Category: Law and Legislation

Lawmakers Propose Legislation to Tighten Rail Safety Regulations

The New York Times – Business:
The train that derailed in Ohio was exempt from some federal safety requirements because it was not carrying enough hazardous material to be considered “high hazard.” Lawmakers want to lower the threshold.
Fur Sales Are Illegal in California. Does Anyone Care?

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
The popularity of fur products had been diminishing in the state even before the new ban.
Tech Leaders in Israel Wonder if It’s Time to Leave

The New York Times – Business:
Ahead of a judicial overhaul that could transform the country and frighten away investors, the executives of Start-Up Nation are mulling an exodus.
Labor Board Curbs Gag Rules in Severance Agreements

The New York Times – Business:
The National Labor Relations Board said severance pacts requiring confidentiality and nondisparagement violated a law on collective worker activity.
Fixing Social Security and Medicare: Where the Parties Stand

The New York Times – Business:
Republicans and Democrats have sharply divergent approaches to repairing the programs. Any solutions will affect younger workers as much as retirees.
U.S. on Track to Add $19 Trillion in New Debt Over 10 Years

The New York Times – Business:
Congressional Budget Office projections released on Wednesday suggested rising interest rates and bipartisan spending bills are adding to deficits, amid a partisan fight on fiscal policy.
Tesla Will Open Some Chargers to All Electric Vehicles

The New York Times – Business:
An agreement with the White House to allow electric cars made by other automakers is part of a broad drive to improve charging and increase sales of battery-powered vehicles.
Bernie Sanders Has a New Role. It Could Be His Final Act in Washington.

The New York Times – Business:
After two unsuccessful runs for the presidency, the Vermont senator now leads the Senate health committee, a job that gives him sweeping jurisdiction over issues he cares about.
How Sports Betting Upended the Economies of Native American Tribes

The New York Times – Sports:
Hard-fought deals for casinos gave many tribes a critical economic lifeline. When the doors opened to widespread sports betting, others wanted in on the gambling business.
DeSantis Gains Control of Tax Board Overseeing Disney World

The New York Times – Business:
The Florida governor had wanted to abolish the resort’s designation as a special tax district. That would have left two counties paying for services like policing.
Fans at the Super Bowl Won’t Have to Go Far to Place a Bet

The New York Times – Sports:
Legal betting on the Super Bowl will be available at the game for the first time.
A New Option for Moving Retirement Savings When Switching Jobs

The New York Times – Business:
Three big 401(k) administrators are making it easier for workers with accounts of less than $5,000 to transfer the money to their new employers’ plans.