Tesla had a very public and turbulent 2018. Tesla has always been a unique company. When the Model S first came out, most people had never seen anything like it: an all-electric car with a computer sized display screen, and speed, matching or beating the top sports cars on the market. While Tesla has always […]

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s website once again serves as a burial ground for the TPG/Vodafone merger. Regulators have dropped the provisional date to approve TPG Telecom LTD’s proposed merger with Vodafone Group PLC’s Australian arm. This is the latest in a series of delays by the Commission. The Commission reportedly needs more information […]

While the existence of mandatory arbitration clauses in consumer and employment agreements is pervasive, certain big-name tech companies are taking a stand against this forced method of alternative dispute resolution. Since 1992, the amount of non-unionized employers with mandatory arbitration clauses buried within their employment agreements has skyrocketed. It is estimated that more than 60 […]

Despite hopes of reprieve, the Trump Administration has steadily increased its rejections and delays of H1-B visa applications. This comes on the heels of previous restrictions, adding a layer of complexity to the application process. The H1-B visa, often referred to as the high-skill visa, is often used for professionals like programmers and engineers. In […]

In the wake of Cambridge Analytica, the concern for privacy protection is no longer limited to the IT team down the hall. In its place, public protest prompted the first state-wide privacy protection law with the potential to drive comprehensive federal legislation. The California Consumer Protection Act (“the CCPA”) is a bill the heightens consumer […]

Tesla initially launched its Model 3 in 2018, with an original price tag of $45,000. Although Tesla experienced several production delays, the Model 3 became the best-selling luxury vehicle of 2018. The automaker’s primary aim for the Model 3, however, was to open up its sleek doors to a wider consumer audience as Tesla’s first-ever […]

Once again in the spotlight, Facebook is facing regulatory scrutiny regarding its data privacy practices. After a Wall Street Journal media report revealed that Facebook collects users’ personal information from third party apps, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is stepping in to order an investigation. These data include sensitive information such as one’s weight, blood […]

On February 26, 2019, Chevron announced its $5 million donation to Catalyst, a global nonprofit that works with companies to improve the retention and success of female employees by focusing on the role men can play in changing workplace culture. This donation is the largest in Catalyst’s history and will go toward the nonprofit’s Men […]

In 2013, the U.S. used surveillance beacons in network devices and shipped them around the world. Now, the U.S. is accusing Huawei, a Chinese telecommunications equipment and consumer electronics manufacturer, for posing the same threat to the U.S. As the demand for 5G networks grows, tensions between Huawei and the U.S. has intensified. The issue […]

Last month, the Trump administration implemented sanctions on Venezuela’s state-owned oil company, Petroleos de Venezuela (PDVSA), in an attempt to support the opposition in toppling President Maduro’s government. The sanctions prohibit U.S. companies from engaging in further business with PDVSA, which provides approximately 90% of Venezuela’s hard currency. Additionally, the sanctions freeze all PDVSA assets […]