Legal & Regulatory
Student Loan Forgiveness 2024: President Joe Biden Unveils New Plan to Cancel Debt of 25 Million Borrowers
The Biden administration has announced its official plans to address the issue of ballooning interest and alleviate the burden of student loan debt for borrowers.
Trudeau Government Announces Tax Hike on Wealthy Canadians in Federal Budget to Fund Housing
The new tax increase raises the taxable portion of capital gains exceeding $250,000 Canadian (US$181,000) from half to two-thirds.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg Cleared of Personal Liability in Child Addiction Lawsuits by Court Decision
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg cleared of personal liability in child addiction lawsuits. US District Judge dismisses claims, emphasizing the necessity of a "special relationship" for liability. Meta remains liable, and lawsuits are ongoing.
Japan Proposes EU-like Regulation to Curb Big Tech App Marketplace Monopoly
The bill aims to prevent gatekeeping by major platform operators like Apple and Google by restricting actions such as blocking third-party stores.