New California Law Regulates the Use of Hoverboards
New laws have been imposed on hoverboards by the state of California, particularly restrictions for the popular tech toy. The law, which went into effect on January 1st, required those …
US Discrimination Law Now Includes Sexual Orientation
A federal judge has ruled that sexual orientation is now covered under a law that prohibits gender-based discrimination within educational programs. This law allows two former players of women’s basketball …
Endangered African Lions to be Protected under U.S. Law
African lions currently facing the risk of extinction will be protected under US law as an endangered species. The decision follows the killing of Cecil the lion earlier this year …
U.S. Lawmakers Resist Spending Deal
The deal that sought to fund the U.S. government has been met with resistance on Wednesday from conservative Republicans who are concerned about spending. Joining them are some House of …
Global Trade Deal Hits a Snag from McConnell’s New Stance
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Kentucky) suggested that Congress will not vote on the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) until after the 2016 elections, undermining hopes that the far-reaching trade deal …
Free Trade Pact Overcomes US Law
The claim that the pending Trans-Pacific Partnership will not trump environmental and public health policies has been debunked on Tuesday. This was after Congress killed the popular country-of-origin label law. …
Meat Labelling Law Revoked to Prevent Canadian Retaliation
Due to a potential trade war been the United States and Canada, COOL, the US meat labelling law has been repealed. Earlier in the year, the World Trade Organization ruled …
Congressional Leaders Agree on Tax & Spending Legislation
A deal on spending and tax legislation was unveiled by Congressional leaders this past Wednesday. This deal is meant to help avoid a government shutdown and make changes to the …
New Law Provides States with More Educational Control
Local communities and states within the United States now have more control over testing and educational standards ever since President Obama signed the educational reforms last week. These reforms focus …
Small-Business Expensing Petition to Raise Limit Amount
#RaiseSection179 There’s an ongoing US petition in congress that’s in favor of the small-business community. The congress is now taking into consideration the possible plan of making the most important …