SEC Commissioner Issues Clarification on Tokenized Securities

SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce issued a brief statement clarifying that the issuance of securities that are tokenization using blockchain technology are securities subject to the federal securities laws. Source link Read more »

Commissioner Peirce Sets Out Plans and Priorities for SEC Crypto Task Force and Offers Tips on Engagement

SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce, head of the SEC’s new Crypto Task Force, issued a release setting out plans and priorities for the Task Force. The release provides information and tips on how... Read more »
US Supreme Court rejects appeal of county commissioner removed from office over January 6 conviction – JURIST

US Supreme Court rejects appeal of county commissioner removed from office over January 6 conviction – JURIST

The US Supreme Court declined to hear Monday the appeal of New Mexico County Commissioner Couy Griffin, who was removed from office after his participation in the events of January 6, 2021,... Read more »
British Columbia Human Rights Commissioner announces inquiry into police use of force – JURIST

British Columbia Human Rights Commissioner announces inquiry into police use of force – JURIST

British Columbia Human Rights Commissioner Kasari Govender announced on Tuesday that the commission will hold an inquiry into the use of force by the police against minorities and individuals with mental health... Read more »
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights urges Alabama to halt upcoming execution by nitrogen hypoxia – JURIST

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights urges Alabama to halt upcoming execution by nitrogen hypoxia – JURIST

The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, called on Alabama state authorities Tuesday to cancel the execution of Kenneth Eugene Smith, which is scheduled to take place next week by... Read more »
UN rights commissioner criticizes Russia over failure to protect civilians in Ukraine – JURIST

UN rights commissioner criticizes Russia over failure to protect civilians in Ukraine – JURIST

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk said Tuesday that there had been an “extensive failure” by Russia to protect the safety and human rights of civilians in Ukraine. Türk’s remarks... Read more »
California Labor Commissioner Publishes Updated FAQ for California Paid Sick Leave

California Labor Commissioner Publishes Updated FAQ for California Paid Sick Leave

In October, California passed Senate Bill (SB) 616, which increases the amount of paid sick leave employers are required to provide to California employees. The Labor Commissioner recently published an updated Frequently Asked Questions... Read more »
California’s Labor Commissioner Publishes Updated Wage Theft Notice

California’s Labor Commissioner Publishes Updated Wage Theft Notice

Under the California Wage Theft Protection Act (Cal. Labor Code section 2810.5), all employers are required to provide each employee with a written notice containing specified information at the time of hire,... Read more »
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