University of Illinois Chicago School of Law

Intellectual Property, Information, and Privacy Law Conference to be Held in Chicago

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023
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Chicago, IL, Oct. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CHICAGO, IL - The University of Illinois Chicago School of Law is thrilled to announce the upcoming 67th annual Intellectual Property, Information, and Privacy Law Conference.

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  • Chicago, IL, Oct. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CHICAGO, IL - The University of Illinois Chicago School of Law is thrilled to announce the upcoming 67th annual Intellectual Property, Information, and Privacy Law Conference.
  • The Intellectual Property, Information, and Privacy Law Conference is a must-attend event for professionals in the field.
  • It offers a unique opportunity to connect with industry leaders, gain valuable insights, and engage in discussions surrounding the latest developments in intellectual property, information, and privacy law.
  • Don't miss out on this exceptional opportunity to be part of the 67th annual Intellectual Property, Information, and Privacy Law Conference.

M&T BANK APPOINTS DAVID W. HOLLIS AS CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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BUFFALO, N.Y., Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- M&T Bank (NYSE:MTB) announced its appointment of David W. Hollis as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), effective today.

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  • BUFFALO, N.Y., Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- M&T Bank (NYSE:MTB) announced its appointment of David W. Hollis as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), effective today.
  • Woodrow will continue to serve as Chief Administrative Officer, overseeing M&T's Banking Services, Buffalo Promise Neighborhood (BPN), Corporate Services, Human Resources, and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) teams.
  • "We see human resources as a competitive advantage, and we are excited to have David here to lead this function."
  • Hollis has over 37 years of experience, most recently serving as CHRO at Michigan-based commercial bank, Flagstar Bank.

Echo360 Unveils Artificial Intelligence Innovation at Educause 2023

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Monday, October 9, 2023
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"What makes Echo.ai Assist different from other applications of generative AI is that it builds upon the instructor's trusted content to create real-time interactive polling, questions, and learning engagement," said Kathryn Stewart, Echo360's Chief Product Officer.  "Many machine learning applications replace or deliver generic subject matter content from alternative sources -- Echo.ai Assist was designed to elevate, not denigrate, the instructing and learning experience." 

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Echo360, the leading provider of comprehensive, global, SaaS solutions for the creation, delivery, and assessment of learning engagement outcomes across diverse educational settings, is launching revolutionary artificial intelligence technology for its EchoPoll SaaS platform.
  • This groundbreaking innovation will significantly increase the efficiency of formative polling creation, elevate learner engagement, and preserve the integrity of the instructor's content.
  • Echo360 has been developing AI applications on pace with the rapid advancements and rise in popularity of the technology.
  • Its first application of Echo.ai Assist augments EchoPoll, a next-generation enterprise SaaS educational polling platform launched six months ago.

Chartwells Higher Education Launches New International Dining Experience Focused on Authentic Global Flavors

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Recognized leader in contract foodservice management Chartwells Higher Education has announced United Table, a new dining experience focused on global flavors. Students at Northeastern University and the University of Illinois Chicago are the first to experience United Table's bold, modern dining experience that celebrates the stories of cultures, cuisines, and people around the world through authentic dishes, ingredients, and cooking techniques.

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  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Recognized leader in contract foodservice management Chartwells Higher Education has announced United Table, a new dining experience focused on global flavors.
  • Students at Northeastern University and the University of Illinois Chicago are the first to experience United Table's bold, modern dining experience that celebrates the stories of cultures, cuisines, and people around the world through authentic dishes, ingredients, and cooking techniques.
  • Research from the Institute of International Education (IIE) shows international student enrollment in higher education is on the rise.
  • With United Table, Chartwells is creating a tailored dining location that not only meets the needs and wants of international students but opens the door for all students to experience new cultures through food.

Distinguished Programs Appoints Legal Veteran Ursula Kerrigan as its New General Counsel

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
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NEW YORK, Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Distinguished Programs ("Distinguished"), a national insurance program manager, today officially announces Ursula Kerrigan has joined Distinguished as General Counsel.

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Distinguished Programs ("Distinguished"), a national insurance program manager, today officially announces Ursula Kerrigan has joined Distinguished as General Counsel.
  • "We are thrilled to have Ursula join our team," noted Steve Sitterly, Chief Operating Officer at Distinguished.
  • Prior to joining Distinguished , Ursula served as SVP & General Counsel of the Americas Region for AXA XL, a division of AXA.
  • Over her legal career, Ursula has held various other General Counsel positions, each with a diverse range of responsibilities.

Real Estate Finance Trio Joins Blank Rome in Chicago

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023
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Chicago, IL, Aug. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that Partner Joel V. Sestito , Of Counsel Rachel E. Mather , and Associate Olivia S. Ortiz have joined the firm’s nationally recognized Real Estate group in Chicago.

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  • Chicago, IL, Aug. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that Partner Joel V. Sestito , Of Counsel Rachel E. Mather , and Associate Olivia S. Ortiz have joined the firm’s nationally recognized Real Estate group in Chicago.
  • Real estate finance pros, Joel, Rachel, and Olivia represent lenders in real estate and commercial loan transactions.
  • And last month Blank Rome expanded to Dallas with the addition of seven attorneys, including Real Estate partner Justin Mapes .
  • “The group has developed a leading reputation in real estate finance, known for being efficient and effective with a collaborative team-based approach.

Intermittent fasting and calorie counting about equal for weight loss – new study

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023
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The traditional approach to weight loss is to count calories and try to reduce the number consumed each day.

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  • The traditional approach to weight loss is to count calories and try to reduce the number consumed each day.
  • Intermittent fasting – and the popular version known as time-restricted eating – could be a simpler option for people wanting to achieve a healthy weight.
  • But is intermittent fasting any better than calorie counting for losing weight?
  • The diets were then adjusted to help maintain this weight loss over the next six months.
  • The researchers hypothesised that participants focusing on reducing the number of hours they ate would achieve and maintain weight loss better than participants focusing on counting calories.
  • These findings support previous studies that have found similar weight loss when comparing time-restricted eating and other popular versions of intermittent fasting (such as the 5:2 diet), to daily calorie restriction.
  • The new study shows that time-restricted eating can lead to weight loss without explicit instruction to reduce calorie intake.

Substantial counselling

    • However, one important aspect of this study that makes it difficult to conclude that these interventions alone are enough to help people lose weight is the fact that participants in both dietary intervention groups received a lot of counselling during the study.
    • Interestingly, a recent study found that time-restricted eating without additional support did not lead to weight loss after three months.
    • There were also substantial differences in weight loss between individual participants on each diet.

NEW DATA BACKS UP PUSH FOR MAJOR INVESTMENT IN YOUTH-EMPLOYMENT

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Thursday, May 11, 2023
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CHICAGO, May 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As the U.S. recovers from pandemic job losses, a new report, commissioned by the Alternative Schools Network and authored by the Great Cities Institute at the University of Illinois Chicago, finds stark disparities for many Chicago and Illinois youths.

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  • The rate for Black young women in Chicago increased by almost 5 percentage points and in Illinois by almost 8 percentage points.
  • In 2021, there were 439,209 jobless 16- to 19-year-olds in Illinois, 185,959 in Cook County, and 92,511 in Chicago.
  • "If we invest in our young people, it will strengthen our state's economy for years to come," ASN Executive Director Jack Wuest said.
  • "One of the major goals of this program is to get employers to get to know, and then hire, these young people full time when they have finished school."

Mujeres publishes ¡Actívate! A community-data driven guide to help Latinas and their families thrive

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Monday, May 1, 2023
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CHICAGO, May 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mujeres Latinas en Acción (Mujeres) is delighted to announce the official launch of their first ever position paper, ¡Actívate!

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  • CHICAGO, May 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mujeres Latinas en Acción (Mujeres) is delighted to announce the official launch of their first ever position paper, ¡Actívate!
  • A community-data driven guide to help Latinas and their families thrive.
  • Founded in 1973, Mujeres is the longest-standing Latina-led organization in the country.
  • is a community-based project which gathered data and lived experiences of Mujeres' community members, ultimately informing the advocacy priorities of Mujeres.

West Monroe Hires Deron Grzetich as Cybersecurity Lead, Continuing to Invest and Lead in Organizational Cyber Resilience Capabilities

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023
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CHICAGO, April 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- West Monroe, one of the fastest-growing digital services firms, has hired Deron Grzetich as its new cybersecurity lead. Joining the company as senior partner, Grzetich will oversee a multidisciplinary suite of capabilities that help clients build resilient and secure digital business operations.

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  • Grzetich brings experienced oversight for firm's multidisciplinary cybersecurity offerings, strengthens focus on building resilient digital operations
    CHICAGO, April 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- West Monroe, one of the fastest-growing digital services firms, has hired Deron Grzetich as its new cybersecurity lead.
  • Joining the company as senior partner, Grzetich will oversee a multidisciplinary suite of capabilities that help clients build resilient and secure digital business operations.
  • He joins West Monroe following 13 years in KPMG's Cyber Services practice, most recently as a managing director.
  • Cybersecurity is a top area for business investment in 2023—that's why West Monroe is investing in top leadership and talent to help organizations build their own cyber resilience.