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Banks Are Racking Up Wins Even Before Trump Is Back in White House
Lobbying by banks helped torpedo a major proposal, and a top regulator announced this week that he would step down from a leadership role.
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TikTok Creators and Brands Are Bracing for a Potential Ban
Billions in advertising flows through TikTok, which could be banned in the U.S. as soon as Jan. 19. Brands and creators are racing to prepare.
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Nation’s Leaders Will Gather to Honor Carter at Washington Cathedral
A state funeral for the 39th president on Thursday will bring together all five living presidents and feature a eulogy from President Biden.
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Trump Inauguration, Awash in Cash, Runs Out of Perks for Big Donors
The president-elect has raised more than $170 million for his swearing-in, an inaugural record, as wealthy Americans flock to curry favor with him and some give money even without the prospect of V.I.P. access.
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Tim Walz Endorses Ken Martin, a Fellow Minnesotan, to Lead the D.N.C.
The Minnesota governor and 2024 vice-presidential contender became the highest-profile Democrat to back Mr. Martin, one of the front-runners vying to run the party’s national committee.
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Barbara Lee, a Progressive Pillar of the House, Is Running for Oakland Mayor
The Bay Area politician, known for her antiwar position and breaking barriers in Congress, just left the House after more than two decades.
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TikTok Case Before Supreme Court Pits National Security Against Free Speech
The court, which hears arguments on Friday in a challenge to a law banning the app, has issued varying rulings when those two interests clashed.
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[Webinar] Children’s Privacy in the Digital Age – January 9th, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm ET
As digital platforms continue to dominate children’s lives, new laws are emerging to bolster online safety and privacy protections for minors, but at what cost? This webinar will explore the proposed Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) and discuss the potential evolution of the Children and Teens’ Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA 2.0), as well as…
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PEOs Need to Prepare for Increased Cybersecurity Requirements Thanks to Proposed HIPAA Security Rule Revisions
With the HIPAA Security Rule set to undergo a massive overhaul to boost cybersecurity protections, PEOs need to take note. After all, as stewards of worksite employee and client company data – and as sponsors of group health plans – PEOs will be greatly impacted by the revised requirements for data classification, security, contractual requirements,…
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New Year, New HIPAA Security Rule: OCR Adds to Health Care Entities’ New Year’s Resolutions
The Biden Administration’s Office for Civil Rights delivered on its promise to propose an update to the HIPAA Security Rule. Our Health Care and Privacy, Cyber & Data Strategy groups summarize key points from the new rule and consider the rule’s future in the incoming Trump Administration….By: Alston & Bird