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Green Dot, Walmart To Launch Fintech Accelerator

socalTECH

Pasadena-based Green Dot and Walmart said on Monday afternoon that they have created a fintech accelerator, as part of an extended relationship. According to the two, Green Dot will continue to serve as the issuing bank and program manager for the Walmart MoneyCard program for an additional period of seven years. Green Dot has been managing Walmart's MoneyCard program since 2006.

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Preccelerator Workshop: Employment Law for Startups with Rachael Lavi

SoCal Tech Calendar

Tuesday, November 5, 2019 -- Preccelerator Workshop: Employment Law for Startups with Rachael Lavi. Rachael Lavi, an Attorney specializing in Labor and Employment matters in California, will be speaking on the top employment law risks for startup companies in California, including: (1) best practices for hiring employees; (2) independent contractors and misclassification issues; (3) how to utilize interns; and other significant legal risks.

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7 Secrets to Leading Others and Enjoying Your Legacy

Startup Professionals Musings

By default, every one of you who owns a business or manages a team has the title of leader, but in my consulting experience, I find that just having the title doesn’t make most of us a leader. I also find that leaders are made, not born , meaning that we all can grow into leadership, if we learn from experience. I find also that if you fail as a leader, your team will likely fail with you.

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Preccelerator Workshop: Employment Law for Startups with Rachael Lavi

SoCal Tech Calendar

Tuesday, November 5, 2019 -- Preccelerator Workshop: Employment Law for Startups with Rachael Lavi. Rachael Lavi, an Attorney specializing in Labor and Employment matters in California, will be speaking on the top employment law risks for startup companies in California, including: (1) best practices for hiring employees; (2) independent contractors and misclassification issues; (3) how to utilize interns; and other significant legal risks.

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Can You Ask for Office Rent Relief? How to Manage Your Lease During COVID-19

Office leases are one of companies’ largest expenses, and if your whole team is working from home with no clear end in sight, you may be wondering what to do about your lease.

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FDA Halts Novartis Gene Therapy Study Amid Animal Safety Concerns

Xconomy

Novartis must stop enrollment of a clinical trial testing its gene therapy for a rare, muscular disorder after safety concerns surfaced in data from an animal study. The FDA put a partial clinical hold on a Phase 1/2 study testing the therapy, Zolgensma, Novartis (NYSE: NVS ) announced Wednesday. The decision doesn’t halt the study entirely; it means that no new patients can be added.

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