Facebook and Amazon were the top spenders in lobbying efforts in 2020: Report
Facebook spent around $20 million on lobbying in 2020, an 18% increase from the prior year, while Amazon spent around $18 million, up 11% from 2019. JUSTIN TALLIS / .....»»
Facebook and Amazon are now the top lobbying spenders in the US
Tech giants gave around $3.2 million in 2020 to lawmakers and regulators who look into privacy and antitrust issues, according to a report. .....»»
Capitol Report: Amazon tops Facebook and Google in first-quarter lobbying spending
The tech titans’ significant spending to influence lawmakers and regulators comes as the companies face increasing scrutiny over how they handle their users’ data and how they deal with misinformation and political bias......»»
Boeing Severs Ties With Lobbying Firm Involved In 737 Max Crisis Management: Report (CORRECTED)
This move comes amid Boeing's efforts to revamp its leadership and lobbying strategies following the fatal crashes in 2018 and 2019. read more.....»»
Boeing Severes Ties With Lobbying Firm Involved In 737 Max Crisis Management: Report
This move comes amid Boeing's efforts to revamp its leadership and lobbying strategies following the fatal crashes in 2018 and 2019. read more.....»»
Report: Seattle ranks among top 10 metros for tech job postings
Hiring was boosted by Amazon, Facebook, Salesforce, Deloitte and Accenture......»»
Capitol Report: Biden’s move on vaccine patents represents blow for the second-biggest spender on Washington lobbying
The Biden administration’s Wednesday decision to support waiving intellectual-property protections for COVID-19 vaccines counts as a significant disappointment for drugmakers, who rank among the biggest spenders on Washington lobbying......»»
Teligent, Inc. Announces 2020 Year-End Earnings Report and Provides Business Update
– Significantly strengthened balance sheet and cash position – Continued FDA Warning Letter remediation efforts – Anticipate informing FDA on inspection readiness during 3Q2.....»»
Tesla, Amazon earnings and Federal Reserve decision top week ahead
The earnings parade rolls on this week as dozens of names including Tesla, Microsoft, Alphabet, Apple, Amazon and Facebook are set to report......»»
S.F. housing production dropped in 2020. Now some want the city to pause efforts to update its housing plan.
The calls for a pause came as the Planning Commission discussed the 2020 housing report......»»
S.F. housing production dropped in 2020. Now some want the city to pause efforts to update housing plan.
The cause for a pause came as the Planning Commission discussed the 2020 housing report......»»
Facebook"s top execs took home hefty bonuses in the second half of 2020, partially as a reward for the company"s "election integrity efforts"
Two Facebook executives collectively got just shy of $1 million in bonuses in the second half of 2020, according to a new SEC filing. .....»»
Tesla Ramps Up India Plan As It Onboards Exec To Lead Business And Lobbying: Report
Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) has ramped up its plan to enter the Indian market by scouting for locations to open showrooms and hiring an executive to lead its lobbying and business efforts, Reuters read more.....»»
Complaints alleging Amazon infringed on workers" rights to unionize more than tripled in the last year, per a new report
Since February 2020, there were at least 37 complaints accusing Amazon of anti-union activity that infringed on workers' rights, NBC reports. A .....»»
Facebook Has Dedicated About 20% Of Its Workforce To VR/AR Efforts: Report
Facebook Inc. (NASDAQ: FB) has nearly 10,000 people working in its group developing augmented and virtual reality devices, according to a report by The Information (via.....»»
Amazon workers say the company is plagued by systemic issues that disproportionately harm Black employees, according to a report
Amazon reportedly hired Black employees below their qualification levels, then made it difficult for them to advance, according to Recode. Amazon released a diversity report in December 2020. Helen H. Richardson/MediaNews Group/The Denver.....»»
Capitol Report: Robinhood ramps up its lobbying effort as Washington scrutinizes the trading app
Robinhood Markets Inc. now has a former Securities and Exchange Commission staffer and a former congressional staffer as in-house lobbyists, adding to its efforts to influence Washington......»»
Capitol Report: Uber and Lyft set records in annual spending on Washington lobbying
Uber and Lyft spent record amounts on Washington lobbying in 2020, a year in which the ride-hailing companies had the attention of the U.S. Labor Department......»»
Seth Klarman Dives Into Facebook and Google in Market Plunge
A look at what Klarman was buying last quarterCheck out Seth Klarman Stock Picks » Download GuruFolio Report of Seth Klarman (Updated on 05/14/2020)Related Stocks: SYF, XPO, LSXMK, HDSFB, GOOG, LBTYK, EBAY,.....»»
Seth Klarman’s Top 5 New Buys in the 1st Quarter
Baupost leader’s new buys include FAANG stocks Facebook and GoogleCheck out Seth Klarman Stock Picks » Download GuruFolio Report of Seth Klarman (Updated on 05/14/2020)Related Stocks: GOOGL, GOOG, FB, HDS, ET, XPO,.....»»
Robert Olstein’s Firm Buys 4 Stocks in the 1st Quarter
Firm’s top new buys include Facebook and Buffett’s conglomerateCheck out Robert Olstein Stock Picks » Download GuruFolio Report of Robert Olstein (Updated on 05/12/2020)Related Stocks: FB, BRK.A, BRK.B, HOLX, ADP,.....»»