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Cash is Dead, Long Live Cash20250428174228
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By FOCUS, A Leonine Business As digital payments continue to dominate consumer transactions, state legislatures across the country are reconsidering t...
Data Privacy at the Border: Checking Your Phones and Devices20250421171617
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By FOCUS, A Leonine Business Data privacy at the United States border is a growing concern as travelers face increasing scrutiny from U.S. Customs an...
States Step in as Federal Climate Disclosure Rules Stall20250414183610
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By FOCUS, A Leonine Business Often a trend setter on liberal issues, California led the way on corporate climate disclosure in 2023, enacting two firs...
Vital Records: Gender Markers and Name Amendments20250407183304
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By FOCUS, a Leonine Business Debates over gender identity and vital records continue in 2025, with over 60 state-level bills introduced so far. Most o...
