US Supreme Court opens term with case of endangered frog
The US Supreme Court opened its new term Monday by handling a case involving a small, critically endangered frog.
Ecology
Oct 1, 2018
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Page 3 - News tagged with sexual misconduct
Universities are failing to deal with serial sexual predators on their staffs, according to new report
A new report, published today (26 September), examining staff sexual misconduct within the higher education sector reveals the difficult experiences that students have had when they try to report staff sexual misconduct to ...
Social Sciences
Sep 26, 2018
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Sexual harassment rampant in science, culture change urged
Sexual harassment is rampant in academic science, and colleges and universities that train new scientists need a system-wide culture change so women won't be bullied out of the field, a national advisory group said Tuesday.
Social Sciences
Jun 12, 2018
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Uber shifts policy for alleged sexual misconduct on service
Uber's ride-hailing service will give its U.S. passengers and drivers more leeway to pursue claims of sexual misconduct, its latest attempt to shed its reputation for brushing aside bad behavior.
Business
May 15, 2018
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Scholars: In #MeToo movement, lessons of restorative and transitional justice important
A new paper from a team of University of Illinois legal scholars argues that reformers of the burgeoning #MeToo movement ought to heed the core principles of restorative and transitional justice and take into account the ...
Social Sciences
Apr 13, 2018
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Is the tide of sexual misconduct allegations shifting the balance of power?
University of Illinois educational psychology professor Anita Hund has a counseling practice and her research interests include sexual trauma. Hund spoke recently with News Bureau education editor Sharita Forrest about current ...
Social Sciences
Mar 5, 2018
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Talks still on for Weinstein Company deal: source
Talks were still on Monday between a group of investors and the troubled Weinstein Company, despite New York prosecutors throwing a spanner in the works by filing a lawsuit against the movie studio, source said Monday.
Business
Feb 12, 2018
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SoftBank's acquisition of 15 percent of Uber closes
Japanese technology conglomerate SoftBank says it has closed a deal to acquire 15 percent of Uber.
Business
Jan 18, 2018
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#MeToo surge could change society in pivotal ways, analysts say
When allegations of serial sexual misconduct by movie mogul Harvey Weinstein broke in October, they triggered an intense national reckoning over sexual harassment and assault in the workplace and beyond. In the weeks since, ...
Social Sciences
Dec 22, 2017
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Facebook's Sandberg warns of backlash against women
Sheryl Sandberg warned of a potential backlash against women and urged companies to put into place clear policies on how allegations of sexual harassment are handled.
Business
Dec 4, 2017
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