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Three major patent bills are currently under negotiation in the Senate Judiciary Committee, facing opposition from several members and constituents.

TikTok users are flooding US congressional offices with calls about potential banning legislation.

Congressional staffers are receiving calls from confused TikTok users, strengthening lawmakers' resolve to pass the legislation.

TikTok CEO urges Americans to make voices heard against ban

TikTok aggressive pressure campaign against legislative push

California's lemon law faces potential restrictions due to secretive legislative processes, raising concerns about consumer protection.

Influential lobbyists shape laws without public input, affecting millions of Californians.

Governor Hochul must decide on 105 bills before year-end, with significant implications for health care, environmental policy, and artificial intelligence regulations.

TikTok urges users to contact lawmakers against potential ban

Messaging becomes more direct as Senate vote nears

Utility companies are charging customers for luxury expenses and lobbying costs, exploiting loopholes in regulatory systems.

California's lemon law faces potential weakening due to a hastily drafted bill influenced by lobbyists, with little public input.

Tesla is actively lobbying for stricter emission regulations in the UK despite the government's recent decision to loosen existing rules.

Automakers, like Hyundai, are investing heavily in lobbying efforts amidst the political uncertainty surrounding electric vehicles in the U.S.

The murder of a healthcare executive underscores critical challenges in the US healthcare system and the need for systemic change.

Hunter Biden's foreign dealings raise concerns under the Foreign Agents Registration Act, prompting calls for him to be charged as an unregistered foreign agent.

Fossil fuel lobbyists are working with lawmakers to create laws that punish peaceful protests against oil and gas expansion, threatening long prison sentences for activists.

Record numbers of plastic industry lobbyists attend crucial UN talks, opposing production caps amid rising plastic pollution concerns.

The influence of fossil fuel lobbyists at UN climate talks raises alarms about the effectiveness of climate negotiations.

Fossil fuel lobbyists substantially outnumber national delegations at COP29, raising concerns about their influence on climate negotiations.

The UK government awarded £22bn in subsidies for carbon capture amid increased fossil fuel industry lobbying, raising concerns over policy influence.

Pam Bondi's appointment as attorney general intertwines lobbying interests with regulatory oversight, raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest.

Crypto executives are lobbying the incoming Trump administration to reshape regulations and personnel in favor of the industry.

Susie Wiles faces challenges managing powerful interests in Trump's second administration, raising concerns about influence and integrity.

Trump's presidency will significantly reshape the tech industry with increased lobbying and potential alignments with billionaire interests.

Lobbyists must adapt to a new political landscape centered in Florida under Trump, as traditional methods become less effective.

Trump's choice of Pam Bondi for Attorney General raises concerns over her past record and connections to corporate lobbying.

A new bill could weaken California's lemon law, limiting recourse for consumers against defective cars due to lobbying behind closed doors.

Google's lobbying expenditure reached almost $11 million, 90 times higher than last year, making it the top lobbyist employer in California.

California lawmakers are traveling internationally on special interest-funded trips, raising ethical concerns.

Trips to Hawaii, Vietnam, and Taiwan are criticized as "junkets" for special interest influence.

The CHIPS and Science Act has significantly increased lobbying efforts from semiconductor companies, reflecting new trade policies and government incentives.

Change in the White House will significantly influence lobbying strategies regardless of the election outcome.

Christian Ulvert leverages his connections as a political consultant to influence decisions in Miami-Dade County's development projects.

Microsoft accuses Google of funding biased studies and shadow campaigns to discredit them in antitrust discussions.

Microsoft accuses Google of orchestrating discrediting campaigns against its cloud business amid ongoing competition in Europe.

The Open Cloud Coalition (OCC) seeks to enhance competition in the cloud sector with Google as a key member.

Microsoft claims the Open Cloud Coalition is influenced by Google and serves as a deceptive front for their interests in the cloud market.

The Open Cloud Coalition is seen by Microsoft as a Google-led initiative to undermine its position in the cloud market.

The Open Cloud Coalition aims to foster collaborative and equal participation among cloud service providers and users, despite criticisms regarding Google Cloud's dominant role.

Labour's conference emphasized transparency, direct business engagement, and a shift towards new worker rights despite companies' anxieties over tax and regulation changes.

Private equity leaders celebrated the Labour party's decision to maintain favorable tax rates on carried interest.

Jim Murphy's lobbying firm represents various industries, creating a nexus between business interests and government decisions.

Katrell Lewis exemplifies the role of a lobbyist, advocating for diverse constituencies and leveraging his personal experiences to inspire his public policy work.

Advocacy for changes in online harm legislation due to the impact of online advertising is gaining momentum in Canada.

Saferwatch's attempt to implement panic button apps in NYC schools has been hindered by lobbying complications and potential ethical violations.

California's legislature has allowed a rare exception for liquor licenses, extending service hours to 4 am for a VIP club at the Intuit Dome.

Big Tech's lobbying effort aims to derail the Kids Online Safety Act, prioritizing profits over the protection of minors.

Big Tech companies have extensively lobbied the Irish government regarding online safety regulations and the enforcement role of Coimisiún na Meán.

Tongsun Park's life reflects the intersection of influence, wealth, and political corruption in American history.

LobbyMatic, claiming to use AI for legislative monitoring, is allegedly operated by known controversial figures under false identities.

MPs will be restricted from taking on certain second jobs to prioritize constituents over personal interests.

Owen Paterson's appeal against a parliamentary report was dismissed, affirming the investigation's fairness and resulting consequences for his lobbying conduct.

Silicon Valley billionaires argue antitrust enforcement undercuts small business growth, casting doubt on their motives amid personal financial interests.

Ontario government invests $1.3 million in U.S. lobbying to safeguard economic interests post-November elections.

TikTok mobilized creators to fight a potential ban in the US.

Creators were not paid but their transportation, lodging, and meals were covered by TikTok.

TikTok's lobbying efforts failed through controversial tactics causing backlash from Congress and the public.

Natalie Elphicke, a former Tory MP who defected to Labour, lobbied the justice secretary to interfere in her then-husband's criminal case, facing criticism for potentially seeking leniency or influence in the trial.

Sir Keir Starmer pressured to investigate lobbying claims regarding ex-husband's trial.

California lawmakers rejected a proposal to prevent utilities from misusing customers' money.

California lawmakers rejected a proposal aimed at tightening rules on how utilities spend customers' money.

The House passed a ban on TikTok with 352 in favor and 65 opposed. Support for the ban is dropping, yet Democrats helped it pass. The U.S. tech press has not covered the story well.

TikTok could potentially face a ban through a bipartisan bill.

Lawmakers are conflicted on TikTok ban, with Trump changing his stance.

TikTokers protested against TikTok ban at the Capitol

House of Representatives took a step to force ByteDance to sell TikTok to an American company