China Passed a Law to Reduce Homework Pressure on Students In October of 2021, China passed a law to reduce pressure on students by curbing homework as well as off-site tutoring for core subjects. What this means isn't 100 percent clear. In part, this is because the full law wasn't revealed at the time. However, much of the implementation has been entrusted to local … [Read more...] about China Passes Law to Reduce Pressure on Students
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China Passes Personal Information Law
Takes Effect November 1 On November 1st of this year, China's National People's Congress passed the Personal Information Protection Law (PIPE). They aim this new consumer protection law at improving data security and providing legal data rights for citizens of China. Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL) Basics They passed the law in response to research taken by … [Read more...] about China Passes Personal Information Law
Federal Judge Blocks Texas Social Media Law
A Texas legislation that would have prohibited substantial social media companies from banning users based on their political views was halted by a federal court on Thursday. It is all in a bid to protect people's viewpoints, emphasizing that everyone is entitled to their opinion. Issuance of a preliminary injunction After hearing arguments from two trade groups whose … [Read more...] about Federal Judge Blocks Texas Social Media Law
Judge in Ripple Cryptocurrency Case Wants Token Holders’ Views
2021 A Manhattan federal court decided on Monday that a group of Ripple Labs Inc. token holders may express their "valuable viewpoint" in the SEC's action against the firm for allegedly breaking securities law. This action, which claims that XRP is unregistered security based on its market value, is open to six XRP holders' views, according to U.S. District Judge Analisa … [Read more...] about Judge in Ripple Cryptocurrency Case Wants Token Holders’ Views
Russia upsets France with new Champagne law: Here’s what you need to know
A new Russian rule has left French Champagne producers seething, as they claim it seeks to harm their world-famous brand. Champagne is a region in northeastern France, but it is best known for the sparkling wine it produces. Russian officials are fighting this with a new regulation that forces French Champagne manufacturers to include the phrase "sparkling wine" on the back … [Read more...] about Russia upsets France with new Champagne law: Here’s what you need to know