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Legal complications await if OpenAI tries to shake off control by the nonprofit that owns the rapidly growing tech company

When for-profit companies are spun out of nonprofits, there is no easy way out of the legal consequences.

Legal complications await if OpenAI tries to shake off control by the nonprofit that owns the rapidly growing tech company
Health|US

Cannabis legalization may hit a ‘red wall’ at the ballot box

Five states have marijuana on the ballot in some form this November. But the once-bipartisan legalization movement now faces an uphill battle in states dominated by Republicans.

Cannabis legalization may hit a ‘red wall’ at the ballot box
Health|US

Ballot measures to legalize recreational use of cannabis fail in Florida, North Dakota and South Dakota

Two medical measures in Nebraska passed decisively but face legal challenges.

Ballot measures to legalize recreational use of cannabis fail in Florida, North Dakota and South Dakota
News|Technology|US

TikTok law threatening a ban if the app isn’t sold raises First Amendment concerns

The law forcing TikTok to be sold or banned is meant to protect Americans from Chinese government influence and privacy intrusions. But does it undermine a bedrock American principle?

TikTok law threatening a ban if the app isn’t sold raises First Amendment concerns
News|Opinion|Technology

Biden's executive order puts civil rights in the middle of the AI regulation discussion

If safety is the heart of the Biden administration’s executive order on AI, then civil rights is its soul.

Biden's executive order puts civil rights in the middle of the AI regulation discussion
Business|News|Opinion

Employees have a right to express support for Black Lives Matter while they’re on the job, according to a historic labor board decision

Racism can be a workplace issue, even at Home Depot.

Employees have a right to express support for Black Lives Matter while they’re on the job, according to a historic labor board decision
Business|News|US

Starbucks seeks Supreme Court protection from being ordered to rehire baristas who say they were fired for union-promoting activities

The case stems from a complaint filed after seven baristas who were attempting to organize a union at a Starbucks shop in Memphis, Tennessee, were fired.

Starbucks seeks Supreme Court protection from being ordered to rehire baristas who say they were fired for union-promoting activities
Business|News|US

Supreme Court appears open to Starbucks’ claims in labor-organizing case

The case stems from a complaint filed after seven baristas who were attempting to organize a union at a Starbucks shop in Memphis, Tenn., were fired.

Supreme Court appears open to Starbucks’ claims in labor-organizing case
Business|Economy|News

Supreme Court sides with Starbucks in labor case that could hinder government’s ability to intervene in some unionization disputes

It’s not certain that the ruling will make it harder for fired union organizers to get their jobs back, a labor law professor explains.

Supreme Court sides with Starbucks in labor case that could hinder government’s ability to intervene in some unionization disputes
Business|Environment|Political

Supreme Court could narrow the scope of federal environmental reviews, with less consideration of how projects would contribute to climate change

The Supreme Court will consider how far outward federal agencies should look when they analyze how a proposed action could affect the environment.

Supreme Court could narrow the scope of federal environmental reviews, with less consideration of how projects would contribute to climate change
News|US

Republicans call for impeachment inquiry into Biden -- a process the founders intended to deter abuse of power as well as remove from office

The founders of the United States viewed impeachment as a way to remind the country and president that he is not above the law and to deter abuses of power.

News|Political|Technology|US

Section 702 foreign surveillance law lives on, but privacy fight continues

Privacy advocates lost out when Congress reauthorized Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act without major reforms. But the renewal fight returns in 2 years.

Section 702 foreign surveillance law lives on, but privacy fight continues

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