分類彙整: Law
Trump Signs Anti-Robocall TRACED Act Into Law
As one of his final acts of 2019, President Trump on Monday signed into law major anti-robocall legislation. The TRACED (Telephone Robocall Abuse Criminal Enforcement and Deterrence) Act aims to curb unwanted interruptions […]
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Congress Passes Law Raising U.S. Smoking Age to 21
Starting on Jan. 1, 2020, the legal age to smoke or vape in the US will increase. Congress has passed a new law banning the sale and use of tobacco and vape products […]
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Anti-Robocall Bill Fines Criminals $10,000 Per Call
Congress on Thursday approved a major anti-robocall law aimed at curbing unwanted interruptions—and thwarting the scammers behind them. The TRACED (Telephone Robocall Abuse Criminal Enforcement and Deterrence) Act, passed by the House and […]
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Animal Abuse Is Now A Federal Crime In the US
Extreme animal cruelty can now be prosecuted as a federal crime. The Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture (PACT) Act was authorized by President Trump this week. All 50 states have felony provisions against […]
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UK Abandons Controversial Porn Age Checks
The UK government has ditched plans to age-check visitors to pornographic websites and apps. The policy, part of 2017’s Digital Economy Act (DEA), was designed to protect minors from accessing adult content. Before […]
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Virginia Outlaws Deepfake Revenge Porn
Deepfake revenge pornography is now a crime in Virginia. An updated mandate, which took effect Monday, broadens an existing law that states anyone who shares or sells explicit images or videos to “coerce, […]
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San Francisco Is First U.S. City to Ban Sales of E-Cigarettes
San Francisco is the first U.S. city to ban sales of e-cigarettes—battery-powered vaporizers that simulate smoking without burning tobacco. As reported by Bloomberg, new restrictions would make it illegal to sell nicotine vaporizer […]
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New Florida Law Nixes Need for Autonomous Vehicle Operators
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis last week signed a bill removing “unnecessary obstacles that hinder the development of autonomous vehicle technology”—including backup drivers. The new law, which takes effect July 1, will allow a […]
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Netflix Will ‘Rethink’ Filming in Georgia if Abortion Ban Takes Effect
When Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed into law one of the nation’s most restrictive abortion bans, did he also sign away the state’s burgeoning film business? Thanks to an enticing tax incentive, the […]
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Washington Becomes First State to Legalize Human Composting
Washington has become the first state to legalize human composting. Gov. Jay Inslee on Tuesday signed a bill recognizing a third acceptable means of disposition for human bodies. Starting May 1, 2020, Washington […]
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