Category: Law and Legislation

How Do You Make a Weed Empire? Sell It Like Streetwear.

Berner, the San Francisco rapper, has built a legal-weed empire out of his black-market past — and blurred the lines between the two.
Since the East Palestine, Ohio, Train Derailment, Accidents Have Risen

The total number of accidents for the top five freight railroads increased, and Congress still hasn’t passed legislation to prevent similar disasters.
Fake Explicit Taylor Swift Images Swamp Social Media

Fans of the star and lawmakers condemned the images, probably generated by artificial intelligence, after they were shared with millions of social media users.
Apple Overhauls App Store in Europe, in Response to New Digital Law

A new E.U. law taking effect in March forced Apple to loosen its grip on the App Store, changes it had long resisted.
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.
Tesla Profit Doubles From Tax Effect, but Price Cuts Hurt

Quarterly earnings soared from a year earlier after the company booked a tax benefit, but increased competition and a price war took a toll, the electric-car maker said.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.