Legislation

Legislation is law which has been promulgated by a legislature or other governing body or the process of making it. Before an item of legislation becomes law it may be known as a bill, and may be broadly referred to as "legislation", while it remains under consideration to distinguish it from other business.

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Canada’s Trudeau Party Takes Aim At Social And Streaming Platforms
Canada’s Trudeau Party Takes Aim At Social And Streaming Platforms
June 22, 2021  |  Regulation

Canadian legislation drafted by Justin Trudeau’s government is taking aim at Big Tech and is looking to subject social and streaming platforms to the same...

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House Judiciary Committee To Vote On Six Antitrust Bills
House Judiciary Committee To Vote On Six Antitrust Bills
June 18, 2021  |  ANTITRUST

The U.S. House of Representatives Judiciary Committee will vote next week on a series of bipartisan antitrust bills regarding big technology companies like Apple, Amazon,...

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Proposed Bills Aim To Reduce Fines For NYC Main Street Businesses
Proposed Bills Aim To Reduce Fines For NYC Main Street Businesses
June 16, 2021  |  Regulation

New legislation proposed by two New York City council members aims to help mom-and-pop shops by reducing fines and relaxing code enforcement, The Wall Street...

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House Bill Could Split Up Big Tech Companies
House Bill Could Split Up Big Tech Companies
June 11, 2021  |  Regulation

U.S. lawmakers are preparing bipartisan legislation that would require Big Tech companies like Amazon to essentially split in two or shed their private-label products. Get...

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SBA Proposal Would Change Definition Of ‘Small’ Business
SBA Proposal Would Change Definition Of ‘Small’ Business
May 26, 2021  |  B2B Payments

The U.S. Small Business Administration is looking for input from the public on a potential regulation that would change the definition of how “small” some...

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Facebook, Google Press UK To Bar Paul Dacre As Media Chief
Facebook, Google Press UK To Bar Paul Dacre As Media Chief
May 25, 2021  |  Regulation

Lobbyists from Facebook and Google are petitioning U.K. officials in an effort to block the possible appointment of Paul Dacre as chairman of the Office...

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US Hospitals Ask For More Time To Spend COVID Funds
US Hospitals Ask For More Time To Spend COVID Funds
May 21, 2021  |  Healthcare

American hospitals want more time to use emergency COVID-19 funding and are asking the Biden administration to extend a June 30 spending deadline. Get the...

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New Spanish Law Requires Delivery Companies To Treat Drivers As Employees
New Spanish Law Requires Delivery Companies To Treat Drivers As Employees
May 11, 2021  |  Gig Economy

The gig economy is coming under scrutiny around the globe over labor rights issues. In Spain, the government has enacted new rules that require food...

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Sen. Kennedy’s SPAC Bill Calls For Disclosure Transparency
Sen. Kennedy’s SPAC Bill Calls For Disclosure Transparency
April 29, 2021  |  Regulation

Sen. John Kennedy of Louisiana has introduced a new act to help promote transparency in special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs), according to a press release....

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