iva [ENVS Lecture Series] The Intersection of Law and Conservation – Private Environmental Enforcement By events.tufts.edu Published On :: 14 Nov 2024 17:00:00 GMT Nov 14, 2024, 12pm EST Attorney Keith Ainsworth will offer a perspective on a 34-year career in conservation law through the reflections on the career path of a 1980’s environmental science graduate by sharing highlights and takeaways along the way and Tufts’ role in the trajectory. Ainsworth will also discuss the Private Environmental Enforcement in American Law—what environmental law looks like from the trenches. Building: Curtis Hall Campus Location: Medford/Somerville campus City: Medford, MA 02155 Campus: Medford/Somerville campus Location Details: Curtis Hall Multipurpose Room (474 Boston Ave., Medford, MA) Wheelchair Accessible (for in-person events): Yes Open to Public: Yes Primary Audience(s): Alumni and Friends Event Type: Academic Date/Deadline, Lecture/Presentation/Seminar/Talk Event Sponsor Details: Environmental Studies Program Event Contact Name: Sinet Kroch Event Contact Email: sinet.kroch@tufts.edu RSVP Information: RSVP only needed for virtual attendants More info: tufts.zoom.us… Full Article 2024/11/14 (Thu)
iva Communications in the Workplace and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) By www.littler.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Jan 2020 17:24:54 +0000 Full Article
iva Canada’s Proposed Modern Slavery Act Would Impose Significant Annual Reporting Obligations on Certain Private-Sector Entities By www.littler.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Oct 2022 18:04:03 +0000 Bill S-211 would enact the Modern Slavery Act, which would require covered employers to report annually on efforts to combat forced and child labour. If the Modern Slavery Act receives Royal Assent in 2022, it will take effect January 1, 2023, and employer reporting requirements will commence May 31, 2023. Non-Canadian entities that do business in Canada and meet the size and activity requirements might be subject to this law. Full Article
iva What Should Employers Do About the California Consumer Privacy Act? By www.littler.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Jun 2019 15:35:32 +0000 Philip Gordon suggests steps that employers should take in response to the privacy act. SHRM Online View Article Full Article
iva Cultivating learning for new lawyers By www.littler.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Dec 2023 18:42:15 +0000 Mattheus Stephens discusses the importance of training and learning opportunities for new attorneys and provides recommendations for senior practitioners to help guide and teach them, including: Full Article
iva New York City Council Passes Bill that Would Create a Private Right of Action under the Earned Safe and Sick Time Act By www.littler.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Jan 2024 21:22:15 +0000 Update: This law was enacted on January 20, 2024. It goes into effect March 20, 2024. * * * Full Article
iva Maryland WARN Act Does Not Provide a Private Right of Action to Workers Terminated in Violation of the Law By www.littler.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Sep 2024 13:47:10 +0000 On August 26, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland decided in Teamsters Local Union No. 355 v. Total Distribution Services, Inc., that the Maryland Economic Stabilization Act (“Maryland WARN Act” or “Act”) does not provide individuals with the right to file suit in their personal capacity to enforce a legal claim under the Act. The Maryland WARN Act still may be enforced by the Maryland Department of Labor. The Act is based, in part, on its federal counterpart, the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act, with important differences. Full Article
iva Maryland WARN Act does not Provide a Private Right of Action to Workers Terminated in Violation of the Law By www.littler.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Oct 2024 21:52:48 +0000 Kerry Notestine, Chad Kaldor, Shawn Matthew Clark and Garrick Josephs discuss a court’s decision that the Maryland WARN Act does not give individuals the right to file suit in their personal capacity to enforce a legal claim under the Act. Wolters Kluwer View (Subscription required) Full Article
iva Preliminary Injunction Against Illinois Equivalent Benefits Law for Temporary Workers By www.littler.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Mar 2024 21:27:36 +0000 In November 2023, soon after Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed amendments to the Illinois Day and Temporary Labor Services Act (the “Act”), several staffing agencies and associations sued for an injunction against enforcement of certain provisions of the Act. In Staffing Services Association of Illinois v. Flanagan, Case No. 23-CV-16208, these parties claimed that Sections 11, 42, and 67 of the Act were preempted by the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) and the due process clauses of the U.S. Full Article
iva Gainesville First City in Florida to Pass Fair Chance Hiring Law Restricting Private Employers’ Use of Criminal History By www.littler.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Feb 2023 15:29:36 +0000 The city of Gainesville has passed a Fair Chance Hiring law governing an employer’s use and consideration of a job applicant’s criminal history in making employment decisions. In light of these changes, covered employers with operations in Gainesville that use criminal records to vet candidates should consider a privileged review of their policies, procedures, and other documents related to the screening process. Full Article
iva California Seeks to Ban Criminal Background Checks for Most Private Sector Employers By www.littler.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Mar 2023 14:45:44 +0000 Lawmakers in Sacramento seek to outright ban criminal background checks by most private sector employers in California in a bill that would scrap California’s existing fair chance law and replace it with the most restrictive fair chance law in the United States. While the sweeping bill’s future is uncertain, employers should be mindful of the bill’s progress given the drastic impact even a narrower version of the bill would have if enacted into law. Full Article
iva Continuing Privacy Headache for Ordering Criminal Background Checks in California By www.littler.com Published On :: Fri, 23 Feb 2024 15:47:08 +0000 Companies that hire employees and engage independent contractors in California should brace themselves for an even greater slowdown in background checks that include criminal record searches in Los Angeles County.1 This will result from the drastic impact of the court of appeal’s 2021 opinion in All of Us or None v. Full Article
iva Maryland WARN Act Does Not Provide a Private Right of Action to Terminated Workers By www.littler.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Oct 2024 19:53:00 +0000 Kerry E. Notestine, Chad J. Kaldor, Shawn Matthew Clark and Garrick D. Josephs compare and contrast the Maryland WARN Act and its federal counterpart, the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act. SHRM View (Subscription required) Full Article
iva Maryland WARN Act does not provide a private right of action to terminated workers By www.littler.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Oct 2024 21:07:23 +0000 Kerry Notestine, Chad Kaldor, Shawn Matthew Clark and Garrick Josephs discuss the Maryland WARN Act and compares and contrasts it with its federal counterpart, the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act. Wolters Kluwer View (Subscription required) Full Article
iva Denver Mandates That All Public-Sector and Certain Private-Sector Employees Be Vaccinated for COVID-19 By www.littler.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Aug 2021 14:11:27 +0000 On August 2, 2021, Denver, Colorado Mayor Michael B. Hancock announced that all city employees, as well as private-sector workers in certain “high-risk” settings, must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by September 30, 2021. After September 30, unvaccinated individuals covered by this mandate will not be permitted to work onsite or in the field. In order to meet this September 30 deadline, employees covered by this requirement must receive their final doses of the vaccine by September 15. Who is Affected by the Vaccine Mandate? Full Article
iva California Indoor Worker Heat Rule’s Revival Too Late for Summer By www.littler.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Apr 2024 20:32:20 +0000 Alka Ramchandani-Raj talks about the revised Cal/OSHA rule on indoor heat standards that would apply to all industries. Bloomberg Law View (Subscription required.) Full Article
iva TechNet and Littler’s Workplace Policy Institute Support the Illinois Senate’s Passage of Biometric Information Privacy Act Reform Bill By www.littler.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Apr 2024 20:58:58 +0000 Update: On August 2, 2024, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed SB 2979 into law, reforming the liability guidelines under the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act. CHICAGO (April 11, 2024) – Today, the Illinois Senate passed SB 2979, which would reform the liability guidelines under the state’s Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA). The bill marks an important milestone in the broader effort to resolve BIPA’s vague statutory language and courts’ expansive interpretations of the law, which have posed a threat to businesses that capture biometric information. Full Article
iva Illinois Guidance Finds Law Does Not Prohibit Private Employers from Using E-Verify By www.littler.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2024 21:03:49 +0000 The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) has just issued some much-needed guidance, through Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), on whether enrollment and use of E-Verify is prohibited in Illinois for private employers that do not have federal contracts. The answer is NO. Full Article
iva Legal Tech's Milestones for Cybersecurity & Data Privacy in 2023 By www.littler.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Dec 2023 18:48:03 +0000 Denise Backhouse shares how best to alleviate data risks that many e-discovery professionals may face in the new year. Legaltech News View (Subscription required.) Full Article
iva The UK-US Data Bridge Protects Data Privacy By www.littler.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Jan 2024 21:09:46 +0000 Kwabena Appenteng weighs in on the challenges to international data privacy regulations and data transfers and says companies should make sure that they have standard contractual clauses in place. SHRM Online View (Subscription required.) Full Article
iva Data Privacy and AI: What Should UK and EU Employers Look out for in 2024? By www.littler.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Feb 2024 14:46:16 +0000 As we look ahead to 2024, it is clear that both data protection and AI will continue to take center stage in the UK, as it will in many other countries. In this article we look ahead to the developments that are expected to impact UK employers in the coming year. Full Article
iva Time for Employers to Complete California Privacy Rights Act Compliance as Court of Appeal Lifts Injunction on Enforcement By www.littler.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Feb 2024 23:58:41 +0000 The California Court of Appeal’s decision on February 9, 2024 immediately restores the California Privacy Protection Agency’s enforcement power. The decision impacts finalized regulations – which are no longer subject to enforcement delay. Upcoming and pending regulations are unlikely to face enforcement delay once finalized. Full Article
iva Damage Control: Illinois Enacts Amendment to the State’s High Risk Biometric Information Privacy Act By www.littler.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Aug 2024 19:16:54 +0000 On August 2, 2024, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed into law Senate Bill 2979 (the “Amendment”), implementing long-awaited, highly anticipated reform to the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA). The Amendment is a milestone in the broader ongoing effort to resolve BIPA’s vague statutory language and courts’ expansive interpretations of the law, which have resulted in businesses across Illinois paying hundreds of millions of dollars to settle the 1,000+ BIPA class actions filed in state and federal courts to date. Full Article
iva Canada: SCC Decision Offers Potential Insight into Privacy Rights for Private-Sector Employees By www.littler.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Aug 2024 19:55:42 +0000 In a significant decision focused on public employers, the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) recently held that Ontario public school boards are “government” and, as such, they are subject to the provisions of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (Charter), and their teachers are protected from unreasonable search and seizure in their places of employment. In York Region District School Board v. Full Article
iva New Colorado privacy laws to impact “broad swath” of companies By www.littler.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Aug 2024 21:58:04 +0000 Zoe Argento says more companies are using tools like artificial intelligence that incorporate biometric identifiers, and so new privacy laws are likely to apply to a larger swath of employers than might think they must comply with them. The Sum & Substance View Full Article
iva Private employers should consider this when navigating politics in the workplace By www.littler.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Oct 2024 21:47:14 +0000 Joycelyn Stevenson shares four key points employers should consider when it comes to politics at work. Nashville Business Journal View (Subscription required) Full Article
iva ETSI and WinnForum Join for New Whitepaper on Spectrum Sharing for Local Private Networks By www.etsi.org Published On :: Tue, 18 Jul 2023 09:12:46 GMT Sophia Antipolis, 6 June 2023 In a joint effort to promote spectrum sharing approaches for specific use cases, ETSI and The Wireless Innovation Forum (WinnForum) have developed a joint whitepaper: Spectrum Sharing Frameworks for Temporary, Dynamic, and Flexible Spectrum Access for Local Private Networks. Read More... Full Article
iva Notice of Coming into Force of National Instrument 93-101 Derivatives: Business Conduct By www.osc.ca Published On :: Thu, 26 Sep 2024 13:51:06 GMT National Instrument 93-101 Derivatives: Business Conduct (the Rule) will come into force on September 28, 2024 (the Effective Date), pursuant to section 143.4 of the Securities Act (Ontario). Full Article
iva Multilateral Instrument 93-101 Derivatives: Business Conduct By www.osc.ca Published On :: Thu, 26 Sep 2024 14:03:22 GMT This document is only available as a PDF. Full Article
iva Companion Policy 93-101 Derivatives: Business Conduct By www.osc.ca Published On :: Thu, 26 Sep 2024 14:11:27 GMT This document is only available as a PDF. Full Article
iva Notice of Ministerial Approval of Amendments to OSC Rule 91-507 Trade Repositories and Derivatives Data Reporting and Consequential Amendments to OSC Rule 13-502 Fees By www.osc.ca Published On :: Thu, 10 Oct 2024 14:22:57 GMT The Minister of Finance has approved amendments to Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) Rule 91-507 Trade Repositories and Derivatives Data Reporting and consequential amendments to OSC Rule 13-502 Fees (collectively, the Amendments) pursuant to Full Article
iva Amendments to OSC Rule 91-507 Trade Repositories and Derivatives Data Reporting By www.osc.ca Published On :: Thu, 10 Oct 2024 14:35:58 GMT 1. Ontario Securities Commission Rule 91-507 Trade Repositories and Derivatives Data Reporting is amended by this Instrument. Full Article
iva CSA Notice Regarding Coordinated Blanket Order 96-932 Re Temporary Exemptions from Certain Derivatives Data Reporting Requirements By www.osc.ca Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2024 18:15:28 GMT This document is only available as a PDF. Full Article
iva Canadian securities regulators publish coordinated blanket orders to provide temporary exemptions from certain derivatives data reporting requirements By www.osc.ca Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2024 17:52:49 GMT TORONTO – The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) today published Full Article
iva SpotOn London: Public interest and privacy in the digital world – 14/15 November 2014 By www.nature.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Oct 2014 07:58:55 +0000 The annual conference, SpotOn London, will be taking place at the Wellcome Trust on Friday, Full Article Featured Information SpotOn London (#SoLo) #solo14
iva CSA Notice of Consultation – Proposed Amendments to National Instrument 94-101 Mandatory Central Counterparty Clearing of Derivatives By www.osc.ca Published On :: Thu, 19 Sep 2024 14:12:34 GMT IntroductionThe members of the Canadian Securities Administrators (the CSA or we) are publishing for comment proposed amendments to National Instrument 94-101 Mandatory Central Counterparty Clearing of Derivatives (National Instrument 94 Full Article
iva Mountain time / Ivan Doig. By library.gcpl.lib.oh.us Published On :: Often hailed as the heir apparent to Wallace Stegner, Ivan Doig is among the finest chroniclers of the contemporary American West. In Mountain Time, Lexa McCaskell and Mitch Rozier leave their Seattle home to visit Mitch's dying father in Montana. There Mitch clashes with both Lexa and his father as events from the past are explored and difficult memories resurface. "Mountain Time will not dissuade those who rank Doig among the best living American writers."-San Francisco Chronicle Full Article
iva El MFAH es la sede exclusiva en EE.UU. de «El mundo de Gauguin» By theartwolf.com Published On :: Sun, 03 Nov 2024 07:02:01 +0000 El MFAH es la sede exclusiva en EE.UU. de «El mundo de Gauguin» Del 3... Full Article
iva Ruthless river : love & survival by raft on the Amazon's relentless Madre de Dios / Holly Conklin FitzGerald. By library.gcpl.lib.oh.us Published On :: The author describes how her honeymoon was cut short when her plane crashed in the jungles of Peru, forcing her and her husband to try to survive aboard a makeshift raft as they made their way down the Amazon River to civilization. Full Article
iva The Role of Private Philanthropy in Funding Climate Solutions By www.ifpri.org Published On :: Wed, 18 Sep 2024 19:27:21 +0000 The Role of Private Philanthropy in Funding Climate Solutions The Linkages Series is a mini-conference format designed to spark learning and action around current issues shaping the field. Together, they bridge funder, practitioner, & network constellations. Join this virtual conference for a deep dive into how and where private philanthropy plays a key role in funding climate change solutions globally and hear from leaders […] The post The Role of Private Philanthropy in Funding Climate Solutions appeared first on IFPRI. Full Article
iva CTA Joins Government Agencies and Nonprofit and Private Groups to Host A Second Citywide Career Fair By www.transitchicago.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Oct 2024 12:00:00 GMT Following the success of the first Citywide Career Fair last Spring, where over 60 employers and more than 400 job seekers attended, the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) is joining local and state government agencies, nonprofits and private sector leaders to host a second joint hiring event next week. Full Article
iva Let CTA Be Your Ride As October Fall Festivals Are In Full Swing By www.transitchicago.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Oct 2024 05:00:00 GMT Ride on CTA as you travel to school, work, appointments and other destinations around the city. Customers can save money by purchasing an unlimited rides pass, either the 1-Day ($5) – far more economical and convenient than the price of gas and parking - or the 3-Day ($15) pass – a real budget-saving move. Full Article
iva Is a Stradivarius just a violin? (Classic) By www.npr.org Published On :: Wed, 08 Dec 2021 23:17:08 +0000 Many music aficionados will tell you that violins and violas made by legendary craftsman Antonio Stradivari represent the pinnacle of the instruments. But what if it's all just an example of really good branding? | Subscribe to our weekly newsletter here.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy Full Article
iva 702-706-TALK: Saviors, Survival, and Letting Go By www.npr.org Published On :: Tue, 24 Sep 2024 07:00:00 +0000 We're back with more stories that listeners, like you, have shared on our voicemail. This week: The thin lines between life and death, and friendship and love. Leave your own voicemail at 702-706-TALK, or email us at podcast@storycorps.org.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy Full Article
iva UCLA’s Big Ten opener: New rivals, new friends By newsroom.ucla.edu Published On :: Mon, 16 Sep 2024 20:48:00 GMT The unfortunate result on the field couldn’t quash the newfound camaraderie between Bruins and Indiana Hoosiers fans. Full Article
iva Moral tales with positive outcomes motivate kids to be honest By media.utoronto.ca Published On :: Wed, 18 Jun 2014 14:09:25 +0000 TORONTO, ON — A moral story that praises a character’s honesty is more effective at getting young children to tell the truth than a story that emphasizes the negative repercussions of lying, according to research published in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science. The findings suggest that stories such as “The […] Full Article Arts Education Media Releases Social Sciences & Humanities University of Toronto
iva Researchers identify security and privacy issues in Baidu Browser By media.utoronto.ca Published On :: Tue, 23 Feb 2016 23:01:06 +0000 Toronto, ON — A new report from the University of Toronto’s Citizen Lab reveals that Baidu Browser, a popular mobile browser based in China and used by millions of people, has many privacy and security issues that could put users’ communications at risk. Baidu Browser is available in both an Android and Windows version, and […] Full Article International Affairs Media Releases New Media & Technology University of Toronto
iva Researchers identify major security and privacy issues in Popular China Browser Application, QQ By media.utoronto.ca Published On :: Mon, 28 Mar 2016 21:01:43 +0000 Toronto, ON — A new study from the University of Toronto’s Citizen Lab identifies security and privacy issues in QQ Browser, a mobile browser produced by China-based Internet giant Tencent, which may put many millions of users of the application at risk of serious compromise. Citizen Lab researchers identified problems in both the Android and […] Full Article International Affairs Media Releases New Media & Technology University of Toronto
iva Survey Provides Rare Insight into the Governance of Private Family Businesses By media.utoronto.ca Published On :: Wed, 18 Oct 2017 14:08:08 +0000 Toronto, ON – Family businesses, arguably the most important contributors to Canada’s economy, recognize the need for strong governance, but approach board oversight in a variety of ways depending on their size and stage of maturity. A survey conducted by the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD) and the Clarkson Centre for Board Effectiveness (CCBE) at […] Full Article Business & Finance Media Releases
iva Rotman MBAS Win International Private Equity Competition By media.utoronto.ca Published On :: Mon, 20 Nov 2017 20:43:58 +0000 Toronto, ON – For the second week in a row a team of Full Time MBA students from the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management have won a prestigious international competition. On Saturday, the Rotman students won the Rotterdam School of Management Private Equity Competition in Amsterdam defeating teams from INSEAD, IESE and Georgetown University […] Full Article Business & Finance Media Releases
