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Maine lawmakers push bill banning online sweepstakes casino style games

Maine lawmakers push bill banning online sweepstakes casino style games Suswati Basu     Maine legislators are advancing a proposal that would outlaw a category of internet-based casino-style games often marketed as online sweepstakes platforms. Supporters of the measure say it would close a gap in state gambling law, while critics argue it would wipe … Continue reading Maine lawmakers push bill banning online sweepstakes casino style games

How Trump shifted from banning TikTok to saving it

  January 20, 2025 How Trump shifted from banning TikTok to saving it Trump joined TikTok last year and has grown his following to nearly 15 million users—crediting the app for helping him win over young voters. BY Associated Press During his first term as president, Donald Trump led the effort to ban TikTok, the hugely popular video-sharing site … Continue reading How Trump shifted from banning TikTok to saving it

The fight over banning TikTok could result in something good for marketers

It’s far from certain Congress can pass a TikTok ban. Critics say even if it did it wouldn’t solve the real problem: Protecting consumer data. Constantine von Hoffman on March 27, 2023 Marketers are closely watching the Congressional debate over banning TikTok. The social media platform is hugely popular in the U.S. which makes it … Continue reading The fight over banning TikTok could result in something good for marketers

How banning noncompete clauses will impact workers, according to lawyers

By Vanessa Matsis-McCready and Mariko Paul January 06, 2023 On Thursday, The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a new proposal to ban employers from utilizing noncompete clauses.  Noncompete clauses have historically hindered upward mobility for low-wage earners by preventing them from changing employers. This dynamic has kept wages low for everyone and hindered competition, according … Continue reading How banning noncompete clauses will impact workers, according to lawyers