St. Petersburg College in Florida has launched a new Applied Mental Health Certificate for Law Enforcement Program to equip law enforcement professionals and first responders with essential tools to navigate mental health issues within the community while managing the inherent stressors of their roles. Dr. Tonjua Williams“This program isn’t just about protecting the community; it’s…
In last week’s column, I expressed my interest in doing a review of all patent complaints filed on a particular day. For what purpose? I believe it is important for active litigators and counselors to maintain “a sense of what types of cases are being filed right now,” so that they can offer timely and…
New Vento bands Together with the other changes coming into force this April, new Presidential Guidance on Employment Tribunal awards for injury to feelings in line with the Vento bands has been published. For claims presented on or after 6 April 2024, the Vento bands are as follows: A lower band of £1,200 to…
The University of Houston has received a $3 million anonymous gift to help fund the Houston Works Scholarship Fund, which provides scholarship support to working junior and senior students. Dr. Diane Z. ChaseThe financial support will go to those in select majors at the C.T. Bauer College of Business, all majors at the Cullen College…
Assistant Secretary of Defense John Plumb testifies before the House Armed Services Committee in Washington, D.C. March 30, 2023. (DoD photo by EJ Hersom) WASHINGTON — John Plumb, assistant secretary of Defense for Space Policy, will exit the Pentagon come May, Breaking Defense has learned. In response to an inquiry, a DoD spokesperson confirmed that…
When we envision the traditional classroom setting, we tend to visualize the power at the front of the room. The instructor is standing over a podium while the students are seated looking up at the one who holds the future of their course grade. The instructor asks a question and the student answers. The instructor…
Prioritising Global Wellness on World Health Day: World Health Day is celebrated on April 7th. The world comes together to commemorate this occasion established by the World Health Organization (WHO) to raise awareness about global health issues and mobilise efforts to address them. This day holds profound significance, serving as a reminder of the fundamental…
03 April 2024 Consolidated Employers Organisation To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. South Africa’s employment environment is a nuanced terrain shaped by a complex interplay of historical legacies, legal mandates, and socio-economic imperatives. At the heart of this dynamic lie the country’s…
When some hapless NY lawyers submitted a brief riddled with case citations hallucinated by consumer-facing artificial intelligence juggernaut ChatGPT and then doubled down on the error, we figured the resulting discipline would serve as a wake-up call to attorneys everywhere. But there would be more. And more. And more. We’ve repeatedly balked at declaring this an…
Dr. Khalilah Brown-Dean has been named executive director of the Allbritton Center for the Study of Public Life and university professor Wesleyan University. Brown-Dean — a community-engaged scholar and academic leader who creates spaces for collaboration and understanding — takes the helm at the center, where students learn about civic and community engagement to human…