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Human Times
Google employees in two different U.S. offices protested the company’s work with the Israeli government on Tuesday, objecting to a $1.2bn contract it signed with the U.S. ally three years ago. Dozens of employees began occupying company offices in New York City and Sunnyvale, California. The contract, known as Nimbus, that Google shares with Amazon provides cloud computing services to the Israeli government. The contract has faced backlash from employees and activists since it was signed in 2021, but the objections have grown amid Israel’s ongoing military campaign in Gaza. “I would not like to lose my job,” explained Google Software engineer Emaan Haseem. “But I think that it is impossible for me to continue coming into work every week without acknowledging and loudly condemning Project Nimbus and any support for the Israeli government.”
Full IssueUK
Human Times
The UK jobs market is showing signs of stalling as the number of people out of work grew, according to new figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The unemployment rate increased to 4.2% between December and February - the highest level for six months. Meanwhile, the rate of people with a job dipped and the economically inactive - those not in work or looking for employment - ticked higher. Overall, the ONS said the UK's unemployment rate rose from 3.9% in the three months to January and surpassed economists' forecast of an increase to 4%. In total, there were 1.4 million unemployed people in the UK between December and February, it said. However, other figures showed that while average wage growth, excluding bonuses, edged down from 6.1% to 6% it remained far above forecasts. And, when taking inflation into account, real wages rose by 1.9% in the three months to February. This was the highest since the three months to September in 2021. Additionally, the number of people out of work due to long-term sickness in the UK has reached a new record high, with over 2.8m individuals affected. Alexandra Hall-Chen, principal policy advisor at the Institute of Directors, said the rise was a “worrying development” which had the “potential to exacerbate persistent skills and labour shortages in the UK.”
Full IssueUSA
Education Slice
A survey from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) has found that, even though school buildings have long since reopened from their pandemic closures, 92% of public school leaders are still concerned to some extent about their students meeting academic standards. Out of those, 25% said they are moderately concerned, and 16% said they are extremely concerned. A third of administrators said that the pandemic will have a “large negative impact” on their students’ performance on state-mandated testing this school year. “We know that the job of public school leaders has become increasingly complex and there is a constellation of challenges that keep them up at night,” said NCES Commissioner Peggy G. Carr in a Tuesday statement. “It’s a Herculean task to manage all these challenges, and we hope that understanding what school leaders are facing will identify essential areas of support.” To address this, at least 13 states-including Louisiana, Florida, Texas and Montana-are exploring through-year assessment models, which proponent say have a quicker turnaround time for results and a better ability to inform educators of student progress.
Full IssueUSA
Accountancy Slice
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has indicated to advisers he is keen on a new middle-class tax cut should he return to the White House, two people familiar with the discussions have told Reuters. Among the ideas that advisers have presented to the former president is a cut to the federal payroll tax, an increase in the standard deduction on year-end tax returns, and a cut to the marginal income tax rate for middle-income households. Without addressing specific areas of tax policy, Trump campaign spokesperson Karoline Leavitt said: "When President Trump is back in the White House, he will advocate for more tax cuts for all Americans and reinvigorate America's energy industry to bring down inflation, lower the cost of living, and pay down our debt."
Full IssueScotland
Legal Matters Scotland
A review conducted by HM Inspectorate of Prosecution in Scotland (IPS) has found that domestic abuse victims are not receiving adequate support in the lead-up to court cases. The review highlighted poor communication and a lack of support from the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS), which could undermine trust in the justice system. Glasgow and Dundee were identified as having the best regional working practices, but still faced problems. The report made 27 recommendations, including ensuring prosecutors have adequate time to prepare cases and addressing issues at an early stage of case preparation. The review found that communication with victims of domestic abuse was unsatisfactory in 80% of cases. HM chief inspector of prosecution in Scotland, Laura Paton, said that while the service is committed to tackling domestic abuse, it is struggling to put this commitment into practice in every case.
Full IssueNorth America
Legal Slice
Two Am Law 100 firms and several plaintiff firms have entered appearances in the litigation and investigations surrounding the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore. Duane Morris and Blank Rome have filed a court petition to limit their liability, while DiCello Levitt and Saltz Mongeluzzi Bendesky Trial Lawyers have been retained by the city of Baltimore. Stewart Miller Simmons Trial Attorneys and Kreindler & Kreindler are representing the victims' families. More law firms are expected to join the legal battle as the investigations proceed. The cargo ship's owner and manager have turned to Duane Morris and Blank Rome to cap their liability. The city of Baltimore plans to launch legal action against the wrongdoers and seek compensation for the residents. The FBI has opened a criminal investigation into the cargo ship crash. The case is likely to draw out over the next few years.
Full IssueEurope
Risk Channel
Lobbyists can easily bypass EU transparency rules to influence policy, according to a report by the European Court of Auditors (ECA). The report highlights major loopholes in the transparency register, including the lack of requirements for recording spontaneous meetings, unscheduled phone calls, and email exchanges. The ECA warns that the register risks becoming "a paper tiger" unless it is significantly strengthened. The report comes as EU institutions discuss the establishment of an Ethics Body and plan a review of the transparency register. The findings follow recent scandals involving cash-for-influence allegations and accusations of cronyism. The report emphasizes the need for new ethics rules to address acceptance of gifts, financial interests, and post-term activities. Lobbycontrol estimates that up to 29,000 lobbyists are active in Brussels, with Big Tech companies alone spending millions on lobbying efforts. The report serves as a reminder of the potential risks to the EU's reputation ahead of the upcoming European Parliament elections.
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