MAR
25
2020

Canadian legislators break deadlock, vote for coronavirus aid

The bill - which also includes C$55 billion in the form of tax deferrals - must now be approved by the unelected Senate

MAR
25
2020

Facebook stalks multibillion-dollar deal in India

India is becoming a battleground between large Chinese and US tech companies seeking to compete in a market that PwC

MAR
25
2020

White House and Senate strike a deal on historic $2 trillion coronavirus stimulus bill

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin agreed to enhanced oversight of a $500 billion bailout fund that Democrats had criticized, according to a senior administration official.

MAR
24
2020

Uber calls on Trump to extend economic safety net to its drivers

Letter to US president comes despite company resisting moves to classify workers as employees

MAR
24
2020

U.S. SEC warns against illegal trading during coronavirus disruption

Global markets and businesses have been reeling from the pandemic,

MAR
24
2020
MAR
23
2020

Senate struggling to finalize bill to support affected families and businesses: US

The next step in the passing of the bill will be negotiation with Senate Democrats

MAR
23
2020

Asylum-seekers waiting in Mexico rarely find lawyers

One man said he repeatedly tried names on a list of free or low-cost attorneys that U.S. Customs and Border Protection provides.

MAR
23
2020

US Department of Justice seeks new powers during COVID-19 outbreak

The propsal presents civil rights concerns as it affects pre-arrest through post-trial procedures.

MAR
23
2020

Ford decides to halt production in India, South Africa on coronavirus impact

In India, it began on March 21 and will be followed by other markets, the company said

MAR
20
2020

Lawyers warn of UK regulatory hold-ups

Authorisations for businesses and individuals and enforcement actions likely to be held up

MAR
20
2020

Facebook bans ads for hand sanitizer, surface disinfecting wipes and COVID-19 test kits: US

This move came nearly two weeks after Facebook announced it was also temporarily banning ads and commerce listings for medical face masks.

MAR
20
2020

Afghan war crimes probe must go ahead, says ICC judges

The appeals judges agreed with the prosecution.

MAR
20
2020

Former Uber engineer pleads guilty to stealing Google secrets: US

Thirty-two other charges will be dropped as part of a plea deal reached with federal prosecutors.

MAR
19
2020

U.S. Senate passes one coronavirus aid package while working on another

President Donald Trump signed the bill into law, and Congress and the White House are discussing additional stimulus measures that could cost more than $1 trillion

MAR
19
2020

Japan´s Sharp sues Tesla for patent infringement over network gear

The lawsuit, filed in Tokyo, alleges that mobile communications equipment installed in some Tesla models violate patents

MAR
19
2020

New Zealand decriminalizes abortion in historic reform

The legislation modernizes abortion laws in place since 1977

MAR
18
2020

Exxon Loses Jurisdiction Fight in Massachusetts Climate Suit: US

The judge rejected Exxon’s argument that the case should stay in U.S. district court because the claims touch on important federal issues

MAR
18
2020

Italy announces plan to take over struggling Alitalia airline

Italian media reported that it could cost taxpayers up to 600 million euros ($670 million) to re-nationalise the airline.

MAR
18
2020

Tokyo High Court slashes damages to Fukushima nuclear disaster evacuees

Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings Inc. must pay was reduced to about ¥360 million from the ¥1.1 billion sought by the Tokyo District Court in 2018.

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