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Marquis Who's Who Honors Pannie Trifillis, PhD, for Expertise in Health Care

Pannie Trifillis, PhD, is an expert consulting clinical-stage biotech companies on optimizing commercialization of therapies for patients living with rare diseases




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Marquis Who's Who Honors Susan A. Luchik, BSMT, for Expertise in Sales - Water Analysis & Purification

Susan A. Luchik, BSMT, serves as a product specialist at Thermo Fisher Scientific




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Electrifying Kenya's Future: Burhani Engineers' Role in the Last Mile Project

Burhani Engineers Ltd., based in Nairobi, Kenya, is the epitome of a highly respected company in the engineering sector. Their well-known capacity to give innovative solutions cuts across electrical, mechanical and civil engineering branches.




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Ahmad Shariftabrizi Celebrated for Success in Medical Research

Dr. Shariftabrizi has performed medical research for over 15 years




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Merrill Griff Celebrated for Dedication to the Field of Radiologic Imaging

Mr. Griff channels years of varied expertise into his work with Massachusetts General Hospital




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SAP Smart Air Purifiers Teams Up with NBDair to Attend IFA 2022 with All-In-One Smart Air Quality Systems Aimed at Minimizing Infection/COVID-19 While Saving Energy

The system provides a means by which to closely monitor air quality through one simple-to-control-and-manage dashboard, to provide good air quality in classrooms and meeting spaces while saving energy substantially and minimizing infection risks




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Marquis Who's Who Honors Jamie A. Griffith for Expertise in Human Resources and Recruitment

Jamie A. Griffith is the founder and CEO of Echelon Search Partners, an executive search and HR consulting firm for health systems, health plans and digital health organizations.




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Marquis Who's Who Selects Sherif Wahby for Excellence in Talent Acquisition and Entrepreneurship

Mr. Sherif M. Wahby is lauded as the Chief Life Changer and Co-Founder of Bellator Recruiting Academy




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Passbase Becomes The First Identity Verification Provider To Accept Cryptocurrency

Passbase will be accepting bitcoin and ethereum, signalling confidence in and commitment to the crypto industry.




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iDenfy introduces Business Verification – a vital tool for B2B

The new service will verify potential clients to determine if you're dealing with legitimate businesses




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iDenfy's biometric ID verification completes KYC compliance for Today's Crypto

iDenfy will ensure a secure and smooth content creators' onboarding on the streaming platform




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Introducing the CleanForce Rainbow Air Purifier: The Silent, Sleek, and Certified True Hepa Air Purifier For Large Spaces

Leveraging Cutting Edge Technology and Design, the CleanForce Rainbow Air Purifier Sets a New Industry Standard for Superior Purification Capacity at an Affordable Price




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AROEVE MK08W Air Purifier:A Revolution in Clean Air for Your Home

Combining Air Purifier and Air Circulation Fan




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The "Premature Burial" of Google TV Ads...A Terrifying Tale of Error? - by CheapTVSpots.com

Google's failed TV Ads experiment is dead and buried. Customers and TV networks quoth, "Nevermore." CheapTVSpots.com resurrects campaigns with real TV advertising.




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Marc Rifkind has been Inducted into the Prestigious Marquis Who's Who Biographical Registry

Marc Rifkind is recognized for his expertise as a counsel with Murphy Anderson PLLC




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Triflo Cardiovascular Announces the Presentation of Clinical Outcomes of the First Tricuspid Valve Regurgitation Patients Treated in Italy with the Tricuspid Flow Optimizer

Prof. Gian Paolo Ussia of the Campus Bio-Medico University Rome to present successful 9-month outcomes data at the 2024 New York Valves – The Structural Heart Summit conference




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Geostrategy.Rs Director General, Dragana Trifkovic: Why don't events in Ukraine concern Russian elite descendants?

The news about the Ukrainian elite hiding away from the military conflict is spread by Russian propagandists again. But how is the Russian elite itself doing?




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The Trump-Russia Connection Is A Terrifying Reality Says Elizabeth Graham, Author Of Bestselling Ebook, 'From Democracy To Democrazy'

Graham's new book is an intriguing and informative "must read" from a woman who is probably the best-informed American on the terrifying realities concerning Vladimir Putin's motivations and his control over Trump. It is a warning to all Americans.




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Multi-Wing Transforms Off-Highway Electrification with Customizable DC Electric Fans

DCmax312 Customizable Electric Fan Revolutionizes Cooling for Off-Highway Machines




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Dr. Barbara Taber Unveils Explosive New Episode: 'Trust, But Verify' Delivers Unprecedented Insights on Global Affairs and the 2024 Election

Season three of "Take It Or Leave It" continues with host, Dr. Barbara Taber's unique analysis of the geopolitical and cultural landscape in 2024, focusing on hot button issues with her trademark style.




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After D.A. Candidate Nathan Hochman Intervenes, Newsom Reverses Parole Board and Denies Parole for Man Who Murdered L.A. Sheriff's Chaplain and Shot Deputy

"I commend the governor for doing the right thing and standing up for the victims and their families," Hochman said.




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Norman Brewer's Political Thriller, 'Blending In', Reveals The Realities Of Domestic Terrorism And Its Horrific Impact On Society

As a reporter, Brewer covered Congress, the White House, and federal agencies, and pursued investigative projects that earned recognition, including from the National Press Club.




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Automotive ESP Market size to grow by USD 8.38 billion between 2022 – 2027 | The increasing vehicle digitization and electrification to drive the market growth - Techna

Analyzing the Impact of Increasing Automotive ESP Demand




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The Nevermore Haunt Returns for a Terrifying 2024 Season

Get ready to face your darkest fears as The Nevermore Haunt, Maryland's most terrifying haunted attraction, announces its return for the 2024 season.




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Globalmanagergroup.com Introduces ISO 14065 Documents Kit For Bodies Validating And Verifying GHG Statements

Global Manager Group releases an affordable ISO 14065 documentation kit, opening up the possibility of GHG verification. Organizations can obtain certification with this easy-to-use toolkit without having to pay costly consultation fees.




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Save Big with Koupon.ai: Daily Updated Verified Promo Codes

Discover daily savings with Koupon.ai's advanced deal-finding technology and promo codes for online retailers.




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New govt’s tariff policy to be a challenge if campaign vows kept: AAFA

Tariff policy under the new government will indeed be a challenge and will trigger new inflationary cycles if campaign proposals are fully enacted, making apparel expensive for Americans, trade body AAFA recently said. AAFA will continue to push Congress and the Administration to renew expired and expiring programmes like the AGOA, the GSP and the Haiti HELP/HOPE preference programme.




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Supreme Court Clarifies Carrier's Rights, Obligations to Collect on Subrogation Lien

The Nevada Supreme Court overturned its own precedent and ruled that an insurance carrier does not need to intervene or otherwise participate in a worker’s third-party claim to recover on…




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Court Clarifies When Spouse Doesn't Qualify as Beneficiary of Fatally Injured Worker

The Oregon Court of Appeals clarified when a worker’s spouse falls within an exception to the definition of “beneficiary” because the couple was “living in a state of abandonment” at…




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Court Overturns Black Lung Award, Clarifies Burden of Proof for Legal Pneumoconiosis Claims

A divided federal appellate court overturned an award of black lung benefits to a coal miner based on an administrative law judge’s misapplication of the burden of proof for a legal…




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DWC Proposes Rule to Verify Benefit Recipient Information

The Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation proposed rules to ensure that the agency is notified of an employee’s death before the Subsequent Injury Fund issues a lifetime income benefit payment. The…




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CMS Clarifies Use of Non-Submit WCMSAs To Address Future Medical

As a national leader on all components of workers compensation education, WorkCompCentral continues to provide exceptional opportunities to learn about all aspects of work comp law, policy, procedures, and practice.




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High Court Clarifies Date Worker Became Entitled to Specific-Loss Benefits for Eye Injury

In a case of first impression, Maine’s highest court ruled that a worker was entitled to an award of specific-loss benefits for the loss of vision in his eye on…




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Court Clarifies Standard for Compensability of Injuries From Idiopathic Falls

The Utah Court of Appeals ruled that a worker can receive benefits for injuries she sustained from an idiopathic fall while she was working — if the injuries were made more…




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Court Clarifies Extent to Which Partial Amputation Results in Total Loss

An Ohio appellate court ruled that if a worker’s injury results in the severance of some part of the proximal phalanx, the injury must be treated as a loss of…




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Supreme Court Clarifies Statutory Review Process for Comp Cases

The South Carolina Supreme Court seized an opportunity to clarify the statutory review process for workers' compensation cases in addressing an injured correctional officer’s long-pending claim. Gena Cain Davis worked as…




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El diagnóstico y tratamiento tempranos de la enfermedad arterial periférica son esenciales para mejorar los resultados y reducir el riesgo de amputación

Aspectos destacados de la guía: La nueva guía conjunta de la American Heart Association (la Asociación Americana del Corazón) y el American College of Cardiology ofrece recomendaciones para guiar a los médicos en el tratamiento de pacientes con...




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New Jersey Court Clarifies Application of 2019 Wage and Hour Law Amendments

On August 6, 2019, New Jersey’s wage and hour laws were amended to include liquidated damages on some claims, a new retaliation cause of action, and expansion of the statute of limitations from two to six years (the “2019 amendments”).  Since then, litigants in New Jersey have struggled with the effect those amendments have had on their lawsuits.  One of the main points of confusion centered around whether the 2019 amendments applied retroactively to violations prior to August 6, 2019, or whether the changes applied prospectively only.  A significant conflict developed between federal and




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Puerto Rico Supreme Court Clarifies Employment Claims Inheritance Rights

In Ruiz Mattei v. Commercial Equipment Finance, Inc.,1 the Supreme Court of Puerto Rico determined that claims under the Unjustified Dismissal Act2 and the Workplace Discrimination Act3 are transferable to the employee’s heirs following the employee’s death.




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Illinois Extends Statute of Limitations for Filing Discrimination Claims Under Illinois Human Rights Act, Adds Protected Classes, and Clarifies AI Use in Employment Decisions

Last week, Governor JB Pritzker signed into law several bills that significantly amend the Illinois Human Rights Act (IHRA). As a result of these amendments, Illinois employers should expect an uptick in discrimination cases proceeding through state courts and agencies.

Longer Statute of Limitations Period




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RIFs and Rioja: Let’s W(h)ine About It




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PBGC Looks To Clarify Withdrawal Liability Methodology

Sarah Bryan Fask explains why attorneys are critical of Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp.’s proposed rule to use interest rate assumptions to determine a withdrawing employer's liability to a multiemployer pension plan.

Law360

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Layoffs/RIFs – A Discussion on Strategies for Immigration Compliance

An increasing number of employers, especially those in the tech industry, are conducting layoffs or reductions in force. What happens to foreign workers in these situations, whose work visas are often tied to their jobs? What options are available to foreign nationals who are in the process of obtaining permanent residency or are seeking to retain employment so as not to jeopardize their visa status? What notification requirements do employers have in these situations?




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Puerto Rico Secretary of Labor Clarifies the Application of Act No. 27-2024

On September 10, 2024, the Puerto Rico Secretary of Labor issued an Opinion (No. 2024-02) to clarify and provide additional information about the application of Act No. 27-2024, known as the "Act to Facilitate the Implementation of Remote Work in the Private Sector and to Incentivize the Establishment of Airline Bases in Puerto Rico.” Act No. 27-2024 exempts from certain employment law coverage domiciled and non-domiciled employees working remotely from Puerto Rico for out-of-state employers with no business nexus to Puerto Rico, and certain unionized airline employees.  




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Michigan Supreme Court Clarifies Minimum Wage & Tipped Rates and Schedule for 2025 and Future Years

On September 18, 2024, at the request of the State of Michigan and its attorney general, the Michigan Supreme Court clarified issues relating to future minimum wage rates and minimum cash wage rates for tip-credit employees stemming from an earlier opinion.




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Supreme Court's ruling on workplace sexual harassment provides clarification

Ole Kristian Olsby and Nina Elisabeth Thjømøe clarify how to actively prevent sexual harassment and unwanted attention in the workplace through a recent Supreme Court ruling.

International Law Office (ILO)

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IRS Proposed Regulations Clarify Certain Equity Compensation Rules Under IRC Section 162(m)

Section 162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code (the "Code") generally limits the deductibility of compensation paid by a publicly traded corporation to its top executive officers (the "covered employees") to $1 million annually (the "Million Dollar Cap"). However, this limit will not apply to certain amounts that qualify as "performance-based compensation." Compensation attributable to stock options, stock appreciation rights ("SARs") and restricted stock grants may qualify as performance-based compensation if they meet certain requirements.




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Illinois Passes State Law Offering Protection to Employees from Unfair Enforcement of Employment Verification Practices

On August 9, 2024, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed Senate Bill 0508 (“SB0508”) into law. This new law provides additional employment protections for individuals flagged by an employment eligibility verification system, including federal E-Verify, as having identification discrepancies. The new rights and protections created by SB0508 will take effect on January 1, 2025. This evaluation does not address whether the state law directly restricts or curtails the use of E Verify.




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Illinois Prohibits Unfair Enforcement of Employment Verification Practices

Deepti Orekondy and Jorge R. Lopez discuss the new rights and protections provided under lllinois’ new Senate Bill 0508, which provides additional employment protections for individuals flagged by an employment eligibility verification system.

SHRM

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Predistribution, Labor Standards, and Ideological Drift: Why Some Conservatives Are Embracing Labor Unions (and Why They Shouldn't)

Alexander T. MacDonald says predistributional labor policies do none of the things they’re supposed to do and, in fact, amplify the problems they’re supposed to solve.

The Federalist Society

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