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23andMe files for bankruptcy, CEO steps down

Mashable Tech

MARCH 24, 2025

Biotechnology company 23andMe has filed for bankruptcy, with co-founder and CEO Anne Wojcicki stepping down, effective immediately. On Sunday, 23andMe filed a voluntary petition for bankruptcy in the U.S. 23andMe have filed for the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Missouri. So, what's next?

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How Nonprofits Can Stay Compliant with Online Fundraising Laws in 2022

Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 18, 2022

It is simple enough to know where you are soliciting in person, sending a letter, or submitting a grant application. In 2001, the National Association of State Charity Officials (NASCO) released a set of recommendations called the Charleston Principles to supplement fundraising laws that had not kept pace with technology.

Law

Law Fundraising Online Registration

Where should US-based startups file their patent applications?

TechCrunch

JULY 21, 2022

You know that if you want to protect the product, you should file a patent application. So, you hire a patent lawyer and file a U.S. patent application. Well, you can file a patent application in each of those countries. You will want to analyze each of the reasons to foreign file.

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The Everyday Donor: Unlocking Prospecting Segments Through Behavior Analysis

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Time Running Out To Comply With California Fundraising Law

The NonProfit Times

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

California’s solicitation laws did not specifically reach online platforms, leaving what state officials called “a gap in the regulatory framework with respect to a fast-growing and highly innovative segment of charitable fundraising.” Wu , a partner in the nonprofit focused law firm Perlman And Perlman. 2] Required Disclosures.

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In Texas, ‘water is the new oil’ as cities square off over aquifers that may soon dry out

Fast Company Tech

APRIL 1, 2025

Texas law offers limited clarity, generally preferring a landowners right to pump their own groundwater over regulations on private property. Despite fierce denunciations of the Upwell project from nearby city leaders, no one has alleged that its developers have broken any laws. Were following the rules. Why are we being vilified?

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Online Fundraising: What Your Nonprofit Needs to Do to Be Compliant in 2021

Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 11, 2020

It is simple enough to know where you are soliciting in person, sending a letter, or submitting a grant application. In 2001, the National Association of State Charity Officials (NASCO) released a set of recommendations called the Charleston Principles to supplement fundraising laws that had not kept pace with technology.

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Online Fundraising: What Your Nonprofit Needs to Do to Be Compliant

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 17, 2020

It is simple enough to know where you are soliciting in person, sending a letter or submitting a grant application. In 2001, the National Association of State Charity Officials (NASCO) released a set of recommendations called the Charleston Principles to supplement fundraising laws that had not kept pace with technology. Giving Days.

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Digital Divide Data: our Partner in Laos

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 21, 2012

The other half of the day they go to university pursuing advanced studies in numerous different fields (I asked a bunch of the students their area of study and heard answers like business, law, accountancy and even forestry). We scan the books in the U.S.,

Laos

Laos Digital Data Student

Treasurers of All-Volunteer Organizations: Eight Key Responsibilities

Blue Avocado

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Manage the Filings Keep a calendar of filing requirements and assign responsibility. File Form 990 : Except for churches and certain religious organizations, all nonprofits must file an IRS Form 990 annually. File Form 1099 : Obtain an IRS Form W-9 from those providing paid services who are not your employees.

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Volunteer Organization Files Proposal

Simplifying Tax Compliance for Associations with Avalara and fusionSpan

fusionSpan

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Evolving Tax Laws : Staying compliant with ever-changing state and local tax laws is a significant challenge without expert support or automation. Streamline Reporting and Filing : Generate detailed tax reports and automate filings, reducing administrative burden and risk of error.

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Associations Law Application Track

Dear Sophie: What’s happening with visa application receipt notices?

TechCrunch

MAY 19, 2021

Sophie Alcorn is the founder of Alcorn Immigration Law in Silicon Valley and 2019 Global Law Experts Awards’ “Law Firm of the Year in California for Entrepreneur Immigration Services.” Many of them have been waiting for quite a while for the government to tell them their applications have been received. Sophie Alcorn.

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Dear Sophie: How can I present a strong O-1A or EB-1A application?

TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Sophie Alcorn is the founder of Alcorn Immigration Law in Silicon Valley and 2019 Global Law Experts Awards’ “Law Firm of the Year in California for Entrepreneur Immigration Services.” Yes, we have many best practices to pass along for filing for an O-1A extraordinary ability visa or an EB-1A extraordinary ability green card.

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A Guide for Private Foundations: Tax Exemption and 990-PF Filing Requirements

Blue Avocado

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Once these requirements have been met and the application has been approved, an organization is generally recognized as tax-exempt. Finally, private foundations should never engage in any activity that is against the law. Applying for Tax-Exempt Status To be recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS, you will need to submit an application.

Files

Files Foundation Guide Charity

The Case for Copyright Exceptions and Fair Use

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 17, 2014

Such action, the Court decided, didn’t constitute copyright infringement because it was fair use , that is, a limitation and exception to the exclusive rights granted by copyright law to the author of a creative work. It also underscores just how critical a balanced copyright law is for technology innovation. copyright law.

Copyright

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Lame spams of the day: messages from key.com

Robert Weiner

MARCH 29, 2013

The attached file contains the encrypted message that you have received. To read the encrypted message, complete the following steps: - Double-click the encrypted message file attachment to download the file to your computer. Select whether to open the file or save it to your hard drive. .

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Spam Mail Files Copyright

The 10 most innovative data science companies of 2025

Fast Company Tech

MARCH 18, 2025

Its solution extracts unstructured data from databases, converts more than 30 file types into LLM-ready formats, and loads the results into vector databases for RAG applications. They include Unstructured, which helps organizations from Fortune 10 companies to the U.S,

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AT&T violated labor law but can still ban workers from recording conversations, NLRB rules

The Verge

MAY 4, 2021

The board found that while AT&T violated US labor law in how it had applied the policy, the recording ban itself was not illegal. The case centers on a complaint filed by AT&T employee Marcus Davis in 2016. Davis served as the union steward for the Communications Workers of America Local 2336.

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Law Conversation Policy National

Dear Sophie: Tips for filing for a green card for my soon-to-be spouse

TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Sophie Alcorn is the founder of Alcorn Immigration Law in Silicon Valley and 2019 Global Law Experts Awards’ “Law Firm of the Year in California for Entrepreneur Immigration Services.” I recommend that you get married in a civil ceremony as soon as possible and immediately file for a green card. Sophie Alcorn.

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Green Files Tips Law

Tesla to accept bitcoin as payment in ‘near future’ after $1.5 billion investment

The Verge

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

The electric car manufacturer filed its annual 10-K report with the SEC this morning, and revealed the new bitcoin investment. Moreover, we expect to begin accepting bitcoin as a form of payment for our products in the near future, subject to applicable laws and initially on a limited basis, which we may or may not liquidate upon receipt.

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Dear Sophie: How long am I required to stay at my current job after I get my green card?

TechCrunch

AUGUST 3, 2022

Sophie Alcorn is the founder of Alcorn Immigration Law in Silicon Valley and 2019 Global Law Experts Awards’ “Law Firm of the Year in California for Entrepreneur Immigration Services.” Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) for at least 180 days since filing. Sophie Alcorn. Contributor. Share on Twitter.

Green

Green Job Sponsor Law

4 Nonprofits Using Office 365 To Further Their Missions

TechImpact

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

Women’s Law Project. The Women’s Law Project relied heavily on on-premise servers for email and file sharing, which were taking more and more time to maintain over the years, and at times were not reliable. ” Information Technologies Director and Programs Manager, Barbara DiTullio. Child Study Center.

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Sharepoint Nonprofit Virtual Calendar

Tencent responds to data leak concerns over WeChat File Transfer Assistant

TechNode

AUGUST 8, 2024

On Wednesday, Tencent’s customer service team assured users that the WeChat File Transfer Assistant is a safe built-in feature and chat records are not stored on servers due to privacy concerns. Consequently, concerns about file transfer assistants have became a trending topic on the Chinese X-like platform Weibo in recent days.

Files

Files Data China Law

Dear Sophie: Are there any visas or green cards I can get on my own?

TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Sophie Alcorn is the founder of Alcorn Immigration Law in Silicon Valley and 2019 Global Law Experts Awards’ “Law Firm of the Year in California for Entrepreneur Immigration Services.” Dear Sophie: My co-founder’s a green card applicant who just got laid off. File for EB-1 NOW! More posts by this contributor.

Green

Green India Law Files

Digip digitizes the process of applying for trademarks

TechCrunch

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Digip digitizes much of the process, helping its customers file trademarks by themselves instead of going to law firms. Co-founder and CEO Viktor Johansson told TechCrunch that Digip was founded after its team saw that entrepreneurs are reluctant to use traditional law firms that bill by the hour. Digip’s team.

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Process Digital United Kingdom Law

TikTok hit with complaint from child privacy advocates who say it’s still flouting the law

The Verge

MAY 14, 2020

A group of child privacy advocates has filed a complaint against TikTok with the Federal Trade Commission, claiming the video app violated an agreement to protect children on its platform, The New York Times reported. another case of a digital giant deliberately violating the law”. Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge.

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Consumer protection agency investigating Venmo’s collection practices

The Verge

FEBRUARY 6, 2021

The Consumer Finance Protection Bureau is investigating money transfer app Venmo over the way it handles collections, a new regulatory filing shows. Venmo says its user agreement details its potential use of collections, and that it complies with all applicable laws when it pursues collection activity.

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Practice Paypal Files Journal

AI computers can’t patent their own inventions — yet — a US judge rules

The Verge

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

In April 2020, the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) ruled that only “natural persons” could be credited as the inventor of a patent , and a US court decided Thursday that yes, that’s what the law technically says (via Bloomberg ). Not every country agrees with that direction.

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South Africa Flash Law Australia

Dear Sophie: Do employees have to stop working until they get their EAD?

TechCrunch

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Sophie Alcorn is the founder of Alcorn Immigration Law in Silicon Valley and 2019 Global Law Experts Awards’ “Law Firm of the Year in California for Entrepreneur Immigration Services.” It’s been five months since he filed to renew his EAD, which will expire next month. Sophie Alcorn. Contributor. Share on Twitter.

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Work Law Authoring Application

ADA Lawsuits Against Website Owners Are Increasing: Mitigate Risk By Making Your Site Web Accessible

Byte Technology

OCTOBER 7, 2019

According to law firm Seyfarth Shaw, its researchers counted a whopping 5,592 ADA Title III lawsuit filings within the first six months of 2019! This law ensures that information is available to those with disabilities. which specifies levels of compliance. For example, the U.S. You sell goods on your website.

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Websites Accessibility Web Site

Copy that: RightHub wants to be the command center for intellectual property management

TechCrunch

MARCH 14, 2023

However, the intellectual property (IP) management process is fraught with friction, from the initial idea-evaluation and application-filing, through the renewing, enforcing, and monetizing stages. At its core, the RightHub platform is designed to simplify and centralize what is traditionally a heavily fragmented industry.

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Management Files Law Search

Dear Sophie: Any USCIS updates on automatic work extensions and premium processing?

TechCrunch

MAY 4, 2022

Sophie Alcorn is the founder of Alcorn Immigration Law in Silicon Valley and 2019 Global Law Experts Awards’ “Law Firm of the Year in California for Entrepreneur Immigration Services.” Dear Sophie, My H-1B expires in late May and my employer recently filed an extension. Sophie Alcorn. Contributor. Share on Twitter.

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Process Work Green Law

Dear Sophie: How can I stay in the US if I’ve been laid off?

TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Sophie Alcorn is the founder of Alcorn Immigration Law in Silicon Valley and 2019 Global Law Experts Awards’ “Law Firm of the Year in California for Entrepreneur Immigration Services.” beyond 60 days by filing a change of status from H-1B to another category such as a visitor, student or dependent spouse. Sophie Alcorn.

Green

Green United States Law Application

Ask Sophie: How many employment green cards are available each year?

TechCrunch

APRIL 12, 2023

Sophie Alcorn Contributor Share on Twitter Sophie Alcorn is the founder of Alcorn Immigration Law in Silicon Valley and 2019 Global Law Experts Awards’ “Law Firm of the Year in California for Entrepreneur Immigration Services.” the beneficiary must file Form DS-260 online, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration (USCIS).

Green

Green San Jose Law Sponsor

Dear Sophie: What are some fast options for hiring someone on an expiring grace period?

TechCrunch

JANUARY 18, 2023

Sophie Alcorn is the founder of Alcorn Immigration Law in Silicon Valley and 2019 Global Law Experts Awards’ “Law Firm of the Year in California for Entrepreneur Immigration Services.” What’s going on with potential increases to USCIS filing fees? Sophie Alcorn. Contributor. Share on Twitter. Careful Co-founder.

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Law Calendar Files Proposal

Dear Sophie: Questions about green cards and EB-2 priority dates

TechCrunch

JULY 13, 2022

Sophie Alcorn is the founder of Alcorn Immigration Law in Silicon Valley and 2019 Global Law Experts Awards’ “Law Firm of the Year in California for Entrepreneur Immigration Services.” The latest Visa Bulletin shows that individuals born in India can file their immigrant visa applications for an EB-2 green card at a U.S.

Green

Green Question India Law

Lawsuit over denying access to a student with learning disabilities

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 29, 2011

We look for social applications of IT that will make a major impact on social sector activities. The legal framework for Bookshare is the Section 121 copyright exception in federal copyright law: all Bookshare users must have a disability that qualifies under that section. More than half of U.S.

Student

Student Accessibility Learning New Jersey

Dear Sophie: Tell me more about the EB-1A extraordinary ability green card

TechCrunch

JULY 14, 2021

Sophie Alcorn is the founder of Alcorn Immigration Law in Silicon Valley and 2019 Global Law Experts Awards’ “Law Firm of the Year in California for Entrepreneur Immigration Services.” You should consider talking to your employer about sponsoring you for a green card, and know that you can also file a petition on your own.

Green

Green Law United States Award

Clearview AI is closer to getting a US patent for its facial recognition technology

The Verge

DECEMBER 5, 2021

The company’s patent application details its use of a “web crawler” to acquire images, even noting that “online photos associated with a person’s account may help to create additional records of facial recognition data points,” which its machine learning algorithm can then use to find and identify matches.

Technology

Technology Illinois Law Database

Dear Sophie: Can I hire an engineer whose green card is being sponsored by another company?

TechCrunch

AUGUST 11, 2021

Sophie Alcorn is the founder of Alcorn Immigration Law in Silicon Valley and 2019 Global Law Experts Awards’ “Law Firm of the Year in California for Entrepreneur Immigration Services.” Sophie Alcorn. Contributor. Share on Twitter. She connects people with the businesses and opportunities that expand their lives.

Green

Green Sponsor Companies Law

DoorDash launches $1 million disaster relief fund for restaurants

The Verge

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Applications will be processed every three months. The company is involved in two lawsuits against New York City that involve laws attempting to regulate how delivery companies work with restaurants there. In a complaint filed in US District Court on September 9th, the companies argue that the fee caps are government overreach.

Disaster

Disaster Fund New York City New York

Dear Sophie: When can I register my employee for the H-1B lottery?

TechCrunch

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Sophie Alcorn is the founder of Alcorn Immigration Law in Silicon Valley and 2019 Global Law Experts Awards’ “Law Firm of the Year in California for Entrepreneur Immigration Services.” Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) for an H-1B filing. Sophie Alcorn. Contributor. Share on Twitter.

Law

Law Sponsor Application Registration

Dear Sophie: What’s allowed between a K-1 visa and a green card?

TechCrunch

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Sophie Alcorn is the founder of Alcorn Immigration Law in Silicon Valley and 2019 Global Law Experts Awards’ “Law Firm of the Year in California for Entrepreneur Immigration Services.” We’re thinking about eloping to Las Vegas for a quick wedding so we can get started on her green card application. (In Sophie Alcorn.

Green

Green Las Vegas San Francisco License

Dear Sophie: Should we sponsor international hires for H-1B transfers and green cards?

TechCrunch

JULY 28, 2021

Sophie Alcorn is the founder of Alcorn Immigration Law in Silicon Valley and 2019 Global Law Experts Awards’ “Law Firm of the Year in California for Entrepreneur Immigration Services.” In these situations, an employer must file for an H-1B transfer for the prospective employee. Sophie Alcorn. Contributor.

Green

Green Sponsor International United States

Appeals Court Rules Funding Process A Contract, Not A Grant

The NonProfit Times

JUNE 5, 2024

Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit might have wide application for organizations targeting a specific element of the population for assistance. In declarations filed with the court, all three asserted they “meet the nonracial requirements for the contest.” The ruling from the U.S. million in Grant Expense.

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Grant Process Fund Contest

23andMe files for bankruptcy, CEO steps down

How Nonprofits Can Stay Compliant with Online Fundraising Laws in 2022

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Where should US-based startups file their patent applications?

Webinars

Time Running Out To Comply With California Fundraising Law

In Texas, ‘water is the new oil’ as cities square off over aquifers that may soon dry out

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Online Fundraising: What Your Nonprofit Needs to Do to Be Compliant

Digital Divide Data: our Partner in Laos

Treasurers of All-Volunteer Organizations: Eight Key Responsibilities

Simplifying Tax Compliance for Associations with Avalara and fusionSpan

Dear Sophie: What’s happening with visa application receipt notices?

Dear Sophie: How can I present a strong O-1A or EB-1A application?

A Guide for Private Foundations: Tax Exemption and 990-PF Filing Requirements

The Case for Copyright Exceptions and Fair Use

Lame spams of the day: messages from key.com

The 10 most innovative data science companies of 2025

AT&T violated labor law but can still ban workers from recording conversations, NLRB rules

Dear Sophie: Tips for filing for a green card for my soon-to-be spouse

Tesla to accept bitcoin as payment in ‘near future’ after $1.5 billion investment

Dear Sophie: How long am I required to stay at my current job after I get my green card?

4 Nonprofits Using Office 365 To Further Their Missions

Tencent responds to data leak concerns over WeChat File Transfer Assistant

Dear Sophie: Are there any visas or green cards I can get on my own?

Digip digitizes the process of applying for trademarks

TikTok hit with complaint from child privacy advocates who say it’s still flouting the law

Consumer protection agency investigating Venmo’s collection practices

AI computers can’t patent their own inventions — yet — a US judge rules

Dear Sophie: Do employees have to stop working until they get their EAD?

ADA Lawsuits Against Website Owners Are Increasing: Mitigate Risk By Making Your Site Web Accessible

Copy that: RightHub wants to be the command center for intellectual property management

Dear Sophie: Any USCIS updates on automatic work extensions and premium processing?

Dear Sophie: How can I stay in the US if I’ve been laid off?

Ask Sophie: How many employment green cards are available each year?

Dear Sophie: What are some fast options for hiring someone on an expiring grace period?

Dear Sophie: Questions about green cards and EB-2 priority dates

Lawsuit over denying access to a student with learning disabilities

Dear Sophie: Tell me more about the EB-1A extraordinary ability green card

Clearview AI is closer to getting a US patent for its facial recognition technology

Dear Sophie: Can I hire an engineer whose green card is being sponsored by another company?

DoorDash launches $1 million disaster relief fund for restaurants

Dear Sophie: When can I register my employee for the H-1B lottery?

Dear Sophie: What’s allowed between a K-1 visa and a green card?

Dear Sophie: Should we sponsor international hires for H-1B transfers and green cards?

Appeals Court Rules Funding Process A Contract, Not A Grant

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