California

California Aims to Place Limits on Self-Checkout
California Aims to Place Limits on Self-Checkout
June 02, 2024  |  Retail

Lawmakers in California want to put some checks on the use of self-checkout. As a recent Wall Street Journal editorial noted, the state’s Senate has...

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California Supreme Court to Hear Challenges to Gig Worker Law
California Supreme Court to Hear Challenges to Gig Worker Law
May 21, 2024  |  Gig Economy

On Tuesday (May 21), the California Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in a lawsuit challenging a ballot measure known as Proposition 22. The measure,...

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California Uber Drivers Reap $1 Billion in Benefits Since 2020
California Uber Drivers Reap $1 Billion in Benefits Since 2020
April 26, 2024  |  Gig Economy

Uber says it has made an investment exceeding $1 billion in benefits for its California drivers and couriers since 2020. This investment is aimed at...

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States Tighten Data Privacy Laws In Response to Evolving Digital Challenges
States Tighten Data Privacy Laws In Response to Evolving Digital Challenges
April 15, 2024  |  Data

California’s landmark privacy legislation, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), which grants consumers the legal authority to instruct businesses not to sell their data, has...

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Proposed California Law Could Cap CU Overdraft Fees
Proposed California Law Could Cap CU Overdraft Fees
April 10, 2024  |  Credit Unions

California state lawmakers are considering legislation that would limit the number of overdraft fees credit unions (CUs) can charge their members. Under SB-1075, the 100+ CUs...

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Hermès Faces Antitrust Suit Around Birkin Handbag Sales Practices
Hermès Faces Antitrust Suit Around Birkin Handbag Sales Practices
March 20, 2024  |  Retail

French luxury house Hermès faces an antitrust lawsuit in California around its Birkin handbags. The suit alleges that Hermès violates antitrust law by “tying” the...

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California Forges Ahead With AI Rules as Federal Regulations Lag Behind
California Forges Ahead With AI Rules as Federal Regulations Lag Behind
March 15, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

California’s recent vote to regulate artificial intelligence (AI) and personal data use by businesses underscores growing concern over the risks posed by these technologies in...

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Musk: X Close to Landing NY and CA Payment Licenses
Musk: X Close to Landing NY and CA Payment Licenses
March 07, 2024  |  Digital Payments

Elon Musk says X could soon receive money transmitter licenses from New York and California. The license from California could come in the next month or so,...

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New Wage Regulations Are Transforming the Economics of Restaurant Delivery
New Wage Regulations Are Transforming the Economics of Restaurant Delivery
December 28, 2023  |  Delivery

With changing wage laws shaking up the economics of restaurant delivery, key players have begun changing their approach. For instance, in California, a new minimum...

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