The SEC approved 11 spot bitcoin ETFs, leading to record-breaking Day 1 trades of over $4.6B.
Regulatory scrutiny and enforcement in the crypto industry have increased, leading to the maturation of the industry and more cautious projects.
SEC Enforcement Director Gurbir Grewal Is Leaving the Agency
Gurbir Grewal is stepping down as SEC's enforcement director after three years, recognized for significant contributions to investor protection and crypto enforcement.
Crypto for Advisors: The Regulators are Here
The SEC approved 11 spot bitcoin ETFs, leading to record-breaking Day 1 trades of over $4.6B.
Regulatory scrutiny and enforcement in the crypto industry have increased, leading to the maturation of the industry and more cautious projects.
SEC Enforcement Director Gurbir Grewal Is Leaving the Agency
Gurbir Grewal is stepping down as SEC's enforcement director after three years, recognized for significant contributions to investor protection and crypto enforcement.
District 7 candidates: How will you get drivers to drive responsibly?
Traffic safety and responsible driving are major concerns for District 7 supervisor candidates, focusing on enforcing laws and implementing effective traffic calming measures.
Automated speed cameras coming to SF streets sooner than expected
Automated speed enforcement cameras to be installed in San Francisco by 2025.
Legislation and pilot program enable automated ticketing of drivers exceeding speed limits.
District 7 candidates: How will you get drivers to drive responsibly?
Traffic safety and responsible driving are major concerns for District 7 supervisor candidates, focusing on enforcing laws and implementing effective traffic calming measures.
Automated speed cameras coming to SF streets sooner than expected
Automated speed enforcement cameras to be installed in San Francisco by 2025.
Legislation and pilot program enable automated ticketing of drivers exceeding speed limits.
Inspector general report exposes violations of HALT Solitary Confinement Act
The HALT Act in New York State prisons faces widespread violations, including exceeding the 15-day cap on solitary confinement and lacking mandatory hearings.
CPRA Countdown: Ensuring Your Organization's Privacy Compliance in the New Year
Employers need to ensure compliance with the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) which is an amendment to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
The CPRA requires compliance for employers who meet certain criteria, such as maintaining annual gross revenues over $25 million or buying/selling personal information of 100,000 or more California consumers.
Inspector general report exposes violations of HALT Solitary Confinement Act
The HALT Act in New York State prisons faces widespread violations, including exceeding the 15-day cap on solitary confinement and lacking mandatory hearings.
CPRA Countdown: Ensuring Your Organization's Privacy Compliance in the New Year
Employers need to ensure compliance with the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) which is an amendment to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
The CPRA requires compliance for employers who meet certain criteria, such as maintaining annual gross revenues over $25 million or buying/selling personal information of 100,000 or more California consumers.
California launches privacy.ca.gov, a website dedicated to privacy information
The California Third District Court of Appeal has ruled in favor of the California Privacy Protection Agency and California Attorney General in a case regarding the enforcement of privacy regulations.
The court emphasized the importance of voters' intent in strengthening and protecting consumers' privacy rights.
EU's AI Act set to enter force next month
EU's AI Act is set to enter force, imposing strict regulations on high-risk AI systems, while aiming to boost innovation and emphasize trust and transparency.
NYC is finally shutting down hundreds of unlicensed weed stores that opened after state legalized marijuana in 2021
New regulations in New York City have allowed officials to shut down thousands of illegal marijuana shops that had opened without licenses.
The Ad Industry Urgently Needs Consistent Privacy Standards | AdExchanger
Standardization in privacy compliance is crucial due to the increasing regulations at both state and federal levels.
Regulators are emphasizing the need for proactive compliance and swift enforcement in the realm of data privacy.
Regulated vapes are paramount as illegal vape seizures rise across the UK
Illegal vaping products pose health risks and hinder legitimate businesses in the UK.
California launches privacy.ca.gov, a website dedicated to privacy information
The California Third District Court of Appeal has ruled in favor of the California Privacy Protection Agency and California Attorney General in a case regarding the enforcement of privacy regulations.
The court emphasized the importance of voters' intent in strengthening and protecting consumers' privacy rights.
EU's AI Act set to enter force next month
EU's AI Act is set to enter force, imposing strict regulations on high-risk AI systems, while aiming to boost innovation and emphasize trust and transparency.
NYC is finally shutting down hundreds of unlicensed weed stores that opened after state legalized marijuana in 2021
New regulations in New York City have allowed officials to shut down thousands of illegal marijuana shops that had opened without licenses.
The Ad Industry Urgently Needs Consistent Privacy Standards | AdExchanger
Standardization in privacy compliance is crucial due to the increasing regulations at both state and federal levels.
Regulators are emphasizing the need for proactive compliance and swift enforcement in the realm of data privacy.
Regulated vapes are paramount as illegal vape seizures rise across the UK
Illegal vaping products pose health risks and hinder legitimate businesses in the UK.
Police officer used fake working methods to deceive colleagues while actually sleeping.
Councillor calls for charges after death of cyclist in Yorkville | CBC News
The death of a cyclist in Toronto due to a construction bin placed illegally in a bike lane has sparked calls for criminal charges and highlighted the need for better enforcement of bike lane safety measures.
Weak enforcement of domestic violence laws in Turkey poses serious risks for victims of abuse.
Menu Prices at California Restaurants and Bars Are About to Go Up
Restaurants and bars in California must integrate mandatory fees into menu prices due to the junk fee ban, causing a significant shift in industry practices.
Utah launches 'snitch line' to report trans people in bathrooms; memes flood In
Transgender individuals in Utah face discrimination through a new law banning them from using restrooms and changing rooms matching their gender identity.
Queens civic leaders oppose legal pot shops until every local illicit one is closed
Civic leaders in Queens are opposing new licensed cannabis shops until all illegal ones are closed down in the area.
Tories blast Khan over 'failure' to take 'violent crime in London seriously enough'
Criticism towards Mayor of London for lack of focus on violent crime epidemic.
A Uniquely French Approach to Environmentalism
The French Biodiversity Agency enforces strict laws to protect biodiversity with a unique police force dedicated to safeguarding species like bats.
FCC fines major wireless carriers $200M for illegally selling customer location data
FCC fined major carriers $200 million for selling customer location data without consent.
The stalemate of sustainability: Who holds the responsibility of cutting carbon from digital ads?
Stagnation in making digital advertising sustainable due to finger-pointing and lack of action, awaiting GARM standards for progress.
Student Protesters at Columbia Remain Defiant
The student protesters at Columbia University continue their demonstration in solidarity with Gaza despite university attempts to shut it down.
YouTube videos may no longer play if you use a third-party ad blocker
YouTube is strengthening enforcement on ad-blocking apps, warning users of potential video playback issues with ad blockers enabled.
Vision Zero: San Francisco recommits efforts to eliminate traffic deaths a decade later
San Francisco has failed to eliminate traffic deaths since pledging to do so in 2014.
Over 500 people have died in traffic-related collisions in San Francisco in the last decade.
If schools won't ban kids' cellphones, some lawmakers say, they will
Three-quarters of U.S. K-12 public schools prohibit non-academic cellphone use, but enforcement is weak in many high schools.
Several states are pushing for laws requiring public schools to ban cellphone use during class.
Sam Adams brewer has long kept former employees on a tight leash. Now some are suing to break free.
Noncompete agreements at Boston Beer Co. restrict employees' career opportunities.
Boston Beer Co.'s aggressive enforcement of noncompetes and involvement of founder Jim Koch in upholding them have caused legal disputes.
Queens business owner who illegally housed migrants ran similar shelter in Bronx building
Illegal conversion of business into makeshift shelter discovered in Queens and Bronx.
Migrants forced to leave due to hazardous conditions in makeshift shelter.
Biden signs executive order to stop Russia and China from buying Americans' personal data
Personal data sale restricted to 'countries of concern'
National security concerns over personal data sales
MLB Rumors: Obstruction Rule Around Bases Will Be Enforced During 2024 Season
MLB introduced rule changes for the 2023 season, including a pitch clock and limits on defensive shifts resulted in shorter game times and more action on the field.
MLB is strictly enforcing the obstruction rule around the bases in the upcoming 2024 season to prevent infielders from blocking runners' paths.
MLB Rumors: Obstruction Rule Around Bases Will Be Enforced During 2024 Season
Introduction of new baseball rule changes for 2023 season led to shorter game times and increased action on the field.
MLB to strictly enforce obstruction rule around the bases in 2024 season to prevent infielders from blocking runners.
MLB Rumors: Obstruction Rule Around Bases Will Be Enforced During 2024 Season
MLB introduced rule changes for the 2023 season, including a pitch clock and limits on defensive shifts resulted in shorter game times and more action on the field.
MLB is strictly enforcing the obstruction rule around the bases in the upcoming 2024 season to prevent infielders from blocking runners' paths.
MLB Rumors: Obstruction Rule Around Bases Will Be Enforced During 2024 Season
Introduction of new baseball rule changes for 2023 season led to shorter game times and increased action on the field.
MLB to strictly enforce obstruction rule around the bases in 2024 season to prevent infielders from blocking runners.
Online safety law does not go far enough, says Brianna Ghey's mother
Esther Ghey, the mother of murdered teenager Brianna Ghey, believes that the Online Safety Act does not go far enough in protecting children from harmful content online.
Ghey believes that smartphone companies should take more responsibility for safeguarding children and that there may need to be additional laws to ensure enforcement of online safety measures.
Malibu's homeless numbers are down, city blurts out ahead of official count
Malibu has seen a decline in the number of homeless encampments for the fourth consecutive year.
The city has implemented a proactive approach that combines outreach and enforcement to address the issue.
EU AI Act: Next Steps for Implementation
The EU Artificial Intelligence Act has reached a political agreement and is set to be the world's first comprehensive regulation of AI.
The implementation and enforcement of the AI Act will follow a phased approach.
State privacy laws have been crippled by big tech, new report says
Weak privacy laws in the tech industry
No states received an 'A' grade
Proposed changes to the city's ethics commission falter - Austin Monitor
Proposal to reenvision ethics commission as independent entity fails at Charter Review Commission
Current system lacks expertise, enforcement abilities, and does not investigate violations unless a complaint is filed
OpenAI Struggling to Destroy Onslaught of AI Girlfriends
AI girlfriends on OpenAI's GPT Store are violating the company's rules on romantic companionship and sexually explicit content.
Some chatbots with names like “Nadia, my girlfriend” and “Your girlfriend Tiffany” are still available on the GPT Store despite the violations.
DC Cameras Snap 124,906 Traffic Infractions in One Month
There are a total of 314 camera locations as of December 2023.
There are 186 cameras installed since October, with 46 tracking speed and the rest catching cars parked in bus lanes.
No License Plates? No Problem! Scofflaw Drivers Remove Tags Yet Rarely Get Caught - Streetsblog New York City
The Adams administration has been slow in addressing the issue of cars without license plates in New York City, allowing chaos on the streets.
The Department of Sanitation has only removed a small percentage of the plateless cars reported, leaving thousands of untraceable vehicles on the roadways.
Welsh drivers set to be fined for exceeding controversial 20mph speeding limit
The first drivers caught exceeding the 20mph speed limit in Wales will be fined after the grace period
A petition with over 460,000 signatures is calling for the repeal of the speed limit reduction
The European Union has provisionally agreed on landmark AI regulation, but the changes required from AI companies remain unclear and enforcement will likely not start for years.
Major AI players like OpenAI, Microsoft, Google, and Meta will continue to fight for dominance as they navigate regulatory uncertainty in the US.
The EU AI Act passed - now comes the waiting
The European Union has provisionally agreed on landmark AI regulation, but the changes required from AI companies remain unclear and enforcement will likely not start for years.
Major AI players like OpenAI, Microsoft, Google, and Meta will continue to fight for dominance as they navigate regulatory uncertainty in the US.
City teams keep 16th and 24th street BART plazas clear
The vending ban at the 16th and 24th Street BART plazas is being enforced with the help of police officers and public works staff.
Despite the ban, the city's rented site for vendors at 2137 Mission St. is struggling with low sales and few customers.