Executive Summary: Introduction: On January 8th, 2024 the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) sent letters to the CEOs of the four largest manufacturers of inhalers sold in the United States (AstraZeneca, Boehringer Ingelheim, GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), and Teva) launching an investigation into the high price of inhalers used for Asthma and Chronic … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: March 2024
COPPA 2.0: A Worthy But Misguided Effort to Protect Children Online
Executive Summary Introduction The rapidly evolving digital landscape has prompted lawmakers to revisit COPPA, leading to the proposal of COPPA 2.0. This new legislation aims to strengthen the safeguards around the collection, use, and disclosure of children’s personal information online, reflecting the increased concerns over privacy in an age dominated by social media, online learning, … Continue reading
The OECD and UN International Tax Proposals
Executive Summary Introduction The Orginisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has proposed and revised an international tax agreement that contains two pillars. Pillar one aims to reallocate taxation of digital multinational companies and multinational companies with intangible assets. Pillar two aims to impose a minimum global tax on multi-national companies, while preventing double taxation. … Continue reading