TikTok, ByteDance Spend Over $7 Million on Lobbying and Ads to Fight Potential US Ban
TikTok and its China-based parent company, ByteDance, have collectively spent over $7 million to counter its potential US ban.
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Tesla's Autopilot driving system raises safety concerns after a tragic car crash near Seattle that hit and killed a motorcyclist.
Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao Apologizes, Accepts 'Full Responsibility' in Letter to Judge Ahead of Sentencing
Binance founder and former CEO Changpeng Zhao has publicly apologized for his past actions and "poor decisions" ahead of his sentencing...
Biden Administration Announces New Federal Rules: Airlines Required to Automatically Give Refunds for Delayed, Canceled Flights
The new rules oblige airlines to provide refunds automatically, eliminating the need for passengers to request them explicitly...
Hugo Boss Is Finally Leaving Russia After the German Fashion House Agrees to Sell Russian Business to Stockmann
German fashion house Hugo Boss announced Wednesday that it had agreed to sell its Russian operations to wholesale partner Stockmann, marking the end of its presence in Russia...
Tesla Shareholder Asks Judge to Prevent Elon Musk From Moving Pay Fight to Texas to Evade Delaware Ruling
A Tesla shareholder who successfully challenged CEO Elon Musk's massiv...
TikTok Voluntarily Suspends New App's Task and Reward Program After EU Regulators Express Concern Over Addictive Effects Among Young Users
TikTok plans to take down a feature that incentivizes app users in Fra...
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TikTok Ban in US Almost Inevitable After Senate Approves Bill Forcing Parent Company to Divest Owvnership or Face Prohibition
TikTok users is likely to find that the popular social media platform is either under new ownership or, but not immediately, totally banned in the US.
FTC Votes in Favor of Ban Against Noncompete Agreements That Prevent Employees From Working for Competitors
The FTC has voted in favor of a nationwide ban against noncompete agreements.
New Biden Administration Rule to Grant 4 Million Workers Overtime Pay; Here's What You Need to Know!
The Biden administration unveiled a new rule that will make millions workers eligible for overtime pay.
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California to Ban Skipping Line Firm Clear From Airports! Lawmakers Explain Why
California will soon ban skipping line firm Clear from airports. Here's what you need to know about the new bill.
Philippine SEC Cracks Down on Binance, Requesting Removal From Google and Apple App Stores
Philippine SEC ordered the removal of Binance apps from Google and Apple stores, citing unregistered securities and unlicensed brokerage, prompting investor warnings and investigations.
Baltimore Sues Dali Cargo Ship Owner and Manager for Negligence That Led to Key Bridge Collapse
Baltimore's mayor and city council are demanding that the owner and manager of the cargo ship responsible for the tragic collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge be held completely accountable for the
Minnesota's 'Pay Now, Save Later' Electronics Recycling Bill Stalls in Senate
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Received Higbee & Associates Copyright Demand Letter? Here's What to Do Next!
Higbee & Associates' communication frequently escalate when a suspected infringer is not represented by legal counsel. Here's how to handle the situation when you received a letter from the firm.
