While the development of COVID-19 vaccines at “warp speed” has been very impressive, the continuing role of the private sector shouldn’t be forgotten as we
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Another court applies the Howey investment contract analysis to crypto
On June 25, 2020, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission brought suit in the Northern District of California against NAC Foundation LLC, also known
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Censored by Twitter or Facebook? This state’s bill would let you sue
After being shocked by Big Tech censoring President Trump and other conservatives in recent months, Republican state lawmakers introduced a bill that would put social
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Japan considers heavy fines & JAIL for violators of coronavirus restrictions
Tokyo is considering fines and even prison terms for coronavirus-infected individuals who refuse to be hospitalized and cooperate with the authorities. The move comes as
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Cryptos: Bitcoin ETF? A crypto Holy Grail. But don’t expect to see one soon, say experts
Bitcoin prices are on the rise, notwithstanding a recent bout of weakness, but experts interviewed by MarketWatch caution that although it may feel inevitable, an
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Law Decoded: The guard changes, and with it, the tweets, Jan. 8–15
Every Friday, Law Decoded delivers analysis on the week’s critical stories in the realms of policy, regulation and law. Editor’s note Armed National Guardsmen are
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Penn Virginia Announces Closing of Juniper Transaction
— Appointment of Additional Members to the Board of Directors — — Borrowing Base Reaffirmation — HOUSTON, Jan. 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Penn Virginia
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Hong Kong braces for internet restrictions after web domain firm says it will block sites that ‘contravene public interest’
Web operators in Hong Kong have been warned they face being blocked by the region’s domain registrar under a new policy banning “inappropriate content,” including
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Medill News Service: Makers of explosives push for end to overlapping regulations, while labor union voices concerns
WASHINGTON — Chemical facilities would face fewer regulations under a proposed rule change from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency that targets 49 explosive chemicals.
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Alaska Airlines makes 1-hour seating policy after takeoff, before landing for DC flights
Like many other U.S. carriers, Alaska Airlines is increasing safety measures for Washington, D.C., flights ahead of Inauguration Day next week. One of Alaska Airlines’
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