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Microsoft has unveiled the next generation of its Windows software, called Windows 11, which has sleeker visual features and is more open to third-party apps. The newest version of Microsoft’s flagship operating system announced Thursday will be a successor to today’s Windows 10, which the company introduced in 2015. In a challenge to rival Apple,…
Litigated claims could impact reputation and market share in ways no policy can cover. Here’s how proactive risk mitigation reduces the expense. Product liability claims in the life sciences industry are unique. In many cases, the products in question make a direct impact on consumers’ health. When they don’t perform as intended or cause an…
President Joe Biden has nominated two Democrats—both union lawyers—to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) who, if confirmed, will give Democrats control of the NLRB. Originally found on SHRM Read More
The Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday that a California regulation forcing agricultural employers to allow union organizers access to their property is unconstitutional, delivering a win to business interests and advocates of private property protections. In a 6–3 vote, the high court sided with two businesses that challenged the California rule that lets union representatives…
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Amendments to Nevada’s noncompete statute, NRS 613.195, will ban noncompete agreements with hourly workers and limit employers’ ability to sue to enforce certain customer servicing restrictions. The new law also will extend the required judicial “blue pencil” process to actions brought by employees challenging noncompete covenants. AB 47, signed by Gov. Steve Sisolak, does not…
Amazon donated hundreds of copies of a book by critical race theorist Ibram X. Kendi to an Arlington, Virginia, high school, and paid the book’s co-author to address the students and teachers, according to recently uncovered emails between the company and school district officials. The emails, obtained by watchdog group Parents Defending Education (PDE) via…
More than 150 Houston Methodist employees have resigned or were fired, following the hospital system’s requirement they get a COVID-19 vaccine to remain employed. Originally found on SHRM Read More
NEW YORK—Warren Buffett resigned Wednesday as trustee of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, which says it will announce plans in July to answer questions raised about its leadership structure as it deals with the divorce of its two founders. The announcement from Buffett comes weeks after Bill and Melinda Gates revealed that they were…
