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? Does the government edicts doctrine apply?

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The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

She teams with and coordinates with other environmental nonprofits to use every law on the books to battle climate change and polluters. Environmental Protection Agency to promulgate first-ever standards to govern disposal of coal ash and limit the wastewater discharge of toxic pollutants from coal-fired power plants. Cook, Ph.D.

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The Verge

MAY 26, 2021

Facebook-owned messaging service WhatsApp is suing India’s government over new internet rules it claims are unconstitutional and will “severely undermine the privacy” of its users, The New York Times reports. A government that chooses to mandate traceability is effectively mandating a new form of mass surveillance,” WhatsApp’s FAQ says.

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Fast Company Tech

APRIL 19, 2025

It’s much cheaper for these brands to build in one place and ship nationally than to build in every individual market like they would have to do in the adult-use space. Meanwhile, cannabis interest groups are lobbying the government to regulate hemp-based products and close the loophole in the Farm Bill, as U.S.

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The NonProfit Times

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Democratic backsliding and restrictive laws will pose challenges to nonprofits operations and the safety of their beneficiaries. They are increasingly a vector attack, used as pathways for bad actors to get into government or foundation information technology (IT) systems. What does this mean for civil society in the coming year?

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.orgSource

JUNE 5, 2023

In the United States, only approximately four states have a law prohibiting marriage under the age of 18. An expert on branding startups, executive leadership, governance, and more, Allison has deep roots in the association community. Governance, and the vision of governance, is so varied around the world.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 11, 2023

Yesterday afternoon, the Bank of England sought a court order to place Silicon Valley Bank UK Limited — the UK arm of the US institution — into an insolvency procedure. The law firms and other VCs caused the panic imho. Up until Friday morning, there was no obvious threat to the UK operation from the fallout happening in the US. (SVB

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

Unlike for-profit businesses, churches are not owned but rather are run by pastors, a church board, other governing bodies, and staff who are often a combination of paid employees and volunteers. by donors, grantors, governing boards, or by law.???. An organization may have many funds supporting?its?mission. Handling Audits.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

On behalf of your organization, investigate ways to receive money that the organization may not have in place already. Help the organization by researching and compiling information on government grants that may be available. If the organization does not have pro-bono legal support, you can approach law firms in your state for help.

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Robert Weiner

DECEMBER 6, 2012

Did you implement the system properly in the first place? Do you have policies and procedures governing the use of the database? What about best practices in data management and any applicable laws? Here are my thoughts so far. What am I missing? © Walt Kelly. Do your codes make sense and give you the information you need?

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The Verge

MARCH 18, 2021

The crash took place outside of Lansing, Michigan, when the driver of a Tesla Model Y smashed into a state trooper’s cruiser. No one was injured, but the government sent investigators to the scene to determine how Autopilot may have contributed to the crash.

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The Verge

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

On Friday, Apple published a new human rights policy committing to “freedom of information and expression” after facing years of criticism over the company’s willingness to follow mainland China’s censorship laws. Apple says that it will continue to follow censorship laws in countries where they exist. “We

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Candid

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

A new law that went into effect in California on January 1, 2023, AB 488 is aimed at improving transparency and accountability in online charitable fundraising. While AB 488 is a California law, it could impact all charities in the United States that solicit donations in California, not just those headquartered in the state.

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Engadget

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

It alleges that those responsible violated Italy's laws banning the "illicit installation" of eavesdropping equipment. WhatsApp said it reached out privately to notify the victims of the hack, which reportedly took place in December and targeted users across Europe. However, he insisted the law was "rigorously respected."

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The Verge

DECEMBER 18, 2020

According to the complaint , Jin was a liaison between Zoom and Chinese law enforcement and intelligence services. The allegations in the complaint lay bare the Faustian bargain that the PRC government demands of U.S. The shutdown put Zoom in an unfamiliar and uncomfortable position,” the post reads. “The

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Forum One

MAY 25, 2023

As a government entity, you may have joined Twitter years ago, using it to provide valuable customer experiences to your constituents and communities. For government agencies, the pitfalls and benefits may be even more pronounced as issues surrounding the platform continue to evolve.

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Ars Technica

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

California might be the place with enough glitz to unleash that particular stock-bumping news to the world, but the Golden State is evidently far too restrictive for a company like Tesla to truck with. If you live or drive in Austin, Texas, you might start seeing some new-looking Teslas on your roads later this summer.

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The Verge

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Facebook has broken the law. Years after the FTC cleared our acquisitions, the government now wants a do-over with no regard for the impact that precedent would have on the broader business community or the people who choose our products every day,” the company said. Facebook has broken the law. Facebook has broken the law.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Trading suits for stripes : After much fodder all over the place of why Sam Bankman-Fried was not behind bars sooner for his involvement in the collapse of FTX, Darrell reports that SBF was arrested in the Bahamas amid fraud charges brought by several U.S. government entities. The TechCrunch Top 3.

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The Verge

JANUARY 20, 2021

It argues that Netflix and Hulu — along with satellite providers Dish Network and DirecTV, as well as Disney’s entertainment distribution division — violated a 2007 law called the Georgia Consumer Choice for Television Act. Georgia isn’t the only place where local towns are pushing for streaming fees. All TV is streaming now.

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The Verge

JUNE 3, 2020

As protestors square off against police across the country, California is readying a bill that could expand the state’s use of facial recognition, including for law enforcement purposes. The bill has been moving slowly through the state legislature since February and is being considered by the Assembly Appropriations Committee this week.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JULY 27, 2011

Answer : • Countries should provide for a copyright exception in their national laws to allow nonprofit organizations serving people with disabilities to make accessible versions of inaccessible books and other content • Import and export of such accessible materials shall be permitted 2. Government support this effort?

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Non Profit Quarterly

APRIL 1, 2025

Image credit: Photo by cottonbro studio on pexels In late December 2024, New York State Senator Andrew Gounardess legislation to protect domestic violence survivors was signed into law. The legislation comes as law enforcement struggles to address the evolving role of technology in domestic violence cases.

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The Verge

AUGUST 4, 2020

The group, known as Evil Corp, was placed under sanctions by the US Treasury last December, and Sky News reports that one ransomware negotiation company declined to work with Garmin to resolve the incident over fears of breaking those sanctions.

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Fast Company Tech

APRIL 21, 2025

Add in easy Schengen access, strong safety rankings, and a national obsession with good food and great coffee, and its easy to see why Portugal is a place to stay and thrive. Known globally for its e-residency program, paperless government, and startup-friendly policies, Estonia has earned its reputation as a digital leader.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Prime minister Pedro Sanchez took a turn on Web Summit’s stage in December to announce the introduction of the forthcoming Startup Act — and to trumpet a new role, a high commissioner, tasked with bringing off a nationwide entrepreneurial economic transformation by working with all the relevant government ministries.

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The NonProfit Times

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

International nonprofits and other non-government organizations (NGOs) need American support to function, or even exist, a trio of witnesses told U.S. In the past five years, 72 countries have introduced 270 measures restricting civil society,” Douglas Rutzen, president and CEO of the International Center for Nonprofit Law testified.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 8, 2013

The November 2012 General Assembly took place in Bangkok, Thailand. 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.

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The Verge

OCTOBER 15, 2021

The company reportedly removed the app at the request of government officials, a somewhat surprising move given Islam is a protected religion in the People’s Republic of China. While it’s logical for business, that framing has placed the company in questionable positions before. Apple is in a difficult situation either way.

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DataRobot

AUGUST 9, 2021

For instance, the New York Times recently reported, “ We Need Laws to Take On Racism and Sexism in Hiring. ”. Across the globe, governments and enterprises have put in place regulatory requirements, standards, certifications, and audits to oversee machine learning and AI applications, especially with autonomous decision-making systems (e.g.,

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TechCrunch

JUNE 29, 2022

Snežana Gebauer, a partner with StoneTurn , has 20 years of experience in managing complex international investigations for major law firms, Fortune 500 corporations, government agencies and sovereign nations. These exemptions were meant to be temporary, but remain in place even today. Contributor. Share on Twitter.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 15, 2021

Small startups might not think the world’s strictest data privacy laws — the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and Europe’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) — apply to them, but it’s important to enact best data management practices before a legal situation arises. For example, Vodafone Spain was recently fined $9.72

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The Verge

JUNE 29, 2021

A new report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) has revealed near-total lack of accountability from federal agencies using facial recognition built by private companies, like Clearview AI. The use of this technology on protestors and rioters shows how critical it is to have accountability mechanisms in place.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Silicon Valley can be a place of great power and riches, but the smallest thing can bring it crashing down. From deepfaked phone calls with bankers on the line to mountains of lies that grew out of control, these once-darlings of Silicon Valley were no match for the law. Here’s a look back at the […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

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Fast Company Tech

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Airbnb is suing the City of New Orleans for requiring the company and short-term rental platforms ensure properties they market are in compliance with city laws. ” “It is the government’s job to enforce its laws, not Airbnb’s,” the lawsuit said. Morrell said in a late afternoon Tuesday statement.

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The Verge

MAY 19, 2020

The company instead sourced some from places like China and sent them to places in need. In an email to employees last week , Shima said Panasonic will “always follow the laws and official direction from State and local government, even if those are different from our intention for PSNA’s business activities.”.

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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. If and only if you’re flying solely for fun, the federal government has a fairly small list of rules as of today: Register your drone if it weighs more than 0.55

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