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Ninth Circuit Rules that Enigma Software can Proceed with its Lawsuit Against Malwarebytes for Anticompetitive Practices that Harm Consumers & Enigma Software

Court revives Enigma's lawsuit against Malwarebytes. Court rules immunity protection under Section 230 of CDA is "not limitless."




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Ninth Circuit Denies Malwarebytes' Petition for Rehearing - Court Rules Enigma Software can Proceed with its Lawsuit Against Malwarebytes for Anticompetitive Practices

Ninth Circuit rules against Malwarebytes in Enigma Software's lawsuit for claims of unfair trade practices. Ninth Circuit denies Malwarebytes petition for rehearing and orders that no further petitions will be entertained. Enigma Software is permitted to proceed with its lawsuit against Malwarebytes.




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Brain inflammation linked to compromised reward circuits in depression

Intriguing new research suggests that by blocking inflammation (or its effects on the brain), it may be possible to help depressed individuals who fail to respond to antidepressants...




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Karting circuit has plans for racing-themed hub

Buckmore Park is proposing a centre with racing simulators, a restaurant and bar and roof terrace.




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Design and Development of an E-Learning Environment for the Course of Electrical Circuit Analysis




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Portable ground fault circuit interrupter

The Super-Safeway portable ground fault circuit interrupter is available in various voltages on 20A circuit and has earned the IP69K rating – the highest level of protection against the penetration of high-pressure, high-temperature water and dust.




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Circuit breaker lockout

The STOPOUT Simple Circuit Breaker Lockout holds tightly onto a circuit breaker for a secure and solid lockout.




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Circuit breaker lockout device

Available now in S3821, S3822 and S3823 models, Grip Tight Plus Circuit Breaker Lockout Devices allow workers to reliably lock out an even greater range of circuit breaker applications, including on multi-pole breakers, most tie-bar toggle breakers, and molded case or oversized breakers up to 600 volts.




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Research Intern 2021 - Devices, Circuits & Systems, Interns/Students, Cambridge, UK, Research



Research Internships 2021 – DCS

Arm is the industry's leading supplier of microprocessor technology providing efficient, low-power chip intelligence making electronic innovations come to life.  Through our partners, our designs power everything from coffee machines to the fastest supercomputer in the world. Do you want to work on technology that enriches the lives of over 70% of the world’s population?   Our internship programme is now open for applications! We want to hear from curious and enthusiastic candidates interested in working with us on the future generations of compute.

About Arm and Arm Research

Arm plays a key role in our increasingly connected world. Every year, more than 20 billion products featuring Arm technology are shipped.  Our engineers design and develop CPUs, graphics processors, complex system technologies, supporting software development tools, and physical libraries.

At Arm Research, we develop new technology that can grow into new business opportunities. We keep Arm up to speed with recent technological developments by pursuing blue-sky research programmes, collaborating with academia, and integrating emerging technologies into the wider Arm ecosystem.  Our research activities cover a wide range of fields from mobile and personal computing to server, cloud, and HPC computing. Our work and our researchers span a diverse range from circuits to theoretical computer science. We all share a passion for learning and creating.

About the devices, circuits and systems group and our work

We are looking for interns to join our Devices, Circuits and Systems Research team; we want to hear from candidates interested in delivering post-Moore scaling and pushing compute past the limits of power, cost, and performance. Our research activities cover a wide range of chip design challenges such as:

  • Delivering power to multi-GHz processors
  • Crafting performant and energy-efficient systems with emerging post-Moore memory and switching devices
  • 3D stacking
  • Designing microwatt sub-threshold microcontrollers
  • Realising 1 cent disposable printed electronics
  • Prototyping battery-less sensor nodes.


 


  

 




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Intern, Research - Devices, Circuits, and Systems, Interns/Students, Austin (TX), USA, Research

rm is the industry's leading supplier of microprocessor technology providing efficient, low-power chip intelligence making electronic innovations come to life.  Through our partners, our designs power everything from coffee machines to the fastest supercomputer in the world. Do you want to work on technology that enriches the lives of over 70% of the world’s population?   Our internship program is now open for applications! We want to hear from curious and enthusiastic candidates interested in working with us on the future generations of compute.  

About Arm and Arm Research 

Arm plays a key role in our increasingly connected world. Every year, more than 20 billion products featuring Arm technology are shipped.  Our engineers design and develop CPUs, graphics processors, complex system technologies, supporting software development tools, and physical libraries. 

At Arm Research, we develop new technology that can grow into new business opportunities. We keep Arm up to speed with recent technological developments by pursuing blue-sky research programs, collaborating with academia, and integrating emerging technologies into the wider Arm ecosystem.  Our research activities cover a wide range of fields from mobile and personal computing to server, cloud, and HPC computing. Our work and our researchers span a diverse range from circuits to theoretical computer science. We all share a passion for learning and creating. 

About the devices, circuits and systems group and our work 

We are looking for interns to join our Devices, Circuits and Systems Research team; we want to hear from candidates interested in delivering post-Moore scaling and pushing compute past the limits of power, cost, and performance. Our research activities cover a wide range of chip design challenges such as: 

  • Delivering power to multi-GHz processors 

  • Crafting performant and energy-efficient systems with emerging post-Moore memory and switching devices 

  • 3D stacking 

  • Designing microwatt sub-threshold microcontrollers 

  • Realising 1 cent disposable printed electronics 

  • Prototyping battery-less sensor nodes  




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Federal Court Creates Circuit Split on Liability for Black Lung Benefits

A federal appellate court created a split among the circuits on whether the parent company of a self-insuring coal mine operator can be held liable for black lung benefits owed…




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9th Circuit Establishes LHWCA Compensation for Hearing Loss, Tinnitus

A federal appellate court ruled that an injured longshoreman who has hearing loss in one ear and bilateral tinnitus is properly compensated at the statutory rate. Case: Total Terminals International LLC…




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Temporary Workers Bill of Rights Scores a Victory in the Third Circuit Court of Appeals

  • The Third Circuit agreed with the lower court that a preliminary injunction was not warranted to block New Jersey’s Temporary Workers Bill of Rights (the “Bill of Rights”) in a challenge by industry groups.
  • The appellate court ruled that the Bill of Rights does not unlawfully burden out-of-state businesses or exceed the state’s police power, and is not unlawfully vague.




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Eleventh Circuit: McDonnell Douglas Is Not Be-All and End-All for Title VII Discrimination Claims

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit has spoken, and employers that once relied exclusively on McDonnell Douglas might need to rethink their litigation strategy in employment-discrimination cases.




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Fifth Circuit Rules that COVID-19 Pandemic Did Not Trigger the “Natural Disaster” Exception to WARN Notice Requirements

In the first such decision from a federal appellate court, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has ruled the COVID-19 pandemic is not a “natural disaster” that exempts employers from providing advance notice of mass layoffs and plant closures under the WARN Act. The court also opined that the natural-disaster exception requires proof of proximate causation, not but-for causation.1




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Supreme Court Sends Case Involving ERISA Breach of Fiduciary Duty Pleading Standard Back to Seventh Circuit for Revised Analysis

On Monday, January 24, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court issued an opinion in a case of critical interest to employers offering 401(k) or other defined-contribution retirement plans.  In Hughes v. Northwestern University, Case No. 19-1401, the Court voted unanimously to vacate a decision from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, temporarily reinstating allegations by employees of Northwestern University that the fiduciaries of Northwestern’s retirement plans had violated the duty of prudence required by ERISA.




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Second Circuit Finds No Successor Liability for ERISA Withdrawal Where Employer Did Not Acquire Unionized Facility or Employees

On January 27, 2022, in New York State Teamsters Conference Pension and Retirement Fund v. C&S Wholesale Grocers, Inc., the Second Circuit joined the Third, Seventh, and Ninth Circuits in applying the doctrine of successor liability to claims for withdrawal liability under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA). The court did not, however, find successor liability in this case because the acquiring company specifically did not acquire the facility or employees that triggered the liability.




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D.C. Circuit Holds Withdrawal Liability Interest Rate Must Reflect Plan’s Investment Policy

On Friday, July 8, 2022, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit issued its decision in United Mine Workers of America 1974 Pension Plan v. Energy West Mining Company, joining the Sixth Circuit in holding that the assumptions used by a multiemployer defined benefit pension plan in calculating the amount of withdrawal liability owed by an exiting employer must reflect the actual and projected experience of the plan.




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First Circuit Creates New Fiduciary Duty Under ERISA for Insurers Accepting Group Premiums from Employers

  • First Circuit held that an insurer has a fiduciary duty under ERISA to verify individual employee eligibility for group benefit plan coverage at or near the time of enrollment.
  • Insurers can shift the duty of eligibility verification to employers through the plan’s language.




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Seventh Circuit Case Confirms that “Full and Fair Review” of Disability Claims Requires Disclosure of New Evidence Before Denying Appeals

A recent federal appeals court case clarifies that, under ERISA, the regulations governing disability plans’ claims review procedures apply to claims that predate the 2018 changes to the regulations. The decision also serves as a reminder for plan administrators to review their claims review procedures to ensure compliance with the current requirements for a “full and fair review” benefits appeal process.

The Claims Review Regulations




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Fourth Circuit Establishes New Standards for Plaintiffs Seeking Unjust Enrichment as an Equitable Remedy under ERISA

  • The Fourth Circuit weighed in on the complex area of equitable relief under ERISA § 502(a)(3), holding that recovery under an unjust enrichment theory may provide claimants with an alternate path to monetary relief under the statute.




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D.C. Circuit Breaks from Second Circuit, Finds Pension Fund May Retroactively Change Its Interest Rate Assumptions

On February 9, 2024, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit issued its decision in Trustees of IAM Nat'l Pension Fund v. M & K Emp. Sols., LLC, No. 22-7157 (D.C. Cir. Feb. 9, 2024), affirming the district court’s decision to vacate an arbitration award for the employer in a pension fund withdrawal liability case.  The D.C.




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5th Circuit Finds Religious Freedoms Supersede LGBTQ+ Protections

Alyesha Dotson weighs in on the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals’ ruling that private businesses with religious convictions don’t have to follow antidiscrimination laws that protect LGBTQ+.

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11th Circuit Finds Race and Gender-Based Grant Program Likely Unlawful

On June 3, 2024, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit granted a preliminary injunction prohibiting a venture capital fund from awarding grants based on race and gender. In reversal of the district court, the majority found the grant contest “substantially likely to violate” 42 USC Section 1981, a federal statute enacted as part of the Civil Rights Act of 1866 prohibiting private parties from racial discrimination in contracts.




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Third Circuit Holds Multiemployer Pension Fund Claim Cannot Be Enforced due to Unreasonable Delay in Providing Notice of Withdrawal Liability Assessment

In July, the Third Circuit upheld a District of New Jersey decision to throw out a withdrawal liability assessment, finding the multiemployer pension fund was barred from pursuing its claim because the fund unreasonably delayed notification of a withdrawal liability assessment for 12 years.

Withdrawal Liability Assessments Under ERISA




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Fifth Circuit Vacates DOL’s 80/20/30 Rule for Tipped Employees

On August 23, 2024, in Restaurant Law Center v. U.S. Department of Labor, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit vacated the U.S. Department of Labor’s so-called “80/20/30 Rule” that governed how tipped employees must be paid under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The Fifth Circuit found the Rule was inconsistent with the text of the FLSA, and was arbitrary and capricious. 




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Sixth Circuit Clarifies Employer’s Bargaining Obligations During Public Health Emergencies

  • A recent Sixth Circuit decision provides some guidance to employers regarding bargaining obligations during exigent circumstances like the COVID-19 pandemic or other public health emergencies.
  • In general, an employer can make unilateral decisions to address unforeseen circumstances that have a major effect on the economics of its operations, but this right is not without limits.




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Eighth Circuit Holds Article III Standing Was Lacking for an Alleged Violation of the FCRA’s “Pre-Adverse Action” Notice Provision

On April 4, 2022, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit joined the Ninth Circuit in holding that a plaintiff lacked Article III standing to prosecute her statutory claims under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) in federal court. The Eighth Circuit’s opinion in Schumacher v. SC Data Center, Inc. deepens the split between the circuit courts on standing and increases the chances that the U.S. Supreme Court eventually will have to weigh in on the issue again.

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Third Circuit's 'Johnson v. NCAA' Opinion: What It Means for College Athletics and Beyond

Andrea M. Kirshenbaum discusses how Johnson v. NCAA is noteworthy beyond the realm of college athletics for its expansive discussion of the FLSA.

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Fourth Circuit Finds Waiver of Appellate Review of Arbitration Enforceable

Employers concerned about the risks and expenses associated with employment litigation have increasingly required their employees to agree to arbitration in the event of a dispute.  Even upon the issuance of the arbitrator’s final decision, however, a court’s intervention may still be necessary.  At the very least, the court can actually enforce an arbitration award, whereas the arbitrator cannot.  Moreover, the losing party in the arbitration may seek to vacate the arbitrator’s decision on limited grounds, or seek further review of the district court’s decision by filing an appeal with th




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Ninth Circuit Eliminates Obstacles to Enforcement of Employment Arbitration Agreements in California

  • Ninth Circuit holds the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) preempts AB 51, which attempted to prohibit employers from requiring employees to waive, as a condition of employment, the right to litigate claims under the FEHA and the California Labor Code.
  • Arbitration agreements are on an equal footing as other contracts and will be analyzed in the Ninth Circuit in accordance with FAA principles of “equal protection treatment.”




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Ninth Circuit: “Transportation Exemption” Does Not Apply to Arbitration Clauses Between Corporate Entities or in Commercial Contracts

Two days before the United States Supreme Court ruled in Bissonnette v. LePage Bakeries Park St., LLC,1 that the Federal Arbitration Act’s (FAA) transportation worker exemption (meaning the FAA would not apply) extends beyond the transportation industry, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit addressed whether the exemption applies to “contracts of employment” between business entities. In Fli-Lo Falcon, LLC v.




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Pay to Play? Third Circuit Holds NCAA Athletes Can Be Considered Employees

  • The Third Circuit in Johnson v. NCAA ruled that athletes at NCAA Division I schools may be considered employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
  • The Johnson decision creates a circuit split that could lead the United States Supreme Court to resolve this issue.
  • Colleges and universities could face substantial back pay claims from current and former college athletes based on Johnson.




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1,400 students and teachers to participate in Canada’s largest STEM event for kids - University of Toronto Engineering, Google and Actua partner on Innovate U, a day-long STEM event for children in grades 3-8, featuring hands-on coding, circuitry and more

University of Toronto Engineering, Google and Actua partner on Innovate U, a day-long STEM event for children in grades 3–8, featuring hands-on coding, circuitry and moreToronto, ON – More than 1,400 students from Grades 3–8 will descend on the University of Toronto on Friday, May 13 for Innovate U, a massive day of hands-on activities […]




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Open-Loop Cooling Towers or Closed-Circuit Coolers?

Despite their similar exterior appearance, cooling towers and closed-circuit coolers are very different pieces of equipment with distinct advantages and limitations. This is especially true when determining which option is best suited for a specific cooling application.




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Twelve ultimate mistakes when selecting circuit protection for low-voltage equipment

To be honest, a circuit breaker is fairly simple device. However, the process of specifying circuit protection is often complicated and unclear, leading many engineers to either include insufficient or excessive protection in their equipment designs. Insufficiently protected circuits expose... Read more

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8 NEC Basic Feeder Circuit Sizing Requirements

Once the branch circuit loads are calculated, the feeder circuit loads may be calculated by applying demand factors to the branch circuit loads. General Lighting Loads (Article 220.42) Show window or track lighting (Article 220.43) Receptacles in other than dwelling... Read more

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31 Common Household Circuit Wirings You Can Use For Your Home (3)

1st part | 2nd part | 3rd part The list of the last eleven household circuit wirings: Three-way switches & light fixture (fixture at start of cable run) Three-way switches & light fixture (fixture at end of cable run) Three-way... Read more

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31 Common Household Circuit Wirings You Can Use For Your Home (2)

1st part | 2nd part | 3rd part The list of the next ten household circuit wirings: Double receptacle circuit with shared neutral wire (receptacles alternate circuits) Double receptacle small-appliance circuit with GFCIs & shared neutral wire Double receptacle small... Read more

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31 Common Household Circuit Wirings You Can Use For Your Home

The circuit wirings in this article show the most common wiring variations for typical electrical devices. Most new wiring you install will match one or more of the wirings shown. Find the wirings that match your situation and use them to... Read more

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Parallel switching phenomenon when MV/HV circuit breakers interrupt a shared fault current

Parallel switching occurs when two or more circuit-breakers are tripped to interrupt a shared fault current. This is typically the case for such bus arrangements as a double breaker, breaker-and-a-half, breaker-and-a-third, and ring buses. Ideally, all of the circuit-breakers should... Read more

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MV/HV switchgear (circuit breaker) switching capability and suitability for specific applications

Circuit breakers (CBs) do interrupt fault currents and close onto faults. Besides, they could be used as isolation devices like disconnectors. The CBs manufacturers’ brochures and standards provide extensive data to select and assess the CBs performance, but designers must... Read more

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Learn how to use PLC and VFD for pump control: Power and control circuits analysis

For the last several decades, every engineering task related to processing control is realized by the use of PLC (Programmable Logic Controller). If we are talking about induction motor control, which is the most common case, usually a VFD (Variable... Read more

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Mastering Electrical Connectivity: From Circuit Topology to Switching Classifications

This technical article aims to delve into various aspects of electrical connectivity, symbol representation, and isolation methodologies, shedding light on fundamental concepts and practical applications within the field. From the intricacies of electrical connection and circuit topology to the symbolism... Read more

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Main and auxiliary circuit diagrams of switching three-phase motors via contactor and directly

This technical article will try to shed some light on the main and auxiliary circuit diagrams of switching three-phase motors via contactor and switching directly. We’ll cover some fundamental schematics with an old-school explanations and logics on how they work.... Read more

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Main and auxiliary circuit diagrams of switching pole-changing three-phase motors

This technical article is dedicated to the main and auxiliary circuit diagrams of switching three-phase motors. We’ll now discuss a little more complicated schematics than the previous article. We’ll cover seven schematics of switching pole-changing three-phase induction motors with one... Read more

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Mastering schematic drawings: Analyzing seal-in contacts in motor control circuits

In the domain of electrical engineering, seal-in contacts stand as pivotal components in control circuits, ensuring the sustained operation of electrical devices beyond the initial activation. These mechanisms play a critical role in maintaining the energized state of circuit elements,... Read more

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8 tips to avoid ground loops when dealing with signal level circuits

General recommendation is to properly design and implement the facility’s grounding system to avoid unwanted involvement of ground loops with the operation of the equipment. This kind of approach can also eliminate the need to consider equipment modifications and to... Read more

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Carbon nanotube films make gigahertz integrated circuits

The breakthrough comes more than 15 years after the first CNT-based ICs made their appearance.