Category: Regulation and Deregulation of Industry

Supreme Court Poised to Reconsider Key Tenets of Online Speech

The cases could significantly affect the power and responsibilities of social media platforms.
Regulators Announce Changes to Nursing Home Rating System

The federal agency that oversees nursing homes has tightened rules around the use of powerful antipsychotic drugs.
How the Netherlands Is Taming Big Tech

Dutch privacy negotiators have spurred major changes at Google, Microsoft and Zoom, using a landmark European data protection law as a lever.
From Disciplinarian to Cheerleader: Why China Is Changing Its Tone on Business

With the economy in a fragile state, Chinese officials are starting to use more business-friendly language, and also to back their words with action.
R.J. Reynolds Pivots to New Cigarette Pitches as Flavor Ban Takes Effect

Now that California’s tobacco prohibitions are in place, some Camel and Newport items are billed as newly “fresh” or “crisp” non-menthol versions.
SEC Fines Steve Easterbrook, McDonald’s Ex-CEO

The Securities and Exchange Commission fined Steve Easterbrook for lack of disclosure about the circumstances behind his firing in 2019.
Southwest’s Meltdown Could Cost It Up to $800 Million

The airline has not said how much it might have to spend to reimburse customers and upgrade its technology systems.
U.S. Moves to Bar Noncompete Agreements in Labor Contracts

A sweeping proposal by the Federal Trade Commission would block companies from limiting their employees’ ability to work for a rival.
Meta Fined $414 Million After Ad Practices Ruled Illegal Under EU Law

The decision is one of the most consequential issued under the E.U.’s landmark data-protection law and creates a new business headwind for the social media giant.
Meta Fined $414 Million After Ad Practices Ruled Illegal Under EU Law

The decision is one of the most consequential issued under the E.U.’s landmark data-protection law and creates a new business headwind for the social media giant.
Coinbase Reaches $100 Million Settlement With New York Regulators

The U.S. crypto exchange will pay a $50 million fine for letting customers open accounts with few background checks and spend $50 million to improve compliance.
Why Are Energy Prices So High? Some Experts Blame Deregulation.

California and the 34 other states that have deregulated all or parts of their electricity system tend to have higher rates than the rest of the country.