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EU adopts controversial law forcing one-hour takedowns of terrorist content

The Verge

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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Valve and five game publishers fined millions for geo-blocking Steam games in EU

The Verge

The European Commission says the geo-blocking was to prevent games being activated outside Czechia, Poland, Hungary, Romania, Slovakia, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. Under EU competition law, companies are prohibited from contractually restricting cross-border sales”.

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The Hard Problems: A Resilient Civil Society To Face What’s Next

The NonProfit Times

Democratic backsliding and restrictive laws will pose challenges to nonprofits operations and the safety of their beneficiaries. Hungary and Iran. Mounting Pressures Our sector will face increasing political and societal pressures. We see restrictions playing out in Paraguay and the United States. In Uganda and Myanmar.

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Dear Sophie: When can I finally come to Silicon Valley?

TechCrunch

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.” Hopeful in Hungary. Sophie Alcorn. Contributor. Share on Twitter. More posts by this contributor.

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Leaked Uber Files reveal history of lawbreaking, lobbying and exploiting violence against drivers

TechCrunch

The Uber Files, which were originally shared with The Guardian and the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists , show a company that has knowingly broken laws, gone to extreme lengths to avoid justice, secretly lobbied governments, received aid from top politicians and exploited violence against drivers to drum up business.

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6 tips for establishing your startup’s global supply chain

TechCrunch

I’ve spent most of my career establishing global supply chains, setting up manufacturing lines for 3D printers, electric bicycles and home fitness equipment on the ground in Mexico, Hungary, Taiwan and China. I’ve learned the hard way that Murphy’s law is a constant companion in the hardware business.

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Chinese battery maker Gotion begins production at first EU factory

TechNode

European legislators recently passed new rules that would require businesses to label the carbon footprints of their batteries and use a minimum amount of recycled raw materials eight years after the law comes into effect, Reuters reported.

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