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Native Americans Play Critical Role in NOAA Coastal Projects

U.S. Department of Commerce

The State of Rhode Island and NOAA Office for Coastal Management serve as the other two co-chairs. Indigenous steward becomes key California partner. The California Ocean Protection Council awarded $1.3 Army Corps of Engineers and Environmental Protection Agency; U.S. Centuries of knowledge enrich Wisconsin project.

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NIST, NSF Award More Than $7.6 Million to Support Disaster Resilience Research

U.S. Department of Commerce

The agencies are funding 20 projects to be conducted across 24 institutions through the Disaster Resilience Research Grant (DRRG) program , which they manage together. . Arizona State University ($400,000). The University of California San Diego ($399,204). Each year, U.S. The University of Miami ($399,801).

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September Privacy and Security Roundup: Funding national cybersecurity, violating Safeguards Rule and fighting cyber threats

LexBlog IP

Not only are public and private companies increasingly targeted for cyber-attacks, but local and state governments across the country are as well. An opportunity to improve national cybersecurity at state and local levels. The UK addendum would modify those parts of the SCCs that refer to EU member state law/institutions.

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The Basics of Autonomous Vehicles, Part II: Legal Challenges and Opportunities

Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

Congressional action can also result in statutory changes to the law, but statutes are usually slow to passage and require additional rule-making by administrative agencies before they are fully fleshed out. Each state that has regulated the operation of AVs has done so differently. Intellectual Property (IP). Regulatory.

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Ingenuity, Diversity, and Expertise: The Benefits of Women as Leaders

U.S. Department of Commerce

The diversity within the Board is a strength for our agency, helping to advance our mission to improve communications for the public safety community. . She served as commissioner of the Puerto Rico Public Service Regulatory Board, overseeing essential services like telecommunications, energy, and transportation in Puerto Rico.

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