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Social vulnerability negatively impacts vaccine uptakeHealio: Elie Saade, associate professor of medicine, commented on data presented at a conference that showed that socioeconomic vulnerability and race can negatively impact vaccine uptake.

Following pay changes with Idaho public defender’s office, agency saw more than 1,000 withdrawals ABA Journal: Cassandra Burke Robertson, the John Deaver Drinko-BakerHostetler Professor of Law, highlighted the nationwide problem of underfunded indigent defense and endorsed the Idaho bar’s ethics opinion as a balanced approach.

EPA focus on carbon capture stokes fight on clean air law intent Bloomberg: Victor Flatt, the Coleman P. Burke Chair in Environmental Law and associate director of the Burke Center for Environmental Law, said that while the Clean Air Act supports “technology-forcing,” the EPA cannot legally push unproven innovations.

U.S. Senator-elect Moreno urges support of Trump appointees Spectrum News: Jonathan Entin, the David L. Brennan Professor Emeritus of Law, explained why moves such as recess appointments for cabinet members, while constitutional, are unprecedented and relinquish Senate oversight. He emphasized the Constitution’s design to prevent hasty government actions, even when parties hold a majority.

Are Chili’s ‘triple dipper’ & Cheesecake Factory saving malls? Data shows chain restaurants are helping Scripps News: Michael Goldberg, professor at Weatherhead School of Management and executive director of the Veale Institute for Entrepreneurship, noting that shopping malls are rebounding, driven by restaurants boosting foot traffic beyond pre-pandemic levels.

A new home for community engagement at Case Western ReserveThe Land: Julian Rogers, associate vice president of local government and community relations, discussed the new Wade Park Community Engagement Center. “When we talked to residents, we learned there was a lack of meeting spaces in the area,” he said. “Even when we have community-facing programming on campus, it’s not always easy to find. This new place gives us a space that’s easily accessible for students, staff and the community.”

How to create successful change The Science of Change (podcast): Richard Boyatzis, Distinguished University Professor and the H. Clark Ford Professor at Weatherhead School of Management, discussed his journey from engineering to psychology, the significance of relationships in leadership and the practical steps leaders can take to foster change and resilience in their teams.

DOJ asks judge to force Google to sell Chrome as remedy in landmark antitrust caseBusiness Insider: Eric Chaffee, professor and the Peter M. Gerhart Distinguished Research Scholar at the School of Law, noted that a federal judge has ruled Google holds an illegal monopoly in its search business, but now the Department of Justice suggests Google divest its Chrome browser. The potential sale is “historic,” Chaffee said, adding, “Google will fight strenuously to keep Chrome within its company.”

Health Rounds: Obesity-related heart disease deaths spike in USReuters: Sanjay Rajagopalan, the director of the School of Medicine’s Cardiovascular Research Institute, emphasized the health risks of rising temperatures on individuals susceptible to atrial fibrillation, particularly with the increasing prevalence of obesity and aging.

Best installment loans WalletHub: John Keyser, assistant professor of accountancy at Weatherhead School of Management, advised against installment loans, recommending saving instead. If unavoidable, he suggests loans with low APRs, no prepayment penalties, and terms matching the asset’s lifespan.