act Gravity Data Uncovers Ancient Ocean Features and Volcanic Activity on Mars By www.labroots.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Sep 2024 16:45:00 -0700 What did Mars look like billions of years ago? This is what a recent study presented at the Europlanet Science Congress (EPSC) 2024 hopes to address as a t Full Article Earth & The Environment
act Table Salt Can Activate Immune Cells Against Cancer By www.labroots.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Sep 2024 07:30:00 -0700 Salt has been used for a myriad of reasons throughout history. Not only did individuals use it to preserve food, but it was also used to garden, to constru Full Article Immunology
act Mitochondria Boost Enhances Immune Cell Activity By www.labroots.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Sep 2024 08:45:00 -0700 The tumor microenvironment (TME) is a major obstacle that limits effective cancer treatments. Various cells around the tumor promote immunosuppression and Full Article Immunology
act 6 Factors to Consider When Troubleshooting Microplate Assays By www.labroots.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Sep 2024 05:00:00 -0700 Microplate readers play a crucial role in the life sciences and biotechnology industry due to their ability to measure biological, biochemical or chemical Full Article Genetics & Genomics
act Studies Find Evidence for Inherited Bacterial 'Memories' By www.labroots.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Sep 2024 04:31:00 -0700 Two new research studies have demonstrated that bacteria are able to retain and pass down 'memories' of temporary, short changes ... Full Article Genetics & Genomics
act In-Person Contact Better than Digital for Reducing Loneliness By www.labroots.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Sep 2024 17:38:00 -0700 Researchers found that in-person contact is more effective than phoning, emailing, and texting for reducing loneliness in older adults. Full Article Neuroscience
act Best practices for pipetting 3D cell culture hydrogels By www.labroots.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Sep 2024 14:25:00 -0700 Drug discovery and stem-cell-based therapies remain pivotal areas of scientific research, with a growing focus on three-dimensional (3D) cell cultures. How Full Article Neuroscience
act Healthy Bacterial Strains That Can Fight Gut Infections are ID'ed By www.labroots.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Sep 2024 09:03:00 -0700 Scientists are starting to learn about what composes a healthy microbiome, such as the bacterial species and the molecules they generate... Full Article Health & Medicine
act 6 Factors to Consider When Troubleshooting Microplate Assays By www.labroots.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Sep 2024 05:00:00 -0700 Microplate readers play a crucial role in the life sciences and biotechnology industry due to their ability to measure biological, biochemical or chemical Full Article Clinical & Molecular DX
act Best practices for pipetting 3D cell culture hydrogels By www.labroots.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Sep 2024 14:25:00 -0700 Drug discovery and stem-cell-based therapies remain pivotal areas of scientific research, with a growing focus on three-dimensional (3D) cell cultures. How Full Article Clinical & Molecular DX
act Galaxy Interactions and Cosmic Illusions: Webb's Stunning New Images By www.labroots.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Sep 2024 11:25:00 -0700 How did stars form 7 billion years ago, or approximately halfway between the Big Bang and now? This is what a recent study published in the Monthly Notices Full Article Technology
act Gravity Data Uncovers Ancient Ocean Features and Volcanic Activity on Mars By www.labroots.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Sep 2024 16:45:00 -0700 What did Mars look like billions of years ago? This is what a recent study presented at the Europlanet Science Congress (EPSC) 2024 hopes to address as a t Full Article Technology
act Respiratory Tract Infections: Get the facts (infographic) By www.labroots.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Aug 2024 08:45:00 -0700 Respiratory tract infections (RTIs) are one of the major public health concerns around the world, and public health officials agree that accurate test Full Article Microbiology
act Studies Find Evidence for Inherited Bacterial 'Memories' By www.labroots.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Sep 2024 04:31:00 -0700 Two new research studies have demonstrated that bacteria are able to retain and pass down 'memories' of temporary, short changes ... Full Article Microbiology
act Microplates in Action: Recommendations for use By www.labroots.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Sep 2024 13:25:00 -0700 The optimal use of a microplate can significantly accelerate research and discovery. Making good use of recommendations learnt from different research sett Full Article Microbiology
act Healthy Bacterial Strains That Can Fight Gut Infections are ID'ed By www.labroots.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Sep 2024 09:03:00 -0700 Scientists are starting to learn about what composes a healthy microbiome, such as the bacterial species and the molecules they generate... Full Article Microbiology
act Building Enclosure: Best practices shown through three-dimensional mock-ups (Part 2) By www.civicinfo.bc.ca Published On :: Tue, 3 Dec 2024 16:00:00 GMT Organizer: Community Energy AssociationLocation: Online Full Article
act Optimizing Hybrid Heating Systems: A two-part webinar for HVAC contractors (Part 2) By www.civicinfo.bc.ca Published On :: Tue, 26 Nov 2024 16:00:00 GMT Organizer: Community Energy AssociationLocation: Online Full Article
act Impact Analysis Session By www.ukoln.ac.uk Published On :: Information on an optional session on impact analysis and evaluation of previous Institutional Web Management Workshops is now available. This session will also enable participants to give suggestions on next year's workshop. Bookings can be made at the workshop - and will be limited to 20 delegates per session. Full Article
act B5: Tactics to Strategy, and Back Again By www.ukoln.ac.uk Published On :: 2008-07-23 Tactics tend to dominate the daily routine, limiting the time and space available to consider strategies. This workshop aims to explore the distinction between strategy and tactics to help web professionals identify the ends and manage the means by which they are achieved. The session was facilitated by Stephen Emmott, LSE. Full Article
act B2: People, Processes and Projects - How the Culture of an Organisation can Impact on Technical System Implementation By www.ukoln.ac.uk Published On :: 2007-07-17 Claire Gibbons, Web Officer (Marketing and Communications), University of Bradford and Russell Allen, Project Manager (Portal and CMS), Management Information Services, University of Bradford will help delegates gain an understanding of 'organisational culture' and the effect this can have on change management and/or system implementation. Full Article
act IWMW2007 Wetpaint Wiki now active By iwmw2007.wetpaint.com Published On :: 2007-06-18 This year the wiki tool provided for delegates to try out is Wetpaint. Links to pages have been set up for all plenary talks, parallel sessions, discussion groups and the exhibition. You are also free to create any new areas of relevance. [2007-06-18] Full Article
act Plenary Talk 1: Sustainable Communities: What does 'Community of Practice' mean for Institutional Web Managers? By www.ukoln.ac.uk Published On :: 2007-07-16 Steven Warburton will discuss how the notion of community continues to be recognised as a fundamental aspect within descriptions of shared human activity and group bonding. In his socio-cultural analysis of the work place Wenger defined a particular type of communion, which he termed a community of practice (CoP). The concept of a CoP has been somewhat abused in current literature yet it does provide valuable insights into how communities evolve, behave and sustain themselves. By elaborating dimensions of community such as shared practice, dialogue, legitimate peripheral participation and negotiation of boundaries, Wenger has provided a model that can be applied to a number of differing groups of activity. This talk will explore what we can draw from the work on CoPs, in terms of the role and identity of institutional web manager, one that is inseparable from a field of practice that remains dynamic, fluid and under constant negotiation. Full Article
act EU AI Act Implications for US Employers By www.littler.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Jul 2024 19:53:31 +0000 Alice Wang, Deborah Margolis and Stephan Swinkels explain what U.S. employers should know about The EU Artificial Intelligence Act, the world's first comprehensive legal framework on AI. Bloomberg Law View (Subscription required) Full Article
act EU AI Act Will Formally Become Law and Provisions Will Start to Apply on a Staged Basis By www.littler.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Jul 2024 13:37:45 +0000 As previously discussed, in March the European Parliament approved the EU Artificial Intelligence Act (the “Act”), creating the world’s first comprehensive set of rules for artificial intelligence. On July 12, 2024, the Act was published in the European Union Official Journal, which is the final step in the EU legislative process. Full Article
act Escaping the "Upside Down" – Halting Florida's Stop WOKE Act By www.littler.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Aug 2024 21:55:57 +0000 Dionysia Johnson-Massie, Kelly Peña and Alan Persaud review the latest updates to Florida’s “Stop WOKE” Act and what they mean for employers in the state. Westlaw Today View (Subscription required) Full Article
act EXPERT INSIGHTS—Latest updates to Illinois personnel records review act By www.littler.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Aug 2024 15:20:40 +0000 Elizabeth K. Hanford and Shanthi Gaur discuss amendments to Illinois’ Personnel Records Review Act, which impose new obligations on employers navigating personnel record requests. Westlaw Today View (Subscription required) Full Article
act Los Angeles Publishes ‘Model Contract’ Under Freelance Worker Protections Ordinance By www.littler.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Sep 2024 17:24:22 +0000 Blair C. Senesi and Jaime B. Laurent examine the City of Los Angeles’ “Model Contract” under the Freelance Worker Protections Ordinance (FWPO) and explain what it means for employers. SHRM View (Subscription required) Full Article
act 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
act Canada's Federal Pay Equity Act Takes Effect on August 31, 2021 By www.littler.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Aug 2021 17:45:08 +0000 Rhonda Levy and Barry Kuretzky examine Canada’s federal Pay Equity Act and offer tips to employers for establishing a pay equity plan. Human Resources Director Canada View (Subscription required.) Full Article
act The Fashion Industry Meets Human Rights Due Diligence: New York’s Proposed “Fashion Sustainability and Social Accountability Act” By www.littler.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Feb 2022 17:18:35 +0000 In January 2022, the New York State Senate introduced a bill that seeks to impose significant human rights and environmental due diligence and disclosure obligations on fashion retail sellers and manufacturers operating in the state of New York. As we reported previously, 2021 saw a number of international and regional legislative efforts to impose human rights due diligence and disclosure obligations on multinational employers. Full Article
act 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
act Business and Human Rights for Small Companies – What is the Impact of the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act on the Supplier Side? By www.littler.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Feb 2023 14:06:18 +0000 The new German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act imposes new obligations on larger companies, which must, among other things, check their entire supply chain for violations of human rights and environmental concerns. Companies that are not yet directly covered by the scope of application—i.e., suppliers—are also indirectly affected, as they are subject to comparable obligations. Full Article
act Canada Passes Modern Slavery Act By www.littler.com Published On :: Wed, 17 May 2023 18:34:40 +0000 On May 11, 2023, Canada passed An Act to enact Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act and to amend the Customs Tariff (the “Act”). As we reported previously, the Act will create supply chain transparency and reporting obligations for certain companies as part of Canada’s efforts to fight against forced labour and child labour in Canadian supply chains. Full Article
act Texas Governor Signs Preemption Bill, CROWN Act, and Other Legislation into Law By www.littler.com Published On :: Fri, 11 Aug 2023 19:53:47 +0000 The Texas legislature meets only for approximately six months every other year. This session, many bills signed into law impact employers. This article summarizes some of these new laws and how they impact employment operations in the State of Texas. State Preemption of Conflicting Local Laws (AKA the “Death Star Law”) Full Article
act The CSDDD Effect: Assessing the Impact of the EU’s Impending Corporate Sustainability Mandate on Japanese Companies By www.littler.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Dec 2023 23:13:41 +0000 Lavanga Wijekoon and Aki Tanaka explore the significant impact of the European Union’s expected Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) on global corporate responsibility, with a specific focus on its implications for Japanese companies. Institute for Security and Development Policy View Full Article
act Data Security, Actual AI and Law’s Acceptance of Tech Spell the New Forefront of Law By www.littler.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Mar 2017 17:32:37 +0000 Zev Eigen considers artificial intelligence and predictive coding to be tools in making better informed hiring decisions. Corporate Counsel View Article Full Article
act In Their Words | Using Analytics and AI in Legal Practice By www.littler.com Published On :: Fri, 23 Mar 2018 15:08:55 +0000 Lee Schreter discusses the impact of artificial intelligence and data analytics on the practice of law. Georgia State News View Article Full Article
act Littler Survey Finds Employers Reeling from Regulatory Shifts and New Forces Impacting the Workplace By www.littler.com Published On :: Tue, 01 May 2018 15:25:51 +0000 Seventh annual survey of more than 1,100 employers reveals how companies are responding to rapid social and political changes Full Article
act Littler and Prime Policy Group Release Joint Report on the Impact of AI and Automation on the American Workforce By www.littler.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Jun 2018 23:11:32 +0000 Report Explores the Myriad Issues Related to Technology-Induced Displacement of Employees (TIDE) Full Article
act Littler Survey: Employers Reeling from Regulatory Shifts, New Forces Impacting Workplace By www.littler.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Jun 2018 21:35:35 +0000 Littler attorneys comment on the results of Littler's Annual Employer Survey and analyze the impact that sweeping regulatory changes and other factors, including the #MeToo movement, have on employers. General Counsel News View Article Full Article
act Littler Survey Finds Employers Responding to Robust Federal Enforcement, Active State Legislatures and Ongoing #MeToo Movement By www.littler.com Published On :: Mon, 06 May 2019 16:58:00 +0000 Eighth annual survey of more than 1,300 employers finds HR and business leaders grappling with increasingly complex compliance challenges, focused on preventing workplace harassment and pay inequality Full Article
act 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
act Digitization of the Workplace: The Impact of AI and Automation on the American Workforce By www.littler.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Jun 2019 19:11:44 +0000 In this podcast, Aaron Crews, Littler’s Chief Data Analytics Officer, Natalie Pierce, co-chair of Littler’s Robotics, AI and Automation Practice Group and Diversity and Inclusion Council and Garry Mathiason, co-chair of Littler’s Robotics, AI and Automation Practice Group discuss what impact AI and automation will have on employers in the future. Full Article
act What Will AI Mean for the Practice of Law? By www.littler.com Published On :: Wed, 08 Jan 2020 16:53:37 +0000 Associate Matt Scherer, member of Littler’s Robotics, AI and Automation Practice Group and Data Analytics team, and Andrew Arruda, founder of Ross Intelligence, discuss how AI is being used in the practice of law, such as in legal research and contract review. Full Article
act Littler’s Chief Knowledge Officer and Cornell Law Students Discuss How Hands-on Tech Training Enhances the Practice of Law By www.littler.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Jan 2020 14:50:55 +0000 In this podcast, Littler’s Chief Knowledge Officer, Scott Rechtschaffen, talks with his Cornell Law School students about the potential for lawyers to use software to develop practical tools for the delivery of legal services. During their semester, the students experienced how to take their growing knowledge of the law, identify a problem, coordinate with subject matter and technical experts, and create a legal app designed to assist users, who might be either clients or fellow attorneys. Full Article
act New York Sexual Harassment Laws – The City Commission Publishes Poster and Fact Sheet By www.littler.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Aug 2018 01:23:58 +0000 UPDATE: This article was updated on August 15, 2018. In April 2018, New York State and New York City each adopted expansive legislation directed at educating employees about workplace sexual harassment and reducing the incidence of harassment claims, as we reported in our prior article. New Poster for NYC Employers: Full Article
act California’s Continued Reaction to #MeToo Two Years Later – the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly By www.littler.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Dec 2019 16:20:40 +0000 Helene Wasserman, Los Angeles-based Littler Shareholder and Trial Practice Group Co-Chair, reflects on some good, bad, and ugly impacts of the #MeToo movement since its inception, including recent legislative developments affecting California employers in particular. Discussing training, arbitration agreements, and the extended statute of limitations for FEHA claims with Littler Learning Group’s Marissa Dragoo, Helene provides insights and guidance for California employers as we move into the third year of the cemented #MeToo movement. Full Article
act New Executive Order Seeks to Regulate Diversity Training by Federal Contractors and Grant Recipients By www.littler.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Sep 2020 21:41:53 +0000 Update: On December 22, 2020, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California issued a nationwide preliminary injunction banning the enforcement of Executive Order 13950. Full Article
act 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
