Category: Regulation and Deregulation of Industry

China Wants A.I. to Flourish, but Not at the Expense of Jobs

The New York Times – Business:
A series of precedent-setting rulings signals that Chinese courts are being enlisted to shield workers from displacement by artificial intelligence.
Tesla’s Semi Truck could Jolt the Trucking Industry

The New York Times – Business:
California truckers have expressed strong interest in the Tesla Semi because it costs much less and can travel further on a charge than electric trucks sold by established manufacturers.
Insurers’ Delays in Approving Medical Care Persist, Despite Promises

The New York Times – Business:
Doctors and patients complain that the controversial practice of prior authorization for treatment and procedures is still widespread.
Some Medicare Patients Can Now Get Free CBD

The New York Times – Business:
The Trump administration has authorized a test program to see if the cannabis compound can ease some symptoms and reduce health care costs among older patients.
Crypto Industry Pushes a Bill to Tilt Regulation in Its Favor

The New York Times – Business:
After a series of political victories under President Trump, firms are lobbying Congress for a sweeping framework they helped shape.
Rich Danker, RFK Jr.’s Top Spokesman, Resigns in Protest Over New Vaping Policy

The New York Times – Business:
In a letter to President Trump, the spokesman, Rich Danker, said allowing the sale of flavored e-cigarettes would enhance their appeal to children.
Perfect Timing, Big Payouts: Insider Trading Red Flags Emerge on Polymarket

The New York Times – Business:
Dozens of long-shot bets on Polymarket, from the war with Iran to the cryptocurrency market, have defied the odds, according to a New York Times examination.
With a Friend in Trump, the Tobacco Industry Secures a Lucrative Win

The New York Times – Business:
In a dispute over vapes, the president sided with tobacco companies that filled his groups’ coffers over his own F.D.A. commissioner, who resigned in protest.
With a Friend in Trump, the Tobacco Industry Secures a Lucrative Win

The New York Times – Business:
In a dispute over vapes, the president sided with tobacco companies that filled his groups’ coffers over his own F.D.A. commissioner, who resigned in protest.
F.D.A. Commissioner Marty Makary Resigns After Weeks of Pressure

The New York Times – Business:
The agency’s top food official will step in as acting commissioner, after Dr. Makary’s tumultuous run as the nation’s top food, drug, tobacco and medical device regulator.
How ‘The View’ Landed at the Center of a Free Speech Battle

The New York Times – Business:
The Trump administration’s focus on the show is testament to the enduring influence of an old-fashioned broadcast TV program started 29 years ago.
Trump Plans to Fire F.D.A. Commissioner Marty Makary

The New York Times – Business:
Dr. Makary has been a supporter of the Make American Healthy Again Movement but made some enemies in the administration over vaping, the abortion pill and rejections of new drugs.