OFAC Issues Two Determinations Prohibiting Dealings In Certain Metals Of Russian Origin; Extends General License Allowing Payment Of Taxes And Fees To Russian Government – Export Controls & Trade & Investment Sanctions

Key Takeaways: OFAC announced two new Determinations. One bans the import into the U.S. of aluminum, copper, and nickel originating in Russia, while the other outlaws the provision of certain services related to the acquisition of such metals. Additionally, OFAC issued General License (“GL”) 13I, which further extends the time period for…

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Preparing to Lead with the Help of the Disney Leadership Institute  – Faculty Focus

“All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.” – Walt Disney  Many undergraduate and graduate programs at colleges and universities worldwide provide opportunities for their students to travel abroad and learn global experiences that help them complete requirements within a designated course. This global experience focuses on observing, relating…

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What Oklahoma Did to Clayton Lockett Ten Years Ago Changed the National Conversation About Botched Executions | Austin Sarat | Verdict

Ten years ago, on April 29, 2014, the state of Oklahoma put Clayton Lockett to death. He had been convicted and sentenced for the 1999 murder of Stephanie Neiman, a 19-year-old who graduated from high school two days before she was killed. Lockett’s execution was, however, horribly botched. What transpired during the time that Oklahoma…

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The Regulatory Race Is On: The Biden Administration Sprints To Issue Key Health Policies – Healthcare

Introduction The upcoming election, and the approaching end of the President’s four-year term, introduce additional dynamics into the agencies’ rulemaking process and even the guidance process. From now through the November election, the Biden administration will be increasingly focused on pushing forward policies that fulfill campaign promises and achieve important policy priorities, while potentially being…

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So What Is Actually Working With GenAI?

(Photo by Jason Kempin/FilmMagic) Ahoy matey, any seadog worth their salt knows that Force Majeure is an unforeseeable event like the wind whippin’ up and rippin’ yer sails apart. Shiver me timber, ye want to be sure ye have a clause in yer contracts to protect yerself. If not, ye may end up in the…

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Embracing AI in Education – Faculty Focus

Even before the explosion of generative AI, technology had already found its way into traditional face-to-face and distance learning classrooms. No longer are we bound only to text, but we can now bring in software and media such as videos, audio, and images to enhance learning. No longer must distance learning be asynchronous, we can…

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