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Engaging fathers who commit family violence: Issues and challenges for family courts
Despite important legislative progress toward increasing awareness of family violence in family courts, significant gaps remain in the expectations and procedures involved in addressing cases with histories of abuse. In this paper, family violence refers to any form of abuse within a family, including physical and non-physical forms of intimate partner violence and child abuse as well as exposing children to this violence.
DOJ Previews New Guidance on Voluntary Self-Disclosures in Mergers and Acquisitions While Signaling Continued Focus on Corporate National Security Crimes
On September 21, 2023, Principal Deputy Attorney General Marshall Miller (“Miller”) delivered a major speech at the Global Investigations Review Annual Meeting that underscored the Department of Justice’s (“DOJ”) increased focus on corporate national security matters.[1] In the speech, Miller made two significant announcements: (1) DOJ will be issuing new guidance on voluntary self-disclosures (“VSDs”) in the context of M&A transactions in which diligence identifies potential misconduct by...
Rebuttal to Correspondence on “DDefluorination of Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) and Perfluorooctane Sulfonate (PFOS) by Acidimicrobium sp. Strain A6”
We thank the authors for their interest in our work and for their comments. We were fully aware that our findings, that PFOA and PFOS can be defluorinated by the novel Acidimicrobium sp. strain A6, did challenge the belief that perfluorinated compounds may not be degradable. Hence, we did spend an extra year prior to publishing our results repeating the experiments and analyses multiple times, varying the electron donor for Acidimicrobium sp.
How the Biden Administration Has Set the Table to Tackle Corruption
As outlined in a December strategy announcement, the Biden Administration intends to dramatically accelerate the fight against domestic and international corruption. With key leaders confirmed, new methods and resources outlined by recent legislation (with more bills in the offing), and the determination to coordinate across departments, the table has been set to pursue misconduct at a scale not previously witnessed.
Peter Jaffe: Remembering violinist, concertmaster Warren van Bronkhorst as an 'exceptional talent'
Warren van Bronkhorst, an amazing violinist, longtime concertmaster for the Stockton Symphony and warm-hearted friend, died peacefully in his sleep on July 3. Whether it was playing first chair for the symphony, mentoring students or sitting on the middle or back row during a performance, Warren van Bronkhorst was a consummate professional who maintained a high standard while extending himself to the music and those around him.
Remember 30: Needed company of men
December 5, 2019 By Peter Jaffe Editor’s note: This is one of a series of pieces commemorating the 30th anniversary of the École Polytechnique murders. Read other Western community members reflect on the lessons that still echo – and even on those still ignored – three decades out from that tragic day.
Defluorination of Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) and Perfluorooctane Sulfonate (PFOS) by Acidimicrobium sp. Strain A6
Incubations with pure and enrichment cultures of Acidimicrobium sp. strain A6 (A6), an autotroph that oxidizes ammonium to nitrite while reducing ferric iron, were conducted in the presence of PFOA or PFOS at 0.1 mg/L and 100 mg/L. Buildup of fluoride, shorter-chain perfluorinated products, and acetate was observed, as well as a decrease in Fe(III) reduced per ammonium oxidized. Incubations with hydrogen as a sole electron donor also resulted in the defluorination of these PFAS.
Defluorination of Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) and Perfluorooctane Sulfonate (PFOS) by Acidimicrobium sp. Strain A6
Introduction PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are known to be among the most challenging organic pollutants to remediate in aquatic and terrestrial environments.(1) PFAS are found in a wide range of consumer products, they are ubiquitous in the environment, and are extremely recalcitrant.
Electrode Colonization by the Feammox Bacterium Acidimicrobiaceae sp. Strain A6
ABSTRACT Acidimicrobiaceae sp. strain A6 (A6), from the Actinobacteria phylum, was recently identified as a microorganism that can carry out anaerobic ammonium (NH4+) oxidation coupled to iron reduction, a process also known as Feammox. Being an iron-reducing bacterium, A6 was studied as a potential electrode-reducing bacterium that may transfer electrons extracellularly onto electrodes while gaining energy from NH4+ oxidation.
Feammox Acidimicrobiaceae sp. A6, a lithoautotrophic electrode-colonizing bacterium
ABSTRACTAn Acidimicrobiaceae sp. A6 (A6), from the Actinobacteria phylum was recently identified as a microorganism that can carry out anaerobic ammonium oxidation coupled to iron reduction, a process also known as Feammox. Being an iron-reducing bacterium, A6 was studied as a potential electrode-reducing bacterium that may transfer electrons extracellularly onto electrodes while gaining energy from ammonium oxidation.
Who pays for SWIFT hacks? (via @Passle)
One aspect of the recent SWIFT hacks should have people talking: The attempt by some hacking victims to shift their losses to other players in the SWIFT system. By way of reminder, recent SWIFT hacks went like this: The culprits (maybe North Korea? maybe China? accusations are flying) managed to hack into victims’ computers. Known victims include Bank Bangladesh, Vietnam’s Tien Phong Bank, Ecuador’s Banco del Austro, and a Philippine bank, but there are likely others.
A novel idea for the cyber-security insurance market (via @Passle)
My colleague Anahita Thoms rightly reminds responsible companies that they simply must buy cybersecurity insurance. No excuses. But how does a company actually do that, practically speaking? The cyber insurance market has traditionally been more developed in the US than in Europe. But a major insurance broker recently stated that the US market for cyber-specific insurance is coming undone. There’s not enough actuarial data for insurers to design profitable cyber policies with confidence.
Why employment law is crucial for the gig economy (via @Passle)
Uber has settled two class-action lawsuits brought by its U.S. drivers for $ 100 million. The drivers claimed to be employees, Uber argued that they are freelancers. Why does this matter? In many countries employees are entitled to minimum wages, health care benefits, protection against dismissal and paid holidays - while freelancers do not enjoy such rights. Employees' rights cost money and companies of the gig economy may suffer a nasty surprise if their "freelancers" are actually employees.
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