Web3’s increasingly important real-world applications: connecting decentralized infrastructure with measurable physical activity. The upcoming launch introduces $DXY to a broader digital-asset audience while DeXenY develops a decentralized energy protocol connecting rooftop solar, battery storage, electric vehicles and microgrids through blockchain-based settlement, verifiable energy data and AI-enabled coordination. Unlike a token…

We frequently discuss how trading is really a game of technique, willpower, and precise timing. You find numerous materials pertaining to chart designs, technical indicators, how mindset really makes a difference, and risk management. However, there is something everyone keeps glossing over, although it touches every single decision traders make. Whether you follow market news, study price charts, or use online trading platforms, your decisions depend on data. This info must be right, complete, and fresh, which is not always true. Bad data sneaks in and quietly messes things up. It is maybe the most overlooked risk in the markets,…

Funded trading keeps attracting newcomers and filtering them out. A look at how education layers, AI assistants and published rulebooks are changing the industry’s steepest learning curve — and the one line responsible platforms refuse to cross. Funded trading has grown into one of retail finance’s busiest corners, but its steep learning curve still filters out the people it attracts most. A new generation of platforms is betting that education, AI assistants and radical rule transparency can change that — with one important catch. Over the past few years, funded trading — the model where a trader pays a one-time…

One crypto payment gateway account now drops into WooCommerce, Magento 2, OpenCart, PrestaShop, WHMCS, Medusa v2 and Shopify. Every plugin carries a sandbox switch, and the WooCommerce crypto plugin runs on both the block checkout and the classic one. Oxialink has released a full line of crypto gateway plugins for its crypto payment gateway, so a store owner can accept USDT, Bitcoin, Ethereum, TON and ten more assets without writing a line of code. Each plugin installs the way any other payment method installs, and the customer picks a coin at the checkout they already know. Seven platforms, one API…

Irvine, CA  Guidry Becomes the Firm’s Fourth Partner Alongside World-Class Attorneys Eric J. Troutman, Puja J. Amin and Brittany A. Andres. Powerful litigation attorney and former New Orleans prosecutor Tori L. Guidry–known as the “Dame” of complex litigation– has been elevated to partner after four years in Troutman Amin, LLP’s complex litigation department. Guidry joined the firm in 2022 after years serving as a felony prosecutor and later a high-profile defense lawyer in New Orleans, Louisiana. Troutman Amin, LLP partners say she brings the grit and dogged determination of a true courtroom hero to the rarified world of complex federal…

TORONTO, ON Recognized nationally through major media features, celebrated on Streets Of Toronto, and hailed as a top-producing creative agent who set the bar high with listing.ca and Canada’s pioneering crypto platform BTCHome.ca, Kamra is once again transforming the landscape by integrating cutting-edge LTX AI video production into real estate marketing. The Greater Toronto Area housing market has long been a crucible of high competition, demanding unyielding resilience, foresight, and adaptability from those who hope to rise above the noise. Amidst shifting economic cycles and a sea of conventional brokerages, one name has consistently stood as a benchmark for excellence:…

SYDNEY, Australia Investing Platform, the home of brand-new property in Australia, is turning its spotlight on Shellharbour on the NSW South Coast, where the NSW Government this month placed two major rezoning proposals on public exhibition that could unlock up to 11,700 new homes and 1,750 new jobs across a revitalised Shellharbour City Centre and the new Shellharbour Hospital Precinct. The Government projects the area’s population to surge by around 28,000 people to more than 100,000 residents by 2041, describing Shellharbour as one of the fastest growing communities in the state. The public investment behind the region is substantial. The…

In a society where tradition meets technology, Filipino gaming culture is undergoing a significant transformation. Enter Game Zone, a digital platform that aims to bring the cultural richness of traditional Filipino games into the cybersphere. From beloved card games like Tongits and Pusoy to favorites like Bingo and carnival-inspired Perya games, GameZone offers a modern twist on age-old entertainment. As digital platforms continue to dominate the entertainment landscape, how does GameZone fit into the evolving ecosystem? Let’s explore how this platform is making waves by adapting traditional gaming experiences for modern players. Bringing Philippine Games to the Online Arena GameZone’s…

Placement in the top 1,200 reflects ThriveCart’s continued investment in tools that help creators, coaches, entrepreneurs, and online businesses sell more simply and grow with confidence. NEW YORK, NY ThriveCart, an all-in-one creator commerce, course, and community platform used by more than 75,000 businesses worldwide, has been named to the 2026 Inc. 5000 list for the third consecutive year. The Inc. 5000 is the annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in America and is recognized as one of the most prestigious rankings of successful independent and entrepreneurial businesses. The list celebrates companies whose innovation, customer focus, and ambition…

Back a Player bet and you’ll be ahead after two cards, then lose the hand anyway, in 8.26% of rounds. That figure comes from a three-million-hand simulation of a standard eight-deck shoe, and it puts a number on the one baccarat moment every regular recognises. You were winning. Then a card landed and you weren’t. Evolution built a whole table around it. Insurance Baccarat launched in December 2025 with a stake-return mechanic attached to every Player and Banker bet, and the terms sit in plain view on Evolution’s own game page rather than buried in small print. Three things are…

NEW YORK, NY Clinical-Stage Biotechnology Company Is Preparing a Phase 2a Trial of Nu-3, a Topical Bisphosphocin® Gel, in Infected Diabetic Foot Ulcers B2i Digital Campaign to Center on Nu-3, the Upcoming Phase 2a Trial, and the Bisphosphocin® Class Behind It B2i Digital, Inc. today welcomed Lakewood-Amedex Biotherapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: LABT) as its newest Featured Company. The Sarasota, Florida clinical-stage biotechnology company develops the Bisphosphocin® class, a novel group of fast-acting, broad-spectrum antimicrobials for infectious diseases and antibiotic-resistant bacterial strains, and B2i Digital will bring that work, and the clinical program built around it, to its network of retail…

I’ve been tracking African tech markets for about 3 years now. One pattern keeps jumping out: sports betting platforms are exploding across the continent in ways I didn’t expect. The numbers tell a clear story. In 2023, the African online betting market hit roughly $37.4 billion. Growth projections for the next 4 years sit around 12.3% annually, which is insane when traditional markets struggle to hit 3% or 4%. Countries like Zambia are right in the middle of this shift, with online sports betting zambia platforms pulling in users who previously had zero access to regulated betting options. Why Mobile…

New Order Places Synthetic Derivatives Mitragynine Pseudoindoxyl, MGM-15, and MGM-16 in Schedule I Unaltered Natural Kratom Leaf Is Not Affected WASHINGTON, D.C.   The Global Kratom Coalition (GKC) today applauded the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) for finalizing its temporary order placing synthetic derivatives mitragynine pseudoindoxyl, MGM-15, and MGM-16 into Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. The order will be published in the Federal Register on Aug. 26, 2026 and will take effect immediately and remains in place through Aug. 26, 2028.   The order finalizes the notice of intent DEA published on July 6, 2026. It is narrowly…

PALO ALTO, Calif.   Shazir Mucklai is the Founder and CEO of Imperium AI, a social network designed to help businesses, entrepreneurs, and creators get featured in the news for free.The platform is built around a simple idea: small businesses and independent creators should have an equal opportunity to gain visibility and have their voices heard, regardless of their size, budget, or existing media relationships. Mucklai is building Imperium AI with an ambitious long-term goal of reaching one billion users globally. The company says it is experiencing rapid user growth every day as more people join the platform to publish…

 Rain Protocol, the permissionless infrastructure for prediction markets, has completed its first DAO Credit Refund settlement, permanently burning 7.4 billion $RAIN tokens, following the close of the settlement claim window. The burn concludes the process that began after the Rain Foundation identified coordinated activity by a group of participants using multiple wallets to bypass the Credit Refund program’s $5,000-per-user allocation cap. Rather than determining the outcome internally, Rain put the proposed resolution to $RAIN token holders through the protocol’s first decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) vote. To leave the resolution with that community, the Foundation, team-controlled wallets, and team vesting allocations…

Singapore, August 25th, 2026, ZEX PR WIRE, Singapore regularly hosts hundreds of international meetings, conventions, and trade exhibitions each year. A single trade week at Marina Bay Sands alone can generate thousands of introductions, and the humble name card has long been the default handshake of Singaporean business. That default is now being reconsidered, and not by individual professionals but by the companies employing them. One Good Card, a Singapore-based digital name card platform, says enterprise adoption has become the fastest-moving part of its business, as sales-driven organisations look for a way to standardise how their teams represent the company…

Las Vegas, NV Community banks have now invested more than $1 billion through KeyState’s tax credit platform, generating more than $125 million in federal tax benefits for participating institutions. The milestone reflects a broader trend as more community banks invest in renewable energy tax credits, which large national banks have utilized for more than 15 years. When KeyState launched its SOLCAP tax credit platform in 2020, only a small number of community banks were investing in renewable energy tax credits. Six years later, participation has expanded significantly as more banks recognize an opportunity to convert tax liabilities into earnings. That…

Could the next crypto breakout already be hiding in plain sight? The best cryptos to watch conversation is becoming increasingly interesting as traders balance established networks with newer meme coin opportunities. Apeing, $APEING, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and XRP represent very different corners of the market. That contrast is exactly what makes this lineup worth examining. For meme coin enthusiasts, the spotlight is turning toward Apeing as its community-focused project approaches a planned Stage 1 launch. For analysts, the bigger question is whether early excitement can translate into sustainable demand. The best cryptos to watch also need to be judged beyond…

NEW YORK, NY  A Full Day of 25-Minute 1-on-1 and Small Group Meetings at The Metropolitan Club in New York City on September 29 Executives From Biotech, Life Science Tools and Diagnostics, and MedTech Companies, Alongside Themed Panels and a Keynote on Drug Value, Pricing and Coverage B2i Digital, Inc. serves as Marketing Partner for the 5th Annual ROTH Healthcare Opportunities Conference, hosted by ROTH Capital Partners and held at The Metropolitan Club in New York City on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. B2i Digital supports the conference through digital marketing, its media network, social media, and company profiles. The 5th…

Power failure can be very stressful, especially when you are in an important video call or working on urgent deadlines. Also, a sudden loss of power can cause loss of unsaved files, which affects productivity. This is why having a good power backup system is not a choice but a necessity for businesses facing power cuts. Whether you run a small startup or manage a large corporate team, a well-planned power backup system for office can save you from unnecessary downtime. In this article, we have discussed the plan to follow: Assess Your Office’s Power Requirement First, you need to…