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Congress: Is Pokémon Go Catching All Your Mobile Data?
Congress wants to know if Niantic is ensuring that Pokemon Go players don't burn through their data.
Equity Crowdfunding ![Catherine Clifford]()
House Passes 2 Bills Aimed at Making It Easier for Entrepreneurs to Get Access to Cash
Both bills sailed through Congress last night with strong bipartisan support, a rare sighting in the current political climate.
Facebook
Senate Committee Seeks Answers From Zuckerberg Over News Selection
'Facebook must answer these serious allegations and hold those responsible to account,' senator writes in letter.
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Congress Passes Legislation to Protect Firms' Trade Secrets
The 'Defend Trade Secrets Act' protections include manufacturing processes and computer methods.
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Speaker of the House John Boehner to Resign in October
Boehner announced his decision to House Republicans earlier today.
Joint Employer ![Kate Taylor]()
Lawmakers Push Back Against NLRB Joint Employer Ruling
Republicans in the House and Senate introduced legislation intended to roll back the Labor Board's broader definition of joint employer.
Automakers ![Catherine Clifford]()
Congress Is Trying To Pump the Brakes On Hackers Who Can Control Your Car Wirelessly
The explosion of Internet-connected computer features in automobiles give hackers a doorway into the control system of your car.
Regulations ![Susan Solovic]()
Is Small Business Getting a Dirty Deal With Clean Water Act Changes?
A change to environmental law is being viewed as a massive land grab that hurts many small companies.
Free Trade ![Susan Solovic]()
How Two New Trade Agreements Can Propel Your Growth
Small business runs on free trade. Two new agreements could have a big impact.
Joint Employer ![Kate Taylor]()
Franchisees Team Up to Urge Congress to Examine 'Joint Employer' Standard
Franchise industry leaders are lobbying to preserve the existing joint employer definition, in contrast to the National Labor Relations Board's recent decisions.
JOBS Act ![Catherine Clifford]()
Déjà Vu 2012: A Zombie-Frankenstein JOBS Act 2.0 Is in the Works
President Obama signed a law more than two years ago expanding access to crowdfunding. The idea was almost universally popular in Washington, a rarity in and of itself, but codifying a plan for how to implement and regulate this new arm of crowdfunding has proven to be an epic challenge.
Leadership Skills ![Paul White]()
Leadership Lessons to Learn from the New Republican Congress
Can you work with people whose views are diametrically opposed to yours?
Patent trolls ![Scott Shane]()
Congress Should Help Small Businesses Deter Patent Trolls
The patent trolls are the only stakeholders who benefit from vague and unclear threats to sue for patent infringement.
Research ![Scott Shane]()
Why the SBIR Program Is Worth Funding
By overcoming market failure in the development and financing of early-stage technology, the SBIR program makes possible commercial activity that would not otherwise have occurred.