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DOJ Launches New Pilot Program to Allow Whistleblowers Who Report Financial Crimes, Corruption to Avoid Prosecution

DOJ Launches New Pilot Program to Allow Whistleblowers Who Report Financial Crimes, Corruption to Avoid Prosecution

  • Post category:Ogletree Deakins
  • Reading time:5 mins read

The pilot program, entitled “Pilot Program on Voluntary Self-Disclosures for Individuals,” increases transparency regarding the circumstances under which prosecutors will offer leniency to cooperating witnesses and other individuals through use of a non-prosecution agreement (NPA) when they report potential criminal misconduct involving corporations. Quick Hits The DOJ launched a new…

Author Talks: The magic of unmuting yourself

Author Talks: The magic of unmuting yourself

Speaking up is vital to advancing meaningfully in our careers—yet many of us have made a habit of keeping quiet. In this edition of Author Talks, McKinsey Global Publishing’s Lucia Rahilly chats with Elaine Lin Hering, author, facilitator, and speaker, about her new book, Unlearning Silence: How to Speak Your…

Anant Bhalla on the convergence of insurance, asset management

Anant Bhalla on the convergence of insurance, asset management

Anant Bhalla became chief executive of American Equity Investment Life (AEL) in March 2020, a turbulent time as COVID-19 was spreading around the world. When he joined AEL, which was founded in the mid-1990s and based in West Des Moines, Iowa, the company was the last big independent seller of…

Looking Past the Headlines, the Impact of the FTC’s Ban on Non-Competes in M&A, Private Equity and Venture Capital

Looking Past the Headlines, the Impact of the FTC’s Ban on Non-Competes in M&A, Private Equity and Venture Capital

Last week on April 23, 2024, the FTC adopted a final rule that would effectively ban non-compete agreements in the context of employment relationships when the rule becomes effective on September 4, 2024, absent a stay or injunctive relief.  The rule would render unenforceable a broad array of employment-based non-competition…

HIPAA Privacy Rules Get a Post-Dobbs Refresh on Reproductive Health Care

HIPAA Privacy Rules Get a Post-Dobbs Refresh on Reproductive Health Care

  • Post category:Ogletree Deakins
  • Reading time:5 mins read

Quick Hits Final privacy rules under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) set basic limitations on the use or disclosure by covered entities (such as employer health benefit plans) and their business associates of reproductive health care information. The final rules state that reproductive care is,…

Security above all else: Expanding Microsoft’s Secure Future Initiative

Security above all else: Expanding Microsoft’s Secure Future Initiative

  • Post category:Microsoft
  • Reading time:10 mins read

Last November, we launched the Secure Future Initiative (SFI) to prepare for the increasing scale and high stakes of cyberattacks. SFI brings together every part of Microsoft to advance cybersecurity protection across our company and products. Since then, the threat landscape has continued to rapidly evolve, and we have learned…

How Much Does Proximity Influence Startup Innovation? 20 Meters’ Worth to Be Exact

How Much Does Proximity Influence Startup Innovation? 20 Meters’ Worth to Be Exact

A new study of startups sharing a coworking space offers a new wrinkle in the debate over work-from-anywhere: Proximity matters, especially close proximity, to spread knowledge between disparate enterprises.“The more different the startups are, the more they’re going to benefit from being nearby,” says Harvard Business School assistant professor Maria…

Ice shelves fracture under weight of meltwater lakes

Ice shelves fracture under weight of meltwater lakes

When air temperatures in Antarctica rise and glacier ice melts, water can pool on the surface of floating ice shelves, weighing them down and causing the ice to bend. Now, for the first time in the field, researchers have shown that ice shelves don’t just buckle under the weight of…

Securing the Software Supply Chain with LLMs

Securing the Software Supply Chain with LLMs

In this episode of the AI + a16z podcast, Socket founder and CEO Feross Aboukhadijeh, and a16z partner Joel de la Garza, discuss the open-source software supply chain. Feross and Joel share their thoughts and insights on topics ranging from the recent xz Utils attack to how large language models…

OSH Law Primer, Part V: Recordkeeping Requirements

OSH Law Primer, Part V: Recordkeeping Requirements

  • Post category:Ogletree Deakins
  • Reading time:6 mins read

The first article in this series provided a general overview of the OSH Act and OSHA; the second article examined OSHA’s rulemaking process; the third article reviewed an employer’s duty to comply with standards; and the fourth article discussed the general duty clause. This article addresses OSHA’s recordkeeping requirements. Quick…

Microsoft introduces passkeys for consumer accounts

Microsoft introduces passkeys for consumer accounts

  • Post category:Microsoft
  • Reading time:10 mins read

Ten years ago, Microsoft envisioned a bold future: a world free of passwords. Every year, we celebrate World Password Day by updating you on our progress toward eliminating passwords for good. Today, we’re announcing passkey support for Microsoft consumer accounts, the next step toward our vision of simple, safe access…

The Southern Circuit of Russia: New Dynamics

The Southern Circuit of Russia: New Dynamics

The uniqueness of Russia's geopolitical position lies in the fact that it is the only world power naturally focused on the four most important strategic regions of Eurasia: Western Europe, the Middle East, Central Asia and Northeast Asia. When it comes to prioritising foreign policy efforts and interests, these areas…

Fashion forward

Fashion forward

Riya Narayan, ’26, strolled gingerly in a full-length design by Dominique Schleider, ’26, that resembled a chainmail bell. Kirsten Lees, ’27, modeled a bodysuit and shawl crafted entirely of belts. Celeste Amadon, ’26, wore a black leotard covered in spiraling metal coils, with a long, lacy veil trailing behind her.…

Shedding Light on Dark Patterns – Best Practices for Online Businesses

Shedding Light on Dark Patterns – Best Practices for Online Businesses

  • Post category:Logan & Partners
  • Reading time:4 mins read

With recent regulatory changes impacting the topic, the term “dark patterns” is garnering attention and prompting online businesses to reassess their digital strategies. In this article, we’ll explore the definition of dark patterns, examine their legal implications in the European Union (EU), and provide guidance for businesses navigating this evolving…

What Successful Brick-and-Mortar Retailers Get Right

What Successful Brick-and-Mortar Retailers Get Right

From virtual snowstorms to golden locker boxes, today’s thriving stores feature experiences shoppers can’t get online. Consider five successful tactics. Rob Angell May 02, 2024 Reading Time: 9 min  Neil Webb/Ikon Images Many retailers with physical stores have felt as if they have been fighting for their lives during the…

USCIS Announces Receipt Notice Delays From Lockbox Locations

USCIS Announces Receipt Notice Delays From Lockbox Locations

  • Post category:Ogletree Deakins
  • Reading time:3 mins read

Quick Hits Beginning April 1, 2024, USCIS service centers stopped accepting paper-filed I-129 petitions requesting H-1B and H-1B1 classification, instead requiring petitioners to file at designated lockbox facilities. As a result, the filing volume at USCIS lockboxes has increased, and USCIS has now confirmed that it is experiencing delays in…

Introducing the 2024 Imagine Cup World Championship Judges

Introducing the 2024 Imagine Cup World Championship Judges

  • Post category:Microsoft
  • Reading time:7 mins read

Get ready for the pinnacle of startup innovation as the Imagine Cup World Championship unfolds live at Microsoft Build on May 21! Three outstanding startups from across the globe are poised to showcase their AI-solutions on the global stage, vying for the coveted title and a chance to win USD100,000…

The Primary Care Crisis and Other News

The Primary Care Crisis and Other News

Howie and Harlan discuss health and healthcare headlines. From flatlining telehealth to Walmart closing retail clinics to months-long waits for healthcare appointments, they try to untangle the challenges in delivering healthcare. Also considered, H5N1 bird flu increasing the risks of drinking unpasteurized milk, promising research on open-source moderation of misinformation…

Programme of the 4th Central Asian Conference of the Valdai Discussion Club

Programme of the 4th Central Asian Conference of the Valdai Discussion Club

On May 14–15, 2024, the Valdai Club will hold its fourth annual Central Asian conference, titled “Russia and Central Asia: Development and Security in a Changing World”. Programme of the 4th Central Asian Conference of the Valdai Discussion Club “Russia and Central Asia: Development and Security in a Changing World”…

Vision to Victory: Coaching as a Leadership Game-Changer – PODCAST

Vision to Victory: Coaching as a Leadership Game-Changer – PODCAST

  • Post category:Clarasys
  • Reading time:45 mins read

In this episode of Nevermind the Pain Points, host Sophie Brazell-Ng and guest experts Sarah Partridge and Dr. Kristina Curtis explore the critical role that coaches play in unlocking the full potential of leaders. Tune in to discover how coaching can be your ally in navigating challenges, identifying your strengths,…

Closing the blinds on banks’ window dressing

Closing the blinds on banks’ window dressing

2 May 2024By Claudio Bassi, Markus Behn, Michael Grill, Massimo Libertucci, Pär Torstensson and Peter WelzSome banks reduce balance sheet items around reporting dates. Such “window dressing” camouflages the true risks of a bank, impairs markets as well as bank resilience and supervision. The ECB Blog looks at how regulators…

Why Retaining Top Talent is More Difficult Than Ever

Why Retaining Top Talent is More Difficult Than Ever

Finding and keeping great employees can be tough for companies all over. With changes in employee expectations, advancements in technology, and shifts in the job market, it’s a real challenge. In 2019, a whopping 42 million U.S. workers alone said “so long” to their jobs voluntarily. Yep, you read that…

The Israel-Iran Conflict: A View from Riyadh

The Israel-Iran Conflict: A View from Riyadh

Aggressive Israeli policy, the desecration of Islamic holy sites in Palestine by Israeli fanatics, and the unlimited support provided by successive US administrations give individuals, organisations, and even states in the region a justification to engage in activities that threaten its security and peace, writes Saleh Muhammad Al-Khathlan, Professor of…

Can Boeing Fix Itself?

Can Boeing Fix Itself?

  • Post category:INSEAD Knowledge
  • Reading time:8 mins read

Disasters can act as brutal audits of organisations to which even veritable institutions like Boeing are no exception. In the wake of two fatal crashes as well as a mid-flight door blowout, Boeing has shaken up its C-suite and pledged to prioritise safety over profit. Will these measures solve its…

How AI improves physician and nurse collaboration

How AI improves physician and nurse collaboration

A new artificial intelligence model helps physicians and nurses work together at Stanford Hospital to boost patient care. - By Hanae Armitage An artificial intelligence model in use at Stanford Hospital helps physicians and nurses know when a patient may be in decline, so they can act quickly to keep…

The CEO’s Cyber Resilience Playbook

The CEO’s Cyber Resilience Playbook

Research Feature What do CEOs who led through a serious cyberattack regret? Use this guide to learn from their experiences and take smarter actions before, during, and after an attack. Manuel Hepfer, Rashmy Chatterjee, and Michael Smets May 01, 2024 Reading Time: 13 min  Michael Glenwood Gibbs/theispot.com On May 7,…

2024 Title IX Regulation Update, Part III: Section 106.44—Recipients’ Duty to Address Sex Discrimination

2024 Title IX Regulation Update, Part III: Section 106.44—Recipients’ Duty to Address Sex Discrimination

  • Post category:Ogletree Deakins
  • Reading time:15 mins read

Quick Hits Restrictions on contact have been modified to eliminate mutual no-contact orders as the default. Supportive measure decisions are appealable. Procedures for emergency removal of a student respondent and placement of an employee respondent on administrative leave have been clarified. The final regulations take effect on August 1, 2024.…

CEOs Need More Face Time, Not FaceTime

CEOs Need More Face Time, Not FaceTime

This commentary originally appeared in Chief Executive. From the 1960s through the 1970s, AT&T advertised its long-distance service as “the next best thing to being there,” suggesting phone calls were a good substitute for seeing family members in person—but that might not work for the boss. Virtual meetings that save…

CHINA: New national data classification and grading standard is released

CHINA: New national data classification and grading standard is released

  • Post category:DLA Piper
  • Reading time:4 mins read

Data classification and grading is an obligation that each data handler must comply with under the Chinese data protection laws. Data handlers have been waiting for clear requirements and standards on how to carry out the relevant work. The newly published national standard GB/T 43697-2024 Data Security Technology – Rules…

Lights, AI, Action: Wonder Dynamics’s Tye Sheridan

Lights, AI, Action: Wonder Dynamics’s Tye Sheridan

Topics Artificial Intelligence and Business Strategy The Artificial Intelligence and Business Strategy initiative explores the growing use of artificial intelligence in the business landscape. The exploration looks specifically at how AI is affecting the development and execution of strategy in organizations. In collaboration with More in this series Get updates…

EEOC Argues Vendors Using Artificial Intelligence Tools Are Subject to Title VII, the ADA and ADEA Under Novel Theories in Workday Litigation

EEOC Argues Vendors Using Artificial Intelligence Tools Are Subject to Title VII, the ADA and ADEA Under Novel Theories in Workday Litigation

Seyfarth Synopsis: In Mobley v. Workday, the EEOC filed an amicus brief supporting a class-action plaintiff's theory that a Human Resources software company could be directly liable for employment discrimination allegedly caused by the vendor's artificial intelligence tool under theories that the organization was acting as an employment agency, indirect…

EEOC Publishes Long-Awaited Final Guidance on Workplace Harassment

EEOC Publishes Long-Awaited Final Guidance on Workplace Harassment

  • Post category:Ogletree Deakins
  • Reading time:9 mins read

Quick Hits The EEOC issued a final version of new guidance for employers clarifying its positions on the applications of federal laws prohibiting harassment and retaliation. The new guidance is the first update to the EEOC’s workplace harassment guidance since 1999 and incorporates several new developments in the law and…

Educators: Learn to boost inclusion all year long during AANHPI Heritage Month

Educators: Learn to boost inclusion all year long during AANHPI Heritage Month

  • Post category:Microsoft
  • Reading time:5 mins read

Each May in the United States, we observe Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, taking the time to reflect on the experiences and contributions of the AANHPI community. Schools nationwide greet the faces of AANHPI students every day, embodying the rich diversity and cultural tapestry of…

When Managers Set Unrealistic Expectations, Employees Cut Ethical Corners

When Managers Set Unrealistic Expectations, Employees Cut Ethical Corners

In the 1990s, when Harvard Business School Professor Lynn S. Paine was researching and writing about examples of corporate misconduct, she hoped more businesses would take decisive action to root out fraud and other unethical behavior.Many companies have since formed ethics and compliance programs designed to boost responsibility, yet corporate…

Embracing Subscription-Based Models to pioneer the Circular Economy Transition

Embracing Subscription-Based Models to pioneer the Circular Economy Transition

  • Post category:Clarasys
  • Reading time:4 mins read

Ready, Set… Go Circular!In the ever-evolving landscape of commerce, businesses are increasingly pivoting towards sustainable practices. Among the myriad of strategies, subscription-based models (SBMs) have emerged as a beacon of sustainable innovation. These models enable organisations to participate in the Circular Economy, where products are purposely designed to be better…

DHS Relaxes Employment Authorization Rules for Ethiopian and Palestinian F-1 Students

DHS Relaxes Employment Authorization Rules for Ethiopian and Palestinian F-1 Students

  • Post category:Ogletree Deakins
  • Reading time:3 mins read

Quick Hits DHS announced relaxed employment authorization standards for Ethiopian and Palestinian F-1 students who are eligible for work authorization. During the school year, work-authorized Ethiopian and Palestinian F-1 students may increase the number of hours worked and reduce their school course load. Students who utilize this benefit will still…