Last month, the SEC's own Investor Advocate criticized the "troubling recent actions" of the commission and called the agency out for "selectively abandoning its deregulatory posture by erecting higher barriers for shareholders' exercise of independent oversight over the management of public companies." … [Read more...] about Wall Street has a new top cop. And Elizabeth Warren is a big fan of him
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The problem with Netflix’s unlimited parental leave policy
“We want employees to have the flexibility and confidence to balance the needs of their growing families without worrying about work or finances,” Cranz wrote, noting that the benefit is also available to adoptive parents. “Parents can return part-time, full-time, or return and then go back out as needed. We’ll just keep paying them normally, eliminating the headache of switching to state or disability pay. Each employee gets to figure out what’s best for them and their family, and then works with their managers for coverage during their absences.” … [Read more...] about The problem with Netflix’s unlimited parental leave policy
S.F. BART cop tries to help homeless, mentally ill and drug addicts. But navigating services is daunting
The city’s Behavioral Health Access Center, designed as an entry point to the system, is open only during business hours, though the city wants to expand to nights and weekends, said Angelica Almeida, the director of justice-involved behavioral health services. A city street crisis response team that started in November, comprising paramedics, mental health professionals and peer counselors, plans to run daily with 18 staff by March, but now only has three people working weekday shifts. … [Read more...] about S.F. BART cop tries to help homeless, mentally ill and drug addicts. But navigating services is daunting
Barr told Trump that theories about stolen election were ‘bulls—‘: report
Barr was Trump's second attorney general confirmed by the Senate and one of his staunchest allies in the administration. The attorney general had long faced criticism from Democrats and other outside groups over his efforts to defend the president during his nearly two years leading the Justice Department. … [Read more...] about Barr told Trump that theories about stolen election were ‘bulls—‘: report
House GOP raise concerns over Biden’s top Cabinet nominees
But GOP lawmakers are asking for any and all information related to whether Blinken had any dealings with a foreign government during his time at WestExec, details of foreign clients, compensation for such work, whether he plans to recuse or divest himself from a corporate board or entity, and if he faces any conflicts of interest. … [Read more...] about House GOP raise concerns over Biden’s top Cabinet nominees