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Court Suspends US Ban on Investing in Xiaomi

15th March 2021
Two months after the Trump administration designated it a security threat, a federal judge has reversed the measure.
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Zurich Bank Rahn+Bodmer in US Settlement Over Clients Defrauding IRS

12th March 2021
The Swiss bank will pay $22 million to settle charges that it helped US clients evade taxes.
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Uber's Supreme Court Loss: What Does It Mean for the Gig Economy?

10th March 2021
The court's designation of Uber drivers as full employees will have significant consequences both for the company and for the gig economy more widely.
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Thinking of a 'No Jab No Job' Policy? Tread Carefully.

9th March 2021
While the global health crisis still presents a threat to firms and staff, the legality of mandatory vaccine policies remains in doubt.
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Why Is Property So High in California and What Are the Solutions?

26th February 2021
What are the barriers to homeownership in California? The state’s lack of housing supply has led to home prices skyrocketing throughout California, which in 2020 featured a median home price of $659,000. So that alone creates a barrier for many people. Additionally, the biggest barriers for low-income buyers – including people of colour – are […]
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Liechtenstein’s Supervision of the Blockchain Sector: Are They Paving the Way?

26th February 2021
Financial technologies are an opportunity for Liechtenstein. What was the aim of the TVTG? Continuous further development of innovation is necessary to ensure positive economic development. Due to the high level of regulation in the financial sector, however, this requires a corresponding commitment to innovation on the part of the government and the authorities. The TVTG […]
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Australia Passes Media Code Targeting Facebook and Google

25th February 2021
After a stand-off between Australia and the world’s largest social media platform, a landmark new media law has been signed.
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Lawmakers Discuss Mandating Cyberattack Disclosures

24th February 2021
Microsoft President Brad Smith spoke with senators on the potential benefits of a law to require the reporting of cyberattacks.
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Facebook to End Australia News Ban After Government Amends Media Law

23rd February 2021
The Australian government has signalled its intent to alter portions of the proposed media code after a standoff with social media.
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OSHA to Probe Whistleblower Claims Under New Laws

22nd February 2021
OSHA, under the Department of Labor, will now investigate allegations of employee retaliation over whistleblower complaints.
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