Neutrality

China Enacts Comprehensive Energy Law to Propel Carbon Neutrality Ambitions and Strengthen Energy Security by 2025

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Beijing, China — After an extensive legislative process that began over a decade and a half ago, China’s comprehensive Energy Law was finally ratified on November 8, 2024. Initially drafted by the Office of the National Energy Leading Group in 2007 and undergoing multiple revisions, the law seeks to address and consolidate regulations across various energy sectors, signifying a major step towards achieving the country’s ambitious energy and environmental goals. China’s journey towards a sustainable energy policy gained significant momentum as the National Energy Administration (NEA) welcomed public feedback on an early draft in 2020. … Read more

State Net Neutrality Laws Hold Strong Despite Federal Regulatory Setbacks

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Recent federal court decisions have indicated a significant shift in the regulation of broadband internet, giving states like California and New York a larger role in enforcing net neutrality and broadband management. This evolution follows the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals’ overturning of the Federal Communications Commission’s attempts to set nationwide open internet standards, leaving states to implement their own rules. The appeals court’s ruling marks a pivotal moment in a long-standing legal tug-of-war between federal initiatives and state authorities over the control of internet services. The decision reaffirms that states retain the power … Read more

Supreme Court Rules on Insurance Neutrality: What Debtors Need to Know About Insurer Challenges in Mass Tort Bankruptcies

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Washington — A recent Supreme Court ruling has set the stage for significant transformations in the handling of insurance claims within mass tort bankruptcies. In a decision that underscores the need for debtors to be more vigilant, the court sided with insurers, demanding that claims be treated with stricter scrutiny to prevent potential inequities. This new judgment addresses the often contentious issue of “insurance neutrality,” a legal stance where bankruptcy filings should not affect the handling of insurance claims. Previously, companies under mass tort claims, such as those associated with asbestos-related liabilities or large-scale product … Read more

Santa Clara Co. Firefighters Join the Fight: Advocating for the Return of Net Neutrality Laws

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SANTA CLARA COUNTY, California – In a bid to restore net neutrality laws, Santa Clara County Fire Department has thrown its support behind the movement. The department’s decision comes as part of the ongoing battle to preserve an open and equal internet for all. The Santa Clara County Fire Department, located in California, believes that net neutrality is crucial for the public’s access to emergency services. Net neutrality regulations aim to prevent internet service providers from blocking or slowing down certain websites or charging extra fees for faster access. These regulations, set in place during … Read more