TechCrunch

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Spain’s government has agreed on the details of a draft startup law — passing the baton to the parliament to debate and potentially amend the plan ahead of a vote to turn it into actual law. ” Fleksy raises Series A to expand its keyboard SDK biz after 10x growth.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 28, 2011

We’re against piracy, and have made commitments to authors and publishers to encourage compliance with copyright law. Stopping fund raising and subscription revenue for Bookshare, the largest online library for people who have print disabilities. government or even (heavens!) Unfortunately, that’s not the case.

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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? Does the government edicts doctrine apply?

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 6, 2021

As startups in Africa continue to grow and raise money at a ridiculous pace, so too will their cap tables expand. Raise, a startup building Africa’s Carta is tackling these challenges and has received backing from 500 Startups to scale its technology. Image Credits: Raise.

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The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

It has more than 125,000 volunteers, has responded to disasters in 700-plus communities, and raised nearly $250 million. She teams with and coordinates with other environmental nonprofits to use every law on the books to battle climate change and polluters. Team Rubicon is widely known for its innovation and unique culture. Cook, Ph.D.

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The Verge

MAY 13, 2020

Amazon has requested that Congress pass a law that would make price gouging illegal during times of national crisis, in light of inflated prices on crucial goods like hand sanitizer and N95 masks that have hounded the online retailer during the COVID-19 pandemic. Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 19, 2021

Those already exploring the metaverse can attend live concerts and meet with government officials. Big Tech, banks, corporations, and governments worldwide are betting big on the metaverse and its future. There I was, being virtually groped in a snowy fortress with my brother-in-law and husband watching. Get the idea?

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The Verge

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

NetChoice and the Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) have sued to stop Texas from enforcing HB 20, a new law barring large social media companies from banning users or removing content based on the “viewpoint” of the user. It argues that as a whole, the law infringes on web services’ right to free expression.

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The Verge

JUNE 25, 2020

The US House Committee on Oversight and Reform has opened an investigation into how data broker Venntel collects and sells data from Americans’ mobile phones to government agencies for warrantless tracking, The Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday. Such location tracking “raises serious privacy and security concerns”. “We

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TechCrunch

MARCH 11, 2023

The collapse of the US bank came after it tried to raise $2.25bn to offset losses from the sale of (mainly) US government bonds, leading to a 60% share price collapse, with customers and investors subsequently racing in their droves to empty their accounts. The law firms and other VCs caused the panic imho.

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The Verge

AUGUST 5, 2021

The new system could help law enforcement in criminal investigations but may open the door to increased legal and government demands for user data. John Hopkins University professor and cryptographer Matthew Green raised concerns about the system on Twitter Wednesday night.

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TechCrunch

JUNE 8, 2022

law enforcement agencies are popping bottles following an announcement that they were able to seize website domains said to belong to SSNDOB, a notorious marketplace known to be cashing in on Americans’ Social Security and credit card numbers. As markets go down, government tech spending stays steady: How can investors tap in?

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Following this growth, it is planning on expanding to Egypt and the UAE, while doubling down on Saudi Arabia, against the backdrop of $5 million pre-Series A funding it has raised, in a round led by Europe-based VC Speedinvest, which marked its debut into Saudi Arabia, and RAED Ventures, with participation from MENA focused VC firm Wamda Capital. “We

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

Some individual board members may want to start with “easier” tasks like thanking donors, but eventually, they should be directly helping raise thousands of dollars annually. Download this Board of Directors Fundraising Worksheet to help your board members execute their board pledges to raise or give donations. Canvas door-to-door.

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The Verge

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

Friday night, Russia announced a new block on Facebook after the platform removed the accounts of four state-run media organizations, a move the government described as a violation of “the rights and freedoms of Russian citizens.”. As of Saturday, the capital remained in the hands of the Ukrainian government.

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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. Raising funds and winning grants is difficult and requires significant staff time and resources. self-balancing accounts?that?must

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TechCrunch

APRIL 30, 2021

Trademark registration is one such concern, and Toronto-based startup Heirlume just raised $1.7 and Canada, even when official government trademark search tools, and even top-tier legal firms, might not. million CAD (~$1.38 Its AI-based trademark search will flag if terms might run afoul of existing trademarks in the U.S.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 10, 2020

federal and state government agencies under the Freedom of Information Act. FOIA allows anyone to request information from the government, with some exceptions. Browder said that DoNotPay “would not exist” without FOIA laws. I asked the US government for my immigration file and all I got were these stupid photos.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Employee leave benefits are a complicated web of company and government policies, and Cocoon is out to bring clarity and simplicity to both the employer and employee experience. It factors in all company government and insurance benefits and manages all facets of the leave from compliance to claims management to payroll calculations.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 13, 2022

government entities. After being bootstrapped for seven years, Ngrok today announced that it raised $50 million in a Series A round led by Lightspeed Venture Partners, with participation from Coatue. raises $52 million , showing that automating accounting processes can be profitable. We’re sure this is just the beginning.

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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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TechCrunch

MARCH 1, 2021

The Sydney, Australia-based company announced today it has raised a $45 million AUD (about $34.8 Localized versions of Employment Hero include pre-built employment contracts and policies that comply with local laws. million) Series D, bringing its valuation to more than $250 million AUD ($193.4 million USD).

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TechCrunch

MAY 10, 2021

Fair , a multilingual digital bank and financial services platform, is launching to the public after raising $20 million in 40 days earlier this year. They also comply with Jewish law. Those equity-based loans are Sharia compliant , meaning that it’s not kosher to take interest.

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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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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 14, 2010

To truly raise your nonprofit’s profile (aka increase brand awareness), grow your constituency, and raise even more money in 2011 and beyond, organizations need to also focus on innovating." has been seized by the Libyan government for failure to comply with Islamic law. However, just today a.ly

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Greater Giving

MAY 11, 2023

If you’re a nonprofit organization looking to raise funds, an opportunity drawing can be an effective and engaging way to do so. Here’s how your nonprofit can raise $10,000 with an opportunity drawing. If your goal is to raise $10,000 then you can sell 100 tickets for $100.

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The Verge

MARCH 17, 2022

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed into law a bill that effectively legalizes the cryptocurrency sector in the country. Ukraine has legalized the crypto sector — @ZelenskyyUa signed a law. Other outlets have reported that the government has received close to $100 million in crypto donations.).

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Sleek , the corporate services platform that helps entrepreneurs launch and run new companies in Singapore and Hong Kong, has raised $4 million. The new funding was led by SEEDS Capital, the investment arm of government agency Enterprise Singapore. It will start raising a Series A next year.

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Engadget

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

In the weeks since that announcement, I've spoken to some of the country's leading corporate law experts to gain a better understanding of OpenAI's plan, and, more importantly, what it might mean for its mission to build safe artificial general intelligence (AGI). In 2013 , Delaware enacted its own version of the law. As of 2022 , 68.2

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TechCrunch

APRIL 22, 2021

California paved the way after passing an IoT security law in 2018, with the U.K. has no federal law governing basic IoT security standards. Snyder said the push to introduce IoT cybersecurity laws could be “an easy way for folks to get into compliance” without having to hire fleets of security engineers.

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TechCrunch

JULY 29, 2021

Cap tables are near and dear to me as someone who has advised hundreds of startups over the past two decades as the founder of an accelerator, a venture partner and a senior adviser at a government-funded startup launchpad. But the end result was a dramatic improvement in the early-stage capital-raising process.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 17, 2018

The tax law and jobs act (TCJA) presents many changes for nonprofits to consider in 2018. The following changes to the law are some of the most critical when considering the effect they may have on charitable giving to nonprofits. Far fewer will be subject to the federal estate tax with the law expanding exemption to many more.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 4, 2021

The company announced today it has raised $7.5 Participants in this round, which brings Lawpath’s total raised to $14 million AUD, include the Gonski family; Adore Beauty chair Justin Ryan; Sandbar Investments; Ooh! Existing investors Adcock Private Equity and LegalZoom also returned for this raise. million AUD (about $5.5

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 10, 2021

We’re here to talk about “Raising More Money By Asking and Answering Better Questions.” And the better you get at the whole suite of donor engagement, the more money you’re going to raise. you know, we’ve got to raise $50,000 for this women’s shelter. Well, good afternoon, everybody.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 4, 2022

The combination of rapid data growth and expanding data regulations like GDPR and CCPA is putting a lot of pressure on companies to figure out just what they have and provide the necessary controls that the evolving body of law requires. The company has now raised over $155 million in just three years.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 26, 2023

Japanese shared micromobility startup Luup has raised $30 million (4.5 In light of the sector’s growing popularity, the Japanese government has been proactive in loosening e-scooter regulations to further stimulate the micromobility industry. billion yen) in a Series D financing round, which consists of 3.8

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The Verge

FEBRUARY 12, 2022

A law meant to protect Indigenous art might just be lip service The first embroidery stitch María Méndez Rodríguez learned at the age of 7 was the chain stitch. Whether the law actually works is another question. Likewise, the law says that any contracts or agreements made by any member individually will be null.

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