California's $5-billion cannabis industry was designed to be a regulated market aimed at protecting public health. However, the widespread issue of illegal pesticide use has exposed significant regulatory failures. This problem is particularly evident in Santa Cruz County, where cannabis
January 23, 2025As Donald Trump begins his second term as President of the United States in 2025, his administration's focus on deregulation is set to bring substantial changes across various sectors, especially for the airline industry and travel technology providers. This ongoing deregulatory agenda could
January 21, 2025Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has proactively urged federal regulators to intervene and mandate the state's power grid to reduce prices, with the goal of counteracting a projected surge in energy costs this summer. This appeal is prompted by growing concerns over escalating energy
January 13, 2025In a recent study by ecologist Dr. Kevin Timoney, the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) has been accused of systematically underreporting the number and volume of tailings spills in northeastern Alberta. The report scrutinized data from 514 bitumen tailings spills documented by the AER, challenging
January 7, 2025Alaska's urban utilities are poised on the brink of a significant natural gas shortfall, with the potential for a severe energy crisis looming as early as 2027. The urgency to find alternative sources or import infrastructure for liquefied natural gas (LNG) has never been more critical.
December 31, 2024The mergers and acquisitions (M&A) landscape within the media and entertainment sectors experienced a significant slowdown in 2024. This trend is largely attributed to the stringent regulatory actions taken by the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). These
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