Laws

FTC Urges Congress for Stricter Privacy Laws Amid Extensive User Data Surveillance by Social Media Giants

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Washington, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission is sounding the alarm on social media giants regarding the widespread use of personal data, including sensitive information belonging to minors. In a recent plea, the agency has approached Congress urging the enactment of more stringent privacy legislation to rein in what it describes as ‘vast surveillance’ operations. These revelations have emerged from a comprehensive analysis conducted by the FTC, using data that dates back four years. The findings indicate that multiple social media and video streaming platforms have been extensively sharing user data with various entities, often … Read more

Maryland Sets New Standards with Pay Transparency and Detailed Pay Statements Laws Starting October 2024

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ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Come October 1, 2024, Maryland will enact new laws aimed at enhancing transparency and fairness in wage-related practices among employers. The forthcoming Pay Transparency Law alongside the Pay Stub and Pay Statement Law will obligate employers across the state to disclose more comprehensive wage details and to provide clear, detailed pay statements respectively. This legislative push reflects a wider commitment to equity in the workplace and mandates careful compliance from businesses to sidestep penalties. The Maryland Equal Pay for Equal Work – Wage Range Transparency law, under the Pay Transparency Law, will … Read more

Federal Judge Issues Ruling on Idaho Voter ID Laws as Election Nears

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BOISE, Idaho — A federal judge recently handed down a ruling that shifts the landscape of voter identification requirements in Idaho, stirring debates and raising concerns as the state approaches its elections. The decision scrutinizes and ultimately upholds several new laws, igniting a discussion about the impact these stringent measures will have on voter turnout and election integrity. The laws in question necessitate more rigorous identity verification for voters, particularly emphasizing the dissemination and use of a new enhanced voter identification card. While supporters argue these measures are necessary to prevent fraud and enhance trust … Read more

California Sets New Standards with Groundbreaking Climate Disclosure Laws for Businesses

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Sacramento, Calif. – California has enacted two groundbreaking climate laws this year, mandating significant transparency from companies regarding their environmental impact. These measures, which impact a broad spectrum of businesses within the state and beyond, are designed to enhance corporate accountability in the face of global climate challenges. The first of these, the Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act (Senate Bill 253), compels large companies operating in California to report their direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions. Specifically, this includes Scope 1 emissions (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 emissions (indirect emissions from … Read more