Jan 09, 2024 23:05 pm UTC| Law Politics
Two former coordinators of one of Indonesias most prominent human rights organisations have escaped conviction in a defamation case brought by a powerful government minister. While their astonishing acquittal is welcome,...
XCast Labs Agrees to Proposed Settlement on Illegal Robocalls
Jan 03, 2024 07:35 am UTC| Business Technology Law
U.S. regulators have come to an agreement with XCast Labs on a proposed settlement regarding charges that the company enabled billions of illegal robocalls. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced the settlement on...
From today, new regulations make it harder to access vapes. Here's what's changing
Jan 01, 2024 12:07 pm UTC| Law
This year the Australian government is introducing a series of measures to restrict the availability of vapes, starting today. The new reforms address loopholes in the current laws that allow easy access to highly...
Elon Musk's X Fails in Bid to Block California Social Media Law
Dec 29, 2023 09:58 am UTC| Business Law
On Thursday, Elon Musks X, formerly known as Twitter, failed to block a California state law mandating social media companies to disclose their content moderation practices. A judge dismissed Xs challenge, highlighting the...
Apple Seeks Court Permission to Resume Selling Watches Amid Patent Dispute
Dec 27, 2023 07:34 am UTC| Business Law
Apple has filed an emergency motion seeking court permission to resume selling two of its most popular watches. This move comes as the tech giant awaits a final decision on its broader appeal in a bitter patent...
Dec 25, 2023 09:59 am UTC| Business Law
BNP Paribas and HSBC have faced severe penalties from South Koreas top financial regulator, the Financial Services Commission (FSC). This comes as a consequence of engaging in illegal short selling transactions over an...
Google Agrees to $700 Million Settlement in Antitrust Case
Dec 19, 2023 10:18 am UTC| Business Technology Law
Google has settled an antitrust case with US states and consumers, agreeing to pay $700 million and enact changes to promote competition in its Play app store. According to the terms filed in federal court on Monday, the...
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