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The morning read for Wednesday, April 24

WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on Apr 24, 2024 at 10:02 am At 10 a.m. EDT, the justices will hear oral argument in Moyle v. U.S. Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s the Wednesday morning read:   Recommended Citation: Ellena…

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Owning A Home Isn’t The American Dream, It’s A Maintenance Nightmare, And It’s Not Even A Good Store Of Value

Owning a home has been marketed to us as part of the American dream for centuries. George Washington’s hobby, while otherwise engaged in trying to win the Revolutionary War, was writing detailed letters to craftsmen meticulously explaining what he wanted in terms of renovations to Mount Vernon. Washington was frequently disappointed in the updates to…

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Password adds flexibility as testing competition ramps up

The One Part Retake option for Password’s Skills Plus at-home test will allow candidates to retake one specific part of the assessment if they have missed their desired score in reading, writing, listening or speaking. “We are delighted to be providing this additional flexibility for both our institutional partners and test takers worldwide,” said Simi Kohli, head of Global Recognition…

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Maximizing Affordability and Course Material Access at SIUE 

Published: 4/24/2024 Reading Time: < 1 minute Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville (SIUE) is dedicated to making education affordable and accessible for their nearly 12,000 students. Despite having an Open Education Resource (OER) initiative in place, they found it didn’t quite meet all their course material needs.  Dr. Elza Ibroscheva, Associate Provost and Miriam Roccia, Interim…

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How To Curb The Risk Of Non-use And Invalidation Challenges When It Comes To Trademark Assignment In China – Trademark

Following last week’s deep dive into the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA)’s Guidelines on Trademark Assignment Procedures, there are some additional risks – particularly for trademarks that are likely to cause confusion – that rights holders should be aware of to ensure a smooth and cost-effective assignment process (see “CNIPA highlights critical aspects of…

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Morning Docket: 04.24.24

* Wait, are you suggesting we shouldn’t have trusted the journalistic integrity of the National Enquirer? This Trump trial teaches us something new every day! [Reuters] * Outgoing Boeing leadership collecting around $45 million as they walk out the door. The existing door, not one blown out the side of one of their planes. [Bloomberg…

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Pregnant Workers Fairness Act: EEOC Issues Final Rule To Implement New Law Protecting Pregnant Workers – Employee Rights/ Labour Relations

Seyfarth Synopsis: On April 15, 2024, the EEOC issued its final regulation and interpretive guidance (“PWFA Regulations”) for the enforcement of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (“PWFA”), a law that took effect in June 2023. The PWFA supplements existing federal anti-discrimination law by requiring covered employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified employees or applicants…

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Kicked Out Of The Club: NFA Orders Commodity Pool Operator Not To Reapply For NFA Membership – Commodities/Derivatives/Stock Exchanges

To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. On 10 April 2024, the National Futures Association’s (NFA) Business Conduct Committee (BCC) issued an order against 50.ai Investments LLC, a former NFA Member commodity pool operator and forex firm. The order stipulates that 50.ai Investments may…

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