Ripple’s CEO Brad Garlinghouse: The ‘Steve Jobs’ of Crypto Driving Industry Innovation and Regulatory Clarity

San Francisco, California — As the crypto industry grapples with evolving regulations, Ripple’s CEO Brad Garlinghouse has emerged as a key figure in the conversation surrounding leadership and innovation within the sector. Legal experts and community advocates alike have begun to draw parallels between Garlinghouse and influential leaders in technology, suggesting that his approach might reshape how cryptocurrency firms interact with regulatory frameworks and the broader public. Among those praising Garlinghouse is John Deaton, a prominent attorney closely monitoring the landmark lawsuit involving Ripple’s XRP token. Deaton lauded Garlinghouse’s leadership, likening him to Steve Jobs … Read more

New Study Uncovers Hidden Purpose of Early Labor Laws: Protecting Men’s Jobs Over Women’s Rights

EVANSTON, Ill. — A new study from Northwestern University has unveiled a surprising reality behind early 20th-century labor laws designed to protect women in the workplace. Instead of primarily benefiting women, these regulations largely functioned to shield men from competition in the job market, challenging long-held beliefs about their intent and impact on gender equality. Led by Matthias Doepke, an economics professor at Northwestern, the research team analyzed the historical context of protective labor policies that were enforced from the early 1900s until the 1960s. These laws included restrictions on work hours, minimum wage mandates, … Read more

Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration’s Move to Dismantle Education Department, Protecting Thousands of Jobs

WASHINGTON — A federal judge intervened this week to halt efforts by the Trump administration to dismantle the Department of Education, marking a significant legal challenge to sweeping changes proposed by the administration. US District Judge Myong Joun, appointed by President Joe Biden, issued a preliminary injunction that prevents the administration from cutting the department’s workforce by half. This ruling also bars any transfer of the management of federal student loans to the Small Business Administration, an action the administration sought as part of its broader restructuring plan. The judge’s decision shines a light on … Read more

New Federal-State Initiative Targets Child Labor Law Violations, Prioritizes Safety for Minors in Hazardous Jobs

WASHINGTON — In an effort to address growing concerns over child labor violations, federal and state labor authorities announced a new “joint strategic enforcement initiative” on Tuesday. This move, spearheaded by the U.S. Wage and Hour Division along with various state Departments of Labor and Workforce Development, aims to clamp down on illegal employment practices, particularly those that involve minors engaging in dangerous work that violates federal and state laws. The focus on hazardous occupations stems from a noticeable spike in the employment of minors in roles that are deemed too perilous and are, therefore, … Read more