Many of the world’s governments are currently exercising what they call “digital sovereignty,” trying to assert control over data flows involving their citizens in the … Asserting control over data by enforcing data localisation policies is wrongRead more
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Posted inBank / Law / ToMl / USA Empire
Can People Sue Banks for Misconduct
After nine months of struggling to deliver on their legislative priorities, Senate Republicans found unity this week when they overturned a rule that would have … Can People Sue Banks for MisconductRead more
Posted inLaw / ToMl / TPP / Trade
Stop Calling the TPP a Trade Agreement – It Isn’t
This is a message to activists trying to fight the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). Stop calling the TPP a “trade” agreement. TPP is a corporate/investor rights … Stop Calling the TPP a Trade Agreement – It Isn’tRead more
Posted inEconomics / Law / ToMl / Trade
Shrinking Transparency in the NAFTA and RCEP Negotiations
Provisions on digital trade are quietly being squared away in both of the two major trade negotiations currently underway—the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) … Shrinking Transparency in the NAFTA and RCEP NegotiationsRead more
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The reality of free trade deals
Free trade is figuring prominently in the upcoming presidential election. Donald Trump is against it. Hillary Clinton has expressed qualms. Economists still think free trade … The reality of free trade dealsRead more
Posted inEconomics / Intellectual Monopoly(IP) / Law / ToMl
Intellectual Property Is Real Money
In the last four decades, US policymakers have taken major steps to strengthen and lengthen patents, copyrights, and other forms of intellectual property (IP). The … Intellectual Property Is Real MoneyRead more
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International law doesn’t matter to the United States
Raymon McGovern
Posted inHindutva / India / Law / Trade
Why State Governments Must Engage with RCEP
India played host to the 19th Round of talks for the proposed Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) from 17-28th July 2017. The talks were held … Why State Governments Must Engage with RCEPRead more
Posted inInternet / Law / ToMl / USA Empire
Trump’s FCC Chair Declares New War on Net Neutrality
Craig Aaron talking: net neutrality is just a way of saying no discrimination. Net neutrality is what ensures that when you go online, you can … Trump’s FCC Chair Declares New War on Net NeutralityRead more
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Poor farmers cannot move WTO
When the World Trade Organization (WTO) Director General Roberto Azevedo came calling in early February, he was flooded with representations from a host of farmers’ … Poor farmers cannot move WTORead more