Category: Law and Legislation

Can Europe Save Forests Without Killing Jobs in Malaysia?

A new regulation aims to rid the palm oil supply chain of imports that come from former forestland. Southeast Asian countries say it threatens livelihoods.
House Passes Bill to Force TikTok Sale From Chinese Owner or Ban the App

The legislation received wide bipartisan support, with both Republicans and Democrats showing an eagerness to appear tough on China.
A Ban? A Sale? The Big Questions Hanging Over TikTok

The popular app could be banned in the U.S. unless its Chinese parent divests. There’s a growing debate on whether that’s even possible.
China Condemns U.S. Proposal to Force the Sale of TikTok

The foreign ministry accused Washington of “resorting to hegemonic moves” ahead of House vote on a bill aimed at ByteDance, TikTok’s Chinese parent company.
What to Know About the TikTok Ban Legislation

The House plans to vote on Wednesday on a bill that would force TikTok’s Chinese parent to sell the popular social media app.
The Surprising Left-Right Alliance That Wants More Apartments in Suburbs

The YIMBY movement isn’t just for liberals any more. Legislators from both sides of the political divide are working to add duplexes and apartments to single-family neighborhoods.
The Surprising Left-Right Alliance That Wants More Apartments in Suburbs

The YIMBY movement isn’t just for liberals any more. Legislators from both sides of the political divide are working to add duplexes and apartments to single-family neighborhoods.
TikTok Prompts Users to Call Congress to Fight Possible Ban

Many Capitol Hill offices were inundated with phone calls after TikTok urged users to tell their representatives they opposed a new bill aimed at the company.
Alabama IVF Protection Bill Will Reopen Clinics but Curb Patient Rights

Here’s what to know about the legislation, which the state legislature is expected to approve overwhelmingly on Wednesday.
Trump’s Tax Cut Fueled Investment but Did Not Pay for Itself, Study Finds

The most detailed research yet on corporate response to the 2017 Republican tax law shows modest gains for workers and high cost to the federal debt.
Forced to Change: Tech Giants Bow to Global Onslaught of Rules

For years, Apple, Google, Meta and others operated unfettered. But new laws and regulations have finally compelled them to make major shifts to their products and businesses.
Economic Dividend of Immigration Faces Legal and Logistical Hurdles

Immigrants aided the pandemic recovery and may be crucial to future needs. The challenge is processing newcomers and getting them where the jobs are.