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B2Gnow Launches Certification Sharing Functionality Supporting Interstate Application Timelines; Strengthens Position as DBE/ACDBE Compliance Software Leader

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PHOENIX, Jan. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — B2Gnow, a leading provider of business diversity, labor compliance, and grant management solutions, has been equipping customers with essential tools to comply with the US Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) recently updated DBE (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise) and ACDBE (Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business Enterprise) program requirements. Building on these efforts, the company is excited to announce its new DBE Certification Sharing functionality, designed to facilitate agencies’ interstate certification requests in compliance with the new USDOT rules for interstate certifications (§ 26.83(d) & § 26.85(g)).

The 2024 Final Rule introduced new procedures for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) certifications when businesses certified in one state apply for certifications in different states. Agencies can no longer ask applicants for extra information directly. Instead, they are required to request the certification and eligibility information about the applicant from the state where the applicant was initially certified (the Jurisdiction of Original Certification (JOC)). The JOC agency must then share the information with the secondary agency within 30 days. However, agencies must approve the application within 10 days, regardless of whether they have reviewed or even received the additional information, meaning concerns about eligibility may only be addressed after approval.

Because state DOTs are typically charged with overall responsibility and maintenance of DBE/ACDBE certifications in their home states, the new requirements significantly impact them and can cause non-compliance issues. B2Gnow’s DBE Certification Sharing functionality is designed to streamline the interstate DBE certification process by enabling the efficient and secure sharing of essential certification materials between agencies across different states. 

When a vendor certified as a DBE in one state seeks DBE certification in another state, they can complete a simplified interstate application online through the B2Gnow system. As established by the new rule, this interstate application allows the vendor to affirm their eligibility by referencing their existing certification with their JOC. Available at no cost to B2Gnow certification management customers, the B2Gnow system facilitates the requesting and digital sharing of additional information from their original application and review process, effectively reducing the administrative burden, providing a secure and seamless process, and achieving final rule compliance.

With deep expertise in the DBE landscape, B2Gnow fully understands the recent regulatory changes and has updated its system to ensure compliance with reporting and program-specific requirements. Many of the new rules were already aligned with B2Gnow’s existing capabilities, and the company has tailored additional features necessary to meet the latest requirements seamlessly.

“These rule updates were a big change for our customers, and we were ready,” says John Garay, Vice President of Product at B2Gnow, “We created an internal launch team that analyzed the draft rules, and then we worked together to understand the impact, implement the changes, and communicate the updates with our customers. We’ve kept customers compliant with the new rules while adding valuable new functionality to our platform.”    

Since the enactment of the 2024 DBE/ACDBE rule changes, B2Gnow has implemented a comprehensive set of platform-wide updates and enhancements to ensure compliance with these regulations and to optimize agency operations. In addition to certification sharing, key updates include streamlined certification procedures, enhanced functionality related to the Personal Net Worth (PNW) limit, additional fields and capabilities associated with MAP-21 reporting, comprehensive tracking and reporting tools for Commercially Useful Function (CUF), upgraded subcontractor management, improved public certification directories, and more.

Please visit https://b2gnow.com/solutions/business-diversity/ to learn more about how B2Gnow supports DBE programs, as well as a wide range of other supplier diversity, prevailing wage labor compliance, and grant management initiatives.

About B2Gnow:

B2Gnow is a leader in providing business diversity, labor compliance, and grant management solutions. With a focus on compliance and equity, B2Gnow’s innovative software streamlines vendor certification, project data collection, compliance, and reporting processes, ensuring transparency and fairness in contracting practices. B2Gnow maintains North America’s largest database of over 500,000 certified, disadvantaged business entities, helping the federal government, more than half of state governments, hundreds of counties, cities, airports, general contractors, and Fortune 500 companies manage their supplier diversity and compliance programs through technology solutions for 25 years. For more information, visit https://b2gnow.com.

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Erin Westerman
B2Gnow
725 W McDowell Rd.
Phoenix, Arizona, 85007
erin.westerman@b2gnow.com

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Florida Physician Specialists Data Breach: Edelson Lechtzin LLP Launches Investigation into Exposure of Personal Information

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National class action firm offering free case evaluations to individuals impacted by the Florida Physician Specialists cybersecurity incident

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., May 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Edelson Lechtzin LLP, a national class action law firm, is investigating data privacy claims arising from the Florida Physician Specialists data breach. Florida Physician Specialists learned of the cybersecurity incident between November 27 and 29, 2025.

What Happened

Florida Physician Specialists discovered that its network was hacked between November 27 and 29, 2025. An investigation launched in late November 2025 confirmed that an unauthorized third party accessed its network. The review of the exposed data was completed on April 6, 2026.

Information Exposed

Affected personal data includes full names and one or more of the following: Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers or state identification numbers, other government identification numbers, financial account information, credit or debit card information, medical information, and/or health insurance policy information.

Who May Be Impacted

Individuals who received a data breach notification from Florida Physician Specialists may face an increased risk of identity theft and fraud.

Your Legal Options

Edelson Lechtzin LLP is investigating a potential class action to pursue legal remedies on behalf of individuals whose sensitive personal data may have been compromised in the Florida Physician Specialists breach. The firm will evaluate your rights and potential claims at no cost.

Recommended Protective Steps

Review account statements and credit reports regularly and remain vigilant for suspicious activity. Confirm whether your information was involved in the Florida Physician Specialists incident and preserve any letters or emails you received about the breach. Consider placing fraud alerts and credit monitoring.

Contact Us for a Free Case Evaluation

Speak confidentially with a data privacy attorney today: Marc Edelson, Esq., Edelson Lechtzin LLP, 411 S. State Street, Suite N-300, Newtown, PA 18940; Phone: 844-696-7492 ext. 2; Email: medelson@edelson-law.com; Web: www.edelson-law.com. Or click HERE to request a free consultation.

About Florida Physician Specialists

Based in Jacksonville, Florida, Florida Physician Specialists is a multi-specialty private physician practice serving patients in Northeast Florida.

About Edelson Lechtzin LLP

Edelson Lechtzin LLP is a national class action law firm with offices in Pennsylvania and California. In addition to data breach litigation, the firm handles class and collective actions involving securities and investment fraud, federal antitrust violations, ERISA employee benefit plans, wage theft, and consumer fraud

Media and Partnership Inquiries: Use the contact information above to connect with our team regarding interviews, co-counsel opportunities, and referral partnerships.

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Sandhills Medical Foundation, Inc., d/b/a Sandhills Medical Data Breach: Edelson Lechtzin LLP Launches Investigation into Exposure of Personal Information

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National class action firm offering free case evaluations to individuals impacted by the Sandhills Medical cybersecurity incident

MCBEE, S.C., May 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Edelson Lechtzin LLP, a national class action law firm, is investigating data privacy claims arising from the Sandhills Medical data breach. Sandhills Medical learned of the cybersecurity incident between November 27 and 29, 2025.

What Happened

On May 8, 2025, Sandhills Medical discovered it had been the victim of a ransomware attack. Sandhills Medical began an investigation with the help of cybersecurity experts and a forensic firm. That investigation determined an unauthorized third party accessed Sandhills Medical’s server directly and obtained personal information for select patients.

Information Exposed

Affected personal data includes names, personal health information, and birth dates. This data breach has affected an estimated 169,017 people.

Who May Be Impacted

Individuals who received a data breach notification from Sandhills Medical may face an increased risk of identity theft and fraud.

Your Legal Options

Edelson Lechtzin LLP is investigating a potential class action to pursue legal remedies on behalf of individuals whose sensitive personal data may have been compromised in the Sandhills Medical breach. The firm will evaluate your rights and potential claims at no cost.

Recommended Protective Steps

Review account statements and credit reports regularly and remain vigilant for suspicious activity. Confirm whether your information was involved in the Sandhills Medical incident and preserve any letters or emails you received about the breach. Consider placing fraud alerts and credit monitoring.

Contact Us for a Free Case Evaluation

Speak confidentially with a data privacy attorney today: Marc Edelson, Esq., Edelson Lechtzin LLP, 411 S. State Street, Suite N-300, Newtown, PA 18940; Phone: 844-696-7492 ext. 2; Email: medelson@edelson-law.com; Web: www.edelson-law.com. Or click HERE to request a free consultation.

About Sandhills Medical

Based in McBee, South Carolina, Sandhills Medical operates as a Federally Qualified Community Health Center (FQHC) that provides community-based primary health care services.

About Edelson Lechtzin LLP

Edelson Lechtzin LLP is a national class action law firm with offices in Pennsylvania and California. In addition to data breach litigation, the firm handles class and collective actions involving securities and investment fraud, federal antitrust violations, ERISA employee benefit plans, wage theft, and consumer fraud

Media and Partnership Inquiries: Use the contact information above to connect with our team regarding interviews, co-counsel opportunities, and referral partnerships.

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Danish Publisher Automates Digital Textbook Delivery with Integrated WooCommerce-Webdoxx Solution

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Danish educational publisher eliminates manual processing errors and delivers instant access to more than 20 digital learning products

LONDON, May 3, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Forlaget 94, a Danish educational publisher serving commercial colleges and vocational schools since 1994, has transformed its digital textbook distribution by implementing a fully automated WooCommerce-Webdoxx solution.

“Using the Webdoxx-WooCommerce integration we have achieved full automation of order processing, fewer errors, and happier customers,” Tom Gertsen, IT Manager at Forlaget 94

Previously, Forlaget 94 relied on manual processes to distribute digital textbooks to customers. As demand for online educational materials grew, the publisher required a faster, more reliable way to manage orders, provision access, and reduce the risk of administrative errors.

Through its integration of WooCommerce with Webdoxx, Forlaget 94 now runs more than 20 educational products through a 100% automated workflow. The solution automatically processes customer orders and provides instant access to purchased digital textbooks, improving the experience for both customers and internal teams.

“The result is full automation of order processing, fewer errors, and happier customers,” said Tom Gertsen, IT Manager at Forlaget 94 and architect behind the WooCommerce-Webdoxx integration. The automated system has enabled Forlaget 94 to eliminate manual errors, accelerate customer processing, and increase customer satisfaction through immediate access provisioning. The implementation demonstrates how educational publishers can modernize digital content delivery while maintaining secure, managed access to learning materials.

Webdoxx, a service created and managed by Drumlin Security Ltd, provides online DRM and managed document delivery services for publishers, educational organizations, institutions, and commercial content providers.

About Forlaget 94

Forlaget 94 is a Danish educational publisher established in 1994, providing educational products for commercial colleges and vocational schools.

About Webdoxx

Webdoxx is an online DRM and managed document delivery service created and managed by Drumlin Security Ltd. The platform supports secure access to digital publications and documents across a range of sectors, including education, healthcare, government, finance, and publishing.

Media Contact

Mike de Smith, Drumlin Security Ltd, 44 7768404712, info@drumlinsecurity.com, https://www.drumlinsecurity.com/

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