26 posts and columns on regulations
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U.S. Tech Giants Speak Up for China
Business groups raised alarms Thursday about a provision in the recently enacted government spending bill that makes it harder for some federal agencies to buy technology made in China.Voices
Web Money Gets Laundering Rule
The U.S. is applying money-laundering rules to “virtual currencies,” amid growing concern that new forms of cash bought on the Internet are being used to fund illicit activities.Voices
Inventors Race to File Patents
Inventors are rushing to file patent applications ahead of a change in the U.S. patent system that is likely to make it more expensive and difficult to win protection for new ideas.Voices
EU Develops New Cybersecurity Rules
The European Union will propose new cybersecurity rules Thursday, requiring search engines, energy providers, banks and other companies to report disruptions to government authorities.Battery Ventures Jump-Starts Avalara With $20 Million in Capital
Retailers often have a hard time figuring out how much customers need to pay in sales tax, but with Avalara’s help, they don’t have to worry about it.Zynga Confirms It Is Seeking Partners for Online Gambling Initiatives
Operating the largest poker game on Facebook is not enough — Zynga has confirmed that it is exploring the prospects for real-money gambling, and is in active talks with several partners.U.S. Agency Proposes Total Ban on Talking and Texting While Driving
The National Transportation Safety Board is calling for a nationwide ban on drivers’ use of portable electronics, with the exception of those that aid with driving itself.News Byte
Feds Formally Bless Google’s $400 Million Admeld Deal
The Department of Justice has formally approved Google’s $400 million Admeld deal without conditions. We told you about this on Monday. Next up for Google: Trying to get that $12.5 billion Motorola deal clear.Goldman-Facebook Investment Vehicle Already Full; SEC Eyes Disclosure Rules
Goldman Sachs has already received “several billion dollars” worth of commitments to its “special-purpose vehicle” for investing in $1.5 billion worth of Facebook stock, according to The Wall Street Journal.Voices