A push by the federal government to expose vicious online trolls risks creating confusion that could thwart its effectiveness in cracking down on abuse, the country’s online safety commissioner has warned. Key points: Electronic Security Commissioner Julie Inman Grant says name of bill misleading She argued that current legislation deals …
Read More »Cannafacts: New Deschutes County Website Explains What Is Legal Marijuana And What Isn’t
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — What’s legal, when it comes to marijuana in Deschutes County, and what’s not? A new website – from people who enforce the sometimes confusing laws on the subject – aims to answer these questions and reduce confusion on the subject. The Deschutes County Illegal Marijuana Market …
Read More »Have they gone too far? Questions arise after a popular figure in the hip hop community was shot dead by bounty hunters in the Fifth Ward
HOUSTON – The death of a man who was shot and killed by bounty hunters in northeast Houston on Wednesday night raises questions about the rules that apply regarding what those who are not the typical law enforcement officers recognized by the public – can and cannot be done when …
Read More »ED attaches assets worth Rs 25-cr to Tamil Nadu criminal
Properties worth around Rs 25 crore of a Tamil Nadu-based criminal charged with several cases of murder, extortion and dacoity have been seized under the anti-money laundering law, said Friday the ED. Seventy-nine lands in the suburbs of Chennai “belonging to and in the Benami names of PPGD Sankar” were …
Read More »Class action lawsuits continue for Illinois BIPA
Friday, February 18, 2022 Legal landmines continue to hide for companies that collect, store and use individuals’ biometric information. Class action lawsuits continue to be filed against companies under Illinois’ Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA). BIPA carries potential actual damages or statutory damages of $1,000 for each negligent breach and …
Read More »An animal rights activist was in court on criminal charges. Why was the case suddenly dismissed? | Animal wellbeing
OWhen animal rights activist Matt Johnson last made national headlines, he was in disguise. He appeared on Fox Business in December 2020 sporting a buzz cut and a button down (very different from his usual casual attire) and impersonated the CEO of Smithfield Foods. The pork giant he claimed to …
Read More »Lawmakers adopt second follow-up to last year’s criminal justice reform
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois lawmakers this week passed a bill clarifying issues with the massive criminal justice reform bill that passed with support from the Illinois Black Legislative Caucus in the year last. Out of a 67-42 vote, the House voted Wednesday to accept a Senate amendment to House Bill 3512, …
Read More »Sensitive processing for law enforcement purposes: National Security and Investment Act 2021 (relevant policy document)
BEIS is a competent authority within the meaning of Part 3 of the Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA 2018, article 30 and annex 7 (1)) which applies to the processing of personal data by these authorities for law enforcement purposes. These purposes are set out in Article 31 DPA 2018 …
Read More »50 new Illinois laws come into effect in 2022 – NBC Chicago
It will soon be a new year, which means new laws are expected to come into force, with nearly 300 new measures as of January 1. Here are 50 of the most notable laws that will come into effect in the New Year. Child protection: SB 00512: The “Preventing Youth …
Read More »Blackfoot Mayor and Police Department call for Sheriff Rowland’s immediate resignation
BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI) – Blackfoot Mayor Marc Carroll and the Blackfoot Police Department are calling for the immediate resignation of Bingham County Sheriff Craig Rowland. “In order to protect the integrity of our law enforcement agencies, the Town of Blackfoot and the Blackfoot Police Department are calling for the immediate …
Read More »Florida publishes emergency rule and FAQ on its vaccine mandate law | Small
Following the passage of Florida Statute 381.00317 on November 17, 2021, employers with employees in Florida were left with new rules for COVID-19 vaccination policies, in many cases contrary to the reported direction of the rules. and federal government directions. In addition, this new Florida law includes vague language, few …
Read More »Russian Senate, Government Ministries and Central Bank to Create Crypto “Task Force”
Source: Adobe / 3dmitry The upper house of the Russian parliament, the Federation Council (the equivalent of the US Senate), is stepping up its crypto regulatory efforts – and is keen to get involved in creating new laws relating to the industry. As reported, last month council members hinted that …
Read More »Gazprom takes majority stake in Russia’s largest social media site
Russia’s largest social media network, VKontakte, came under state control after a series of deals gave controlling stakes to companies linked to the state-owned gas monopoly Gazprom. Boris Dobrodeev, managing director of VKontakte’s parent company, VK, announced on Friday that he was stepping down, a day after Russian billionaire Alisher …
Read More »Whole-of-Government Anti-Ransomware Campaign in Full Screen | Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
November 8, 2021 was perhaps the most important day in the United States’ “whole-of-government” anti-ransomware campaign. The Justice Department, the Treasury, and the State Department have all announced major actions, most of which targeted the criminal hacking group REvil. As of 2019, REvil (also known as Sodinokibi) has been one …
Read More »BICCoN Strikes Back at CBN’s Crusade Against Crypto
The Blockchain Industry Coordinating Committee of Nigeria (BICCoN) issued a press release condemning the recent “overrun” of the Central Bank of Nigeria. Recall that the CBN asked banks to stop processing cryptocurrency transactions in February 2021. The CBN recently asked Nigerian banks to block, close and freeze the bank accounts …
Read More »Is this weed you are smoking green enough? – TechCrunch
For most industries around the world, sustainability is an exercise in correcting the mistakes of the past – from a shift in mindset to the very machines in use. But for the nascent cannabis industry, there is still hope. A lot of startups and industry organizations are trying to make …
Read More »Why police can ruin confiscated marijuana, even if it’s legal, and why they don’t have to pay for it
Last week, the Sheriff’s Office in Ventura County, Calif., A mostly rural expanse of rugged mountains and coastal plains directly north of Los Angeles cut in half by two major freeways, delivered 25 pounds of what was once cannabis at Chelsea Sutula. The cannabis belonged to Sutula, who last saw …
Read More »WhatsApp cannot challenge Indian law because it is a foreign entity: Union government in HC
This affidavit was a response to WhatsApp’s challenge that breaking encryption invades the privacy of its users. The Union government defended before the Delhi High Court the legal validity of its new IT rule requiring messaging apps, such as WhatsApp, to trace the first perpetrator of the information, saying the …
Read More »January 6 uprising and Facebook: internal documents paint a damning picture
Asked by CNN about Sandberg’s quote and whether she supported it, a Facebook spokeswoman pointed to the larger context around Sandberg’s quote. She noted that the Jan.6 organization took place largely online, including, but not limited to, Facebook’s platforms, the spokesperson said. One of Haugen’s main allegations about the company …
Read More »Garland to tout DOJ’s work on Jan.6 investigation and voting rights in testimony to House
Garland appears before the House Judiciary Committee on Thursday as the entire House prepares to vote on a resolution for criminal contempt of Bannon. The move will put before the ministry a decision on whether to prosecute former President Donald Trump’s adviser for his refusal to cooperate with the House …
Read More »GOP’s False Claim that Justice Department Spies on Parents at School Board Meetings
In recent months, there has been a disturbing spike in harassment, intimidation and threats of violence against school administrators, board members, teachers and staff who participate in the vital work of running public schools. of our country. While lively debate on political issues is protected by our Constitution, this protection …
Read More »EXCLUSIVE US SEC opens investigation into Wall Street bank staff communications – sources
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Read More »Jefferson City Council votes to demolish four dilapidated buildings
JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri (KMIZ) Jefferson City Council voted Monday to award a contract to demolish four “dangerous” buildings, some in the East Capitol Avenue neighborhood. Council members voted unanimously to pass the bill. The city will demolish all properties at 410 E. Hess Way, 320 E. Miller St., 417 E. …
Read More »Texas abortion law appears designed to avoid challenge, judge says
A federal judge weighing in on whether to temporarily stop a Texas law restricting abortions said it appears to have been designed to avoid lawsuits against the state. “In fact, I think that’s what this whole law was designed to do – to find a state attorney who would isolate …
Read More »The council also decides to demolish the abandoned properties
Jeremy D. WellsCarter County Times The town of Grayson will give the sweet tooth an extra half hour to pick up candy this year – a treat to make up for all the canceled events over the past year, the council teased. The council proposed to set the sleight of …
Read More »Citi fined $ 1 million for breach of exchange data reporting
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission today filed and resolved charges against Citibank, NA and Citigroup Global Markets Limited (collectively, Citi), two provisionally registered swap brokers, for failure to comply with certain requirements of swap brokers in regarding the declaration of information on the legal entity identifier (LEI) to an exchange …
Read More »Criminal Cases Against Line 3 Protesters Highlight Rural Minnesota Legal System
She decided to travel to northern Minnesota to join the protests against the pipeline – and kept returning. “Fighting Line 3 was the right thing to do,” said Stovall, 20, from Illinois who specializes in political science and international relations. “We cannot have new fossil fuel infrastructure like Line 3 …
Read More »US state stands out by restricting corporate use of biometrics: Illinois
ST. LOUIS, September 16 (Reuters) – As night fell, an employee of a busy 24-hour MotoMart flipped a switch behind the counter. Electromagnetic locks closed the door. A window sign, now illuminated in red, warned “facial recognition technology in use” and urged customers to “look at the camera.” On this …
Read More »Governor Pritzker signs over 40 bills | Illinois
Daily Journal Staff Report Editor’s Note: This is part of the Daily Journal’s ongoing series after the 102nd General Assembly. This year’s session resulted in more than 660 bills being sent to Governor JB Pritzker for signature or veto, either directly or through inaction. Makes changes to the property tax …
Read More »Calif. AG Says Most Companies Act Quickly to Prevent Privacy Enforcement
The California flag flies over City Hall in Santa Monica, California on February 6, 2009. REUTERS / Lucy Nicholson The state has passed the one-year milestone of CCPA enforcement Attorney General Bonta Launches New Online Privacy Tool (Reuters) – The majority of companies that have received notices from the California …
Read More »Data Export Compliance Under China’s Data Security Law
On June 10, 2021, the Data Security Law (DSL), which will come into force on September 1, 2021, was passed in China. The enactment of the DSL marks the introduction of China’s first basic law in the field of data security, which, along with the Cyber Security Law and the …
Read More »Americans seek tax break on bitcoin profits
Russian expat Katie Ananina has spent the past three years helping people dodge taxes on their bitcoin earnings. It is part of his mission to stick to the man one tax evasion case at a time. As the name suggests, Plan B Passport offers crypto-rich clients a path to a …
Read More »Tim Eyman pleads poverty in latest cash appeal, says legal fees ‘exhausted’ me :: NPI’s Cascadia Advocate
Tim Eyman, candidate for governor and promoter of dishonest initiatives, claimed today that his last payment to his lawyer Richard Sanders almost completely deprived him of money and begged his fans to send him more money as soon as possible to help him settle his debts. In pleading his case, …
Read More »Armed “Moors” at I-95 deadlock plead not guilty, deny court authority
Several men associated with a group of black sovereign citizens who led an hour-long standoff with Massachusetts state police over the holiday weekend battled gun charges in court on Tuesday. Seven of the 11 men have been brought to justice, all pleading not guilty charges related to improperly stored firearms …
Read More »We’re Hiring: Florida Assistant Manager
About the FFJC The Fines and Expenses Justice Center (FFJC) is a national center for advocacy, policy, information and collaboration on effective solutions to the unfair and damaging imposition and enforcement of fines and penalties. costs in the criminal justice system. The mission of the FFJC is to end abusive …
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