A new E.U. law taking effect in March forced Apple to loosen its grip on the App Store, changes it had long resisted.
Category: Law and Legislation
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The Sleepy Copyright Office in the Middle of a High-Stakes Clash Over A.I.
The office is reviewing how centuries-old laws should apply to artificial intelligence technology, with both content creators and tech giants arguing their cases.
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British Court Answers an Eternal Question: How Much Potato Does a Crisp Contain?
A snack company’s yearslong effort to protect the sanctity of its poppadom spuddered — er, sputtered — in a tax tribunal this month.
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Where Textile Mills Thrived, Remnants Battle for Survival
Apparel makers in the Carolinas say trade policy must change because of a boom in tariff-free shipments to U.S. consumers from foreign manufacturers.
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What’s in the New Tax Deal?
Budget watchdogs warn that temporary changes to the tax code that are being debated on Capitol Hill will lead to more deficits in the long run.
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Taiwan’s Democracy Draws Envy and Tears for Visiting Chinese
People with personal ties to China, on a tour to see Taiwan’s election up close, learned of the island’s path to democracy — messy, violent and, ultimately, inspiring.
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What to Know About the Federal Law at the Heart of the Latest Supreme Court Abortion Case
The federal Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act, known as EMTALA, requires hospitals to provide medically necessary care to stabilize patients in emergency situations.
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Is This the Year I Should Use My Points to Travel?
Legislation targeting credit card transaction fees may undermine loyalty programs — one more reason to use those points sooner than later.
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What the Supreme Court Fishery Case Could Mean for Federal Agencies’ Power
The case appears poised to be the next step in the conservative legal movement’s multigenerational effort to chip away at the New Deal.
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Lawmakers Strike Tax Deal, but It Faces Long Election-Year Odds in Congress
A $78 billion package to revive an expansion of the child tax credit and expired business breaks has drawn bipartisan support in the House and Senate.
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Supreme Court to Hear Case That Could Limit Power of Federal Government
The Supreme Court will hear arguments on Wednesday over whether to overturn a key precedent on the power of executive agencies.