A bipartisan bill is looking to end Section 230 protections for tech companies The lawmakers said Section 230 has ‘outlived its usefulness.’ mariella moon Tue, May 14, 2024 Tom Williams via Getty Images Lawmakers from opposites sides of the aisle are looking to sunset Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, because it has … Continue reading A bipartisan bill is looking to end Section 230 protections for tech companies
May 08, 2024 FDIC probe reveals toxic workplace culture and questions chairman’s credibility The report released Tuesday by law firm Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton outlines incidents of stalking, harassment, homophobia, and other violations of employment regulations. BY Associated Press An independent review of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. ‘s workplace culture describes an environment that … Continue reading FDIC probe reveals toxic workplace culture and questions chairman’s credibility
May 08, 2024 The Taylor Swift bill became Minnesota law, safeguarding online ticket buying from shady practices The law stems from a legislator’s frustration at not being able to purchase tickets to a 2023 Swift show. BY Associated Press People buying tickets online for concerts, sporting events and other live events in Minnesota will be guaranteed … Continue reading The Taylor Swift bill became Minnesota law, safeguarding online ticket buying from shady practices
April 24, 2024 Major business groups sue to block FTC’s ban on most worker noncompete agreements The U.S. Chamber of Commerce could move for an injunction temporarily blocking the FTC’s rule from taking effect as the case proceeds. BY Reuters The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the country’s largest business lobby, filed a lawsuit on Wednesday seeking … Continue reading Major business groups sue to block FTC’s ban on most worker noncompete agreements
April 23, 2024 The FTC just banned most noncompetes On Tuesday, the FTC voted to ban all new noncompete clauses and render existing noncompetes unenforceable for most private sector workers. BY Pavithra Mohan In 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) took a strong position on noncompete clauses with a proposed rule that would outright ban … Continue reading The FTC just banned most noncompetes
April 18, 2024 California landlords and business owners won’t be able to hide behind LLCs if new bill passes The bill has broad support from labor, housing, and environmental groups. BY azapata A California lawmaker wants to require business owners and landlords to disclose their identities under legislation aimed at cracking down on opaque ownership structures … Continue reading California landlords and business owners won’t be able to hide behind LLCs if new bill passes
April 17, 2024 MGM Resorts is using a Big Tech strategy to fight Lina Khan’s FTC—but will it work? Khan, who was a guest at the hotel during last year’s cyberattack, is now leading an investigation into how the event was handled. And like Meta and Amazon before it, MGM wants Khan to recuse herself. … Continue reading MGM Resorts is using a Big Tech strategy to fight Lina Khan’s FTC—but will it work?
Samsung gets FDA approval for a sleep apnea feature on Galaxy Watch The company will roll out the tool later this year. Kris Holt Fri, Feb 9, 2024 Samsung The Food and Drug Administration has given the green light to a sleep apnea detection feature on Galaxy Watch devices in the US, Samsung has … Continue reading Samsung gets FDA approval for a sleep apnea feature on Galaxy Watch
By Leila Frankina February 08, 2024 When Amazon announced last week that it was backing off a bid to purchase Roomba-maker iRobot, the two companies cited a familiar refrain: “Amazon’s proposed acquisition of iRobot has no path to regulatory approval in the European Union,” read a statement from iRobot. That the EU was scrutinizing … Continue reading Why EU regulators can rein in Big Tech, and the U.S. can’t
IAB Tech Lab has published a detailed assessment of the Privacy Sandbox warning of major disruption for the advertising ecosystem. Updated with response from Google. Kim Davis on February 7, 2024 As currently consituted, Google Privacy Sandbox faces multiple challenges, said IAB Tech Lab in a new report. The report is a “fit gap analysis” … Continue reading IAB Tech Lab slams Google Privacy Sandbox
