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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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

Though both focus on the building industry (specifically, the codes architects and builders need to follow), the lawsuit deals with an issue that has wider ramifications: is it possible to copyright the law, or text that carries the weight of the law? ” Can the law be copyrighted?

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JULY 15, 2014

I have previously written about the top issues addressed by the Treaty , but to recap, the Treaty is a wonderful instrument because it requires exceptions for people who are blind or have other print disabilities in national copyright laws. HathiTrust.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 22, 2013

Authorized entities need access to digital content in order to cost-effectively deliver access. Textbooks in IDEA, the United States K-12 special education law The issue of TPMs is the biggest future-proofing question in the Treaty. Authorized entities are against TPMs to the extent that they interfere with accessibility.

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The Verge

JUNE 5, 2021

The Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA), a controversial anti-hacking law which bans “exceeding authorized access” on a computer system, was narrowed by the Supreme Court on Thursday in a 6-3 ruling. I think it’s a really substantial deal,” Cornell University Law School professor James Grimmelmann tells The Verge. “It

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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.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 21, 2022

EDT, I’m hosting a Twitter Space with Sophie Alcorn, an immigration law attorney based in Silicon Valley and author of Dear Sophie, a column that appears on TechCrunch+ each Wednesday. We’ll discuss a number of relevant issues for technology workers and founders who are considering setting up shop in the U.S.,

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

SEPTEMBER 21, 2012

copyright law. The publishing industry and disability organizations both agreed on this provision of copyright law. The deal was: help people with disabilities that can't access books and don't hurt the economic interests of the publishers (and authors). uses the term "Competent Authority" to describe these professionals).

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.orgSource

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

He is also President and Managing Director of Digital Strategy for.orgSource , and my co-author of the Association 4.0 Wrap-up Keynote Hey Google, write me a speech about the ethical and legal issues surrounding a non-profit’s use of AI. Pendo, Founding Member of Chicago Law Partners, LLC. Navigate Industry 4.0 Kimberly A.

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The Verge

APRIL 29, 2021

The European Parliament has formally adopted a law requiring internet companies to “remove or disable access to flagged terrorist content” within one hour after being notified by national authorities. The legislation will come into force 12 months after it is published in the EU’s official journal , a standard step for all EU law.

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The Verge

MARCH 31, 2021

He writes that Microsoft’s workers alone will likely have 80 percent fewer drop boxes for their ballots as a direct result of the law, among other restrictions. Big employers in Georgia are currently under scrutiny from activists, including some threatening to boycott both Delta Air Lines and Coke for failing to condemn the law.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

SEPTEMBER 30, 2005

I'll be speaking out more on copyright issues in the coming months. Tim O'Reilly (who has been hugely helpful to us and especially Bookshare.org) published an op-ed in the New York Times about the Authors Guild suing Google's Library project. AUTHORS struggle, mostly in vain, against their fated obscurity.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 26, 2022

Submit questions for today’s TechCrunch+ Twitter Space with immigration law attorney Sophie Alcorn. ET, I’m hosting a Twitter Space with Sophie Alcorn, an immigration law attorney based in Silicon Valley and author of Dear Sophie, a column that appears on TechCrunch+ each Wednesday. Today at 2:30 p.m. PT/5:30 p.m.

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The NonProfit Times

OCTOBER 10, 2024

In the absence of a tax exemption for charitable hospitals, certain organizations could continue to be exempted for other reasons, according to the report’s authors. Some hospitals might be exempt due to their educational or religious nature, rather than their charitable nature.

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The Verge

JUNE 10, 2020

Amazon is announcing a one-year moratorium on allowing law enforcement to use its controversial Rekognition facial recognition platform, the e-commerce giant said on Wednesday. The issues lie in part with the data sets used to train the systems, which can be overwhelmingly male and white, according to a report from The New York Times. “We

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JULY 27, 2011

Here are some questions and answers I've prepared on this topic, based on my recent trip to Geneva to attend the first week of discussions on the issue. Question: What’s the big open issue remaining? Many authors and publishers have long voluntarily supported such accessibility through permissions agreements.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 8, 2013

A copyright exception allows specialist organizations (generally a government agency or disability NGO or library) to make an accessible version of a published book without having to get permission from the author or publisher. I was honored to be part of a WBU-convened expert team that authored the original draft of the treaty.

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The Verge

JULY 23, 2021

Every single recreational pilot in the US needs to take it ASAP If you’ve flown a drone for fun in the USA anytime in the past month, chances are you were breaking the law. Authorities aren’t likely to stop you in the street. Proactively stay away from any aircraft with an actual pilot; emergency response, law enforcement, etc.

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The Verge

JUNE 24, 2020

At a time when the legitimacy of the carceral state, and policing in particular, is being challenged on fundamental grounds in the United States, there is high demand in law enforcement for research of this nature,” write the group. The paper’s authors included Phd student and former NYPD police officer Jonathan W.

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The NonProfit Times

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

The agreement, known as an Assurance , outlines the issues. The Charities Division launched an investigation under Minnesota’s civil charitable solicitation and charitable trust laws, which require those who hold charitable assets to adhere to strict registration requirements and fiduciary duties.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 29, 2011

She asked me to comment on a bunch of issues around Bookshare, and we prepared the comments below. 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. This form is available at the Bookshare Help tab.”

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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.” Dear Sophie, One of our employees is on an H-4 visa and has an Employment Authorization Document. Sophie Alcorn. Contributor.

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The Verge

AUGUST 6, 2021

The Securities and Exchange Commission issued its first charges against the decentralized finance industry Friday, accusing two people of illegally selling over $30 million of securities in unregistered offerings. Full and honest disclosure remains the cornerstone of our securities laws”. An amendment authored by Sens.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

And in most civil cases (typically those covering issues of housing, family, and consumer law), people represent themselves because there is generally no right to legal counsel in civil matters. At that point, you might have your solution or you may be referred to a legal services partner specializing in your issue.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 24, 2013

And let me say upfront, I respect lawyers and legal issues that nonprofits and foundations have to navigate around social media. I’ll be talking about the latter as it relates to some of the ideas in my new book, “ Measuring the Networked Nonprofit ,” co-authored with KD Paine.). Legal Issues and Social Media.

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The Verge

DECEMBER 28, 2020

If you intend to fly a drone in the US, you’re going to want to pay attention: the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) just issued the single biggest set of changes to US drone law since the agency first took an interest in the technology. Photo: Sean O’Kane / The Verge. The FAA is casting it as a digital license plate.

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The Verge

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Commissioner Rohit Chopra issued a separate statement , saying the proposed order “in no way releases or absolves” the company or the CEO from potential criminal liability.

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Blue Avocado

JULY 17, 2023

In our latest article, the author shares eleven insightful strategies to help your nonprofit effectively lobby legislators and make a tangible difference. Discover how to gain legislative support, frame your issue for appeal, and strategically maneuver the legislative landscape to your advantage.

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TechNode

MAY 29, 2024

On Tuesday, the Internet Society of China issued draft regulations entitled Requirements for Managing Minor Online Game Service Consumption for public consultation.

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The Next Web

MARCH 24, 2013

But between visioning sessions, collaborative software development and Linus’ Law of bug detection — we’ve been taught to accept the wisdom of crowds as necessary to most startup decision-making. In short, bike shedding is when everyone weighs in simply because they have the confidence and authority to do so.

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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.” and has the proper authorization for any required international travel. Sophie Alcorn. Contributor. Share on Twitter.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 14, 2009

I came away with a much better understanding of the issues they are exploring and certainly did my part to articulate why I support the positions we have. copyright exemption for serving the print disabled is commonly called the Chafee Amendment: Section 121 of copyright law. copyright law. Long post alert!]

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

SEPTEMBER 25, 2013

We get a huge amount of pro bono assistance from the legal profession, both because of our social impact as a nonprofit, and because of the challenging and interesting issues we tackle. We are now looking for a half-time general counsel to join our team and manage the host of legal issues we are always investigating. What’s next?

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The Verge

JANUARY 11, 2022

Intel issued apologies to its Chinese partners and the Chinese public last December after it noted in a routine letter to suppliers that it would not use “labor or source goods or services from the Xinjiang region.” Intel’s letter to suppliers, though, went viral in China, and caused a huge public backlash against the company.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 17, 2012

Global Voices has issued a statement explaining why they are supporting this Internet strike. We are concerned this law would will inflict broad damage on the work of digital activists living under repressive regimes, as well as restrict basic speech freedoms around the world. and can result in de facto speech restrictions.

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Candid

JUNE 27, 2024

A report from The Bridgespan Group, Illuminating Impact: Why Gender Matters for Funders in Any Issue Area , warns that funders risk “leaving impact on the table” by not applying a gender equity lens broadly. Analyze gender in your issue area. Design a portfolio that addresses gender in your issue area.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 30, 2023

Keep these labor laws and tax guidelines in mind What US startup founders need to know about the R&D tax credit Trends indicate that a majority of businesses plan to fully adopt software as a service (SaaS) by 2025, and if the past is any indicator, that means state legislatures are working hard to capture revenue from this new sales stream.

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