Other Policy Issues

Judicial Advocacy Group Launches 7-Figure Campaign Urging Common Sense in Tesla Legal Fees Dispute

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Public Policy, Government, Legal, State, Local, Courts, Other Policy Issues, Professional Services, Advocacy Group Opinion, University, Corruption, Bias, Social media, History, TransPerfect, Sale, Multimedia, Musk, Advertising

The attorneys who convinced the court to revoke Musk's extravagant pay package deal are now petitioning for $6 billion in Tesla stock for fees and expense reimbursement.

Key Points: 
  • The attorneys who convinced the court to revoke Musk's extravagant pay package deal are now petitioning for $6 billion in Tesla stock for fees and expense reimbursement.
  • The ad points out the demand is comparable to the total economy of a small country, such as Barbados or Bermuda.
  • She stopped a legally binding contract in order to grant them billions in legal fees.
  • The seven-figure advertising campaign, paid for by Citizens for Judicial Fairness, is catching attention, as it is available on cable, broadcast, streaming, and social media.

Global Insider Risk Report: Insiders Are Leaving the Door Open to Nation State Abuse

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Technology, Communications, Utilities, Public Policy, Government, Retail, Energy, Other Professional Services, Finance, Consulting, Banking, Accounting, Professional Services, Security, Other Manufacturing, Other Technology, Supply Chain Management, Software, Networks, Internet, Department Stores, Manufacturing, Data Management, Other Policy Issues, Public Relations, Investor Relations, Theft, I3, HR, Organization, PDF, Inside, Risk management, Risk, ATT&CK, Research, Artificial intelligence, MITRE, AI, Data compression, VPN, Aggregation, IP, Workforce, Public sector, Telecommunications, Pharma, Cisco Webex, Medical device

DTEX Systems , the global leader for insider risk management, today released its 2024 i3 Insider Risk Investigations Report – Foreign Interference: Special Edition .

Key Points: 
  • DTEX Systems , the global leader for insider risk management, today released its 2024 i3 Insider Risk Investigations Report – Foreign Interference: Special Edition .
  • The report also cautions about the rise of the “socially engineered insider”, as foreign state actors increasingly exert their influence and stealth to target, recruit, plant, and exploit insiders.
  • Sixty-eight percent of insider risk events were proactively resolved with follow-up security awareness training and corporate policy changes.
  • The 2024 report is based on more than 1,300 insider investigations conducted by the DTEX Insider Intelligence and Investigations (i3) team throughout 2023 within DTEX’s global customer base.

AltaSea CEO Terry Tamminen Headlines Our Ocean Conference in Greece

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Green Technology, Sustainability, Public Policy, Technology, Other Policy Issues, Other Natural Resources, Environment, Government, Maritime, Natural Resources, Transport, Other Technology, Science, Other Science, Research, Negotiation, Conference, Blue economy, Growth, Education, Private sector, Fishery, Tamminen, Robotics, United, Paris Agreement, Port, The Blue Economy

AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles today announced that its President & CEO Terry Tamminen will be a featured panelist at the 9th annual Our Ocean Conference, taking place in Athens, Greece on April 16 & 17.

Key Points: 
  • AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles today announced that its President & CEO Terry Tamminen will be a featured panelist at the 9th annual Our Ocean Conference, taking place in Athens, Greece on April 16 & 17.
  • The invitation-only conference convenes blue economy experts to discuss innovative ocean solutions and strengthen commitments to sea and ocean protection and sustainability.
  • Tamminen will join a panel discussion on “Establishing a Sustainable Blue Economy.”
    More details on the 2024 Our Ocean Conference, as well as ways to stream the panel, can be found here: https://www.ourocean2024.gov.gr/ .
  • The conference brings together governments, international organizations, researchers, the private sector, and nonprofits that have a shared vision and goal to protect the ocean.

DTEX Partners with Mandiant for Insider Risk Management Capabilities

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Monday, April 8, 2024
Technology, Communications, Artificial Intelligence, Utilities, Public Policy, Government, Retail, Energy, Fintech, Finance, Consulting, Banking, Accounting, Professional Services, Security, Other Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, Software, Networks, Internet, Department Stores, Manufacturing, Data Management, Other Policy Issues, Public Relations, Investor Relations, Cloud, SOAR, Google Cloud, Organization, Alphabet, Risk management, CapitalG, Partnership, Risk, System, EDR, Data loss prevention software, Intercept, Privacy

DTEX Systems , the global leader for insider risk management, today announced its partnership with Mandiant under the DTEX Systems Global Partner Program .

Key Points: 
  • DTEX Systems , the global leader for insider risk management, today announced its partnership with Mandiant under the DTEX Systems Global Partner Program .
  • As the newest member of the DTEX partner network, Mandiant will have the ability to deploy the DTEX InTERCEPT™ platform to elevate its global insider risk consulting practice.
  • DTEX InTERCEPT complements several SIEM, SOAR, and EDR technology partners to provide complete visibility across the attack surface while enriching data to provide a comprehensive understanding of insider risk.
  • Ai3 is the evolution of InTERCEPT™, building on 20 years of insider risk experience to guide and expedite investigations in a matter of minutes.

State Street’s Research Team Announces Academic Partnership with Daniel Drezner of The Fletcher School, expanding Markets Research Capabilities in Arena of Geopolitical Risk

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Monday, April 8, 2024
Finance, Consulting, Professional Services, Public Policy, Government, Other Policy Issues, Department of the Treasury, Conference, Politics, University, The Washington Post, Data science, Tufts University, Foreign Affairs, Partnership, Risk, STT, Social media, Research, State Street Corporation, Publication, Language, Book, State Street, The Wall Street Journal, State

Mr. Drezner will partner with State Street Associates, the firm’s hub for partnerships with academics and fintech start-ups, which powers its award-winning markets research platform for foreign exchange trading, equities trading, and securities lending clients.

Key Points: 
  • Mr. Drezner will partner with State Street Associates, the firm’s hub for partnerships with academics and fintech start-ups, which powers its award-winning markets research platform for foreign exchange trading, equities trading, and securities lending clients.
  • “Our clients are increasingly contemplating the risk of ongoing and potential conflicts around the world as well as several high-stakes, national elections."
  • "I am honoured to collaborate with State Street Associates as its newest academic partner,” said Professor Drezner.
  • As part of his engagement with State Street, Professor Drezner will be a featured speaker at the 2024 Markets & Financing Research Conference.

Los Angeles World Affairs Council & Town Hall Appoints Dr. Richard Downie as President & CEO

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
Public Policy, Government, Other Professional Services, Professional Services, Other Policy Issues, Council, Downie, University, United States service academies, World Affairs Council, USMA, Foreign policy

The Los Angeles World Affairs Council & Town Hall (LAWACTH) today announced that Dr. Richard Downie has been named President & Chief Executive Officer.

Key Points: 
  • The Los Angeles World Affairs Council & Town Hall (LAWACTH) today announced that Dr. Richard Downie has been named President & Chief Executive Officer.
  • “His leadership experience and proven success in strengthening organizations make him an exceptional choice to lead the Los Angeles World Affairs Council & Town Hall.”
    A graduate of the United States Military Academy (USMA) at West Point, Dr. Downie holds an M.A.
  • "I am honored to join the Los Angeles World Affairs Council & Town Hall, an organization with a rich history of promoting informed discussions on global issues,” Dr. Downie added.
  • About the Los Angeles World Affairs Council & Town Hall:
    The Los Angeles World Affairs Council & Town Hall is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing a platform for informed discourse through in-depth conversations featuring world leaders, experts, and policymakers.

PhRMA Secretly Funds Campaign to Kill Rent Control, per Justice for Renters

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
AIDS, Health, Consumer, Public Policy, Government, Residential Building & Real Estate, Pharmaceutical, Advocacy Group Opinion, Professional Services, Construction & Property, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), General Health, Seniors, State, Local, Other Policy Issues, Issue, AIDS Healthcare Foundation, Risk, Patient, Greater Los Angeles, Housing, Justice, Big Pharma, AHF, Pharmacy, Advertising, Property management

This latest move is part of an ongoing shell game carried out by PhRMA and the pharmaceutical companies it represents to avoid public scrutiny, including that of the press.

Key Points: 
  • This latest move is part of an ongoing shell game carried out by PhRMA and the pharmaceutical companies it represents to avoid public scrutiny, including that of the press.
  • “This is a shining example of how corporate greed puts both patients and tenants at risk,” said Susie Shannon, campaign manager for Justice for Renters .
  • PhRMA has a PAC called the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America California Initiative Fund.
  • That PAC contributed an initial $10,000 to the California Business Roundtable PAC, which in turn contributed $250,000 to Californians to Protect Affordable Housing, a PAC opposing the Justice for Renters Act.

2024 NMHC 50 Underscores Challenges Over Past Year, but Projects Cautious Optimism for 2024

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Banking, Professional Services, Other Construction & Property, Residential Building & Real Estate, Public Policy, Delivery Services, Other Policy Issues, Construction & Property, Retail, Urban Planning, Finance, Government, Tax, Federal, Policy, Insurance, Council, Housing, NMHC, Federal Reserve, Firefighter

With a solid economic foundation and anticipated rate cuts from the Federal Reserve, coupled with strong demand for rental properties, cautious optimism prevails for the multifamily sector.

Key Points: 
  • With a solid economic foundation and anticipated rate cuts from the Federal Reserve, coupled with strong demand for rental properties, cautious optimism prevails for the multifamily sector.
  • Collectively, the NMHC 50 owners control nearly 10% of the total U.S. apartment stock and NMHC 50 managers oversee about one fifth of the nation’s apartments.
  • 2,432,766 – Number of total units owned by NMHC 50 top owners, representing nearly 10% of the total U.S. apartment stock.
  • For more information, contact NMHC at 202/974-2300, e-mail the Council at [email protected] , or visit NMHC's website at nmhc.org.

ClearanceJobs Introduces ClearanceJobs Live to Help Defense and Intel Employers Engage the Cleared Community

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Other Defense, Other Professional Services, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Technology, Human Resources, Other Policy Issues, Audio, Video, Homeland Security, Professional Services, Defense, Public Policy, Government, Other Technology, Other Manufacturing, Engineering, Dice, Q&A, Federation, Dice.com, DHI (company), Multimedia, DHX, ClearanceJobs

Candidate preferences continue to shift toward a more authentic engagement with potential employers, and ClearanceJobs Live helps hiring companies meet cleared candidates where they are.

Key Points: 
  • Candidate preferences continue to shift toward a more authentic engagement with potential employers, and ClearanceJobs Live helps hiring companies meet cleared candidates where they are.
  • ClearanceJobs Live is a seamless and user-friendly live streaming experience.
  • Live videos are saved in a library of recruiter content which is available on demand to the cleared candidate community.
  • Live streaming video is the most popular and engaging digital content delivery method, so ClearanceJobs Live is a natural extension of ClearanceJobs’ evolution as the community for cleared professionals.

Study: Two-Thirds of Employees Want to Have Hard Conversations at Work, But Managers Are Unprepared

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Professional Services, Public Policy, Government, Technology, Other Policy Issues, Human Resources, Software, Organization, Pressure, Arm, AWI, Work, Woman, Light, Research, Politics, Generation X, Content, Generation Z, Workforce, Disability, Workplace, Feedback

The study finds that, while most workers want to have tough conversations at work, one-third of employees feel unsafe having difficult discussions with their managers.

Key Points: 
  • The study finds that, while most workers want to have tough conversations at work, one-third of employees feel unsafe having difficult discussions with their managers.
  • The report also reveals that trust in managers is a key predictor of feeling safe in tough conversations and highlights the need to upskill managers with trust-building behaviors.
  • AWI data indicates that just one-quarter of managers have received sufficient training on having hard conversations with direct reports.
  • Employees may be noticing their managers’ shortcomings, with less than one-third of employees saying they trust their managers.