Articles about Government

California’s Tough Net Neutrality Law and Future Legal Battles

California has taken the next step towards instituting their own net neutrality regulations, as state lawmakers pushed back against the FCC’s decision by passing a tough, comprehensive new law on August 31.

Facebook Under Fire from British Lawmakers

Policymakers worldwide show no signs of letting up their increased scrutiny of Facebook. A British parliamentary committee investigating Russian election influencing campaigns has recommended sweeping regulations on tech companies, while accusing the social media giant of being disingenuous or outright obstructing lines of questioning.

California’s Sweeping New Privacy Laws

California’s new privacy legislation may not be as comprehensive as its European counterpart, but it’s an important victory for American privacy advocates.

Supreme Court to Hear Landmark Cellphone Surveillance Case

The case of Carpenter v. United States could ultimately set the standard for modern surveillance law: can law enforcement legally obtain information regarding your cell phone location data?

Patent troll holding treasure chest

Innovation Act Aims to Curb Patent Trolling

On December 5, the House passed H.R. 3309, also known as the Innovation Act, by a wide margin of 325-91. The bill now moves to the Senate.

The Role of the US International Trade Commission

The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) is a quasi-judicial organization led by a bi-partisan team of six commissioners.