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court remands NYC's false advertising case against oil companies to state court

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City of New York v. Here, the city successfully wins remand (and a fee award) in this opinion rejecting removal of its false advertising suit against Exxon, other fossil fuel companies, and their top trade association for violations of New York City’s Consumer Protection Law. Exxon Mobil Corp.,

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United in Memory: The Effects of September 11 Still Reverberate Today

U.S. Department of Commerce

Congress created our agency to build a dependable network to keep first responders connected when it matters most. As Executive Director and CEO, I work to ensure our team is ready to support the public safety community in new and evolving challenges. I was in the building as director of communications for the Secretary of Defense.

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New York City’s AI Bias Law Has Been Postponed

LexBlog IP

The New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection will delay enforcement of Local Law 144, until April 15, 2023. The law requires companies operating in the City to audit automated employment decision tools for bias prior to use, and to post these audit reports publicly. Bias in AI is difficult to isolate.

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Deputy Secretary Graves Addresses Administration’s Commitment to Economic Prosperity, Equity, and Inclusion for all American Business Enterprises

U.S. Department of Commerce

Last week, Deputy Secretary of Commerce Don Graves traveled to New York City, where he met with entrepreneurs and local leaders to highlight the Commerce Department’s steadfast commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through various programs promoting job growth and innovation, business investment, and accessibility to broadband internet.

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NY Legislature Expands Use Of "Design-Build" Contracts

GDB Firm Blog

Governor Cuomo rang in the new year by signing the New York City Public Works Investment Act, authorizing a variety of NYC agencies to enter into design-build contracts whereby one entity both designs and constructs the public improvement.

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Encouraging Entrepreneurship Growth Through Commerce Resources

U.S. Department of Commerce

While the majority of startups are within cities like Boston, New York and San Francisco, we at the Commerce department know that there are untapped sources of innovation within unconventional startup cities. Especially in places where people haven't had the same opportunity due to their race, gender or geography.

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Police Use Drones and Other Innovative Technology for Public Safety Efforts

LexBlog IP

To no one’s surprise, law enforcement agencies have struggled with retention and hiring during the last two years, and many police departments are now looking to new technologies to fill those gaps and keep their communities safe. However, with these new technologies comes concern for the loss of privacy.