Articles about Government

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Disinformation Campaigns Continue with 2020 Election

Intelligence agencies, Facebook and Twitter have sounded the alarm about new cyber-threats from Russia and other countries.

A Closer Look at TikTok

TikTok is beholden to Chinese law, making its presence in the United States a potential national security issue.

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The White House vs. Social Media Platforms

To date, social media companies and other online technology platforms have operated virtually unregulated. Big changes may be coming.

The Growing Potential for an Antitrust Case Against Google

The US Justice Department appears poised to bring an antitrust case against Google. If it does, this could be the biggest antitrust case in United States history.

Preparing for a Litigation Surge in the Post-Pandemic World

Health, safety, and legal liability are hot-button issues for employers as the U.S. economy positions to reopen. Many businesses fear the potential for legal minefields surfacing in a post-Covid-19 world, and with good reason – the minefields exist.

A Closer Look at California’s Data Privacy Law

The notion that data is the property of consumers—and not businesses that collect it—is a relatively new (but impactful) premise. Until national legislation is introduced, California’s CCPA looks to be the standard-setter across the US for the time being.

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U.S. Department of Justice Mandates Changes to eSim Technology

While the investigation into collusion between two wireless carriers and a related trade association regarding embedded SIM card (eSIM) technology may have reached an anticlimactic end, the superpowers of the wireless industry will have to tread carefully to avoid an unwanted legal case.

EU Court of Justice Rules on Facebook Content Removal

The online free speech debates show no signs of abating, with ideas of what is or isn’t acceptable still being shaped by courts and companies alike.