This report shows how Big Tech companies are working to constrain the ability of EU democratic bodies to regulate their activities in the public interest … The European Union’s Digital Trade RulesRead more
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Centre’s response on GM mustard proves regulatory violations
The Coalition for a GM-free India, a pan-Indian citizen’s platform, has claimed the Union environment ministry’s response to allegations over violating statutory regulations to approve … Centre’s response on GM mustard proves regulatory violationsRead more
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New Zealand passes legislation banning cigarettes for future generations
The Government will ban young people from ever being able to purchase tobacco in their lives under world-leading plans to make New Zealand smokefree. Older … New Zealand passes legislation banning cigarettes for future generationsRead more
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How a Koch-owned chemical plant in Texas gamed the Clean Air Act
The trouble began in the middle of the night. Around 2 a.m. on January 10, 2017, an air quality monitor in Port Arthur, Texas, began … How a Koch-owned chemical plant in Texas gamed the Clean Air ActRead more
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US Mining law has barely changed since 1872
This year has already brought some unusual setbacks for mining companies, thanks to the Biden administration. On January 26, the administration dealt a possibly fatal … US Mining law has barely changed since 1872Read more
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Will You Follow Same Rules Here as in Europe, SC Asks Google
The Supreme Court has asked Google whether it will follow the guidelines set on pre-installed apps on Android phones in the European Union in India … Will You Follow Same Rules Here as in Europe, SC Asks GoogleRead more
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Right to Repair passes New York Senate on 51-12 vote
The New York state Senate on Thursday passed a landmark right-to-repair bill that aimed to require manufacturers to provide access to the parts, information and … Right to Repair passes New York Senate on 51-12 voteRead more
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Rightwing Lobby Group ALEC Driving Laws to Blacklist Companies That Boycott the Oil Industry
The influential rightwing lobby group the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) is driving a surge in new state laws to block boycotts of the oil … Rightwing Lobby Group ALEC Driving Laws to Blacklist Companies That Boycott the Oil IndustryRead more
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Law is always in collision with power
Ralph Nader “Destroying the Myths of Market Fundamentalism,” held in Washington DC, on October 19, 2018
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Abolition Amendment to Scrap US Constitution’s ‘Slavery Clause’
Backed by a coalition of dozens of human rights organizations, Democratic lawmakers on Friday reintroduced legislation to do away with the constitutional loophole which has … Abolition Amendment to Scrap US Constitution’s ‘Slavery Clause’Read more