U.S., European Air-Safety Agencies Follow Different Paths on Drone Regulation
Europe’s commercial-drone industry likely faces slower growth and tighter initial safety restrictions than U.S. operators, based on comments by the head of the European Aviation Safety Agency......»»
: Big Tech could face break up and billion-dollar fines under new EU regulation being announced Tuesday
The executive branch of the European Union is scheduled to release two sweeping legislative proposals on Tuesday that will set the stage for regulating Big Tech in Europe......»»
EC Premier von der Leyen: Europe will “Rewrite” Tech Regulation Rulebook
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has opened the Web Summit event by pledging .....»»
Pandemic shows contrasts between US, European safety nets
The coronavirus pandemic is straining social safety nets across the globe — and underlining sharp differences in approach between wealthy societies such as the United States and Europe. .....»»
Pandemic shows contrasts between US, European safety nets
The coronavirus pandemic is straining social safety nets across the globe — and underlining sharp differences in approach between wealthy societies such as the United States and Europe. .....»»
Workers accuse Intel of prioritizing chip output over safety
Intel Corp. compromised worker safety at some of its factories to maintain chip production in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to complaints filed with government agencies and employees at one of the sites......»»
U.S. Justice Department providing $10M to Oregon agencies during outbreak
The U.S. Department of Justice is providing $850 million for public safety agencies to help in their response to the COVID-19 outbreak. Oregon law enforcement agencies are eligible for $10 million in grants from the U.S. Justice Department to help .....»»
Instacart workers strike as Amazon employees plan to follow
Some of the roughly 200,000 workers at U.S. online grocery delivery company Instacart said they were striking Monday as labor unrest grows globally over safety and wages for people working through the coronavirus crisis......»»
EU Exemption For Container Vessel-Sharing Arrangements Continues
The European Commission on March 24 published a final rule extending its existing block exemption regulation that allows for vessel-sharing among ocean container carriers for another four years. read more.....»»
How the ‘Brussels Effect’ Helps the EU Rule the World
Where Europe leads, others follow -- at least when it comes to the rules of commerce. Why? Because the alternative could be too costly. Companies selling into multiple markets want a one-size-fits-all approach to regulation and product.....»»
UAW members worry about safety as Ford shuts European plants
Ford is hoping to not shut down operations in North America, a spokesman said......»»
UAW members worry about safety as Ford shuts European plants
Ford is hoping to not shut down operations in North America, a spokesman said......»»
Europe stocks follow Wall St higher on virus action hopes
European stocks followed Wall St higher on Tuesday amid hopes for global action on the coronavirus, but a draft G7 communique seen by Reuters looked short on specific measures. Julian Satterthwaite reports......»»
Cap and trade could follow many paths to land on the ballot
Oregon Republican lawmakers want cap and trade referred to the ballot, and have walked out of the Capitol — bringing floor action to a halt — to force Democrats to give in. But referral is just one of three ways to bring a measure to the ballot. .....»»
We can live with German, EU ideas on vendor regulation: Deutsche Telekom
It looks as though German and European policy makers are working towards rules governing vendors of telecoms network equipment that Deutsche Telekom can live with,.....»»
The Trump administration targets Airbus with new European Union tariffs
Carlos Barria/Reuters The Trump administration announced it would follow through with threats to sla.....»»
Mad cow fright keeps EU cautious on food rules
The specter of the 1990s BSE crisis means the European Union is likely to reject U.S. demands it ease strict food safety rules, even with President Donald Trump threatening car tariffs if EU countries do not start importing more U.S. farm products......»»
Opinion: Regulation lags behind banking in the digital age
The Puget Sound Business Journal recently published a New York Times article regarding updates to federal rules governing how banks serve poorer communities. Unfortunately, the article focuses on current disagreements among federal regulatory agencies o.....»»
Davos 2020 Cannabis Conclave: Uncovering The Future Of The European Market
Medical cannabis in Europe has slowly been gaining traction, but there are still a number of hurdles around regulation that has a lot of catching up to do. 0 read more.....»»
Bond Report: Treasury yields tick higher on signs of eurozone recovery
Treasury yields rise slightly on Friday to follow European bond yields higher after investors detect signs of a recovery in the eurozone in a recent round of purchasing manager surveys......»»
Facebook targets UK growth with 1,000 hires this year
Facebook will hire 1,000 people in London this year in roles such as product development and safety as it continues to grow its biggest engineering center outside the United States after Britain leaves the European Union......»»