Legal & Regulatory
Thames Water Investigated for Giving Out $198 Million Dividend Despite Facing Debt
Thames Water, Britain's largest water supplier, faces investigation after approving a £150 million ($198 million) dividend despite losing £500 million in pledged funding and debts.
Meta Faces $13 Billion Fine For Violating Digital Laws With its 'Pay or Consent' Data Privacy Model
The European Commission alleged that Meta violated digital laws under the Digital Markets Act (DMA) with its subscription-based ad-free model, and $13.5 billion in fines could be imposed.
Environment Agency Under Fire for Hiding Ties to Water Company in Sewage Dumping Scandal
Activists and the Information Commissioner's Office criticized the Environment Agency of England for refusing to disclose potential conflicts of interest among its directors related to water companies.
Australia Becomes First Country to Restrict Vape Sales to Pharmacies with Tough New Laws
Australia is the first country to implement the toughest anti-vaping laws, requiring a doctor's prescription to purchase nicotine vapes from pharmacies in limited flavors to curb nicotine use.
















