A law change that comes into force in the UK today makes the highly intrusive practice of ‘upskirting’ illegal. The government said it wants the new law to send a clear message that such behaviour is criminal and will not be tolerated. Perpetrators in England and Wales face up to two years in prison under the […]
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Here’s the first country in the world to ban sunscreens harmful to coral reefs
Planning a holiday to Palau? Take the right sunscreen or you’ll be up for a hefty fine.
The Pacific island nation, an archipelago made up of over 500 islands and home to some of the most stunning coral reefs in the world, will become the very first c…
California’s new online cancellation law benefits many disgruntled subscribers in other places, too
A new California law that went into effect on July 1 will make it much easier for people to cancel subscriptions online. Since the bill, sponsored by State Sen. Bob Hertzberg (D-Van Nuys), includes all services that have paying customers in the state, it will also benefit dissatisfied customers in many places outside California. The […]
View More California’s new online cancellation law benefits many disgruntled subscribers in other places, tooHawaii bans sunscreens deemed harmful to coral reefs
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Looking forward to a day exploring coral reefs in Hawaii? Make sure you’re wearing the right, non-banned sunscreen.
Hawaii has become the first US state to ban sunscreens deemed harmful to coral reefs. Effective from Jan. 1, 2021, the bill was signed by state governor David Ige on Tuesday.
The legislature focuses on the environmental impacts of two chemicals found in some sunscreens, oxybenzone and octinoxate, and their effect on Hawaii’s marine ecosystems — including coral reefs. The bill will prohibit the sale and distribution of sunscreen containing these chemicals without a prescription. Read more…
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Recreational marijuana might be having its moment, but that doesn’t mean that all the kinks are worked out. Due to laws that still classify it as an illicit substance on the federal level, the banking industry has yet to warm up to the burgeoning weed business for fear of criminal liability. To alleviate those fears, a bipartisan group of 18 attorneys general from states with… Read More
‘Revenge porn’ bill would criminalize posting nude photos without consent nationwide
Enough is enough when it comes to posting explicit content, like photos or videos with nudity, without consent.
The practice, known as “revenge porn” or “sextortion,” has been in the spotlight recently due to high-profile cases involving celebr…