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The fleecing of America's hourly workers

Popular Information • 10947 implied HN points • 09 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Labor Rights Enforcement
  1. More than 200,000 hourly workers in the US are owed $163.3 million in back pay due to wage theft violations.
  2. Industries with high instances of wage theft include food services, health care, and construction.
  3. Many workers cannot recover their lost wages due to binding arbitration agreements that prevent them from filing claims or participating in class action lawsuits.

A morality play in a NY courtroom.

Today's Edition Newsletter • 8156 implied HN points • 12 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Border Enforcement Justice Trump
  1. President Biden coordinated a strike with allies against Houthi rebels to protect global commerce
  2. House Republicans are pressuring Speaker Mike Johnson to change a spending deal, risking a government shutdown
  3. Misinformation about Joe Biden's border policies persists, despite data showing his enforcement is more aggressive than Trump's

How To Curb Illegal Immigration—And Why It Won't Happen

The Liberal Patriot • 1139 implied HN points • 29 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Immigration Legislation Policy Enforcement
  1. Undocumented immigrants impact wages in various industries, particularly affecting working-class Americans and black Americans without higher education.
  2. Illegal immigration causes fiscal strain on cities, demanding federal action and jeopardizing American democracy's foundation.
  3. Proposals like E-Verify may help curb illegal immigration, but broader solutions require comprehensive approaches incorporating border security, asylum, and pathways to legal employment.
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Those 10X Patents

ASeq Newsletter • 51 implied HN points • 24 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Patents Lawsuits Enforcement Imaging
  1. 10X Genomics has been involved in several lawsuits related to their patents in the spatial space, with most patents set to expire around April 2031.
  2. There is one patent that expires in 2036, which seems to be focused on imaging systems.
  3. If 10X Genomics continues to enforce their patents effectively, they could maintain dominance in the spatial market for the next 7 years.

New Yorkers Get Their Right To Repair Today. Here’s What You Need to Know.

Fight to Repair • 98 implied HN points • 28 Dec 23
🕹 Technology Manufacturers Challenges Enforcement
  1. New Yorkers have the right to repair electronics starting today due to the Digital Fair Repair Act, signed by Governor Kathy Hochul last year.
  2. The law necessitates manufacturers to provide repair information, tools, and parts for digital electronic equipment sold after July 1, 2023, but there are some exemptions like medical equipment and motor vehicles.
  3. Enforcement and implications of the law, along with challenges from industry groups, are expected, but it's already encouraging manufacturers like Apple and Google to enhance repair options.

Another year is coming to a close without a federal privacy bill

The Exformation Newsletter • 78 implied HN points • 14 Dec 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Legislation Congress Privacy Bipartisanship Enforcement
  1. A federal privacy law remains out of reach of Congress for another year.
  2. Two scenarios for privacy law development: Option A - state-based bills expanding to all states, Option B - federal bill.
  3. Compliance with 50 different state privacy bills is costly and creates additional risks for companies.

Enforcing the Constitution

David Friedman’s Substack • 179 implied HN points • 16 Sep 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Constitution Supreme Court Enforcement Political division Legal system
  1. Enforcing the Constitution can be challenging, as seen in historical and recent examples of government defiance of Supreme Court rulings.
  2. Penalizing governments and officials for violating the Constitution may not always be straightforward or effective due to legal limitations like sovereign and qualified immunity.
  3. Alternative solutions to enforcing unconstitutional laws include court injunctions and government agents refusing enforcement, but may face challenges in an increasingly polarized political landscape.

The Left Has a Problem with Cheaters

Dilan’s Newsletter • 393 implied HN points • 01 Mar 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Society Ethics Enforcement Movement Inequality
  1. Cheating is a significant issue on the Left, affecting various areas like academic testing and benefits programs.
  2. Enforcing rules against cheating is crucial to maintain fairness and prevent resentment among those who follow the rules.
  3. The Left, while supporting programs to help disadvantaged individuals, often struggles with implementing effective enforcement mechanisms against cheaters.

Powerful Forces Are Eroding Ownership

Fight to Repair • 78 implied HN points • 26 May 23
🕹 Technology Ownership Digitization Lobbying Enforcement
  1. Powerful forces are challenging the traditional concept of ownership, making people 'buy' and 'rent' simultaneously, like throttled iPhones and gated features on cars.
  2. Digitization, with software and Internet connectivity, has enhanced products but also limits consumer control, leading to issues like prohibitive repair costs and locked features.
  3. The erosion of ownership rights extends beyond repair laws, touching on political influence, outdated copyright laws, and enforcement challenges, highlighting the need for broader reforms.

Laws in the Shivas Kingdom (Part 1)

Malt Liquidity • 6 implied HN points • 01 Feb 24
🚌 Education Enforcement
  1. Law is essential for society to function, especially in settling property disputes.
  2. Lower standards of proof in civil cases are important for quick settlements and maintaining liquidity.
  3. Private regulations like the rules of golf can provide a template for effective governance with enthusiast participation and strict enforcement.

Binance vs. SEC

Confronting the Future • 58 implied HN points • 06 Jun 23
💰 Finance Regulation Cryptocurrency Investing Enforcement Market Analysis
  1. The SEC alleges that Binance has operated in the US as an exchange, broker dealer, and has misrepresented their activities.
  2. The SEC's broad stance on cryptocurrencies could lead to a lack of clarity for businesses operating in the US.
  3. The SEC's extreme temporary relief requests against Binance reflect a power struggle rather than genuine consumer protection.

DOJ plows ahead: supporting farmers in Deere anti-trust lawsuit - Week in Repair

Fight to Repair • 59 implied HN points • 17 Feb 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Antitrust Legislation Enforcement Environmental Issues
  1. The US Department of Justice is supporting farmers in an anti-trust lawsuit against Deere, highlighting the importance of right to repair and fighting against repair restrictions imposed by companies.
  2. There is a growing movement among farmers to use older machines and explore open-source tractor software to ensure they can repair their equipment themselves, especially in rural areas where repair options are limited.
  3. Legislation is being introduced in multiple states, including Colorado, to force manufacturers to provide tools and resources necessary for farmers to make their own repairs, emphasizing the need for immediate action to address repair issues in farming equipment.

What is going on with the DOJ's case against Apple?

Joshua Gans' Newsletter • 1 HN point • 22 Mar 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Antitrust Technology Innovation Regulation Enforcement
  1. Antitrust law plays a critical role in differentiating between good and bad business practices, but should be applied carefully to avoid hindering competition.
  2. The Department of Justice's case against Apple revolves around concerns about practices that may raise switching costs for consumers, such as restrictions on certain app features and iMessage functionalities.
  3. Apple's market share dominance in the US doesn't seem to correlate with antitrust concerns seen elsewhere globally, leading to questions about the effectiveness and necessity of the DOJ's approach.

Fighting corruption in Africa, one US law at a time

Klement on Investing • 2 implied HN points • 26 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics Corruption Africa Enforcement Impact
  1. The US Foreign Corruption Practice Act (FCPA) applies globally to companies listed on American stock exchanges, impacting businesses engaging in corruption, bribery, etc.
  2. Stricter enforcement of FCPA since 2004 resulted in increased night-time brightness in communities near mines, indicating companies invested in local infrastructure and employment rather than engaging in bribery.
  3. After FCPA enforcement, local communities around mines saw improved infrastructure, reduced corruption perception, and more jobs, showcasing the positive impact of US regulations.

The case for RAMP - A visual summary

Algorithmic Frontiers // Antonio Max • 19 implied HN points • 31 Jul 23
🕹 Technology AI Regulation Enforcement
  1. RAMP is a global compliance instrument for AI, delivering technical and normative resources efficiently.
  2. RAMP stands at a unique position in the AI lifecycle, seamlessly integrating with current AI technology.
  3. RAMP offers unparalleled features compared to other AI regulatory instruments, introducing logical governance to AI products and services.

Liberate the appliances! Washing machine hacker outsmarts anti-repair measures - Week in Repair

Fight to Repair • 19 implied HN points • 10 Feb 23
🕹 Technology Repair Hacking Legislation Software Enforcement
  1. ChuxMan successfully hacked his washing machine to fix it after the manufacturer refused to share firmware information, showcasing the challenges consumers face in repairing home appliances.
  2. Enforcement is crucial in ensuring the right to repair, as highlighted by the ChuxMan incident where legislation alone was not enough to facilitate repairs.
  3. The link between software access and repair restrictions is evident in various cases, such as Apple intentionally slowing down iPhones and John Deere using software locks to impede repairs.

Will Model Weights Be Patented?

Embracing Enigmas • 0 implied HN points • 07 Mar 23
🕹 Technology AI Patents Data Complexity Enforcement
  1. Model weights in AI may become a subject of patenting, similar to chemical molecules.
  2. Current AI models are approximations that may converge to similar results, leading to a race for patenting to gain advantage.
  3. Enforcing patents on model weights in AI may face challenges due to the complexity of the weights and the rapidly evolving nature of the field.

Ag Equipment Right To Repair Headed To Governor’s Desk in Colorado

Fight to Repair • 0 implied HN points • 13 Apr 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Legislation Advocacy Enforcement Agriculture
  1. Colorado House voted 44-16 for agricultural equipment right to repair bill, heading to Governor Polis for approval.
  2. The passing of Colorado's right to repair law marks a significant victory for the national campaign.
  3. Support from various groups, successful state laws on other repair rights, and persistent advocacy all contributed to the success of the agricultural right to repair bill.

Deceptive Warranty Claims Persist Three Years After FTC Warnings

Fight to Repair • 0 implied HN points • 09 Apr 21
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Consumer Protection Government Agencies Regulation Enforcement
  1. Manufacturers continue to violate federal law by pushing deceptive warranty claims, despite warnings from the FTC.
  2. A report found that many major manufacturers still void warranties for independent repairs, going against the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act.
  3. Advocates are concerned about lax enforcement by the FTC in protecting consumer rights, especially regarding right to repair laws.

Biden Announces Federal Tax Haul Due to Inflation Reduction Act Funding

The Washington Current • 0 implied HN points • 13 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Taxation Legislation Enforcement
  1. President Biden announced over $500 million in unpaid taxes were collected through resources under the Inflation Reduction Act.
  2. The IRA legislation signed by Biden in 2022 includes funding to boost IRS enforcement efforts against tax cheats.
  3. Republicans negotiated a rescission of $20 billion of IRS funding, but the agency continues to pursue wealthy tax evaders.