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A federal judge has rejected a case brought forth by shareholders against JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon and the bank’s board. They alleged negligence regarding warning signs associated with the bank’s infamous former client, Jeffrey Epstein.

Pittsburgh Steelers are gearing up for the upcoming NFL season by making strategic moves to strengthen their roster. One significant addition is the signing of former Pro Bowl linebacker, Kwon Alexander, to a one-year contract. Alexander, 28, was originally drafted in the fourth round of the 2015 NFL Draft and spent his first four seasons showcasing his talent in Tampa Bay. In 2017, his remarkable performance earned him a spot in the prestigious Pro Bowl, boasting a league-high 108 solo tackles. Later, he joined the San Francisco 49ers and played a key role in helping the team reach the Super Bowl in 2019. However, a trade midway through the 2021 season sent him to the New Orleans Saints, followed by a stint with the New York Jets in 2022. While Alexander has proved himself as a solid player, injuries have hindered his progress. Various setbacks, including knee and chest injuries, limited his appearances during the 2018-19 season, and a torn Achilles ended his 2021 campaign prematurely. Alexander's signing marks the second player from the 2022 Jets roster to join the Steelers during this offseason, with the team also having acquired former New York guard Nate Herbig in free agency and his brother, outside linebacker Nick Herbig, in the draft. With a wealth of experience under his belt, having played in 95 games, starting 86 of them, and amassing impressive stats such as 12.5 sacks, eight interceptions, 11 forced fumbles, and five fumble recoveries, Alexander's presence on the Steelers' defense is expected to bring valuable depth and skill. To make room for Alexander on the roster, the Steelers had to part ways with offensive tackle Jarrid Williams.

Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 index rose modestly on Wednesday, with the blue-chip Dow registering its eighth straight day of gains as investors gauged the latest round of corporate earnings, but a decline in Microsoft held the Nasdaq near the unchanged mark. Bank stocks extended their rally, with the S&P 500 bank index advancing 1.70%, gaining for a third straight session and for the eighth time in the past nine. Goldman Sachs rose 0.97% after reporting a 3-year low in profit but CEO David Solomon made upbeat comments about signs of a recovery in investment banking.

Decibels and drinking are two things that Australians are renowned for at global law firm K&L Gates, according to its US-based managing partner, Jim Segerdahl.

Tata Consultancy Services has announced plans to scale up its Azure Open AI expertise in order to help customers in their generative AI journey. The Tata Group firm launched its new Generative AI enterprise adoption offering on Microsoft Cloud.

Accounting firms are facing a significant staffing shortage.