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JetBlue Fined $2 Million for Chronic Delays
The Transportation Department’s first ever penalty for chronic delays takes aim at four routes that consistently arrived late for five consecutive months.
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Help! Ryanair Won’t Send Flight Compensation to a U.S. Bank Account
After being grounded for 12 hours in Berlin, a mother and daughter were owed both compensation and a rebooked flight. All they got were nonsensical responses from customer service.
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Biden Plans to Block Takeover Bid of U.S. Steel by Japan’s Nippon
The president’s announcement of the fate of the iconic Pennsylvania-based company, which became a contentious political issue in an election year, is expected as soon as Friday.
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John Thune Takes Charge in the Senate, Ushering in a New Leadership Era
The affable traditional conservative from South Dakota is the first new chief of the Senate G.O.P. in nearly two decades. He will confront a challenge managing President-elect Donald J. Trump’s expectations.
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Eyeing Potential Bird Flu Outbreak, Biden Administration Ramps Up Preparedness
The administration is committing an additional $306 million toward battling the virus, and will distribute the money before President-elect Donald J. Trump takes office.
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FCC’s Expanded Space Approach: Accelerating Approvals and a New ISAM Framework
Under Commissioner Brendan Carr’s leadership, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will likely focus on expediting the review and approval process for applications to launch new satellites. Commissioner Carr has noted that new low-earth orbit satellites technologies have……By: Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
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Digital Transformation: eSignature and ePayment News and Trends – November/December 2024
Today’s ever-shifting business environment means that consumers, businesses, employers, and employees all expect to transact digitally. To remain efficient and competitive, companies must digitally transform their businesses. Successful transformation and maintenance require careful planning and up-to-date knowledge to ensure smooth integration with existing business technology, positive customer experience, and ongoing regulatory compliance….By: DLA Piper
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AI Regulation Under President-Elect Trump
The new Trump administration will likely take a deregulatory approach to artificial intelligence (AI). President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to repeal President Joe Biden’s AI executive order, which imposed new reporting requirements on developers of advanced AI models and laid the groundwork for future rules….By: Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
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Strengthening National Security: The FCC’s Approach to the Covered List
Expect to see new entities added to the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) “Covered List” of communications equipment and services deemed to pose an unacceptable risk to the national security of the United States (U.S.) under a Republican-led FCC. Commissioner Brendan Carr has been particularly vocal on this issue, urging that the FCC “must do a better…
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AI Business Spending Is Surging, but Can It Last?
Business investment in generative artificial intelligence (AI) is surging as companies seek to capitalize on its potential. In 2024, generative AI business spending jumped to $13.8 billion, a sixfold increase from 2023, according to a recent report from Menlo Ventures….By: Goodwin