Philosophy of social science

The Laboratory for Research in Complex Systems Adds Standouts to Growing Team

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Wednesday, November 18, 2020

Villegas and Luna, along with Daniel Ling have dynamic backgrounds and a range of accomplishments in areas that will help support LRC's high-impact research in complex systems, transcending disciplines and sectors.

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  • Villegas and Luna, along with Daniel Ling have dynamic backgrounds and a range of accomplishments in areas that will help support LRC's high-impact research in complex systems, transcending disciplines and sectors.
  • "Additionally, Dana adds the oversight and financial prowess to help us monetize and scale our innovative approach," he added.
  • Laboratory for Research in Complex Systems (LRC) develops powerful research-based solutions that drive scientific, commercial and social breakthroughs.
  • LRC serves as an ideas hub for high-level transdisciplinary research that is bigger, faster and more impactful, to propel innovations that can change the world.

Fraser Institute News Release: New Hampshire most economically-free state, New York least-free for sixth consecutive year

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Tuesday, November 17, 2020

Economic freedomthe ability of individuals to make their own economic decisions including what to buy, where to work and whether to start a businessis fundamental to prosperity.

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  • Economic freedomthe ability of individuals to make their own economic decisions including what to buy, where to work and whether to start a businessis fundamental to prosperity.
  • Rounding out the top five freest states are Virginia (3rd), Texas (4th) and Tennessee (5th).
  • From 2004 to 2018, the average score for U.S. states in the all-government index fell from 8.31 to 7.97.
  • Dr. Michael A. Walker Research Chair in Economic Freedom, Fraser Institute

Institution Quraysh Announces New Advisory Council Overseers and Launches 'Global Commitments to the Rule of Law'

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Wednesday, June 3, 2020

LONDON, June 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Institution Quraysh for Law & Policy (iQ) is pleased to announce its new Advisory Council Overseers who will bring unparalleled wisdom and guidance to the transnational legal think tank.

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  • LONDON, June 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Institution Quraysh for Law & Policy (iQ) is pleased to announce its new Advisory Council Overseers who will bring unparalleled wisdom and guidance to the transnational legal think tank.
  • The iQ Advisory Council will help to provide formidable independent strategic thought as global tensions continue to undermine international institutions and misinformation proliferates.
  • Since its inception, iQ has developed a sound reputation for its global commitment to the Rule of Law and its dedicated and distinct legal and policy impact.
  • iQ, the first Arab law organization to be established in England, has also launched the Innovation Platform for Global Change (iPlatform) a new multimedia platform dedicated to 'Global Commitments to the Rule of Law'.

Subject files - LIBE Democracy, Rule of Law and Fundamental Rights Monitoring Group (DRFMG) - Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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Monday, May 4, 2020

In September 2019, the European Parliaments Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE) decided to renew and expand the mandate of its working group on rule of law issues, which has been renamed LIBE Democracy, Rule of Law and Fundamental Rights Monitoring Group (DRFMG).

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  • In September 2019, the European Parliaments Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE) decided to renew and expand the mandate of its working group on rule of law issues, which has been renamed LIBE Democracy, Rule of Law and Fundamental Rights Monitoring Group (DRFMG).
  • In view of its mandate, the new Group will focus on threats to democracy, the rule of law and fundamental rights, as well as the fight against corruption within the EU, across all Member States.
  • The working group is meant to recommend specific actions to the LIBE Committee, such as meetings with stakeholders, hearings and missions, as well as to make suggestions for proposals for resolutions and reports.
  • The Group's mandate will remain in force until 31 December 2021, at which point a mid-term review will be carried out.

California Lawyers Association Statement Regarding Attack On Supreme Court Justices

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Friday, March 6, 2020

SACRAMENTO, Calif., March 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The mission of the California Lawyers Association (CLA) includes promotion of fairness in the administration of justice and defense of the rule of law.

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  • SACRAMENTO, Calif., March 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The mission of the California Lawyers Association (CLA) includes promotion of fairness in the administration of justice and defense of the rule of law.
  • The independence and fairness of the justice system are critical to the functioning of society.
  • The three co-equal branches of our Constitutional Democracy Executive, Judicial and Legislative each play a vital role.
  • Established in 2018, California Lawyers Association is the bar association for all California attorneys.

Fraser Institute Media Advisory: How have economic rights for women changed globally? New study coming Thursday, March 5

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Wednesday, March 4, 2020

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 04, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Thursday, March 5, the Fraser Institute will release a new study on women and economic freedom in recognition of International Womens Day on March 8.

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  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 04, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Thursday, March 5, the Fraser Institute will release a new study on women and economic freedom in recognition of International Womens Day on March 8.
  • Women's Economic RightsWhat's Changed and Why Does It Matter?
  • spotlights how womens economic freedomthe right to choose what to buy, where to work, whether to start a business, engage in trade, own property or even open a bank accounthave changed in countries around the world recently, and ranks countries worldwide based on their level of economic freedom for women.
  • A news release with additional information will be issued via GlobeNewswire on Thursday, March 5 at 5:00 a.m. (Eastern).

Press release - Discussions kick off among MEPs and national MPs on economic governance

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Wednesday, February 19, 2020

The opening, chaired by Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee Chair Irene Tinagli (S&D, IT), saw interventions from top European politicians leading the implementation of economic governance and its reforms.

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  • The opening, chaired by Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee Chair Irene Tinagli (S&D, IT), saw interventions from top European politicians leading the implementation of economic governance and its reforms.
  • Commission Executive Vice-President Dombrovskis and Commissioner Gentiloni presented the institutions plans to review the architecture of economic governance.
  • It consists of the European Semester Conference and the Interparliamentary Conference on Stability, Economic Coordination and Governance in the European Union.
  • The aim is to increase democratic oversight of EU economic governance and provides an opportunity to exchange information on best practices in implementing the Semester cycles.

California Lawyers Association Statement On The Rule Of Law And The Judiciary

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Saturday, February 15, 2020

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Feb. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The mission of the California Lawyers Association (CLA) includes promotion of fairness in the administration of justice and defense of the rule of law.

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  • SACRAMENTO, Calif., Feb. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The mission of the California Lawyers Association (CLA) includes promotion of fairness in the administration of justice and defense of the rule of law.
  • Current events are an important reminder of core tenets of our Constitutional Democracy and the role of lawyers and judges in it.
  • The rule of law restricts the arbitrary exercise of power by subordinating it to well-defined and established laws.
  • Established in 2018, California Lawyers Association is the bar association for all California attorneys.

United Nations Foundation Honors LexisNexis CEO Mike Walsh with Global Leadership Award for Advancing Rule of Law

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Wednesday, November 20, 2019

NEW YORK, Nov. 20, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- LexisNexis Legal & Professional , today announced that Mike Walsh, CEO of LexisNexis Legal & Professional, will receive a Global Leadership Award from the United Nations Foundation in recognition of the company's contributions to advancing the rule of law globally.

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 20, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- LexisNexis Legal & Professional , today announced that Mike Walsh, CEO of LexisNexis Legal & Professional, will receive a Global Leadership Award from the United Nations Foundation in recognition of the company's contributions to advancing the rule of law globally.
  • In a statement from Ban Ki-moon , the eighth Secretary-General of the United Nations, he said, "I'd like to commend Mike Walsh on his award from the United Nations Foundation for Global Leadership in advancing the rule of law around the world.
  • "I'm honored and humbled to receive this award from the United Nations Foundation and accept on behalf of the dedicated people of LexisNexis," says Mike Walsh, CEO, LexisNexis Legal & Professional.
  • In 2019, the company established the LexisNexis Rule of Law Foundation to help build legal infrastructures and solve deep-rooted legal challenges.

Fraser Institute News Release: New Hampshire overtakes Florida as most economically-free state, New York least-free for fifth consecutive year

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Thursday, November 7, 2019

New Hampshire scored 7.93 out of 10 in this years report, beating out Florida (2nd), which ranked 1st last year.

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  • New Hampshire scored 7.93 out of 10 in this years report, beating out Florida (2nd), which ranked 1st last year.
  • Economic freedom is the ability of individuals to make their own economic decisions free of undue restrictionswhat to buy, where to work, whether to start a business, and so on.
  • For the fifth year in a row, New York was ranked last (50th), followed by West Virginia (49th), Alaska (48th), Vermont (47th) and Oregon (46th).
  • Dr. Michael A. Walker Research Chair in Economic Freedom, Fraser Institute