Laura Spector

1 month ago | morganlewis.com | Harry Johnson |Mark Stolzenburg |Laura Spector

National Labor Relations Board Acting General Counsel William B. Cowen on February 14, 2025 changed the course of the agency’s strategic goals by rescinding more than a dozen memos penned by former General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo. Cowen’s repeal of several specific memos signals a shift from the more union-friendly litigation strategy pursued by the prior general counsel.

1 month ago | lexology.com | Harry Johnson |Mark Stolzenburg |Laura Spector

National Labor Relations Board Acting General Counsel William B. Cowen on February 14, 2025 changed the course of the agency’s strategic goals by rescinding more than a dozen memos penned by former General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo. Cowen’s repeal of several specific memos signals a shift from the more union-friendly litigation strategy pursued by the prior general counsel.

Dec 30, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Laura Spector

In Endurance Environmental Solutions, the National Labor Relations Board returned to the “clear and unmistakable waiver” standard for determining whether an employer may make changes to terms and conditions of employment while a collective bargaining agreement is in effect. Reinstatement of this more union-friendly standard will make it harder for unionized employers to implement unilateral changes during the term of a labor agreement.

Nov 4, 2024 | nature.com | Laura Spector |Wei Qing Wang |Pietro Sormanni |Monica L. Fernández-Quintero |Andrew Ward |Charlotte M. Deane | +7 more

Science is frequently subject to the Gartner hype cycle1: emergent technologies spark intense initial enthusiasm with the recruitment of dedicated scientists. As limitations are recognized, disillusionment often sets in; some scientists turn away, disappointed in the inability of the new technology to deliver on initial promise, while others persevere and further develop the technology.