Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Lancashire Evening Post, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. The team at Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care on Waterloo Road, dressed the part with Christmas jumpers and festive headgear and held a lucky dip and a ‘guess the name of the elf’ game in aid of the cause. The funds raised will go to Alzheimer’s Society, a charity which Scrivens has been supporting for nine successive years. Branches and customers around the country have got behind the charity with tens of thousands of pounds raised by the company over the years. Advertisement Advertisement Yvonne Mitchell, assistant branch manager at Scrivens Blackpool, said: “It’s been a fantastic day seeing our team of Elves get in the festive mood in aid of Alzheimer’s Society. A huge thank you goes to our customers who’ve continued to support this and various other fundraising events in our branch throughout the year. We’re so grateful and look forward to planning more activities in 2025!” Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care is a family run business which was established in 1938. It has 167 stores in England and Wales, with 1,000 employees. For more information, visit www.scrivens.comNone

Queens Burn Injury Attorney Keetick L. Sanchez Releases Article Advocating for Burn Injury Victims 12-04-2024 10:30 PM CET | Politics, Law & Society Press release from: ABNewswire Queens burn injury attorney Keetick L. Sanchez ( https://accidentlawyer-queens.com/queens-burn-injury-attorney/ ) of K L Sanchez Law Office, P.C., recently published a piece on burn injuries and providing crucial legal support to help victims rebuild their lives. Burn injuries often leave individuals and families grappling with severe physical pain, emotional trauma, and mounting financial challenges. Burn injuries can arise from a variety of circumstances, including residential fires, workplace accidents, and defective products. Queens burn injury attorney Keetick L. Sanchez and the team are committed to helping victims receive fair compensation for medical expenses, lost income, and the emotional toll these injuries impose. "Burn injuries can be life-altering, but victims don't have to face the aftermath alone. We are here to guide and support them every step of the way," said Sanchez. The Queens burn injury attorney notes that burn injuries are not only physically devastating but also deeply disruptive to everyday life. A recent report from the American Burn Association reveals startling statistics: from 2018 to 2022, over 9,700 burn victims required intensive care in the U.S., with associated costs exceeding $600 million annually. These injuries often necessitate long-term treatment, including surgeries and rehabilitation, making comprehensive legal advocacy essential for securing necessary resources. In New York, burn injuries severe enough to involve significant areas of the body or life-threatening complications must be reported under Penal Law 265.26. This law not only facilitates investigations into the cause of such injuries but also provides critical documentation that can strengthen legal claims. "Our approach can help ensure that the legal process works in favor of our clients," Sanchez explained. "From gathering evidence to maintaining compliance with reporting laws, we aim to build compelling cases that address both immediate and long-term needs." For burn victims, the stakes are high. Medical bills and lost wages can add up quickly, while the emotional and psychological impact often remains long after the physical wounds have healed. A knowledgeable legal advocate such as Sanchez can empower victims to receive the full compensation they deserve. Burn injuries can result from various causes, including thermal burns from flames or hot liquids, chemical burns from industrial agents, or electrical burns from faulty wiring. Each type presents unique legal challenges, from establishing liability to quantifying damages. The severity of these injuries, ranging from first-degree to life-threatening fourth-degree burns, further underscores the need for precise and experienced legal handling. Sanchez and the team have extensive experience representing victims with varying degrees of burns. They can collaborate with medical professionals to assess the full impact of an injury, helping ensure that settlements or trial outcomes account for long-term care needs, disfigurement, and emotional suffering. Burn injury claims often involve complex negotiations with insurance companies, whose primary goal is to minimize payouts. Sanchez and the team can bring a determined approach to these interactions, advocating tirelessly for their clients' best interests. "Insurance companies may try to downplay the severity of an injury or undervalue a claim," Sanchez noted. "We can counter these tactics with thorough preparation and an unwavering commitment to achieving fair outcomes." Victims of burn injuries face a long road to recovery, both physically and financially. Consulting with a Queens burn injury attorney can help ensure their rights are protected and their claims receive the attention they deserve. Keetick L. Sanchez encourages anyone affected by a burn injury to take the first step toward justice by contacting the office. "We are here to support burn injury victims and their families during one of the most challenging times in their lives," Sanchez said. About K L Sanchez Law Office, P.C.: K L Sanchez Law Office, P.C. is a Queens-based law firm dedicated to providing personalized and effective representation to individuals who have suffered burn injuries. Led by attorney Keetick L. Sanchez, the firm is committed to advocating for clients and helping them achieve justice and recovery. 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A chorus of support is growing behind actress Blake Lively after she filed a complaint alleging sexual harassment and a smear campaign against "It Ends With Us" co-star Justin Baldoni. Actress Amber Heard on Monday became the latest celebrity to speak out on behalf of the "Gossip Girl" alum over what she says was a coordinated social media effort to tarnish her name. Over the weekend, Lively filed a complaint claiming that Baldoni and a lead producer had behaved unacceptably during the filming of box office hit "It Ends With Us." The allegations included that Baldoni -- who also directed the film -- had spoken inappropriately about his sex life, and had sought to alter the film to include sex scenes that were not in the script and had not been agreed to. They also detailed how lead producer Jamey Heath had watched Lively while she was topless, despite having been asked to turn away. But the complaint goes into great detail -- including with texts and emails -- on a PR campaign to wreck her reputation and to divert attention from any public comments she might make about the men's alleged misbehavior. This was "a carefully crafted, coordinated, and resourced retaliatory scheme to silence her, and others from speaking out about the hostile environment that Mr Baldoni and Mr Heath created," the complaint says. It includes allegations that the two men hired a crisis PR team that amplified or planted negative stories about Lively on social media platforms. "You know we can bury anyone," Melissa Nathan, a member of the team, is alleged to have said, according to messages contained in the complaint. Heard's ex-husband Johnny Depp hired the same PR team during the high-profile defamation trial between the couple in 2022, in which a jury unanimously found that Heard defamed Depp over allegations he abused her. "Social media is the absolute personification of the classic saying 'A lie travels halfway around the world before truth can get its boots on,'" Heard said in a statement carried by NBC News. "I saw this firsthand and up close. It's as horrifying as it is destructive." Heard's support came on the heels of a joint statement by America Ferrera, Amber Tamblyn and Alexis Bledel, who starred with Lively in "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants." "As Blake's friends and sisters for over 20 years, we stand with her in solidarity as she fights back against the reported campaign waged to destroy her reputation," they wrote on Instagram. "Throughout the filming of 'It Ends with Us', we saw her summon the courage to ask for a safe workplace for herself and colleagues on set, and we are appalled to read the evidence of a premeditated and vindictive effort that ensued to discredit her voice." A lawyer for Wayfarer, the studio behind the film, said in a statement released to the New York Times that neither the studio, its executives, nor its PR team did anything to retaliate against Lively. "These claims are completely false, outrageous and intentionally salacious with an intent to publicly hurt and rehash a narrative in the media," lawyer Bryan Freedman wrote. The complaint was lodged with the California Civil Rights Department, and is a precursor to a lawsuit. Major Hollywood talent agency WME -- which represents Lively -- has reportedly dropped Baldoni as a client. hg/aha

Not Purdy: 49ers hit Green Bay with backup QB, no BosaFrench Prime Minister Michel Barnier on Thursday was meeting Emmanuel Macron to submit his resignation after losing a vote of no confidence in parliament, with the president urgently seeking ways to halt growing political and financial chaos. Poised to be contemporary France’s shortest-serving premier, Barnier arrived at the Elysee Palace just after 0900 GMT for the resignation formality, with the outgoing premier and government constitutionally obliged to step down after the defeat in parliament. A majority of lawmakers on Wednesday supported the no-confidence vote proposed by the hard left and backed by the far right headed by Marine Le Pen. Barnier’s record-quick ejection comes after snap parliamentary elections this summer, which resulted in a hung parliament with no political force able to form an overall majority and the far right holding the key to the government’s survival. The trigger for Barnier’s ouster was his 2025 budget plan including austerity measures that were unacceptable to a majority in parliament, but that he argued were necessary to stabilise France’s finances. On Monday he had forced through a social security financing bill without a vote. The successful no-confidence motion cancelled the government’s entire financing plan, leading to an automatic renewal of the current budget into next year, unless any new government can somehow rush through approval of a new budget by Christmas — an unlikely scenario. “France probably won’t have a 2025 budget,” said ING Economics in a note, predicting that the country “is entering a new era of political instability”. Moody’s, a ratings agency, warned that Barnier’s fall “deepens the country’s political stalemate” and “reduces the probability of a consolidation of public finances”. The Paris stock exchange fell at the opening on Thursday before recovering to show small gains, while the yields on French government bonds were again under upward pressure in debt markets. Macron now has the unenviable task of picking a viable successor. The president will address the nation at 8:00 pm (1900 GMT), his office said. Macron has more than two years of his presidential term left, but some opponents are calling on him to resign. National Assembly Speaker Yael Braun-Pivet on Thursday urged Macron to waste no time in choosing a new premier, saying that France could not be allowed to “drift” for any length of time. There was no indication early on Thursday of how quickly Macron would appoint Barnier’s successor, nor what their political leanings might be. Loyalist Defence Minister Sebastien Lecornu and Macron’s centrist ally Francois Bayrou have been touted as possible contenders, as has former Socialist premier and interior minister Bernard Cazeneuve. With the support of the far right, a majority of 331 MPs in the 577-member chamber voted to oust the government on Wednesday night. It was the first successful no-confidence vote since a defeat for Georges Pompidou’s government in 1962, when Charles de Gaulle was president. Macron flew back into Paris just ahead of the vote after wrapping up a three-day state visit to Saudi Arabia, an apparent world away from the domestic crisis. “We are now calling on Macron to go,” Mathilde Panot, head of the parliamentary faction of the hard-left France Unbowed (LFI) party, told reporters. She urged “early presidential elections” to solve the deepening political crisis. But taking care not to crow over the government’s fall, Le Pen said in a television interview that her party — once a new premier is appointed — “would let them work” and help create a “budget that is acceptable for everyone”. Laurent Wauquiez, the head of right-wing deputies in parliament, said the far right and hard left bore the responsibility for a no-confidence vote. Barnier is the fifth prime minister to serve under Macron since he came to power in 2017, with every premier serving a successively shorter period. Given the composition of the National Assembly, there is no guarantee that Barnier’s successor would last any longer. Strike calls across transport, education and other public sector services were kept in place on Thursday despite the disappearance of the austerity budget that has prompted anger. The plunge into more uncertainty comes ahead of the reopening of the Notre Dame Cathedral on Saturday after a 2019 fire, a major international event hosted by Macron. Guests include Donald Trump on his first foreign trip since he was elected US president.

NEW ORLEANS , Dec. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Jones Walker LLP is pleased to announce the addition of 16 associates to the firm. The firm welcomes the following new associates: Holland Aucoin , Litigation Buddy Bardenwerper , Maritime Hailey Dennis , Maritime Brandon DeRojas , Tax Ryan Flood , Corporate Tyler Hays , Corporate Jordan Heath , Litigation Caitlin Kicklighter , Litigation Grant Krag , Litigation and Corporate Tamra Manfredo , Corporate Stephen Reynolds , Maritime Sydney Rusovich , Corporate Katie Schimmel , Litigation Katie Beth Simmons , Corporate Patrick Van Burkleo , Litigation Amelie Zimmer , Tax Holland Crain Aucoin is an associate in the Litigation Practice Group and a member of the property and personal injury team in the Lafayette office. While earning her JD and DCL from Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Holland served as a judicial extern at the US District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana and as a legal clerk at various firms. She served as managing editor of the LSU Law Journal for Social Justice & Policy , as a research assistant, and as an academic tutor. Holland was also the recipient of several notable scholarships. Prior to law school, she worked as a litigation paralegal. Thomas (Buddy) Bardenwerper is an associate in the Maritime Practice Group and a member of the litigation, arbitration, and dispute resolution team in the Miami office. As a former US Coast Guard officer who served both at sea and ashore, he has unique insight into marine casualty and dispute investigations, with hands-on experience with vessel and crew operations under domestic and international maritime law. Before joining Jones Walker , Buddy served as a staff attorney for Justice John D. Couriel of the Florida Supreme Court and as a law clerk to Judge Roy K. Altman of the US District Court for the Southern District of Florida . He earned his JD from Harvard Law School . Hailey Dennis is an associate in the Maritime Practice Group and a member of the litigation, arbitration, and dispute resolution team in the Miami office. While earning her JD from Tulane Law School, Hailey served as president of the Maritime Law Society. Prior to joining Jones Walker , she interned with the US Coast Guard, researching maritime law and policy, and spent a summer working with Carnival Australia's legal team in Sydney , handling corporate risks, claims, and contracts. Hailey has also clerked for maritime law firms and presented at conferences on topics including the Safer Seas Act and the International Maritime Organization's 2050 decarbonization initiatives. Before law school, she worked shipboard for Carnival Cruise Line, where she gained firsthand knowledge of the inner workings of the maritime industry. Brandon DeRojas is an associate in the Tax Practice Group and a member of the state and local tax team in the New Orleans office. While earning his JD cum laude from Tulane Law School, Brandon interned at the US Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana and was an active member of the Business Law and Sports Law societies. He also received the CALI Award for the state and local tax class and the highest grade for the federal income taxation class. Additionally, Brandon was inducted into the 2024 Tulane Pro Bono Krewe for completing over 150 hours of pro bono services. H. Ryan Flood is an associate in the Corporate Practice Group in the New Orleans office. Ryan advises clients on a broad range of corporate law, governance, transactional, and related matters. He earned his JD from Loyola University New Orleans College of Law in 2024, where he graduated first in his class. While in law school, Ryan was published twice in the Loyola Law Review , where he was the editor-in-chief, and competed in multiple Moot Court competitions. Ryan worked as a summer associate for various firms, where he gained legal experience in real estate, criminal defense, and constitutional law and worked on issues involving obligations, successions, and donations; insurance; personal injury; and medical malpractice. Tyler Hays is an associate in the Corporate Practice Group in the Baton Rouge office. Tyler advises clients on a broad range of corporate law, governance, transactional, and related matters. While earning his JD and DCL magna cum laude from Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Law Center, he served as a senior editor of Volume 84 of the Louisiana Law Review. Jordan M. Heath is an associate on the Construction Industry Team in the Atlanta office. Jordan represents a variety of clients in the construction industry, ranging from owners and general contractors to subcontractors and suppliers. While earning his JD cum laude at the University of Georgia School of Law (UGA Law), he served as an extern with multiple public defense offices in Georgia and was an active participant in UGA Law's Mock Trial program and the Clarke-Carley Inn of Court. Prior to and during law school, Jordan assisted with litigation work at various law firms. Caitlin R. Kicklighter is an associate on the Construction Industry Team in the Atlanta office. Caitlin represents a variety of clients in the construction industry, ranging from owners and general contractors to subcontractors and suppliers. While earning her JD with honors from Emory University School of Law, Caitlin externed at the US District Court for the Northern District of Georgia . Prior to law school, Caitlin worked with Jones Walker's construction team as a construction litigation case clerk. R. Grantham Krag is an associate in the Litigation and Corporate practice groups and a member of the commercial dispute resolution and arbitration team in the Jackson office. Before joining Jones Walker , Grant completed clerkships with Judge Taylor B. McNeel of the US District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi and Presiding Judge Jack L. Wilson of the Mississippi Court of Appeals. Prior to his clerkships, Grant spent nearly three years as in-house counsel for a Mississippi state agency, where he worked alongside the agency's special assistant attorney general and handled legislative drafting, employment disputes, contract review, and policy implementation. He earned his JD cum laude from the Mississippi College School of Law. Tamra J. Manfredo is an associate in the Corporate Practice Group in the Baton Rouge office. Tamra advises clients on a broad range of corporate law governance, transactional, and related matters. While earning her JD and DCL magna cum laude from Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Law Center, she was a research assistant and served as the production editor of the Louisiana Law Review , where she was a published author. Additionally, Tamra received multiple academic merit scholarships, was a top 16 finalist in the Tullis Moot Court Competition, and served as a judicial extern at the US District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana . Stephen B. Reynolds, Jr. , is an associate in the Maritime Practice Group and a member of the litigation, arbitration, and dispute resolution team in the New Orleans office. Stephen earned his JD from Tulane Law School, where he also achieved a Certificate in Maritime Law. While in law school, he served as the senior notes and comments editor of the Tulane Maritime Law Journal . Prior to earning his law degree, Stephen worked as a paralegal. Sydney G. Rusovich is an associate in the Corporate Practice Group in the New Orleans office. Sydney advises clients on a broad range of corporate law, governance, transactional, and related matters. While earning her JD summa cum laude from Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, she served as managing editor of the Loyola Law Review and earned awards for her contributions. Additionally, Sydney co-founded the Catholic Law Student Society, served as vice president of the Loyola Law Chapter of the Federal Bar Association, and was a research assistant. Prior to starting her legal career, she served as project coordinator for the University of Mississippi's Arabic Language Flagship program, one of six US Department of Defense-sponsored foreign language programs in the country. Kathryn E. Schimmel is an associate in the Litigation Practice Group and a member of the Energy, Environmental & Natural Resources Industry Team in the New Orleans office. While earning her JD magna cum laude at Tulane Law School, Kathryn served as senior associate editor of the Tulane Law Review , where she was also published, and as a student attorney at the Tulane Environmental Law Clinic. She also earned a Certificate in Environmental Law. Katie Beth Simmons is an associate in the Corporate Practice Group in the Jackson office. Katie advises clients on a broad range of corporate law, governance, transactional, and related matters. While earning her JD summa cum laude from the Mississippi College School of Law, Katie interned at the Neshoba County District Attorney's Office of the Eighth Judicial District of Mississippi and at the Office of the State Treasurer of Mississippi . Patrick M. Van Burkleo is an associate in the Litigation Practice Group and a member of the dispute resolution team in the New Orleans office. While earning his JD and DCL cum laude from Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Patrick externed for Chief Judge Shelly Dick of the US District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana . He also served as an academic tutor for Federal Civil Procedure and Obligations and was on the editorial board as the notes and comments editor for Volume XII of the LSU Journal of Energy Law and Resources, where he is also a published author. Prior to his career in law, he was a client manager and consultant at a healthcare technology and consulting company with a multinational presence. Amelie J. Zimmer is an associate in the Tax Practice Group and a member of the trusts and estates team in the New Orleans office. Amelie focuses her practice on estate and tax planning for high net worth individuals, families, and closely held businesses. She earned an LLM in taxation from New York University School of Law , where she was awarded several notable scholarships, and a JD from Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, where she graduated first in her class and served as a research assistant and the casenote and comment editor for the Loyola Law Review . Additionally, Amelie has completed the certified public accountant examination and is awaiting licensure. About Jones Walker Jones Walker LLP ( joneswalker.com ) is among the largest 145 law firms in the United States . With offices in Alabama , Arizona , the District of Columbia , Florida , Georgia , Louisiana , Mississippi , New York , and Texas , we serve local, regional, national, and international business interests. 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( MENAFN - IANS) London, Dec 28 (IANS) Arsenal moved past Chelsea to second place in the Premier League table with a 1-0 win over Ipswich Town at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday (IST). The Gunners' midfield anchor Declan Rice reflected on the absence of Bukayo Saka who is looking at a period on the sidelines with a torn hamstring. “Tonight was different without him - he's been our main man. We're going to have to adapt. It's a great chance for players to step up over the coming months and make their mark,” said Rice to Amazon Prime The Englishman was substituted off after suffering an injury during their 5-1 win against Crystal Palace. The 23-year old was in top form in the ongoing season having scored nine goals and registered 13 assists in all competitions. Arteta, who previously had not given a time frame for Saka's return revealed he will be out for 'more than two months.' "He had a procedure. I said many weeks, so I think it will be more than two months. I don't know exactly how much longer. "It will depend on how the scar tissue starts to heal, the first week or so, the mobility of that. Let's see, it's very difficult to say,” said Arteta in the post-game conference. However Arsenal will be pleased with the return of Raheem Sterling, their only cover on the right flank. "Yes, we have to see this week how he evolves. We probably expected the knee injury to take longer than it has evolved in the last few days. Hopefully that's good news because we need him," the Spaniard added. With the win over Ipswich, Arsenal are now six points behind league leaders Liverpool as they chase their first league title in two decades. MENAFN27122024000231011071ID1109036218 Legal Disclaimer: MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.

The New England Patriots gave a lackluster performance in a on Sunday, but the Week 12 result did improve their position in the first round order for the 2025 NFL Draft. The Patriots entered the week , and they now sit at No. 4 overall. A couple results around the league helped the Patriots in regards to the draft order. The Cleveland Browns earning a surprise win over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday night was huge for the Patriots. That win allowed New England to move ahead of Cleveland in the draft order. The Tennessee Titans earned an upset victory over the Houston Texans on Sunday, which moved them from the No. 2 pick to the No. 6 pick. The Patriots jumped ahead of the Titans, too. The Dallas Cowboys, like the Patriots, were among the three-win teams going into Week 12, and they won a wild game against the Washington Commanders to improve to 4-7. The chances of the Patriots maintaining or improving their draft position over the next few weeks are pretty good when you consider the fact that their remaining schedule ranks as the second-toughest in the league, . New England's last five opponents have a combined .667 win percentage. Only the Chicago Bears have a tougher remaining schedule. Here's a look at the Patriots' schedule the rest of the season: : vs. Indianapolis Colts : Bye : at Arizona Cardinals : at Buffalo Bills : vs. Los Angeles Chargers : vs. Buffalo Bills It's possible the Buffalo Bills won't have anything to play for in Week 18. They'll probably have the AFC East title wrapped up by that time. However, the No. 1 seed and first-round bye in the AFC playoffs could potentially be at stake. The Bills trail the Chiefs by only one game for the No. 1 seed, and they own the head-to-head tiebreaker over Kansas City. Here's the updated first-round order for the top 10 picks in the 2025 NFL Draft. The chart below will be updated as more Week 12 games conclude. !function(){"use strict";window.addEventListener("message",(function(a){if(void 0!==a.data["datawrapper-height"]){var e=document.querySelectorAll("iframe");for(var t in a.data["datawrapper-height"])for(var r=0;r

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President-elect Donald Trump asked the Supreme Court on Friday to pause the potential TikTok ban from going into effect until his administration can pursue a “political resolution” to the issue. The request came as TikTok and the Biden administration filed opposing briefs to the court, in which the company argued the court should strike down a law that could ban the platform by Jan. 19 while the government emphasized its position that the statute is needed to eliminate a national security risk. “President Trump takes no position on the underlying merits of this dispute. Instead, he respectfully requests that the Court consider staying the Act’s deadline for divestment of January 19, 2025, while it considers the merits of this case,” said Trump’s amicus brief, which supported neither party in the case and was written by D. John Sauer, Trump’s choice for solicitor general. The argument submitted to the court is the latest example of Trump inserting himself in national issues before he takes office. The Republican president-elect has already begun negotiating with other countries over his plans to impose tariffs, and he intervened earlier this month in a plan to fund the federal government, calling for a bipartisan plan to be rejected and sending Republicans back to the negotiating table. Trump has also reversed his position on the popular app, having tried to ban it during his first term in office over national security concerns. He joined the app during his 2024 presidential campaign and his team used it to connect with younger voters, especially male voters, by pushing content that was often macho and aimed at going viral. He said earlier this year that he still believed there were national security risks with TikTok, but that he opposed banning it. This month, Trump also met with TikTok CEO Shou Chew at his Mar-a-Lago club in Florida. The filings Friday come ahead of oral arguments scheduled for Jan. 10 on whether the law, which requires TikTok to divest from its China-based parent company or face a ban, unlawfully restricts speech in violation of the First Amendment. The law was was signed by President Joe Biden in April after it passed Congress with broad bipartisan support. TikTok and ByteDance filed a legal challenge afterwards. Earlier this month, a panel of three federal judges on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit unanimously upheld the statute , leading TikTok to appeal the case to the Supreme Court. The brief from Trump said he opposes banning TikTok at this junction and “seeks the ability to resolve the issues at hand through political means once he takes office.” In their brief to the Supreme Court on Friday, attorneys for TikTok and its parent company ByteDance argued the federal appeals court erred in its ruling and based its decision on “alleged ‘risks’ that China could exercise control” over TikTok’s U.S. platform by pressuring its foreign affiliates. The Biden administration has argued in court that TikTok poses a national security risk due to its connections to China. Officials say Chinese authorities can compel ByteDance to hand over information on TikTok’s U.S. patrons or use the platform to spread or suppress information. But the government “concedes that it has no evidence China has ever attempted to do so,” TikTok’s legal filing said, adding that the U.S. fears are predicated on future risks. In its filing Friday, the Biden administration said because TikTok “is integrated with ByteDance and relies on its propriety engine developed and maintained in China,” its corporate structure carries with it risk.CRANFORD, N.J. , Dec. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Citius Oncology, Inc. ("Citius Oncology" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: CTOR), a specialty biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of novel targeted oncology therapies, today reported business and financial results for the fiscal full year ended September 30, 2024 . Fiscal Full Year 2024 Business Highlights and Subsequent Developments Financial Highlights "Reflecting on 2024, Citius Oncology has achieved pivotal milestones that underscore our commitment to advancing cancer therapeutics," stated Leonard Mazur , Chairman and CEO of Citius Oncology. "The FDA's approval of LYMPHIR for the treatment of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma marks a significant advancement in providing new options for patients battling this challenging disease. It is the only targeted systemic therapy approved for CTCL patients since 2018 and the only therapy with a mechanism of action that targets the IL-2 receptor. Additionally, the successful merger forming Citius Oncology, now trading on Nasdaq under the ticker CTOR, strengthens our position in the oncology sector. We expect it to facilitate greater access to capital to fund LYMPHIR's launch and the Company's future growth. With a Phase I investigator-initiated clinical trial combining LYMPHIR with pembrolizumab demonstrating promising preliminary results, indicating potential for enhanced treatment efficacy in recurrent solid tumors, and preliminary results expected from a second investigator trial with CAR-T therapies in 2025, we remain excited about the potential of LYMPHIR as a combination immunotherapy." "These accomplishments reflect the dedication of our team and the trust of our investors. As we look ahead, we remain steadfast in our mission to develop innovative therapies that improve the lives of cancer patients worldwide," added Mazur. FULL YEAR 2024 FINANCIAL RESULTS: Research and Development (R&D) Expenses R&D expenses were $4.9 million for the full year ended September 30, 2024 , compared to $4.2 million for the full year ended September 30, 2023 . The increase reflects development activities completed for the resubmission of the Biologics License Application of LYMPHIR in January 2024 , which were associated with the complete response letter remediation. General and Administrative (G&A) Expenses G&A expenses were $8.1 million for the full year ended September 30, 2024 , compared to $5.9 million for the full year ended September 30, 2023 . The increase was primarily due to costs associated with pre-commercial and commercial launch activities of LYMPHIR including market research, marketing, distribution and drug product reimbursement from health plans and payers. Stock-based Compensation Expense For the full year ended September 30, 2024 , stock-based compensation expense was $7.5 million as compared to $2.0 million for the prior year. The primary reason for the $5.5 million increase was due to the amounts being realized over 12 months in the year ended September 30, 2024 , as compared to three months post-plan adoption in the year ended September 30, 2023 . Net loss Net loss was $21.1 million , or ($0.31) per share for the year ended September 30, 2024 , compared to a net loss of $12.7 million , or ($0.19) per share for the year ended September 30, 2023 . The $8.5 million increase in net loss was primarily due to the increase in our operating expenses. About Citius Oncology, Inc. Citius Oncology specialty is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing novel targeted oncology therapies. In August 2024 , its primary asset, LYMPHIR, was approved by the FDA for the treatment of adults with relapsed or refractory CTCL who had had at least one prior systemic therapy. Management estimates the initial market for LYMPHIR currently exceeds $400 million , is growing, and is underserved by existing therapies. Robust intellectual property protections that span orphan drug designation, complex technology, trade secrets and pending patents for immuno-oncology use as a combination therapy with checkpoint inhibitors would further support Citius Oncology's competitive positioning. Citius Oncology is a publicly traded subsidiary of Citius Pharmaceuticals. For more information, please visit www.citiusonc.com Forward-Looking Statements This press release may contain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such statements are made based on our expectations and beliefs concerning future events impacting Citius Oncology. You can identify these statements by the fact that they use words such as "will," "anticipate," "estimate," "expect," "plan," "should," and "may" and other words and terms of similar meaning or use of future dates. Forward-looking statements are based on management's current expectations and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could negatively affect our business, operating results, financial condition and stock price. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those currently anticipated, and, unless noted otherwise, that apply to Citius Oncology are: our ability to raise additional money to fund our operations for at least the next 12 months as a going concern; our ability to commercialize LYMPHIR and any of our other product candidates that may be approved by the FDA; the estimated markets for our product candidates and the acceptance thereof by any market; the ability of our product candidates to impact the quality of life of our target patient populations; our dependence on third-party suppliers; our ability to procure cGMP commercial-scale supply; risks related to research using our assets but conducted by third parties; our ability to obtain, perform under and maintain financing and strategic agreements and relationships; uncertainties relating to preclinical and clinical testing; market and other conditions; risks related to our growth strategy; patent and intellectual property matters; our ability to identify, acquire, close and integrate product candidates and companies successfully and on a timely basis; government regulation; competition; as well as other risks described in our Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") filings. These risks have been and may be further impacted by any future public health risks. Accordingly, these forward-looking statements do not constitute guarantees of future performance, and you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Risks regarding our business are described in detail in our SEC filings which are available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov , including in Citius Oncology's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2024 , filed with the SEC on December 27, 2024 , as updated by our subsequent filings with the SEC. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof, and we expressly disclaim any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in our expectations or any changes in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based, except as required by law. Investor Contact: Ilanit Allen ir@citiuspharma.com 908-967-6677 x113 Media Contact: STiR-communications Greg Salsburg Greg@STiR-communications.com -- Financial Tables Follow – CITIUS ONCOLOGY, INC. CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 AND 2023 2024 2023 Current Assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 112 $ — Inventory 8,268,766 — Prepaid expenses 2,700,000 7,734,895 Total Current Assets 10,968,878 7,734,895 Other Assets: In-process research and development 73,400,000 40,000,000 Total Other Assets 73,400,000 40,000,000 Total Assets $ 84,368,878 $ 47,734,895 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Current Liabilities: Accounts payable $ 3,711,622 $ 1,289,045 License payable 28,400,000 — Accrued expenses — 259,071 Due to related party 588,806 19,499,119 Total Current Liabilities 32,700,429 21,047,235 Deferred tax liability 1,728,000 1,152,000 Note payable to related party 3,800,111 — Total Liabilities 38,228,540 22,199,235 Stockholders' Equity: Preferred stock - $0.0001 par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized: no shares issued and outstanding — — Common stock - $0.0001 par value; 100,000,000; 71,552,402 and 67,500,000 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively 7,155 6,750 Additional paid-in capital 85,411,771 43,658,750 Accumulated deficit (39,278,587) (18,129,840) Total Stockholders' Equity 46,140,339 25,535,660 Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity $ 84,368,878 $ 47,734,895 CITIUS ONCOLOGY, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 AND 2023 2024 2023 Revenues $ — $ — Operating Expenses: Research and development 4,925,001 4,240,451 General and administrative 8,148,929 5,915,290 Stock-based compensation – general and administrative 7,498,817 1,965,500 Total Operating Expenses 20,572,747 12,121,241 Loss before Income Taxes (20,572,747) (12,121,241) Income tax expense 576,000 576,000 Net Loss $ (21,148,747) $ (12,697,241) Net Loss Per Share – Basic and Diluted $ (0.31) $ (0.19) Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding – Basic and Diluted 68,053,607 67,500,000 CITIUS ONCOLOGY, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 AND 2023 2024 2023 Cash Flows From Operating Activities: Net loss $ (21,148,747) $ (12,697,241) Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities: Stock-based compensation expense 7,498,817 1,965,500 Deferred income tax expense 576,000 576,000 Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Inventory (2,133,871) - Prepaid expenses (1,100,000) (5,044,713) Accounts payable 2,422,577 1,196,734 Accrued expenses (259,071) (801,754) Due to related party 14,270,648 14,805,474 Net Cash Provided By Operating Activities 126,353 - Cash Flows From Investing Activities: License payment (5,000,000) - Net Cash Used In Investing Activities (5,000,000) - Cash Flows From Financing Activities: Cash contributed by parent 3,827,944 - Merger, net (2,754,296) - Proceeds from issuance of note payable to related party 3,800,111 - Net Cash Provided By Financing Activities 4,873,759 - Net Change in Cash and Cash Equivalents 112 - Cash and Cash Equivalents – Beginning of Year - - Cash and Cash Equivalents – End of Year $ 112 $ - Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information and Non-cash Activities: IPR&D Milestones included in License Payable $ 28,400,000 $EverythingALS and Compass UOL partner to advance artificial intelligence and computational biology by training and supporting 2,000 Top Talent to Cure ALS at AWS re:Invent 2024