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www.nytimes.com
1 week ago
Business

Judge Blocks New U.S. Rule Limiting Credit Card Late Fees

A new federal rule to cap late credit card payment fees at $8 per month was temporarily blocked by a federal judge in Fort Worth.
The rule, estimated to save American households $10 billion yearly, faced opposition from bank and credit card company lobbyists who deem it unconstitutional. [ more ]
ComputerWeekly.com
2 months ago
EU data protection

Amazon lobbyists banned from European Parliament | Computer Weekly

The European Parliament revoked Amazon lobbyists' access badges due to non-engagement in discussions about warehouse workers' labor conditions. [ more ]
WIRED
2 months ago
EU data protection

Amazon Just Got Banned From the EU Parliament

Amazon's lobbyists banned from the European Parliament due to lack of seriousness and refusal to engage with issues.
European Parliament demanding respect from companies operating within the EU similar to the US Congress. [ more ]
New York Post
2 months ago
New York City

NYC lobbyists racked up nearly $131 million last year promoting casinos, soccer stadium, real estate

Lobbyists in New York City saw an 8% increase in compensation last year.
Entities tied to Steve Cohen and Seminole Hard Rock Entertainment led in lobbying spending for casino projects. [ more ]
New York Post
5 months ago
New York City

NY Assembly Democrats hit up donors with early fundraiser before start of '24 session

The Democratic Assembly Campaign Committee and Speaker Carl Heastie are planning a fundraiser before the opening of the 2024 legislative session.
The asking price for attendance ranges from $1,000 to $25,000. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

The Sleepy Copyright Office in the Middle of a High-Stakes Clash Over A.I.

The Copyright Office is conducting a review of copyright law in relation to artificial intelligence (AI), which has attracted the attention of lobbyists and industry stakeholders.
The Copyright Office plans to release three reports this year that will have significant influence in courts and with lawmakers and regulators regarding copyright and AI. [ more ]
New York Post
4 months ago
NYC politics

Albany buzzing ahead of Kathy Hochul's agenda reveal as potential NY standoffs loom

Lobbyists, activists, and lawmakers are already setting the agenda for the legislative session before Gov. Kathy Hochul's State of the State address.
Legislative leaders are avoiding specifics on major issues, leaving activists to drive the conversation and set their demands for increased funding and resources. [ more ]
Washington Post
5 months ago
Environment

COP28 live updates: U.N. climate summit begins in Dubai

COP28, the U.N. Climate Change Conference, opens in Dubai with a record-breaking number of attendees.
President Biden will not be attending the summit, but Vice President Harris and other senior administration officials will be present.
The conference will address issues such as phasing out fossil fuels and providing support to developing nations. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
6 months ago
Environment

COP28 must not repeat the mistakes of the Africa Climate Summit

Climate activists and civil society warn that COP28 could fail to deliver meaningful progress unless there is a change in the approach to climate policies.
There is concern that lobbyists for Global North countries and corporations will push for false solutions that benefit them at the expense of poorer nations.
Access difficulties at previous climate events have left activists and members of civil society feeling sidelined. [ more ]
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