Category: Law and Legislation

Apple Steps Up Its Lobbying to Change Patent Rules

After losing two complaints before the U.S. International Trade Commission, Apple has stepped up its lobbying to change the agency’s practices.

What China Is Saying About the TikTok Ban Furor in Washington

A bill to force TikTok’s sale in the United States has been criticized by Beijing but has not triggered a high-alert public response or retaliation.

U.S. House Passes Bill That Could Ban TikTok

The legislation received wide bipartisan support, with both Republicans and Democrats showing an eagerness to appear tough on China.

Migrants Help the Economy, but There Are Many Roadblocks to Work

Immigrants aided the pandemic recovery and may be crucial to future needs. The challenge is processing newcomers and getting them where the jobs are.

Sam Bankman-Fried Seeks Lenient Sentence and to Appeal Conviction

Since the disgraced cryptocurrency mogul was convicted of fraud last year, his supporters have maneuvered to secure a lenient sentence and change the public narrative about his case.

The Antitrust Enforcers Aimed at Big Tech. Then Came the Backlash.

South Korea pledged to protect its online platforms from marketplace giants, but lobbyists are crying foul play.

Senators Denounce Tech Companies Over Child Sex Abuse Online

Senators criticized the chief executives of Meta, TikTok, Snap, X and Discord for not doing enough to prevent child sexual abuse online, amid rising fears over how the platforms affect youths.

Since the East Palestine, Ohio, Train Derailment, Accidents Have Risen

The total number of accidents for the top five freight railroads increased, and Congress still hasn’t passed legislation to prevent similar disasters.

A New Law Supercharged Electric Car Manufacturing, but Not Sales

President Biden’s 2022 climate act spurred big investments in U.S. battery factories, but it has not similarly boosted E.V. sales.