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Michael Z. Green

Professor of Law and Director, Workplace Law Program, Texas A&M University
I am tenured full professor at Texas A&M University School of Law where I write and teach about legal matters that affect the workplace. I am an elected member of the College of Labor and Employment Lawyers and the American Law Institute. I also focus on alternative dispute resolution and matters of race in the workplace along with traditional subjects in labor law, employment law, and employment discrimination law. I am also a labor and employment arbitrator and I have been a law professor for more than 15 years and numerous publications on workplace matters.

Supreme Court appears open to Starbucks’ claims in labor-organizing case

Apr 24, 2024 09:33 am UTC| Insights & Views Law Business

What factors must a court consider when the National Labor Relations Board requests an order requiring an employer to rehire terminated workers before the completion of unfair labor practice proceedings? Thats the...

Economy

Australia's Job Market Soars: November Sees Record Job Growth

Australias employment data for November 2024 shows a strong performance in the job market, with several important highlights: Job Creation:In November, 35,600 more people found jobs, which is a big increase compared to...

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Tesla Head Autopilot HW Jumps to Amazon’s Zoox, Shaking up Self-Driving Ambitions

Zheng Gao, who led Teslas Autopilot HW engineering for eight years, has joined Amazons Zoox. His departure comes as Tesla pushes promises of hands-free driving, while Zoox expands robotaxi testing in California, signaling...

Javier Milei’s Tax Revolution: Argentine President Eliminates 90% of Taxes in Unprecedented Economic Shake-Up

Argentine President Javier Milei has announced an audacious tax reform plan, aimed at eliminating 90% of the nations taxes. This bold move, introduced during a televised address on Monday, seeks to overhaul Argentinas...

US Tariffs Targeting Eurozone Imports May Slash Growth by 0.43%, UBS Warns

The US imposition of a 10% tariff on Eurozone imports could shrink growth by as much as 0.43%, UBS economists report. The decline depends on Europes response, with retaliation increasing inflationary pressures while...

Politics

What steps is Donald Trump taking to expand 5G technology in 2025?

President-elect Donald Trump has unveiled an ambitious plan to expand 5G technology nationwide in 2025, promising to revolutionize communication networks while sparking heated debates among policymakers, businesses, and...

How will Donald Trump address the gender pay gap in 2025?

In a bold move, President-elect Donald Trump unveiled his administrations strategy for tackling the gender pay gap during a speech in Washington, D.C., this week. Emphasizing economic growth and workforce equality, Trump...

What are Donald Trump’s plans for modernizing cybersecurity laws in 2025?

As cyberattacks grow more sophisticated, President-elect Donald Trump has unveiled an ambitious agenda to overhaul the United States cybersecurity laws in 2025. Trump announced his plan during a cybersecurity summit in...

How will Donald Trump support small-town economies in 2025?

President-elect Donald Trump has announced an ambitious plan to boost small-town economies across the United States in 2025. Titled the Small-Town Prosperity Initiative, the proposal emphasizes investment in...

What are Donald Trump’s policies on alternative medicine research in 2025?

President-elect Donald Trump has unveiled a controversial policy agenda prioritizing research into alternative medicine, sparking heated debates across the political and scientific landscapes. The 2025 initiative,...

Science

Some black holes at the centers of galaxies have a buddy − but detecting these binary pairs isn’t easy

Every galaxy has a supermassive black hole at its center, much like every egg has a yolk. But sometimes, hens lay eggs with two yolks. In a similar way, astrophysicists like us who study supermassive black holes expect to...

Astronomers have pinpointed the origin of mysterious repeating radio bursts from space

Slowly repeating bursts of intense radio waves from space have puzzled astronomers since they were discovered in 2022. In new research, we have for the first time tracked one of these pulsating signals back to its...

How is Donald Trump prioritizing funding for cancer research in 2025?

President-elect Donald Trump has announced a major initiative to prioritize funding for cancer research in 2025, pledging billions in federal support to combat one of the worlds leading causes of death. The plan includes...

How will Donald Trump address renewable energy research funding in 2025?

President-elect Donald Trump has revealed plans to reshape the U.S. renewable energy landscape in 2025, sparking debates about the administrations commitment to combating climate change. While Trumps previous term focused...

Tiny laboratories that fit in your hand can rapidly identify pathogens using electricity

When you think of electric fields, you likely think of electricity the stuff that makes modern life possible by powering everything from household appliances to cellphones. Researchers have been studying the principles of...

Technology

iOS 18.2, macOS Sequoia 15.2 Supercharge Apple Intelligence With ChatGPT, Genmoji, and Image Playground

Apples iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS Sequoia 15.2 introduce Apple Intelligence upgrades featuring Genmoji, Image Playground, and optional ChatGPT integration. These advancements redefine creativity, communication, and...

Xiaomi YU7 Delayed Until 2025 in China: What’s Holding Back This Electric Crossover?

The Xiaomi YU7 electric crossover will debut in China by mid-2025, as Xiaomi focuses on critical testing and ramping up production capacity at its new factory. Xiaomi YU7 to Enter Chinese Market in Mid-2025 The YU7...

OpenAI CFO: Trump Driving a World-Shaping AI Era, Musk Fuels Intensifying Tech Rivalry

OpenAI CFO Sarah Friar predicts President-elect Donald Trump will guide a new generation of AI, as Elon Musks competitive push intensifies. With ChatGPT usage soaring and the video tool Sora emerging, OpenAI cautiously...

Google Bets Big on AI to Redefine Search and Revolutionize Healthcare With Bold $50B Investment

Googles parent company Alphabet is transforming the future with AI. From enhancing search to pioneering medical breakthroughs like AlphaFold, the tech giant is committing $50 billion to reshape industries while balancing...

OpenAI, Microsoft AI Cloud Pact Under Fire: Google Presses FTC to Unravel Exclusive Grip on Future Tech

Google is urging the FTC to break Microsofts exclusive OpenAI AI cloud arrangement, citing antitrust concerns and intensifying industry scrutiny. As regulators probe Microsofts market practices, rivals seek a fair chance...