SCOTUS hears Gonzalez case; Internet’s future at stake

This morning, the Supreme Court heard arguments in the case of Gonzalez v. Google, a landmark Internet case which examines the liability of online platforms in hosting and linking to content posted by third parties. At 2PM ET, Chamber of Progress will host a press conference with Section 230 experts to discuss the Supreme Court hearing. Register… Continue reading SCOTUS hears Gonzalez case; Internet’s future at stake

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As States Consider Biometric Bills, Illinois Supreme Court Urges Legislature to Revisit Its Law

On Friday, the Illinois Supreme Court announced a ruling in a biometric privacy case against White Castle for requiring use of a fingerprint scanner to access pay stub information. The Court determined that, under the Illinois biometric privacy law (BIPA), companies are liable for every instance in which a person is asked to provide their… Continue reading As States Consider Biometric Bills, Illinois Supreme Court Urges Legislature to Revisit Its Law

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Press Conference: Legal Analysis Following Gonzalez v. Google Hearing

On Tuesday, February 21, after the Supreme Court hears oral arguments in Gonzalez v. Google, Chamber of Progress will host a press conference with experts in internet law sharing their insight into the direction of the landmark Section 230 case. Register now for the Press Conference: Gonzalez v. Google Debrief  The press conference, scheduled for… Continue reading Press Conference: Legal Analysis Following Gonzalez v. Google Hearing

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Crypto Statement for Senate Banking Hearing: Digital Assets Need Clear Rules of the Road

On Tuesday, Chamber of Progress submitted a statement for the record to the Senate Banking Committee as it held its hearing entitled, “Crypto Crash: Why Financial System Safeguards are Needed for Digital Assets.” In her comments to the committee, Chamber of Progress Financial Policy Director Janay Eyo urged lawmakers to enact clear digital assets regulations… Continue reading Crypto Statement for Senate Banking Hearing: Digital Assets Need Clear Rules of the Road