MINNEAPOLIS — In its ninth try, Fertile-Beltrami football finally has a state championship. The Falcons took command in the second half and defeated Hills-Beaver Creek 20-8 in the Minnesota 9-man Prep Bowl championship game on Saturday at U.S. Bank Stadium. ADVERTISEMENT Jonah Harstad and Isaiah Wright ran for third quarter touchdowns and, after Hills-Beaver Creek trimmed the lead to 14-8 late in the third, Harstad ran for the game's final score with about 10 minutes to play. The Falcons made eight previous state tournament trips, with a runner-up finish in 2021. They finished the season 13-0 and gave 30-year head coach Brian Nelson the biggest of his 207 career victories. Neither team could muster much offensively in a scoreless first half. Of the Falcons' five possessions, three ended on failed fourth down tries, another on a fumble and they punted on their first drive. Hills-Beaver Creek lost the ball on downs to open the game, punted and then had two drives end on F-B interceptions. But F-B got rolling after stopping the Patriots on downs on the first possession of the second half. The Falcons drove 47 yards in eight plays, with Harstad scoring from 2-yards out for a 6-0 lead with 5:05 left in the third quarter. F-B's Preston Hanson recovered a Patriots fumble on the ensuing drive and the Falcons drove 42 yards in six plays, with Wright scoring on a 3-yard run and adding the 2-point run for a 14-0 lead with 2:31 left in the third. H-BC got back in it when quarterback Jamin Metzger connected with James VandenBosch on a 53-yard TD pass with 2:09 left in the third quarter to make it 14-8 Falcons. ADVERTISEMENT But the Falcons answered on their next possession, with Harstad running it in from 1-yard out to cap an eight-play, 50-yard drive to make it 20-6 with 10 minutes to play. F-B turned H-BC over on downs on its next possession but the Patriots got another shot when Harstad lost a fumble at the Patriots' 16 yard line with 3:23 left in the game. However, Wright intercepted a Metzger pass four plays later and returned it 17 yards to the H-BC 33 yard line with 2:31 to play. On second down, Wright ran 10 yards for a first down to the Patriots 20 yard line with two minutes left and the Falcons burned the remaining time to end the game. Wright carried 33 times for 185 yards and a TD and Harstad ran for 28 yards and two scores on 14 carries. Quarterback Easton Petry hit 7 of 10 passes for 91 yards. Bryer Strem made four catches for 41 yards, and he also intercepted two passes in the first half. Caleb Sather led the Falcons with nine total tackles, Hanson made eight solo stops, and Jack Leiser had six tackles. All three had tackles for lost yards. H-BC's Metzger hit 11 of 18 passes for 114 yards but was intercepted three times. He led Patriots rushers with 30 yards on seven carries. VandenBosch had four receptions for 81 yards and a touchdown.Macom SVP Ambra Roth sells $1.99 million in stock

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With more companies seeking sustainable energy solutions, asset manager Brookfield is offering ways for investors to drive growth while supporting a greener future As energy consumption continues to rise, companies are gaining more interest in sustainable sources like solar, wind, and nuclear power. The global race to adopt artificial intelligence (AI) has transformed many sectors – but it is also fueling a surge in energy consumption. For example, each prompt entered into generative AI chatbot ChatGPT uses about 2.9 watt-hours (Wh) of energy. This is nearly ten times the energy needed for a single Google search. At scale, the energy consumption of data centres powering advanced AI rivals that of entire cities and, in some cases, small countries. According to estimates by the International Energy Agency, these energy guzzlers are expected to consume as much power as the country of Sweden – and potentially up to as much as Germany – by 2026. However, fossil fuels – the primary energy source for today’s electricity grids – are finite, making them costly to use. As a result, there is an urgent need to identify a power source that is both environmentally and financially sustainable to meet the tech sector’s growing energy demands. This is why the recent deal between tech giant Microsoft and Brookfield Asset Management is significant. Under the agreement signed in May, Brookfield will invest more than US$10 billion (S$13.2 billion) between 2026 and 2030 to develop 10.5 gigawatts of renewable energy capacity in the US and Europe. In return, Microsoft has pledged to purchase the power produced from these sites on long-term contracts. “This first of its kind agreement, which is almost eight times larger than the largest single corporate power purchase agreement ever signed, is a testament to our ability to reliably deliver clean power solutions at scale to our corporate partners and accelerate the energy transition,” says Mr Connor Teskey, chief executive of Brookfield Renewable and president of Brookfield Asset Management. This investment by Microsoft will help to drive greater demand for renewable energy, which in turn supports the development of new renewable energy infrastructure and advancing clean energy availability. Microsoft is not alone in this clean energy pursuit. Google has set a goal to operate on carbon-free energy on every grid at all times , as part of its overall net-zero target by 2030. Others such as Amazon and Meta , have become some of the largest corporate buyers of renewable energy in the US. As generative AI computing surges, Brookfield expects that demand from these companies could more than triple by the latter half of this decade. If this growth continues, the energy consumption required by just one of these companies aiming for 100 per cent renewable energy could match the entire current energy demand of the United Kingdom. Growing demand for sustainable energy across sectors With an infinite supply and minimal environmental impact, solar energy is a sustainable, low-cost resource that companies can harness. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES While the urgency for sustainable energy sources is growing in the tech sector, companies in other sectors too are looking for similar solutions. More than 8,000 companies have made net-zero commitments under the United Nations’ “Race to Zero” campaign. Switching to renewable energy has emerged as one of the simplest ways for companies to reduce their carbon emissions, with clean energy procurement hitting an all-time high in 2022 to reach 50 gigawatts globally. The primary driver behind this shift is the emergence of renewable energy as the most cost-effective power source for these companies. Additionally, many existing energy grids are strained by rapidly rising demand. In some regions, these grid limitations make it difficult for tech firms to obtain the necessary permits to build new data centres unless they also invest in strengthening energy infrastructure and securing a reliable electricity supply. This dual incentive of cost savings and permitting necessity has pushed many companies towards renewable solutions to meet both their current operational and future expansion needs. Equally important is these companies’ commitment to reducing carbon emissions. Despite soaring energy demands from AI and high-performance computing, many tech giants have upheld their highly ambitious environmental targets. This dedication reflects both a genuine push for sustainability and rising pressures from customers, investors, and financial institutions to align growth with strong environmental, social and governance standards. As the global demand for renewable energy grows, asset managers with expertise in clean energy projects, like Brookfield, play a crucial role in helping companies achieve their decarbonisation goals . Brookfield owns 34 gigawatts of clean energy capacity – more than the wind, solar and hydro capacity of the United Kingdom – and has a 200-gigawatt development pipeline. This scale allows Brookfield to negotiate favourable terms with suppliers, attract high-value customers, and drive cost efficiencies across the renewable energy market. With the rising demand for sustainable energy sources, nuclear energy is also being re-evaluated. Says Mr Teskey: “Tech companies have also shown interest in procuring zero-carbon, baseload nuclear power.” Although not a type of renewable energy, nuclear energy is still considered a sustainable option. This is because it generates electricity with zero greenhouse gas emissions once a plant is operational. More importantly, zero-carbon, baseload nuclear power is able to offer consistent, large-scale power, unlike wind, hydro and solar power – whose sources are heavily dependent on the weather. Recently, several tech companies have taken steps to support nuclear energy initiatives, signing agreements to back new small modular reactors (SMRs) in the US. For instance, Google has signed an agreement to purchase nuclear energy from multiple small modular reactors (SMRs) to be developed by Kairos Power. Microsoft also signed a deal to revive a nuclear plant in Pennsylvania’s Three Mile Island. These moves underscore a growing corporate interest in nuclear energy, as businesses look to support the development of reliable, low-carbon power sources. As demand rises for nuclear power, businesses investing in nuclear technology providers are likely to see growing opportunities – a trend Brookfield is capitalising on with its ownership of Westinghouse. Westinghouse, a business Brookfield has owned since 2018, is the world’s leading provider of technology and power plant designs for the nuclear power sector. Nuclear energy offers a promising solution to meet the growing power demands of tech firms, particularly those with data centres that require stable, carbon-free power for their round-the-clock operations. Mr Mark Carney, chair and head of Transition Investing at Brookfield Asset Management, says: “Every credible net-zero pathway relies on significant growth in nuclear power. It is an essential, reliable zero-carbon technology that directly displaces fossil fuels and supports the growth of renewables by providing critical baseload to our grids.” Whether it is nuclear, wind, solar or batteries, tech demand, alongside other corporations wishing to take advantage of cheap and abundant energy, is driving the future of clean energy worldwide. Learn how you can seize opportunities in the global push toward net-zero emissions. Disclaimers: This article and the information contained herein are for educational and informational purposes only and do not constitute, and should not be construed as, an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, any investment advisory services, securities or related financial instruments. This commentary discusses broad market, industry or sector trends, or other general economic or market conditions. 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The Onion's rejected purchase of Infowars in an auction bid supported by families of the Sandy Hook Elementary shooting dealt them a new setback Wednesday and clouded the future of Alex Jones' conspiracy theory platform, which is now poised to remain in his control for at least the near future. What's next for Infowars and Sandy Hook families' long-sought efforts to hold Jones accountable over calling one of the deadliest school shootings in U.S. history a hoax was unclear, after a federal judge in Houston late Tuesday rejected The Onion's winning bid for the site . U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Christopher Lopez in Houston said he did not want another auction but offered no roadmap over how to proceed. One possibility includes ultimately allowing Sandy Hook families — who comprise most of Jones' creditors — to return to state courts in Connecticut and Texas to collect on the nearly $1.5 billion in defamation and emotional distress lawsuit judgments that Jones was ordered to pay them. “Our hope is that when this process ends, and it will end, and it will end sooner rather than later, is that all assets that Alex Jones has available are paid to the families, and that includes Infowars, and that as a result of that process Alex Jones is deprived of the ownership and control of the platform that he’s used to hurt so many people,” Christopher Mattei, an attorney for the Sandy Hook families, said in a phone interview Wednesday. The families, meanwhile, were preparing the mark the 12th anniversary of the Dec. 14 shooting. The sale of Infowars is part of Jones’ personal bankruptcy case , which he filed in late 2022 after he was ordered to pay the $1.5 billion. Jones was sued for repeatedly saying on his show that the 2012 massacre of 20 first graders and six educators was staged by crisis actors to spur more gun control. Lopez said there was a lack of transparency in the bidding process and too much confusion about The Onion's bid. He also said the amount of money offered in the only two bids was too low and there needed to be more effort to try to raise as much money possible from the selling of Infowars' assets. The Onion's parent company, Global Tetrahedron, submitted a $1.75 million cash offer with plans to kick Jones out and relaunch Infowars in January as a parody . The bid also included a deal with many of the Sandy Hook families for them to forgo $750,000 of their auction proceeds and give it to other creditors. Lopez called it a complex arrangement that led to different interpretations of the bid's actual value as well as last-minute changes to a proposed sale order. The other bidder was First United American Companies, which runs a website in Jones’ name that sells nutritional supplements and planned to let Jones stay on the Infowars platforms. It offered $3.5 million in cash and later, with Jones, alleged fraud and collusion in the bidding process. Lopez rejected the allegations, saying that while mistakes were made there was no wrongdoing. Christopher Murray, the trustee who oversaw the auction, said he picked The Onion and its deal with the Sandy Hook families because it would have provided more money to Jones' other creditors. The next steps remained unclear Wednesday. The judge directed Murray to come up with a new plan to move forward. Murray and representatives of The Onion did not immediately return messages seeking comment. The judge said there was a possibility there could be a trial in 2025 to settle Jones' bankruptcy. He said Murray could try to sell the equity in Infowars' parent company. He also said Murray could abandon the efforts, which could allow the Sandy Hook families to return to the state courts where they won their lawsuits against Jones and begin collection proceedings against him. The judge said he wanted to hear back from Murray and others involved in the bankruptcy within 30 days on a plan to move forward. Mattei, who represented the Sandy Hook families in the Connecticut lawsuit, said everyone is waiting to see what plan the trustee comes up with. Jones, meanwhile, continued to allege fraud and collusion on his show Wednesday and threatened legal action over what he called an attempted “rigged auction.” On the social media platform X, he called the judge's ruling a “Major Victory For Freedom Of The Press & Due Process." “I don’t want to have to go after these people, lawsuit-wise, but we have to because if you don’t then you’re aiding and abetting and they do it to other people. They made some big mistakes," he said. It's a solemn and heartbreaking week for relatives of victims of the Sandy Hook shooting in Newtown, Connecticut. The 12th anniversary is Saturday, and some of the victims' relatives were traveling to Washington, D.C., to attend the annual National Vigil for All Victims of Gun Violence on Wednesday evening. The families usually mark the anniversary out of the public eye. Many of the families said their lawsuits against Jones bought back the unbearable pain of losing their loved ones, as well as the trauma of being harassed and threatened by believers of Jones' hoax conspiracy. Relatives said they have been confronted in public by hoax believers and received death and rape threats. Robbie Parker, whose 6-year-old daughter Emilie was killed, testified at the Connecticut lawsuit trial in 2022 that the decade of abuse his family suffered made them move across the country to Washington state, and even there he was accosted in person. 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B.C. Conservative leader faces test after colleagues' letter attacks Surrey MLAA social agency that runs a supervised consumption service (SCS) in Toronto’s Kensington Market has launched a court challenge against new legislation that will see 10 such sites shuttered across the province, arguing that the law violates the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Bill 223, the Community Care and Recovery Act, was passed in the legislature on Dec. 4 without committee review, input from affected communities, or debate. Among other things, it prohibits SCSs from operating within 200 metres of schools and child-care centres. Ten sites across the province, five of which are in Toronto, fall within this radius and must close their doors by March 31, 2025. Kensington Market Overdose Prevention Site (KMOPS), run by The Neighbourhood Group (TNG) Community Services and kept open through financial donations, is one of those sites slated to be closed. The organization also runs a child-care centre next door to its SCS. The act also imposes limitations and restrictions on existing SCSs, bans municipalities and other organizations from seeking or supporting federal exemptions to open new ones without the province’s approval, and bars any local initiatives that aim to decriminalize small amounts of drugs for personal use. Further, it prevents municipalities from seeking federal money for safe supply programs, again without the province’s approval. On Tuesday, TNG held a news conference to announce the legal challenge. Sandra Ka Hon Chu, co-executive director of the HIV Legal Network, moderates a Dec. 10 news conference where a Charter challenge was launched against a new law that would shutter some supervised consumption sites. CEO Bill Sinclair says that for decades, the 110-year-old organization he leads has been “listening and adapting” to meet the most crucial needs of the community it serves. “Six years ago, in 2018, we were alarmed by the increasing overdoses in our community and we wanted to urgently learn how to prevent death and how to be part of the solution,” Sinclair said, adding KMOPS hasn’t recorded a single death since it opened five years ago. “We did learn how to make a difference and how to save lives and since then we’ve continued to make a difference and provide life saving health care and health services, housing, employment, and more in Kensington Market.” Sinclair says with this court challenge, filed this week, TNG, and its two co-applicants, are “demanding our right to continue to provide this care and save lives.” Bill Sinclair, TNG's CEO, speaks during a Dec. 10 news conference where a Charter challenge was launched against a new law that would shutter some supervised consumption sites. Rahool Agarwal, a lawyer from Lax O’Sullivan LLP, and Carlo Di Carlo, of Stockwoods LLP, are providing pro-bono services to this case. They said their goal is to get the application up as soon as possible and are prepared to seek an injunction to prevent the restrictions in the new legislation from going into effect until it is decided. During today’s news conference, Agarwal said they’re committed to scheduling a hearing in Superior Court before the end of March when the 10 SCS sites are set to close. He said they believe this new legislation violates sections 7, 12, and 15 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, which guarantee every Canadian’s right to life, liberty, and security of the person; freedom from treatment and punishment by the state that are cruel and unusual; and thirdly, the right to equality before the law and freedom from discrimination by the Canadian government. Agarwal argued that people who depend on SCSs will no longer have access to the services they need and as a result will “face a dramatically increased risk of death by overdose.” “They’ll be forced to result to unhealthy and unsafe consumption, engaging their very lives on a daily basis,” he said, adding that people who use these sites will face an “enhanced risk and threat of criminal prosecution” without them. “And finally, the law will infringe clients’ right to security of the person, because without supervised consumption, the data is clear that there will be a dramatically increased risk of infectious diseases as well as harms to other aspects of their health, including their mental and psychological well being.” Lawyer Rahool Agarwal speaks during a Dec. 10 news conference where a Charter challenge was launched against a new law that would shutter some supervised consumption sites. Agarwal also says the new law discriminates on the basis of “immutable characteristics,” specifically for those who suffer from substance-use disorder, which he noted is a recognized illness under the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. “Denying them real and meaningful access to those types of services will exacerbate the disadvantages they already face in society, the exclusion they face from Canadian society as a whole,” Agarwal said. “Most service users are already marginalized and disadvantaged in many other ways, and this will only exacerbate those disadvantages.” He added the Community Care and Recovery Act also “intrudes upon the federal government’s powers over the criminal law.” “Only the federal government can try to suppress conduct that it deems to be socially undesirable, and that’s what Ontario is trying to do through the back door with this legislation, and that’s why this legislation is also unconstitutional,” he said, adding they’ll be looking to the “strong precedent” set in the Supreme Court’s decision regarding the country’s first supervised injection site in B.C. for this case. In 2011, the country’s top court ruled that the federal health minister’s decision to not to exempt Vancouver’s Insite facility from the application of criminal drug laws breached the Charter right to life, liberty, and security of the person. New law plays on ‘heinous’ stereotypes, lawyer says Di Carlo said this case is “about the Ontario government favouring politics over people’s lives,” and “partnership over data.” “There’s no science-based evidence to support the idea that closing supervised consumption sites will make anyone safer,” he said, pointing to two Ontario government-commissioned reports that recommended keeping existing drug consumption sites open across the province, increasing funding to stabilize staffing and hiring permanent security guards to boost safety. Di Carlo said they also found SCSs reduce overdose deaths, improve access to health care services for marginalized community and referrals for addiction treatment, and minimize social disorder. “This is the science. It’s uncontroverted and overwhelming in support of supervised consumption services,” he said. Agarwal added that this data shows SCSs “save lives in a way that other forms of medical care and treatment simply do not.” “We know that if this law is permitted to take effect, the most vulnerable members of our society will be denied a medical service they need to survive, and people will die. And how the Ontario government can simply not only condone that behaviour, but to compel it. That is beyond me,” he said. “Ontario knew that when it passed this law, it had reports that itself commissioned in its possession that told it that these types of services help people, they save lives, they reduce the risk of death and disease. And despite that information, they decided to pass that legislation, and therefore knowingly increased the risk of death and grievous bodily harm.” DiCarlo went on to say that this new legislation simply “plays on heinous and pernicious stereotypes about a community that’s marginalized and unable to push back when a government acts capriciously, when it passes laws that have no rational basis and will harm lives.” “It’s impractical to expect that the vast majority of the individuals that are currently receiving services at one of the sites that’s about to shut down will be able to walk to a clinic that’s kilometers away that might remain open. And for the ones that do remain open, they will undoubtedly become overrun, making it even harder for people to access those services,” he said. Former Toronto mayor John Sewell speaks during a Dec. 10 news conference where a Charter challenge was launched against a new law that would shutter some supervised consumption sites. Former Toronto mayors Barbara Hall and John Sewell are also lending their support to the Charter challenge. Hall said that years ago she, Sewell and many others supported the Toronto Board of Health in opening supervised consumption and they continue to do so. “We knew there was a need then and we’ve seen incredible results. We heard about the fewer losses of life, but we know that one, aren’t enough (SCS), and two, there aren’t enough treatment spots for those who want them, so we need to help,” she said. In a statement provided to CTV News Toronto, a spokesperson for Ontario Minister of Health Sylvia Jones reiterated that the legislation is precipitated by “serious concerns” due to the “presence of drug consumption sites near schools and daycares.” “We’ve heard from families of the harassment, verbal and physical assault they have experienced walking their child to daycare or school. We have also heard about the phone calls parents have received that their child has picked up a dirty needle, or bag of toxic drugs in the school yard,” Hannah Jensen from the health minister’s office said in a written statement. “Enough is enough and our government is taking action to protect children and their families while taking the next step to create a system of care that prioritizes community safety, treatment, and recovery by investing $378 million to create (19) Homelessness and Addiction Recovery Treatment (HART) Hubs. Each drug consumption site closing will have the opportunity to turn into a HART Hub.” These hubs are expected to be up ad running before the end of March. Jensen added that these sites are “similar to existing hub models in Ontario that have successfully provided people with care, will reflect regional priorities by connecting people to more comprehensive care than the support services previously offered at Consumption and Treatment Services. These enhanced services include primary care, addiction care, support, supportive housing, and other social services.” Solicitor General Michael Kerzner told The Canadian Press he could not comment on the legal action, but added the province has made it clear it wants parks to be safe for children and families. With files from The Canadian Press

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Soaring demand forces Edmonton's Food Bank to tighten restrictions on client visitsLOS ANGELES (AP) — Adrian Kempe and Quinton Byfield scored in the second period, and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Seattle Kraken 2-1 on Saturday. David Rittich made 19 saves for the Kings, who improved to 6-2-1 at home. Kempe and Byfield scored 1:44 apart in the second period. Byfield buried a sharp-angle slap shot on a power play while dropping to a knee. It was his 98th career point in 200 games. Brandon Montour got the Kraken on the board with 1:26 left in the game. He converted a long shot with Joey Daccord off for another skater, but Los Angeles held on. Daccord finished with 19 stops for Seattle. Kraken: Jordan Eberle will miss at least three months after undergoing surgery on his pelvis. He had six goals and five assists in 17 games before he got hurt against Chicago on Nov. 14. Kings: The power play had been in a 1-for-16 rut (6.25%) over the previous six games before Byfield found the net. It was the Kings' lone opportunity with the man-advantage. After following its 1-0 loss to Buffalo on Wednesday with a fourth straight period of extreme low-event hockey, Los Angeles created a lot more activity and offense to start the second and generate its two goals. The Kings know how to close out games, improving to 9-0-1 when leading after two periods. The Kraken visit Anaheim on Monday, and the Kings play at San Jose on Monday. AP NHL: https://apnews.com/hub/nhlNEW YORK, Dec. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announces an investigation into BioAge Labs, Inc. BIOA for potential violations of the federal securities laws. If you invested in BioAge, you are encouraged to obtain additional information by visiting https://www.bfalaw.com/cases-investigations/bioage-labs-inc . Why is BioAge being Investigated? BioAge Labs, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company specializing in the development of therapeutic products for metabolic diseases, with a primary focus on obesity. The company's lead product candidate, azelaprag, is an orally available small-molecule agonist of the apelin receptor (APJ), designed to enhance weight loss. During the relevant period, the company stated that azelaprag was well-tolerated in 265 individuals across eight Phase 1 clinical trials and that following the company's IPO it was "well-equipped to advance our clinical programs[.]" The Stock Declines as the Truth is Revealed On December 6, 2024, BioAge announced that it discontinued its STRIDES Phase 2 trial for azelaprag, citing safety concerns, after liver transaminitis was observed in subjects receiving azelaprag. The company stated that the decision to discontinue the STRIDES Phase 2 study of azelaprag "became clear" due to "the emerging safety profile of the current doses tested[.]" This news caused the price of the company's stock to decline over 76%, from a closing price of $20.09 per share on December 6, 2024, to $4.65 per share on December 9, 2024. Click here for more information: https://www.bfalaw.com/cases-investigations/bioage-labs-inc . What Can You Do? If you invested in BioAge you may have legal options and are encouraged to submit your information to the firm. All representation is on a contingency fee basis, there is no cost to you. Shareholders are not responsible for any court costs or expenses of litigation. The firm will seek court approval for any potential fees and expenses. Submit your information by visiting: https://www.bfalaw.com/cases-investigations/bioage-labs-inc Or contact: Ross Shikowitz ross@bfalaw.com 212-789-3619 Why Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP? Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP is a leading international law firm representing plaintiffs in securities class actions and shareholder litigation. It was named among the Top 5 plaintiff law firms by ISS SCAS in 2023 and its attorneys have been named Titans of the Plaintiffs' Bar by Law360 and SuperLawyers by Thompson Reuters. Among its recent notable successes, BFA recovered over $900 million in value from Tesla, Inc.'s Board of Directors (pending court approval), as well as $420 million from Teva Pharmaceutical Ind. Ltd. For more information about BFA and its attorneys, please visit https://www.bfalaw.com . https://www.bfalaw.com/cases-investigations/bioage-labs-inc Attorney advertising. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.