Robert O'Hara
Frankfurt am Main, Trondheim
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A live-action movie about Princess Tiana might finally be on the way And fans of The princess and the frog already have the perfect cast in mind
Deadline has exclusively revealed that Disney may soon bring the world of The Princess and the Frog back to the big screen with a completely new approach. Rather than producing a scene-by-scene remake, the studio is reportedly developing an original live-action feature centered on Princess Tiana. Leading the project would be two of the most acclaimed talents in contemporary theater and film: Colman Domingo and Robert O’Hara.
Shit. Meet. Fan.
Robert O’Hara’s scalding new comedy Shit. Meet. Fan. was sold out before it even opened, and it’s riotously funny, but it’s not really anything new. The hit status can be attributed to a cast stuffed with names familiar from TV (such as Neil Patrik Harris, Jane Krakowski, Debra Messing, and Constance Wu) and a limited run in a small Off-Broadway space at MCC Theater.
Modelling heterogeneity in the classification process in multi‐species distribution models can improve predictive performance
1 INTRODUCTION Species distribution models are essential ecology and conservation management tools that predict how natural and human factors affect biodiversity (Elith & Leathwick, 2009; Vermeiren et al., 2020).
Spatio‐temporal integrated Bayesian species distribution models reveal lack of broad relationships between traits and range shifts
1 INTRODUCTION Climate change is posing an increasing threat to the survival of many species and is expected to result in the loss of species at the local or global level (Panetta et al., 2018; Urban, 2015; Wiens, 2016). Non-climatic factors, such as anthropogenic land use change, are further threatening species through degradation of habitat, changes in land cover, and fragmentation (Haddad et al., 2015; Horváth et al., 2019; van Strien et al., 2019).
Predicting niche overlap with model‐based ordination
Introduction The ecological niche of a species is a fundamental concept in ecology for studying the relationship between species and the environment (Grinnell 1924, Elton 1927, Hutchinson 1959). In community ecology, the concept of the niche has been of fundamental importance for theoretical development and to identify and understand drivers of species co-occurrence patterns (Wiens 2011).
Hierarchical Ordination, A unifying framework for drivers of community processes
Abstract Ordination methods have been used by community ecologists to describe and explore the communities they sample by reducing this variation down to a small number of dimensions. More recently, Joint Species Distribution Models have been developed to model and predict the distributions of several species simultaneously. Contemporary models for the data for both of these problems are essentially the same, called Generalised Linear Latent Variable Models (GLLVMs).
Workplace Mass Shootings Are A Reminder That Employers Need Legally Compliant Workplace Gun Policies | JD Supra
Some of the most notable recent mass shootings in the United States have been perpetrated by current or former employees in their workplaces. For example, on April 10, 2023, an employee of a bank in Louisville, Kentucky, who had been notified that he was going to be terminated, shot and killed five bank employees and wounded many others who were attending a morning staff meeting.
Workplace Mass Shootings Are A Reminder That Employers Need Legally Compliant Workplace Gun Policies
Some of the most notable recent mass shootings in the United States have been perpetrated by current or former employees in their workplaces. For example, on April 10, 2023, an employee of a bank in Louisville, Kentucky, who had been notified that he was going to be terminated, shot and killed five bank employees and wounded many others who were attending a morning staff meeting.
PointedSDMs: An R package to help facilitate the construction of integrated species distribution models
4.1 Opportunities for future work A multitude of different R packages have been developed in the past to assist with the construction of SDMs (see: dismo [Hijmans et al., 2022], sdm [Naimi & Aráujo, 2016], biomod2 [Thuiller et al., 2023], HMSC [Tikhonov et al., 2020] to mention a few); however, none of them have methods to create ISDMs—thus providing a novelty of PointedSDMs. Despite this, there are still extensions to the PointedSDMs framework which should considered to extend the project...
[Webinar] Auto-Hiring? What to Know When Using AI in Hiring - March 8th, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET | JD Supra
New York City’s Local Law 144, which regulates the use of “automated employment decision tools” in hiring decisions, went into effect on January 1, 2023, and will be enforced effective April 15, 2023. Most commentators view Local Law 144 as a significant development in the regulation of tools deploying artificial intelligence (AI) to assist in the hiring process.
New York HERO Act Enhanced Workplace Safety Committee Enforcement Provisions Enacted | JD Supra
On December 28, 2022, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law Senate Bill 9450, which added new enforcement provisions to the New York Health And Essential Rights Act’s (NY HERO Act) workplace safety committee requirements. The new law went into effect immediately upon the Governor’s signature. As a reminder, the NY HERO Act was enacted in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
New York HERO Act Enhanced Workplace Safety Committee Enforcement Provisions Enacted
On December 28, 2022, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law Senate Bill 9450, which added new enforcement provisions to the New York Health And Essential Rights Act’s (NY HERO Act) workplace safety committee requirements. The new law went into effect immediately upon the Governor’s signature. As a reminder, the NY HERO Act was enacted in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gate Theatre Announces Its First Season In Camden
Gate Theatre has announced its first season at Theatro Technis @ 26 Crowndale. Starting this spring, this follows the announcement of Gate Theatre's permanent move from Notting Hill to Camden, following a long search for a more accessible home.
New York City Employers, Don’t Be Spooked: Everything You Need to Know About the Salary Transparency Law | JD Supra
November 2, 2022 Ann Knuckles Mahoney, Marc Mandelman, Robert O'Hara, Nancy Gunzenhauser Popper, Susan Gross Sholinsky Epstein Becker & Green + Follow x Following x Following - Unfollow Contact To embed, copy and paste the code into your website or blog: November 1, 2022, is nigh. The date is significant for most employers in the City of New York because NYC Local Law 32, the salary transparency law (“the Law”), takes effect on that day.
The White House Releases “Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights: Making Automated Systems Work for the American People”
On Tuesday October 4, 2022, the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (“OSTP”) released a document entitled “Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights: Making Automated Systems Work for the American People” (the “Blueprint”) together with a companion document “From Principles to Practice: A Technical Companion to the Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights” (the “Technical Companion”).
2022 Pay Equity Trends and Strategies for Complying with Pay Range Disclosure Requirements in New York City and California | JD Supra
Two recent developments in equal pay laws—salary range disclosure and pay data reporting—are forcing employers in certain jurisdictions to review their pay practices and begin addressing pay equity if they are not doing so routinely now. Both New York City and California have pay range disclosure laws with rapidly approaching effective dates on November 1, 2022, and January 1, 2023, respectively.
NYC Issues Proposed Rules for Its Automated Employment Decision Tools Law
On Friday, September 23, 2022, the New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (“DCWP”) released a Notice of Public Hearing and Opportunity to Comment on Proposed Rules related to its Automated Employment Decision Tool law (the “AEDT Law”), which goes into effect on January 1, 2023.
California Raises the Bar on Pay Equity | JD Supra
The California legislature has presented S.B. 1162 (“the Bill”) to Governor Gavin Newsom. If the Governor signs the Bill into law, California will follow the lead of jurisdictions like Colorado and New York City by requiring many employers to include pay scales in job postings.
A Raisin in the Sun
Renowned playwright Lorraine Hansberry is represented at The Public Theater for the first time with her best-known play, A Raisin in the Sun, in fall 2022. Check back for information on A Raisin in the Sun tickets on New York Theatre Guide. A Raisin in the Sun is a play about one family's experiences with racism and housing discrimination as they try to make a better life for themselves.
FOIA Request May Disgorge Thousands of Federal Contractor EEO-1 Reports – Deadline to Object Is September 19, 2022 | JD Supra
On August 18, the US Department of Labor, Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (“OFCCP”) announced that it had received a Freedom of Information Act (“FOIA”) request from the Center for Investigative Reporting (“CIR”), for all Type 2 Consolidated EEO-1 Reports filed by federal contractors from 2016-2020 (“Covered Contractors”) and that OFCCP has reason to believe that the information requested may be protected from disclosure under FOIA Exemption 4, which protects disclosure of...
EEOC Issues Guidance on the ADA & Employer Use of AI Screening Tools | JD Supra
Over the past several years, workplace artificial intelligence (“AI”) tools have matured from novel to mainstream. Whether facilitating attracting, screening, hiring, and onboarding job applicants or charting the career path or promotability of current employees, workplace AI tools will likely become more prevalent.
MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT, SEUSSICAL, THE MUSICAL & More Announced for Blackfriars Theatre 2022-2023 Season
Blackfriars Theatre has announced its 2022-2023 Season. In the years leading up to the COVID-19 pandemic, Blackfriars made a point of raising the bar and the community's expectations of what local theater can look like. After an 18-month shutdown, the Theatre reopened to live performances in October 2021 has been steadily building back its audience over the course of the 2021-2022 Season.
Illinois Equal Pay Act: New Registration Certificate Requirements | JD Supra
To comply with the latest iteration of the Illinois Equal Pay Act (IEPA), employers with at least 100 employees in the state of Illinois are required to submit an application to obtain an equal pay registration certificate from the Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) between March 24, 2022, and March 23, 2024. The IDOL will assign each business an application date within that period.
CDC Shortens Recommended COVID-19 Isolation and Quarantine Periods | JD Supra
On December 27, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced an update to its isolation and quarantine guidance. Although the CDC’s update shortens both the isolation and quarantine periods, as described more fully below, the changes largely affect only asymptomatic individuals. Moreover, because local guidance may differ from the CDC’s recommendations, employers should keep in mind all applicable state and local requirements when deciding whether to amend their own rules.
CDC Shortens Recommended COVID-19 Isolation and Quarantine Periods
On December 27, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced an update to its isolation and quarantine guidance. Although the CDC’s update shortens both the isolation and quarantine periods, as described more fully below, the changes largely affect only asymptomatic individuals. Moreover, because local guidance may differ from the CDC’s recommendations, employers should keep in mind all applicable state and local requirements when deciding whether to amend their own rules.
Circuit Court Stays Enforcement of OSHA’s Emergency Temporary Standard and OSHA Complies—More Developments Anticipated This Week | JD Supra
On Friday, November 12, 2021, a panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit issued a strongly worded decision granting a motion to prevent the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) from implementing or enforcing the Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) that went into effect on November 5, 2021.
Circuit Court Stays Enforcement of OSHA’s Emergency Temporary Standard and OSHA Complies-More Developments Anticipated This Week
On Friday, November 12, 2021, a panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit issued a strongly worded decision granting a motion to prevent the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) from implementing or enforcing the Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) that went into effect on November 5, 2021.
Circuit Court Blocks OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard, at Least for Now – Stay Tuned | JD Supra
As we previously reported, effective November 5, 2021, the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) issued an Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) requiring employers with 100 or more employees to ensure that covered employees are fully vaccinated or provide a negative COVID-19 test at least weekly.
Biden’s Vaccine Mandate Rules Are Out and the Deadlines to Comply Are Sooner Than You Think: What Employers Need to Know Now | JD Supra
On November 4, 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released the long-awaited COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) for employers with 100 or more employees.
President Biden’s Proposed Budget: Boon to Enforcement, Oversight, and Worker Protection | JD Supra
President Biden’s $6 trillion 2022 budget proposal focuses on worker protections—including the American Jobs Plan and the American Families Plan. Both of these plans contain labor and numerous employment initiatives. The budget proposes increased funding for the Department of Labor (“DOL”), the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”), and the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB” or “Board”).
Employers Have 30 Days to Adopt Conforming Plans | JD Supra
The clock is now running: New York employers have until August 5, 2021, to adopt workplace safety plans, in accordance with the NY HERO Act (“Act”). As we previously reported, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the Act into law on May 5, 2021, and approved clarifying amendments (“Amendments”) on June 14, 2021.
New York HERO Act Amendments Signed Into Law | JD Supra
[co-author: Christopher Shur - Law Clerk] On June 14, 2021, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed into law amendments (“Amendments”) to the recently enacted HERO Act (“Act”). The Act imposed significant workplace health and safety obligations on New York employers, as we previously described here.
OSHA Issues COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard | JD Supra
On June 10, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) issued a long-awaited Emergency Temporary Standard (“ETS”) to protect health care workers from COVID-19. This new temporary standard applies to workplace settings where employees provide health care or health care support services. Notably, the ETS does not apply to non-health care employers.
OSHA Issues Updated Guidance for Most Non-Health Care Employers and Businesses | JD Supra
On June 10, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) issued updated guidance (“Guidance”) for businesses and employers on COVID-19 prevention and mitigation in a post-vaccine workplace. This Guidance came on the same day that OSHA released an Emergency Temporary Standard (“ETS”) that applies only to health care workers (and is summarized here).
New York Hero Act Amendments Passed and Sent to Governor for Signature | JD Supra
As we previously reported, on May 5, 2021, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the Health and Essential Rights Act (the “HERO Act” or “Act”) into law, permanently codifying COVID-19-related health and safety protocols. In a memorandum issued with the signing, Governor Cuomo announced that he had secured an agreement with the Legislature for amendments to the Act to address certain ambiguities and technicalities.
New York Hero Act Amendments Passed and Sent to Governor for Signature
As we previously reported, on May 5, 2021, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the Health and Essential Rights Act (the “HERO Act” or “Act”) into law, permanently codifying COVID-19-related health and safety protocols. In a memorandum issued with the signing, Governor Cuomo announced that he had secured an agreement with the Legislature for amendments to the Act to address certain ambiguities and technicalities.
Governor Cuomo Signs “First in the Nation” HERO Act, Placing Significant Workplace Health and Safety Obligations on All New York Employers | JD Supra
[co-author: Christopher Shur - Law Clerk Taking the lead on permanently enshrining COVID-19-related health and safety protocols into law, on May 5, 2021, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed A2681B/S1034—the Health and Essential Rights Act (“HERO Act” or “Act”).
EEOC Announces New Reporting Deadline for Employers to Submit 2019 and 2020 EEO-1 Data | JD Supra
On March 29, 2021, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) announced that the EEO-1 data collection reporting period will open on Monday, April 26, 2021, and employers will have until Monday, July 19, 2021, to submit Component 1 data for the years 2019 and 2020. Because the EEOC suspended the 2019 EEO-1 data collection due to the COVID-19 public health emergency, employers are now required to submit two years of data.
Illinois Employers Will Be Required to Report on Their Equal Pay Practices to Obtain Mandated Certification; Significant Penalties for Failure to Comply | Epstein Becker & Green - JDSupra
On March 23, 2021, Illinois enacted SB 1480 (or “Law”), which, among other measures, amends the Illinois Equal Pay Act (“IEPA”) to require covered Illinois employers to file a detailed application concerning their equal pay practices with the Illinois Department of Labor (“IDOL” or “Department”) for an Equal Pay Registration Certificate (“Certificate”).[1] Unless an employer is exempt from the Law, failure to file for or obtain the Certificate could be costly.[2] The Employer’s Compliance...
Equal Pay Day 2021: Are Your Pay Decisions Fair and Equitable? | JD Supra
Today is “Equal Pay Day” in the United States, a symbolic date used to focus attention on gaps that exist between men’s and women’s wages. Current estimates show that women still only earn 82 cents for every dollar a man makes. While there are various opinions about the pay gap and what it means, today is not a day to celebrate; rather it is a day for honest reflection. Ask the question: is your pay system equitable? While reflecting on Equal Pay Day, also ask, what can employers do?
OSHA Launches New COVID-19 Initiatives: With More to Come | JD Supra
President Biden’s January 21, 2021 Executive Order (EO) on COVID-19 tasked the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to: launch a national enforcement program, review and correct any shortcomings in their prior enforcement strategies and to determine whether any Emergency Temporary Standards (ETS) were necessary and, if so, to issue an ETS by March 15, 2021. The prior Administration had not issued an ETS, and was severely criticized by the Congress and labor unions.
OSHA Launches New COVID-19 Initiatives: With More to Come
President Biden’s January 21, 2021 Executive Order (EO) on COVID-19 tasked the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to: launch a national enforcement program, review and correct any shortcomings in their prior enforcement strategies and to determine whether any Emergency Temporary Standards (ETS) were necessary and, if so, to issue an ETS by March 15, 2021. The prior Administration had not issued an ETS, and was severely criticized by the Congress and labor unions.
EEO-1 Reporting for 2019 and 2020 to Close in July 2021 | JD Supra
On March 12, 2021, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced that the EEO-1 Component 1 data collection period will open at the end of April 2021 and close in July 2021. Submission of the EEO-1 Report is required for employers with 100 or more employees, and applicable Federal government contractors with 50 or more employees and contracts of $50,000.
EEO-1 Reporting for 2019 and 2020 to Close in July 2021
On March 12, 2021, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced that the EEO-1 Component 1 data collection period will open at the end of April 2021 and close in July 2021. Submission of the EEO-1 Report is required for employers with 100 or more employees, and applicable Federal government contractors with 50 or more employees and contracts of $50,000.
President Biden Issues Executive Order On Workplace Safety During The COVID-19 Pandemic
United States: President Biden Issues Executive Order On Workplace Safety During The COVID-19 Pandemic 11 March 2021 Epstein Becker & Green To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. On January 21, 2021, in an effort to provide enforcement of more stringent worker safety standards, President Biden issued an Executive Order ('EO") on Protecting Worker Health and Safety.
OSHA Waives Form 300A Posting Requirements for Establishments Closed Due to COVID-19 | JD Supra
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) recently updated its recordkeeping guidance, mandating that covered employers closely monitor and report certain work-related injuries or illnesses. Included among the series of disclosure requirements is OSHA Form 300A, an annual log of work-related injuries and illnesses that occur during the calendar year.
Connecting With Millennials Is Easier Than You Think
GrooveCar explains why credit unions must embrace large purchasing powers. As member ranks continue to mature, the challenge to bring in new members remains a constant. Currently, the average age of a credit union member is in the late 40s, according to the World Council of Credit Unions, and is part of a generation that grew up with a litany of things millennials have no idea about.
OSHA Issues Revised COVID-19 Guidance: Not Mandatory… Yet. | JD Supra
On January 29, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published revised COVID-19 guidance to help employers identify risks and determine appropriate control measures to protect workers from COVID-19 exposure. The guidance entitled, “Protecting Workers: Guidance on Mitigating and Preventing the Spread of COVID-19 in the Workplace” “(the “Guidance”) is not mandatory, but it is likely a precursor to enforcement standards that are also under review by OSHA.
OSHA Issues Revised COVID-19 Guidance: Not Mandatory… Yet.
On January 29, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published revised COVID-19 guidance to help employers identify risks and determine appropriate control measures to protect workers from COVID-19 exposure. The guidance entitled, “Protecting Workers: Guidance on Mitigating and Preventing the Spread of COVID-19 in the Workplace” “(the “Guidance”) is not mandatory, but it is likely a precursor to enforcement standards that are also under review by OSHA.
President Biden Revokes Trump Administration’s Workplace Diversity Training Restrictions | JD Supra
On his first day in Office, President Biden issued Executive Order 13985, “Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government” (“Executive Order”), stating that “[i]t is . . .
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