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FTC Proposes Rule Broadly Banning Non-Compete Agreements

In January 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) proposed a new rule that would ban employers from imposing non-competes on their workers, a widespread and often exploitative practice that suppresses wages, hampers innovation, and blocks entrepreneurs from starting new businesses.

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Indonesia Law Raises Human Rights Concerns

In December 2022, Indonesia's parliament, representing the world's third-largest democracy, passed a law banning people from having sex outside marriage or cohabitating, at the risk of prison time.

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FTC issues orders to social platforms to limit advertising scams

With fraud on social media surging, the Federal Trade Commission has issued orders to eight social media and video streaming platforms, seeking information on how these companies scrutinize and restrict paid commercial advertising.

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Minnesota governor signs order protecting access to gender-affirming health care

On March 8, 2023, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed an order protecting access to gender-affirming health care services. Per the order, “No one who is lawfully providing, assisting, seeking, or obtaining such services should be subject to legal liability or professional sanctions.”

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Spain passes bill promoting gender equality in political and business decision-making

On March 7, 2023, Spain passed a bill that mandates gender parity in the country’s political sphere, civil service, and board rooms.

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Iowa passes consumer privacy law

Iowa will be the sixth state in the U.S. with a comprehensive consumer privacy law on the books. The law applies to in- or out-of-state businesses that sell to residents of Iowa and control or process personal data of at least 100,000 Iowa residents...

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Uganda passes stringent anti-gay bill

Ugandan parliament recently approved legislation that builds upon the country’s already strict anti-gay laws, making it illegal to identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender.

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Congress terminates COVID-19 national emergency

In March 2023, Congress passed a bill officially terminating the declaration of national emergency enacted in 2020, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic...

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OSHA introduces new national emphasis program on falls

The U.S. Department of Labor announced that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has launched a new National Emphasis Program on fall risks and prevention of falls.

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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signs anti-ESG measures into law

In Florida, Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law a bill that forbids state officials from investing public dollars to promote environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals.

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Washington governor signs affordable housing bills

Washington’s Governor Jay Inslee signed several bills aimed at increasing the supply of homes in a state where cost of living is high and affordable housing is limited.

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US Supreme Court limits federal jurisdiction over wetlands

In a 9-0 ruling, the US Supreme Court ruled against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in a case challenging the 1972 Clean Water Act’s definition and protection of wetlands.

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