Category: Business

The Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) pledge period is underway and runs through January 15, 2024! If you’re a U.S. federal employee or retiree, be sure to show your support for EFF by using our CFC ID 10437. Not sure how to make a pledge? No problem–it’s easy! First, head over to GiveCFC.org and click “DONATE.” Then […]

Ford Motor Co. announced it will reduce its workforce by 4,000 jobs in Europe and the U.K. by 2027, citing significant economic challenges, fierce competition, and weaker-than-expected sales of electric vehicles (EVs). The decision comes as the global auto industry continues to face disruption, particularly in Europe, where Ford is struggling to adapt to the […]

India’s Adani Group has vehemently denied allegations of bribery and fraud, following a high-profile indictment of its chairman, Gautam Adani, by U.S. authorities. The charges, which stem from a federal case in New York, accuse the Adani Group and its executives of being involved in an elaborate scheme of bribery and financial manipulation. Adani Group […]

In a stunning development, U.S. authorities have charged Indian billionaire Gautam Adani in connection with a massive fraud scheme worth millions of dollars. The charges, which focus on market manipulation and financial misreporting, have dealt a significant blow to the Adani Group’s global business operations. The group’s extensive empire spans multiple sectors, including energy, infrastructure, […]

In both business and societal settings, the way individuals perceive the world, interpret information, and retain certain ideas shapes their actions, decisions, and interactions. The concepts of perception, perspective, and selective retention play a critical role in determining how we respond to others, approach challenges, and evaluate opportunities. However, these cognitive processes can also limit […]

Good news: the Senate Judiciary Committee has dropped one of the two terrible patent bills it was considering, the patent-troll-enabling Patent Eligibility Restoration Act (PERA). Bad news: the committee is still pushing the PREVAIL Act, a bill that would hamstring the U.S.’s most effective system for invalidating bad patents. PREVAIL is a windfall for patent […]

In today’s fast-paced and ever-evolving business environment, innovation is often seen as the key to success. Companies strive to harness new ideas, create disruptive technologies, and develop solutions that can give them a competitive edge. However, despite the immense value that diversity of thought and experience can bring, unconscious bias and discrimination in the business […]

In recent years, the startup ecosystem has emerged as a symbol of innovation and boundless opportunity. Yet, for many aspiring entrepreneurs, particularly from marginalized communities, the path to success is fraught with challenges that extend beyond just building a business. For Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC), women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and other underrepresented groups, […]

In a significant legal development, the Shanghai High Court has affirmed that cryptocurrencies possess “property attributes” under Chinese law. This ruling marks a notable shift in how digital currencies are treated in China, where cryptocurrency has long been viewed with skepticism and subject to stringent regulations. While the court recognized the inherent value of cryptocurrencies […]

“One’s success is everyone’s success” is not just a phrase – it is the core principle behind the India-UN Development Partnership Fund, which is transforming the development landscape for countries in the Global South. Established in 2017 with an initial pledge of $150 million, the Fund is driven by the Government of India in collaboration […]