Sentences with phrase «public policy and regulation»

Circle General Counsel and COO, John Beccia, will be featured on a panel related to public policy and regulation of the blockchain industry (moderated by Chamber of Digital Commerce President, Perianne Boring,) and Ethereum creator Vitalik Buterin will provide an update on his project with Don Tapscott.

Valentijn Leijh has worked as a lawyer in the Public Policy and Regulation practice for more than ten years.

He is an extraordinary talent, whose ability to clearly define public policy challenges and then fashion solutions is virtually unparalleled,» said Gordon Giffin, former U.S. Ambassador to Canada (1997 — 2001), chairman of Dentons» U.S. Public Policy and Regulation practice, and co-chairman of Dentons» global energy sector team.

Many companies and sectors already have experience with carbon pricing instruments in public policy and regulation.

While retired, because of my ongoing interest in the importance of credible, sound science driving public policy and regulation of food safety related issues, I joined with other academic colleagues and helped to found a 501c3 non-profit organization we call Academics Review.

- Represent the UK insurance industry to government, regulators and policy makers in the UK, EU and internationally, driving effective public policy and regulation.

Lord Mandelson and Lord Myners both declare senior roles at an organisation involved in shaping public policy and regulation on behalf of third - party clients here in the UK.

While many, factors contributed to the global financial crisis, the root cause was a massive failure of public policy and regulation in the U.S. residential real estate market.

Studied laws, public policy and regulations as well as the law - making process to support continuous improvement of programs and initiatives.

Not exact matches

However, lobbying, advocacy and other political spending by corporations and trade associations can also inhibit good policy - making, hold back progress, undermine critical environmental, social or economic regulations, and offload private costs onto the public.

The European Crowdfunding Network is a professional network promoting adequate transparency, (self) regulation and governance while offering a combined voice in policy discussion and public opinion building.

Posted by Nick Falvo under Alberta, child benefits, Child Care, deficits, Dutch disease, education, employment, environment, fiscal policy, health care, homeless, housing, income support, income tax, industrial policy, macroeconomics, oil and gas, poverty, progressive economic strategies, public infrastructure, public services, regulation, resources, social policy, taxation, unemployment, unions.

It's also giving the fossil fuels sector whiplash from a White House whose energy policies have otherwise been very good to them, from starting to undo greenhouse gas regulations to opening more public land to mining and drilling and tax cuts.

Such a debate would be further enriched by a comprehensive study of how countries such as Australia, with its recent policies and public / media perceptions, has fared after instituting new regulations to curb foreign investment.

Marilyn Mohrman - Gillis, executive director of the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards» Center for Financial Planning and head of public policy, noted on a panel discussion moderated by Borzi that DOL's fiduciary rule will «hopefully [be] the tip of the iceberg to push other rules and regulations to protect investors.»

Energy and Natural Resources, Public Investments and Infrastructure, Industry Regulation and Competition Policy, Innovation and Business Growth, Fiscal and Tax Policy

In Compliance with Laws: We may disclose your information to a third party: (a) if we believe that disclosure is reasonably necessary to comply with any applicable law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request; (b) to enforce our agreements and policies; (c) to protect the security or integrity of the Startup Grind Service; (d) to protect Startup Grind, our customers, or the public from harm or illegal activities; (e) to respond to an emergency which we believe in the good faith requires us to disclose information to assist in preventing the death or serious bodily injury of any person; or (f) as otherwise directed by you.

Canada needs stronger legislation and regulation, more investment in research and policy development, greater consultation with communities and environmental advocates, and public service programs and staff to enforce compliance.

The limitations of macroprudential policies reflect the potential for risks to emerge outside sectors subject to regulation, the potential for supervision and regulation to miss emerging risks, the uncertain efficacy of new macroprudential tools such as a countercyclical capital buffer, and the potential for such policy steps to be delayed or to lack public support.14 Given such limitations, adjustments in monetary policy may, at times, be needed to curb risks to financial stability.15

Posted by Nick Falvo under BC, competition, Conservative government, corporate income tax, debt, demographics, education, fiscal federalism, fiscal policy, household debt, income distribution, income tax, inequality, macroeconomics, Newfoundland and Labrador, P3s, part time work, post-secondary education, privatization, productivity, public infrastructure, Quebec, rankings, regulation, Role of government, social policy, student debt, student movement, taxation, user fees, working time, young workers.

The author suggests public policy actions regarding the regulation of TV, cable, and videocassettes.

So stop the pointless labeling, stop dealing in poorly - reasoned absolutes, and start looking at history — and you will find that this country HAS ALWAYS DONE BEST — economically, socially, culturally - when PROGRESSIVE SOCIAL POLICIES (government — i.e. PUBLIC — economic regulation, direct democracy, progressive taxation) have been implemented.

This policy statement first reviews the biblical and theological basis, then looks at the role of the church, the influence of communication technologies and resources, regulation of a public resource in the public interest, the proglrm of concentration of media ownership and control, and the impace of global media on indigenous cultures.

For this reason, we have examined the issues of censorship, regulation, and the First Amendment protections from a perspective which asks what is right, just, and equitable, not simply what is currently legal or stablished public policy.

Policy - making in media regulation, particularly in the U.S. and to a large extent also in Australia, proceeds generally by forming, or at least undergirding, political decisions on the same «objective» and «scientific» basis developed for less ambiguous areas such as public engineering, economics, and regulation of public safety.

As a resource for information about alcohol regulation and policy, NABCA offers the following resources and documents for research relating to beverage alcohol and public health.

It provides research and resources related to alcohol beverage regulation and policies and assists members with alcohol awareness, public health and policy issues.

Peter headed up the economic practices in two «big four» advisory consulting firms and was a Partner in one of Canberra's largest public policy advisory firms where he specialised in industry and international trade policy development and regulation.

As a member of NABCA, you have access to a wide variety of information related to the regulation and sale of beverage alcohol, related public health messages and beverage alcohol policy.

He has an extensive experience in international trade, regulation and economic policy, having held a number of senior policy development and management positions both in the public and private sectors both in Australia and overseas.

We discussed the final regulations, and how the new standards differ from current requirements, with moderator Cindy Brooks, Chair of the School Nutrition Association Public Policy & Legislation Committee and guest speakers Sam Kass (White House Assistant Chef, Senior Policy Advisor for Healthy Food Initiatives), Dr. Janey Thornton, PhD, SNS (Deputy Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services at USDA), and Melissa Rothstein (Deputy Director, Child Nutrition Programs at USDA).

And while it's still too early to know the true effects of the new USDA regulations - other public policies could also play a role - the researchers said some states had already implemented their own lunch requirements that exceeded the federal standards by 2012.

In the advocacy world, most outreach efforts involve one or more of three basic goals: trying to affect government legislation and / or regulation, trying to build a base of supporters for long - term fundraising and / or grassroots action, and trying to influence the broader public policy discussion.

(c) Accordingly, it is the policy of the United States that executive departments and agencies (agencies) immediately review existing regulations that potentially burden the development or use of domestically produced energy resources and appropriately suspend, revise, or rescind those that unduly burden the development of domestic energy resources beyond the degree necessary to protect the public interest or otherwise comply with the law.

Agricultural practices conducted on farmland shall not violate the public policy of Erie county if such agricultural practices are: (i) reasonable and necessary to the particular farm or farm operation; (ii) conducted in a manner which is not negligent or reckless; (iii) conducted in conformity with generally accepted agricultural practices; (iv) conducted in conformity with all local, state and federal laws, ordinances and regulations; (v) conducted in a manner which does not constitute a threat to public health and safety or cause injury to health and safety of any person; and (vi) conducted in a manner which does not unreasonably obstruct the free passage or use of navigable waters or public roadways.

The release, explaining the decision was reached unanimously by the group's two component boards of directors, stated, «The Boards» decision comes on the heels of securing the Pride Agenda's top remaining policy priority ---- protecting transgender New Yorkers from discrimination in housing, employment, credit, education, and public accommodations ---- in the form of new regulations announced in partnership with Governor Andrew M. Cuomo at the organization's Fall Dinner on October 22, 2015.»

«Creating another layer of regulation through a state license issued by an agency [the state Labor Department] with no experience regulating the elevator industry is duplicative, serves only to confuse, and does not constitute sound public policy,» said the mayor's Albany legislative director, Sherif Soliman.

At 6 p.m., the Education Panel for Educational Policy holds a public meeting, with the agenda including an update from NYC Education Chancellor Chancellor Carmen Farina, amendments to the chancellor's home instruction services regulation and approval of contracts, Prospect Heights High School, 883 Classon Ave., Brooklyn.

A number of important public policy matters have yet to be addressed, including the future of rent regulations and a tax exemption program for new residential developments.

«The Boards» decision comes on the heels of securing the Pride Agenda's top remaining policy priority ---- protecting transgender New Yorkers from discrimination in housing, employment, credit, education, and public accommodations ---- in the form of new regulations announced in partnership with Governor Andrew M. Cuomo,» ESPA's release stated.

For years, the Republican «Long Island Nine» in the State Senate stayed out of the way when Cuomo looked to pass liberal social policies like gay marriage and gun control, and supported his fiscally conservative agenda on taxes, education, public sector unions and regulation.

«We found that less than half of children's exposure to ads for food and beverage products comes from children's programming, meaning that a significant portion of exposure is not subject to self - regulation,» said Lisa Powell, professor of health policy and administration in the UIC School of Public Health and lead author of the study.

Another beef environmentalists have with the bill is that it would exempt decisions made or actions taken with regard to hunting and fishing on federal lands from federal environmental review and public disclosure regulations established under 1969's National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).

He said there are many mechanisms through which dietary changes can be garnered, like through public awareness campaigns, food processing regulations, portion size changes and tax policy, but he hopes by linking the health benefits to dietary changes, the public might take notice.

«Public divides over environmental regulation and energy policy: Americans tilt towards supporting government regulations as the best way to encourage use of renewable energy.»

In their paper, the authors write: «The results of our paper have implications for public health policies worldwide with respect to quality, safety, regulation and financial control of treatments with ART.

«Although we did not find the overall traffic - related fatality rate to predict policy adoption, the size of the population ages 15 to 24 years — the group most at risk for death and injury from impaired driving — was associated with first time policy adoption, suggesting that states might be initially more receptive to regulation when it involves protecting younger populations,» said study author Diana Silver, associate professor of public health at NYU Steinhardt and NYU College of Global Public Hpublic health at NYU Steinhardt and NYU College of Global Public HPublic Health.

Specific focus is given to issues related to bioethics, reimbursement, professional and patient education, regulation, and public policy.

-- After reviewing the report required by subsection (a), the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, in concurrence with the Secretary of Agriculture, may, by regulation and after public notice and comment, modify the non-Federal lands portion of the definition of «renewable biomass» in section 610 of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 in order to advance the goals of increasing America's energy independence, protecting the environment, and reducing global warming pollpublic notice and comment, modify the non-Federal lands portion of the definition of «renewable biomass» in section 610 of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 in order to advance the goals of increasing America's energy independence, protecting the environment, and reducing global warming pollPublic Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 in order to advance the goals of increasing America's energy independence, protecting the environment, and reducing global warming pollution.

«A national synthetic biology organization could convene scientists and stakeholders from commercial entities, philanthropy, academia, and government to discuss policy, develop regulation, prioritize the development of tools and fundamental research, engage the public on education and ethical issues and create infrastructure.»