rat The Path from Traditional Monoclonal Antibodies to Next- Generation Constructs By www.labroots.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Sep 2024 15:30:00 -0700 Monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) have revolutionized targeted cancer therapies with unmatched specificity and potency. Since the first mAb approval in 1986, ad Full Article Immunology
rat Immune Cells Surviving Fever-like Temperatures Adapt to Become More Effective By www.labroots.com Published On :: Sun, 22 Sep 2024 03:00:00 -0700 Inflammation represents a long-conserved biological process characterized by the release of chemical messengers that regulate the immune response. Wh Full Article Immunology
rat Harnessing Automated Insulin Delivery: Case Reports from Marathon Runners with Type 1 Diabetes By www.labroots.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Sep 2024 11:15:00 -0700 How can machine learning help individuals with type 1 diabetes (T1D)? This is what a study presented at this year’s Annual Meeting of the European As Full Article Genetics & Genomics
rat Exercise proven to cut hospitalization rates in adults By www.labroots.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Sep 2024 12:42:00 -0700 A recent study published in the American Journal of Preventative Medicine highlights the significant impact of structured exercise programs on reducing hos Full Article Genetics & Genomics
rat Diabetes and Prediabetes May Accelerate Brain Aging By www.labroots.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Sep 2024 18:13:00 -0700 Type 2 diabetes and prediabetes are linked to faster brain aging. Healthy lifestyle habits may protect against this effect. Full Article Neuroscience
rat COVID-19 Lockdowns Accelerated Brain Aging in Teens By www.labroots.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Sep 2024 17:40:00 -0700 The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated brain aging in adolescents. The effect was three times as strong in females than in males. Full Article Neuroscience
rat Drug Overdose Rates in Colombia Increase by 356% By www.labroots.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Sep 2024 18:50:00 -0700 Drug overdoses involving illegal opioids, hallucinogens, stimulants, and sedative psychotropic medications rose by 356% in Colombia between 2010 and 2021. Full Article Neuroscience
rat COVID-19 Lockdowns Accelerated Brain Aging in Teens By www.labroots.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Sep 2024 17:40:00 -0700 The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated brain aging in adolescents. The effect was three times as strong in females than in males. Full Article Health & Medicine
rat Lab-Generated Antibodies Prevent Antimicrobial Resistance By www.labroots.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Sep 2024 09:00:00 -0700 Our immune systems generate antibodies that neutralize and help eliminate foreign pathogens. These antibodies or proteins are generated by specific immune Full Article Health & Medicine
rat Drug Overdose Rates in Colombia Increase by 356% By www.labroots.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Sep 2024 18:50:00 -0700 Drug overdoses involving illegal opioids, hallucinogens, stimulants, and sedative psychotropic medications rose by 356% in Colombia between 2010 and 2021. Full Article Health & Medicine
rat Immune Cells Surviving Fever-like Temperatures Adapt to Become More Effective By www.labroots.com Published On :: Sun, 22 Sep 2024 03:00:00 -0700 Inflammation represents a long-conserved biological process characterized by the release of chemical messengers that regulate the immune response. Wh Full Article Health & Medicine
rat Exercise proven to cut hospitalization rates in adults By www.labroots.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Sep 2024 12:42:00 -0700 A recent study published in the American Journal of Preventative Medicine highlights the significant impact of structured exercise programs on reducing hos Full Article Health & Medicine
rat Awareness of Workplace-Related Cancers Can Lead to Preventative Strategies By www.labroots.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Sep 2024 03:00:00 -0700 Today, the United States celebrates Labor Day a holiday honoring American workers and the contributions they make to economic prosperity. President Grover Full Article Clinical & Molecular DX
rat Harnessing Automated Insulin Delivery: Case Reports from Marathon Runners with Type 1 Diabetes By www.labroots.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Sep 2024 11:15:00 -0700 How can machine learning help individuals with type 1 diabetes (T1D)? This is what a study presented at this year’s Annual Meeting of the European As Full Article Clinical & Molecular DX
rat A Huge Restoration Project is Underway at Yosemite National Park By www.labroots.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Sep 2024 07:08:00 -0700 Yosemite National Park is a world famous natural wonder with towering granite cliffs, gorgeous meadows, giant sequoias, and splendid waterfalls. Now... Full Article Technology
rat Celebrate this year's International Observe the Moon Night on September 14, 2024 By www.labroots.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Sep 2024 11:00:00 -0700 Beginning in 2010, NASA began International Observe the Moon Night based on two events occurring simultaneously in 2009 during the International Year of As Full Article Technology
rat Harnessing Automated Insulin Delivery: Case Reports from Marathon Runners with Type 1 Diabetes By www.labroots.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Sep 2024 11:15:00 -0700 How can machine learning help individuals with type 1 diabetes (T1D)? This is what a study presented at this year’s Annual Meeting of the European As Full Article Technology
rat Mars Exploration: Past, Present, and Future By www.labroots.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Sep 2024 14:40:00 -0700 For thousands of years, Mars, aka the Red Planet, has fascinated skywatchers from countless civilizations and cultures, leading some to speculate that it w Full Article Technology
rat 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
rat Direct PCR: Streamlining Respiratory Disease Testing Research By www.labroots.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Aug 2024 14:35:00 -0700 In this report, we highlight that direct PCR, an extraction-free workflow: Can serve as an alternative to an extraction-based workflow for simpler, streaml Full Article Microbiology
rat Multiple Methane-Generating Microbes are Discovered By www.labroots.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Aug 2024 06:15:00 -0700 Archaea are a major branch of life, but we still have a lot to learn about these microbes, which were only discovered in the 1970s. Full Article Microbiology
rat Lab-Generated Antibodies Prevent Antimicrobial Resistance By www.labroots.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Sep 2024 09:00:00 -0700 Our immune systems generate antibodies that neutralize and help eliminate foreign pathogens. These antibodies or proteins are generated by specific immune Full Article Microbiology
rat Property Tax Policy & Tax Rate Setting By www.civicinfo.bc.ca Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 16:30:00 GMT Organizer: Government Finance Officers Association of British ColumbiaLocation: Vancouver Full Article
rat [ENVS Lecture Series] A Rural Agrarian Reckoning: Multigenerational Farmers Seeking to Repair Soil, Agriculture, and Rural America Itself By events.tufts.edu Published On :: 21 Nov 2024 17:00:00 GMT Nov 21, 2024, 12pm EST Sydney Giacalone, doctoral candidate in anthropology at Brown University, researches multigenerational farmers and ranchers across the U.S. who are transitioning away from conventional practices towards environmentally and social repairing approaches. This experience often involves questioning past education and internalized ideologies and learning to collaborate with nonhuman life to repair degraded ecologies. Join Giacaloneto learn more about her research. 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 2024/11/21 (Thu)
rat 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
rat A2: Using Web 2.0 Technologies to Support a Brand Focused Marketing Strategy By www.ukoln.ac.uk Published On :: 2008-07-22 During this session there will be an exploration of the use of Web 2.0 technologies in brand based marketing. The session will use the results of the recent collaboration between the University of Southampton and Precedent Communications http://www.southampton.ac.uk/isoton to demonstrate how developing a consistent approach to the adoption of Web 2.0 technologies can be acheived by considering your institution's corporate objectives and audiences. Discussion Groups will consider how the Web 2.0 technologies used in brand based marketing can be applied to their institution. The session was facilitated by James Souttar, Precedent. Full Article
rat A1: Athens, Shibboleth, the UK Access Management Federation, OpenID, CardSpace and all that - single sign-on for your Web site By www.ukoln.ac.uk Published On :: 2007-07-16 Andrew Cormack, Richard Dunning and Andy Powell, Eduserv will investigate the relationships between institutional single sign-on, Athens, Shibboleth, the UK Access Management Federation and more recent developments like OpenID and CardSpace and will give participants an opportunity to ask questions of a panel of experts from the community. Full Article
rat Plenary Talk 2: Developing a Web 2.0 Strategy By www.ukoln.ac.uk Published On :: 2006-06-14 Michael Webb, IT and Media Services Head, University of Wales, Newport gave a talk about how Web 2.0 technologies are changing the way our staff and students (potential, current and past) relate to one another and our Universities. Embracing these technologies provides a great opportunity to enhance the University experience, but also presents a number of risks and challenges. So how do Universities develop a strategic approach to embracing Web 2.0? Full Article
rat Deepfakes in Legal Proceedings: A Strategic Framework for Collaborative Solutions By www.littler.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Sep 2024 14:01:10 +0000 As part of the EDRM-Clarity Working Group, Paul Weiner is contributing author of this white paper addressing the challenge of deepfakes being presented as relevant and authentic evidence in the justice system. Legaltech News View (Subscription required) Full Article
rat 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
rat Are employers required to conduct human rights due diligence in their global operations? By www.littler.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Mar 2024 19:48:28 +0000 Are employers required to conduct human rights due diligence in their global operations? The scope and scale of many employers’ global operations and their global supply chains are expanding. This expansion has led to a greater focus on the risk of corporate human rights abuses such as forced labor, child labor, and other forms of modern slavery. Full Article
rat Unlocking the Power of Relational Data to Improve Collaboration By www.littler.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Oct 2017 13:52:47 +0000 Zev Eigen authored an article covering the data science revolution in HR, as well as tools readily available to employers. The Lawyer's Daily View Article Full Article
rat Three Ways Data Can Improve Legal Operations By www.littler.com Published On :: Wed, 03 Jan 2018 15:17:50 +0000 Scott Forman authored this article regarding big data, benchmarking, predictive modeling and trendspotting. Today's General Counsel View Article Full Article
rat Synthetic Reality & Deep Fakes: Considerations for Employers and Implications of the Rise of Deep Fakes in the Workplace By www.littler.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Jun 2019 17:02:20 +0000 In an age where computer generated imagery (CGI) and digital effects enable entire film genres to exist, like Marvel’s superhero series the Avengers or Guardians of the Galaxy, audiences have no expectation that movies they consume depict actual events or reflect reality. It is therefore reasonable to assume that the context and forum of how digital media and information is communicated, observed and consumed informs our default expectations of it. Full Article
rat Ontario, Canada’s Divisional Court Confirms Unionized Workplaces May Pursue Human Rights Claims Before Labour Arbitrator or Human Rights Tribunal By www.littler.com Published On :: Thu, 04 Apr 2024 19:03:01 +0000 In London District Catholic School Board v. Full Article
rat Five Key Questions to Formulate a Top-Down Strategy for APAC Layoffs By www.littler.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Jan 2022 23:03:29 +0000 Isha Malhotra, Trent Sutton and Nancy Zhang offer guidelines for in-house counsel when advising a business on a restructure in APAC. ACC Docket View Full Article
rat As employers consider strategies for adapting the size of their workforces to meet changing business demands and technologies, what guidance should be top-of-mind? By www.littler.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Nov 2023 17:21:34 +0000 Full Article
rat Dear Littler: What are some considerations before implementing our return-to-office policy? By www.littler.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Sep 2024 16:24:18 +0000 Dear Littler, We are a professional services company with employees in various states. During the pandemic we shifted to fully remote work. As the pandemic subsided, we still leaned into remote work to attract and retain talent who preferred remote work. We also shifted our focus almost exclusively to digital services that did not require an in-person presence since our clients were also remote. We kept most of our physical offices intact but downsized some square footage to reduce our overhead. Full Article
rat Generate doubts profit sharing scheme By www.littler.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Mar 2022 17:29:22 +0000 As a result of subcontracting reform, Jorge Sales Boyoli explains that some companies want to distribute profits under conservative criteria and plan to compensate by distributing an additional bonus. El Diario Mexico View Full Article
rat Viewpoint: Bold corporate leadership needed to eliminate Equal Pay Day By www.littler.com Published On :: Thu, 31 Mar 2022 19:20:05 +0000 Jeanine Conley Daves discusses the fact that women still, in the year 2022, are rarely compensated on par with their male counterparts and suggests solutions for workplace parity. Philadelphia Business Journal View (Subscription required.) Full Article
rat D.C. Circuit Holds Withdrawal Liability Interest Rate Must Reflect Plan’s Investment Policy By www.littler.com Published On :: Fri, 22 Jul 2022 13:12:45 +0000 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. Full Article
rat PBGC Issues Proposed Rule on Withdrawal Liability Actuarial Interest Rate Assumptions By www.littler.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Oct 2022 21:11:27 +0000 On October 14, 2022, the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), the federal agency that insures and regulates private-sector defined benefit pension plans under Title IV of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA), published a proposed rule governing employer withdrawal liability. Full Article
rat Long-Awaited Fall Regulatory Agenda Provides Glimpse of Administration’s Regulatory Goals By www.littler.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Jan 2023 23:21:22 +0000 Federal agencies released their regulatory agenda for the coming months. Final rules expected to be issued in 2023 include the NLRB’s on joint employment and revised election procedures; the DOL’s on independent contractors Act and “persuader” reporting; and OSHA’s on injury and illness recordkeeping and occupational exposure to COVID-19 in healthcare settings. Full Article
rat D.C. Circuit Breaks from Second Circuit, Finds Pension Fund May Retroactively Change Its Interest Rate Assumptions By www.littler.com Published On :: Fri, 16 Feb 2024 21:17:31 +0000 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. Full Article
rat Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month: Leadership and Collaboration By www.littler.com Published On :: Wed, 18 May 2022 16:17:33 +0000 In honor and celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Littler attorneys William Ng (Long Island), Hinna Upal (Rochester) and Gregory Iskander (Walnut Creek) discuss how their journeys to leadership were built on promoting collaboration, finding community and creating opportunities for other diverse attorneys. Full Article
rat Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month: Feeling Foreign Where We Belong By www.littler.com Published On :: Tue, 31 May 2022 14:38:41 +0000 In honor and celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Littler attorney, Judy Iriye (L.A. – Century City) talks with fellow Littler attorney, Kevin Yam (New York) and Littler alum, Fran Barbieri (Chief Counsel, Litigation and Employment at World Wide Technology in St Louis, Missouri), about personal experiences where they were able to overcome feelings of foreignness to achieve personal and professional success. Full Article
rat Layoffs/RIFs – A Discussion on Strategies for Immigration Compliance By www.littler.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Feb 2023 21:39:10 +0000 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? Full Article
rat Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month: Sharing Stories of Leadership Through Opportunities in the U.S. Military By www.littler.com Published On :: Fri, 19 May 2023 21:41:43 +0000 In continued celebration of AAPI Heritage Month, Littler's Jennifer Maguire, Sarah Sorensen, and Daniel Kim discuss how their individual experiences in the U.S. Military – as a JAG officer, a military spouse, and an officer – shaped them as leaders, ultimately leading to careers in labor and employment law. Full Article
rat Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month: Bringing About Change Through Servant Leadership By www.littler.com Published On :: Tue, 30 May 2023 21:51:02 +0000 As May comes to a close, we end our celebration of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month with the second of two podcasts that feature the personal stories of some of our ‘Ohana group attorneys. Littler attorney Brandon Mita has an inspiring conversation with fellow Littler attorneys Nicole LeFave, James Lee, and Urvi Morolia about leading through community service, non-profits and pro bono organizations that make a difference in their communities. Full Article
rat Celebrating Disability Pride Month: Adding Disability Inclusion to the Inclusion, Equity & Diversity Conversation By www.littler.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Jul 2023 22:26:11 +0000 In celebration of Disability Pride Month, Jennifer Duke, Littler Learning Group Director and attorney, talks with Anna Curry Gualano, Littler Principal and co-chair of the firm’s Individuals with Disabilities affinity group, about the importance of disability inclusion and its impact in the workplace for both employers and employees. Full Article