Supreme Court Justice Louis Brandeis called privacy the “right to be let alone.” Perhaps Congress should give states trying to protect consumer data the same right. For years, a gridlocked Congress ignored privacy, apart from occasionally scolding companies such as Equifax and Marriott after their major data breaches. In its absence, states have taken the lead in experimenting with […] … learn more→
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Congress is considering privacy legislation – be afraid
The skills of 21st century lawyers
Like other professions, the legal profession has evolved in recent years and, like other sectors, has been particularly influenced by globalization and technology. In relation to globalization, on the one hand, there is a greater need to offer legal services of greater international scope and there are also more and more law students who travel […] … learn more→
Binance hack, Coinbase SEC complains and Stablecoins invasion – crypto exchanges preparing for the next bull run
As the world warms up to the reality of the cryptocurrency market as BTC nears $7k again , it is important that people get to know how top trading platforms are doing so far. There are presently more than 100 cryptocurrency exchanges globally, but we will be examining the latest news from Top 4 you […] … learn more→
How cryptocurrency scams work
Millions of cryptocurrency investors have been scammed out of massive sums of real money. In 2018, losses from cryptocurrency-related crimes amounted to US$1.7 billion. The criminals use both old-fashioned and new-technology tactics to swindle their marks in schemes based on digital currencies exchanged through online databases called blockchains. From researching blockchain, cryptocurrency and cybercrime, I can see that some cryptocurrency fraudsters rely […] … learn more→
Projection mapping for business: Everything you need to know
Projection mapping utilizes conventional video projectors but does not project light on a flat screen in order to present, say, a powerpoint presentation. Instead, the light that is generated is formed onto any surface of the person’s choosing, transforming conventional three-dimensional objects, such as an automobile, into an interactive display. In essence, then, projection mapping […] … learn more→
From ‘Total exoneration!’ to ‘Impeach now!’ – the Mueller report and dueling fact perceptions
The Mueller report was supposed to settle, once and for all, the controversy over whether the Trump team colluded with Russians or obstructed justice. Clearly it has not. Reactions to the report have ranged from “total exoneration!” to “impeach now!” Shouldn’t nearly 700 hundred pages of details, after almost two years of waiting, have helped the nation to achieve a […] … learn more→
Leaving my mark
I rushed to get to the implement check on time for the Masters track and field championships. Handing my discus over to be measured and weighed it suddenly dawned on me – how will I know which one is mine. Sure it is a bright red but I am sure there will be the bright red […] … learn more→
The Pattern Day Trader rule: A beginner guide
This article will take a look into what exactly it means to be a pattern day trader, and the various practices surrounding it. We will also go into information on what you should do should you want to become a pattern day trader, and what things to look out for and what not to! A […] … learn more→
Journalism needs to practice transparency in a different way to rebuild credibility
Public trust in media continues to hover near all-time lows, driven by perceptions that the news industry is partisan and peddles inaccurate information (“fake news”), as well as ambivalence about news from social media. According to a new Knight Foundation report on news media trust, transparency is a key factor in restoring trust. Although media organizations promote the inherent value of transparency, they […] … learn more→
Students, this is how you can stand out from the crowd in a very competitive job market
The employment market is saturated with graduates who have good degrees and the right qualifications. So the question on many recruiters’ minds is: what else can this candidate offer? Employers have been reporting a “skills gap” in graduates for a few decades now and there is research to support its existence. Many employer’s feel there isn’t enough […] … learn more→