Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 12, 2014

HathiTrust, a unanimous three-judge panel concluded that digitizing books in order to enhance research and provide access to individuals with print disabilities is lawful on the grounds of fair use —that is, a limitation and exception to the exclusive rights granted by copyright law to the author of a creative work ( Section 107 of the U.S.

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Fast Company Tech

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

The problem is pervasive: In one 2024 study , chatbots got basic academic citations wrong between 30% and 90% of the time, mangling paper titles, author names, and publication dates. California recently passed a law requiring AI literacy to be incorporated into K-12 curricula starting this fall.

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Candid

APRIL 13, 2021

Over the course of 2020, MacKenzie Scott announced grants totaling almost $6 billion. At the time, we did not know anything about the grants themselves. Because Scott is not using a foundation, she is not required to release grant-specific data. These grants represent about $2.4 Grant size distribution.

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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? ” Can the law be copyrighted?

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 5, 2025

She offered to hold a trial in her California courtroom as soon as this fall, “given the public interest at stake and potential for harm if a conversion contrary to law occurred.” That case was also the last time she granted a preliminary injunction, eight months before the case went to trial.

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Whole Whale

MAY 5, 2021

Communicating accountability, responsibility, and impact with the general public should be a priority for any organization. Researched by Nicholas Azulay + Isabelle Brauer. Whole Whale does not publicly offer or claim to offer financial and/or legal advice to nonprofits or any organization. Geography of a Nonprofit Financials Page.

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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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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

AUGUST 13, 2012

a tenure-track job, and a grant to tell you that. . Even given the number and publicity of mass shootings in the US, people still mostly don''t really like gun control. Some states where there is more public support for strict gun laws, have them (and have less gun violence as a result.) But here''s the crazy part.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

AUGUST 28, 2012

Here is the letter I'm sending to the USPTO supporting their initial recommendation against granting this registered trademark in the U.S. The subject application is against the public interest. The application is against the public interest. Social enterprise is descriptive.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 3, 2009

Nonprofit dashboard reports, which communicate critical information in a concise, visual, and more compelling way, are mostly used by board or staff for discussion at internal or private meetings or used as part of reports back to funders for grants. . Is it risky to provide statistics about finances and results on a public Web site?

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

Consider this story, which has changed state laws throughout the U.S.: Before MADD, there were little to no legal consequences for driving while intoxicated; her organization transformed American attitudes about drunk driving and successfully fought for stricter laws across the country. Start Your Grant Proposal with a Story.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

AUGUST 13, 2012

a tenure-track job, and a grant to tell you that. . Even given the number and publicity of mass shootings in the US, people still mostly don't really like gun control. Some states where there is more public support for strict gun laws, have them (and have less gun violence as a result.) But here's the crazy part.

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The Verge

AUGUST 24, 2020

On Monday, Epic Games and Apple faced off in the first hearing of their ongoing legal fight, held in a public Zoom call because of the ongoing quarantine restrictions. I am not inclined to grant relief with respect to the games,” the judge said, “but I am inclined to grant relief with respect to the Unreal Engine.”. “I

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 14, 2013

Foundations that give grants to non-U.S. time-consuming, steps before and/or after the grant is made to verify. time-consuming, steps before and/or after the grant is made to verify. foundation grants for your international work, join the conversation in a live chat on Tuesday, February 26 from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.

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sgEngage

JUNE 9, 2023

Grant management is the comprehensive process of overseeing all activities related to grants: from identifying recipients, to awarding funds, to reporting on outcomes all while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements. Table of Contents Grant Lifecycle Who Handles Grant Management for Grantmaking Organizations?

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The Verge

AUGUST 16, 2021

The DFEH says such agreements have “a chilling effect on the willingness of individuals to come forward with information that may be of importance to the DFEH as it seeks to advance the public interest in the elimination of unlawful employment discrimination and harassment.”.

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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 ). It also asked for public comment in 2019, before it made its ruling.

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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. Traditional funding sources, such as government grants and philanthropic donations, are becoming increasingly unpredictable. What does this mean for civil society in the coming year? In Uganda and Myanmar.

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sgEngage

MARCH 18, 2025

Sabrina shared that sometimes we had to figure out how to shore up organizations where we gave an initial grant and they needed a little bit more to support their wellness needs. The foundation notes: Our board decided to spend 10% or more of our endowment double what the law requires and what most foundations typically spend.

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Candid

DECEMBER 6, 2022

There are many benefits that come with starting a nonprofit organization, from tax advantages to grant eligibility; however, too often we forget to consider the downsides to starting a nonprofit—and there are some potential dealbreakers! More public scrutiny. Shared control.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

law with the 1935 National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). Unions award grants. According to the latest Candid data, unions paid out $252 million in grants. $ They were followed by the American Federation of Labor & Congress of Industrial Orgs (AFL-CIO), which granted $23 million. What is a union? .

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The Verge

AUGUST 27, 2021

It is deeply concerning and unfortunate that these companies broke the law during these incredibly difficult times”. The suits apparently stem from a collaboration between the BACP and the City of Chicago Law Department, and they assert claims based on the Chicago Municipal Code. Grubhub denied the accusations.

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Engadget

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

In it, the company detailed a plan to reorganize its for-profit arm into a public benefit corporation (PBC). What is a public benefit corporation? Critically, B Corp status isn't a designation with the weight of law, or even an industry-wide group, behind it it's a stamp of approval from this specific nonprofit.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

By segmenting funds , the organization can ensure that donations and grants received for scholarships are used exclusively for that purpose, maintaining transparency and accountability. Nonprofits categorize donations and/or grant income as either “with donor restrictions” or “without donor restrictions.”

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The Verge

AUGUST 9, 2021

Lee— will be released from prison Friday after South Korea’s justice ministry granted him parole, the Financial Times reported. In December, Lee offered a rare public apology for the succession plot. Lee, head of Samsung will be released from prison August 13th | Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images.

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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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.orgSource

APRIL 29, 2024

ChatGPT was launched to the public on November 30, 2022. We’re trying to manage the future with laws and regulations that were created over 200 years ago. The genies who can grant our wishes are free, and they refuse to be locked up again. The world has a smart phone in its pocket. The bottle is open.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Per the law firm, VIEs are “commonly used in China to allow foreign investors to participate in industries that are explicitly or practically restricted from foreign investment.” ” VIEs don’t grant ownership of the underlying asset as we might normally understand it.

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Candid

JUNE 4, 2024

million in grants and over $13 million in aligned funding to support nonpartisan voter engagement. The New York Times recently reported on increasing public support for politicized violence nationwide. For example, El Puente is engaging public housing residents around issues such as the need for repairs and investments.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Four years later, EBASE and partners helped pass a ballot measure in Oakland to further increase the minimum wage for hospitality workers, protect hotel workers, and create a new department to enforce the laws. Power building is a marathon, not a sprint Power building doesn’t happen overnight.

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The Verge

AUGUST 6, 2021

“Full and honest disclosure remains the cornerstone of our securities laws”. Full and honest disclosure remains the cornerstone of our securities laws – no matter what technologies are used to offer and sell those securities,” Gurbir S. Grewal, SEC Enforcement Division director, said in a statement Friday.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 18, 2023

In order to create a detailed budget and financial plan, you’ll need to take the following steps: Identify your income sources including potential grants, donations, and other funding sources. This could include a regimented plan to apply for grants, organize fundraising events, or reach out to potential donors. .

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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.” Sophie Alcorn. Contributor. Share on Twitter. She connects people with the businesses and opportunities that expand their lives. First, buy time.

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sgEngage

APRIL 14, 2022

Justice Department froze federal grant funding to a nonprofit after an audit revealed that they couldn’t account for nearly $20 million dollars of federal funds that were drawn by the organization for mentoring youth. Comply with laws, regulations, and policies . Broken laws . Here’s an example: . Wasteful spending .

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 11, 2023

In an interview, Bouaziz said that Deel’s customers have struggled around “where and how to start approaching equity grants,” with questions such as how to grant employees and contractors equity in countries where they don’t have entities and what they need to do to comply with local laws. . We looked at U.S.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 6, 2021

Public policy and the nonprofit sector. Public policy at all levels of government has the ability to threaten the work of all nonprofits (National Council of Nonprofits, 2019). Notably, about 32% of nonprofit funding comes from government contracts and grants. Illustration by Yuxin Qin. A missed opportunity. Establish support.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 2, 2021

As Facebook confronts outrage among its employees and the public for mishandling multiple decisions about its role in shaping public discourse, it is becoming clear that it cannot solve its conundrums without a major change in its business model. Neither law nor history requires this to be true. Brett Hurt. Contributor.

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