Why B3 chose Android for secure AI-enabled productivity
Android and Samsung helped B3 securely scale mobile device management and AI capabilities for their management workforce.
University of Manchester experts give evidence to MPs on the environmental impact of AI and data centres
Researchers from The University of Manchester are advising Parliament on the growing energy and environmental impacts of artificial intelligence (AI) and data centres, as part of a new inquiry into their implications for the UK’s net zero ambitions.Data centres have been designated as critical national infrastructure due to their importance for economic growth, but their electricity consumption is projected to quadruple by 2030. The inquiry will assess how this increasing…
Manchester accent study reveals the vowel that gives away your social class
The way people in Manchester pronounce a single vowel sound can reveal their social class, according to new research from The University of Manchester.The study examined the pronunciation of the final vowel in words such as happy, baby, city and chilly – known by linguists as the "happy vowel".Key findingsThe pronunciation of the "happy vowel" remains one of the strongest indicators of social class in ManchesterMiddle-class speakers tend to use…
How Data and Innovation Are Paving the Way for Student Success in STEM
For many aspiring young scientists and engineers, the first year of college is a crossroads. Introductory classes in math and science can determine who pursues careers in STEM and who changes course. These classes can act as bottlenecks and discourage students early on, preventing thousands of students from pursuing careers in math and science. David Yaron “Students are going to need to understand how modern technologies work, and STEM gateway…
Supreme Court Upholds Birthright Citizenship, Rejecting Executive Order
Quick Hits The Supreme Court reaffirmed that the Fourteenth Amendment grants automatic citizenship to virtually all children born on United States soil (i.e., “birthright citizenship”). The ruling affirmed lower court rulings that enjoined an executive order by President Donald Trump, which sought to restrict U.S. citizenship conferred at birth to children with at least one parent who is a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident. The ruling preserves the…
From buybacks to enhanced disclosure: Canadian Securities Administrators signal a shift in regulation
Sweeping changes have been proposed to Canadian securities law that would allow selective buybacks, enhance disclosure requirements, update the early warning system, and amend exemptions from takeover bid and issuer bid regimes (collectively, the Proposed Amendments). This development marks a shift by the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) towards providing issuers with greater flexibility, improving transparency, reducing regulatory burden, and enhancing the integrity of the issuer bid, takeover bid, and early…
University of Manchester and UKNNL sign landmark nuclear partnership agreement
Julianne Antrobus, CEO, UKNNL, said: "I am looking forward to our collaboration with the University of Manchester moving from strength to strength as we work together to develop the next generation of nuclear talent and technology."The 2024 Strategic Review gave us a clear direction: become the partnerships-led national laboratory that government and the sector needs. One of the most important things we can do in pursuit of that is to…
Russia and Europe: A Clash of States or Civilizations?
An armed conflict, for which political Europe is increasingly preparing, can probably still be avoided. But the new division of the European continent is likely to harden and remain a reality for generations to come. Political Europe will seek to draw into its orbit—if not into its formal structures—the parts of the continent that lie outside Russia, including such ambiguously European regions as the South Caucasus. It will not tolerate alternative integration projects. That means an irreconcilable struggle with the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU),…
Lessons from Migration Crises and Models for Solving Problems
On June 30, 2026, the Valdai Club hosted an expert discussion titled “Migration 2026: Lessons of the Past and Challenges of the Present”. Moderator Anton Bespalov called migration one of the most pressing issues on the international agenda. However, he noted that the average person is often unable to understand the intricacies of migration policies, due to being bombarded with mutually exclusive narratives. Bespalov invited the participants to discuss the…
The Q5 Futures Taskforce 2026: multigenerational workforces
Multigenerational workforces and the future of organisations Q5’s Futures Taskforce 2026, supported by Ipsos research, explores how organisations can unlock the potential of multigenerational workforces. Drawing on insights across five sectors, the report argues that leadership, knowledge transfer and organisational design matter more than generational stereotypes, offering practical actions to build more resilient, inclusive and high-performing organisations. Reading time: 8 minutes The Q5 Futures Taskforce is an annual research programme…
Seyfarth Continues to Bolster Labor & Employment Practice by Adding Noted Litigator Steven Moore as Partner in San Francisco
June 30, 2026 – Seyfarth Shaw LLP has further bolstered its Labor & Employment practice with Steven Moore, a nationally recognized L&E litigator, as a partner based in its San Francisco office. Moore brings to Seyfarth a nationally recognized employment litigation practice, a substantial book of business, and deep experience with high‑stakes wage and hour class and collective actions. He has built a reputation as an accomplished trial lawyer with…
Supreme Court Allows State Bans on Transgender Students in Women’s and Girls’ Sports
Quick Hits The Supreme Court ruled that the Equal Protection Clause and Title IX allow states to designate school sports participation based on biological sex and that the laws do not unlawfully discriminate against transgender individuals. The Court found that Title IX does not require schools to make exceptions to biological sex-based sports to allow biological males who identify as female and who may have taken puberty-delaying medication or hormones.…
Navigating AI in the workplace: Legal Considerations for Canadian Employers
Artificial intelligence is no longer a future-state issue: it's operating inside Canadian businesses already, and the legal and operational landscape surrounding AI in the workplace is moving faster than most governance frameworks can keep pace with. On June 1, 2026, BLG's Labour and Employment lawyers gathered coast to coast to work through four areas that demand immediate attention: The evolving legislative landscape around AI; The risks of uncontrolled early adoption; The…
Read our 11th annual Environmental Report
Today, we’re releasing our 11th Environmental Report, which provides a holistic view of our 2025 sustainability performance.
Supreme Court Holds FTC’s ‘For-Cause’ Removal Protections Violate Separation of Powers
Quick Hits The Supreme Court ruled that the removal provision for Federal Trade Commission members violates the Constitution’s separation of powers. The Court’s overruling of a nearly ninety-year-old precedent could impact the president’s authority to remove leaders of other agencies, such as the NLRB and MSPB. The Trump v. Slaughter Decision In Trump v. Slaughter, No. 25-332, the Supreme Court ruled 6–3 against a legal challenge by former FTC commissioner…
SCO: A Center of Power in the New World or a Mechanism for Regional Socialisation?
On June 29, 2026, the Valdai Club hosted a discussion titled “The SCO Turns 25: Achievements, Challenges, and Looking Ahead”. Moderator Ivan Timofeev noted that much has been accomplished in the organisation’s quarter-century of existence. Its working formats have been established, and the SCO has significantly expanded. On a number of economic and security issues, it has become a significant platform for the exchange of opinions and consultation. According to…
DOJ Opinion Finds EEOC Disparate Impact Liability Guidelines Unconstitutional
Quick Hits The DOJ issued an opinion finding that the EEOC’s guidelines on disparate impact liability under Title VII are unconstitutional, reasoning that they impose liability on employers based on disparate effects alone without regard to intent. The DOJ’s opinion emphasizes that the burden of proof regarding the unreasonableness of an employment practice and its causation of disparities lies with plaintiffs, rather than employers. The DOJ also found the EEOC’s…
The AI value gap
AI adoption is accelerating. Business value isn’t. Here’s what leading organisations are doing differently. Organisations are investing heavily in AI, yet many are struggling to translate adoption into measurable revenue driving or cost base reduction. The difference isn’t the technology. It’s how organisations are designed to use it. Those that rethink their operating model alongside AI will be best placed to create lasting competitive advantage. Reading time: 2 minutes AI…
From Dollar Hegemony to a New Reserve Currency
On June 26 in Moscow, the Valdai Discussion Club hosted a presentation of the report titled “A Path to a New Reserve Currency”. Discussion moderator Oleg Barabanov called the report “provocative in a good sense,” noting that it describes step-by-step one of the most realistic scenarios for creating a new reserve currency. He emphasised that the proposed new reserve currency would not replace the currencies of the countries participating in…
Arbitration Agreement Limited to Employment Claims Survives ‘Unconscionability’ Attack
Quick Hits The Ninth Circuit ruled the arbitration agreement was enforceable because it was limited to employment-related claims. The court clarified that the broad language of “including but not limited to” in the agreement did not render it overly expansive, as other language in the agreement indicated it was limited to employment contexts. The court distinguished the case from recent California court decisions that have declined to enforce agreements based…
Supreme Court Addresses Rights of Green Card Holders in Blanche v. Lau
Quick Hits By a 6–3 vote, the Supreme Court in Lau held that border officers may “parole” a returning LPR based on suspected “commission” of an inadmissibility offense—not based on a conviction or on “clear and convincing” evidence of the commission of an inadmissibility offense—at reentry. Paroled LPRs can be physically present in the United States but are not legally admitted, which can disrupt employment authorization and other benefits tied…
The FAR’s DEI Clause Reaches Federal Leases and Concessions
Quick Hits On June 25, 2026, GSA published a notice confirming that Executive Order 14398, applies to “all non-FAR based-contracts,” with GSA, including real property leases, concession contracts, and outleases. The clause turns on race- or ethnicity-based actions across five domains, not on whether a program carries a “DEI” label, so a review limited to programs branded as DEI may miss what the clause actually prohibits. The notice is a…
From Outcomes to Intent: A Strategic Opportunity—With Guardrails—for Employers
For years, employers have operated in a compliance environment where even well-designed, neutral policies could create liability based solely on statistical disparities. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s 2026 National Enforcement Plan (as discussed in our prior alert) and the Department of Justice’s recent legal interpretation together signal a meaningful shift: federal enforcement is now anchored in intent, not outcomes. For employers, this brings greater clarity and predictability. But it should…
Automated License Plate Reader Technology Raises Concerns Over Private Sector Compliance and Government Overreach
Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) technology is facing increasing legal scrutiny as courts, regulators and individuals attempt to examine and expose the various ways in which license plate data is captured, collected, shared and used. Recent disputes over ALPR technology have shifted away from issues of public safety and toward whether the private sector businesses and governmental organizations, among others, that utilize ALPR adequately disclose its use and sharing, as well…
Employees’ Side Hustles Raise Legal Questions for Employers
Quick Hits Side gigs supported by digital apps are becoming more common. State laws may regulate whether an employer can fire a worker for moonlighting. Most employees are considered at will, but some have job protections from a union contract or individual employment contract. It is becoming more common for employees to have side gigs, particularly in roles like food delivery, ridesharing, online tutoring, social media management, creating content as…
CMS Recalculation of Medicare Advantage Ratings Signals Broader Implications from Clover Health Victory
A recent federal court decision in favor of Clover Health has quickly evolved from an insurer-specific dispute into one of the most significant Medicare Advantage (“MA”) regulatory developments in recent years. On May 27, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Georgia held that CMS improperly calculated Clover’s 2026 Star Rating and ordered the agency to set aside and recalculate the rating. The court held that CMS…
Bill to Create Cal/OSHA Criminal Referral Pilot Program Moves out of Committee
Quick Hits The updated pilot program bill’s requirements would apply only to accidents occurring within Alameda County and Santa Clara County. The bill would require the BOI to “immediately notify” the district attorneys’ offices in Alameda or Santa Clara counties upon learning of a fatal accident or an “incident in which there is a serious injury to five or more employees.” If enacted as proposed, AB 2321’s provisions would remain…
A Path to a New Reserve Currency
The reform of the international monetary system has been a subject of constant debate, reflecting widespread dissatisfaction with the dollar-based and US-controlled arrangements that have prevailed since World War II. The United States is very much attached to its privileged and dominant position, and is unwilling to seriously contemplate any changes to it. The rest of the world is increasingly uneasy with the way the US handles its dominance. Heavy-handed…
Rhode Island Employment Legislation Update 2026
Quick Hits The Rhode Island General Assembly wrapped up its 2026 legislative session on June 11, 2026, after passing several bills impacting employers. New enactments address grocery store self-service checkouts and employee monitors, provide warehouse worker protections, and expand Rhode Island’s Fair Employment Practices Act to cover domestic workers. Lawmakers failed to pass some notable proposals, including bills that would have regulated AI use and electronic monitoring in workplaces, provided…
Why Pittsburghers Are Already Stressed About the Parkway East Closure — and What They Can Do About It
Before the upcoming closure of the Parkway East(opens in new window), many Pittsburgh commuters are already feeling the stress.Beginning July 10, the I-376 Parkway East will close in both directions between the Edgewood/Swissvale interchange and the Squirrel Hill Tunnel for approximately 25 days while crews replace the Commercial Street Bridge. The disruption is expected to affect roughly 100,000 daily vehicles(opens in new window) and create significant congestion along detour routes and surrounding…
100 new ways to make your day easier with Gemini for Home voice assistant
Discover voice commands to manage your household. Simplify your morning, mid-day, and evening routines with this handy guide.
Bhramar Mukherjee: What Can the Data Tell Us?
Transcript Harlan Krumholz: Welcome to Health & Veritas. I’m Harlan Krumholz.Howard Forman: And I’m Howie Forman. We’re physicians and professors at Yale University, and we’re trying to get closer to the truth about health and healthcare. Our guest today is Professor Bhramar Mukherjee, but first, we like to check in on current or hot topics in health and healthcare. What do you have today, Harlan?Harlan Krumholz: Yeah, a new study…
Why resilience is now everyone’s shared responsibility
Resilience as a strategic advantage in an era of shared security National security is no longer the responsibility of governments alone. In this discussion, Joel Grundy and Phil Osborn explore how organisations can build resilience, adapt to emerging threats and strengthen leadership capabilities. Discover why resilience, trust and agility are becoming essential for success across the defence and security ecosystem. Reading time: 3 minutes As the strategic environment becomes increasingly…
De-dollarisation: A Historical Inevitability in a Protracted Game
Historically, from the birth of the euro to the internationalisation of the yen, and the currency experiments of some countries, progress has been slow due to the strong resistance of the dollar’s hegemony. This path dependence, institutional inertia, and the deterrent effect of hegemonic power determine that de-dollarisation cannot be a short-term sprint, and will inevitably be a protracted battle. While the internationalisation of the RMB is progressing steadily, and…
South Carolina Supreme Court Shields Employer After Employee’s Justified Use of Deadly Force
Quick Hits The South Carolina Supreme Court recently held that an employer was not liable on theories of negligent hiring, supervision, or retention regarding an employee who had already been granted criminal immunity under the state’s “castle doctrine” after fatally shooting a customer during a workplace confrontation. The court’s reasoning centered on a critical distinction: when an employee’s use of force is determined to be lawful and justified, there is…
Federal Financial Institutions Legislative and Regulatory Reporter – April 2026
The Reporter provides a monthly summary of Canadian federal legislative and regulatory developments of relevance to federally regulated financial institutions. It does not address Canadian provincial financial services legislative and regulatory developments. In addition, purely technical and administrative changes (such as changes to reporting forms) are not covered. April 2026 Published Title and Brief Summary Status (if applicable) Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) April 21, 2026 Streamlined…
How Trump Rewrites Defeat as Victory
This commentary was originally published in Time. The views expressed are the author’s own.The golden chariot of fate has often carried President Donald Trump to safer shores when financial, business, political, or legal failures trapped him in a corner. But he has hit a wall with his war against Iran, stymied by his inability to secure the “unconditional Iranian surrender” he promised at the outset of the campaign.Was the war…
Contemporary International Politics: Anarchy or World War?
As the international system experiences a series of shocks and crises that challenge the foundations of the post-war order, it is becoming increasingly difficult to define the exact conditions of contemporary international affairs. While tensions may not have reached the point of outright global conflict, uncertainty and anarchy haunt our era in world politics. Ivan Timofeev, Programme Director of the Valdai Discussion Club, ponders how to classify the friction, competition,…
EU AI Act Amended: Parliament Votes to Delay Key Deadlines
The changes—part of a broader EU simplification push following a provisional agreement reached between the Parliament, Council, and Commission on 7 May 2026—push back key compliance deadlines, introduce an outright ban on artificial intelligence (AI) tools used to generate nonconsensual intimate imagery, and resolve a long-standing overlap in the rules governing AI used in industrial machinery. The EU Council still needs to sign off before any of this takes legal…
New CCDC Progressive Design-Build Contract (the CCDC32)
The Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC) recently released a new collection of contracts, including the CCDC 32 – Progressive Design-Build Contract. This eagerly awaited template contract presents the CCDC’s view of a progressive design-build model (PDB) and makes using a PDB delivery model more widely accessible to the industry. In this article we discuss PBD and the CCDC 32, including its benefits and challenges. Overall, the new CCDC 32 provides…
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