The Wall Street Journal reports that the state of artificial intelligence (AI) regulation in the U.S. – or the lack of it – is a pressing matter for Fortune 500 companies as they launch AI projects and find themselves in “a regulatory landscape bracketed by the European Union’s AI Act on one end and a hodgepodge of…

American steel executives say they’re optimistic that demand for the industrial material will rebound next year from the sluggish demand and low prices that have affected the industry in 2024. Industry leaders who gathered at the recent SMU Steel Summit in Atlanta said they have high hopes in 2025. They see a turnaround fueled by…

The Communications Workers of America (CWA) has informed AT&T and the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service that it would no longer be a part of mediation with the telecommunications company. The union argues that AT&T has used the process to stall negotiations. “The company was using the mediation process as another delaying tactic,” claimed CWA…

Around 10,000 hotel workers across eight U.S. cities have gone on strike, demanding improved pay and working conditions. The strike, which was called by the UNITE HERE union ahead of Labour Day, follows unsuccessful contract negotiations with major hotel chains including Hilton, Hyatt, and Marriott. Gwen Mills, International President of UNITE HERE, said: “Too many…

Large companies like Walgreens, Wells Fargo, and Proctor & Gamble are successfully integrating individuals with disabilities into their workforce. However, many employers are missing out on the potential contributions of the approximately 6.5% of the U.S. workforce with disabilities. Research by Dustin Cole from Auburn University highlights that teams with supervisors who have disabilities can…

Andy Hoyt, CTO at Aderant, explores the delicate balance of modernizing legal technology while respecting the unique character of each law firm. He acknowledges the diverse nature of law firms as a valuable asset, albeit a challenge for technology automation. The COVID-19 pandemic, while disruptive, accelerated the adoption of new technologies in the legal sector,…