Monthly Archives: June 2020

What data privacy issues are at play in COVID tracing apps beyond personal information? federal preemption of state law the right of private parties to sue to enforce their rights in their data privacy how much data, even anonymized, can a corporation or governmental entity access can that data be sold? What does polling say […]

Apple’s WWDC announcement this week contained a repeat of its position on the right to privacy: “Privacy is a fundamental human right. At Apple, it’s also one of our core values. Your devices are important to so many parts of your life. What you share from those experiences, and who you share it with, should […]

The Institute for Justice sent Michigan Governor a letter supporting opening garden centers that included the following private property reasons: “Growing food at home is the surest and safest way for Michiganders” Unequal treatment of garden centers when grocery and home improvement stores can be open

Eminent domain was proposed by a city in Arkansas to remove a confederate statue from private property. Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam’s office is proposing eminent domain to remove a Robert E Lee statue in Richmond, Virginia. Eminent domain is mentioned as a way to preserve a statue of President Theodore Roosevelt that was removed from […]

The City: Santa Fe, NM What revisions is Santa Fe considering to spread out short term rentals? Prohibit new permit within 75 feet of an existing rental Permits will only be granted to individuals not companies, partnerships or LLCs Owners must live in the city and be available at all hours Limit of 1 group/person […]

The State: Idaho How many food trucks were granted provisional licenses to operate at rest stops? 30 What does Idaho say prevents it from allowing the food trucks to continue at rest stops? Federal Regulations CDL Life | State’s Rest Area Food Truck Permits Will Not Be Renewed

Where: Marthas Vineyard, MA How is Martha Vineyard considering amending its food truck rules in a COVID world? Limiting Food Trucks to trucks parked outside existing restaurants Allow restaurants within 200 feet of a proposed food truck veto power MV Times | How food truck regulations roll

What do you mean protestors take over property? 2016– a group of “right-wing extremists” took over an Oregon wildlife refuge 2020– a group of “left-wing extremists” take over public and private property on Seattle’s Capitol Hill What stopped the protestor occupation? In 2016 federal authorities, after a 30 day standoff, arrested the protestors In 2017 […]

June bookings grew, year over year, for the first time since February 2020 People have the travel bug after being home In May 2020 AirBnB was able to raise $2Billion What steps did AirbnB take during COVID? Offered refunds Established safety and sanitizing protocols Established a $250 million relief fund CNBC | Airbnb is poised […]

Meet the 11 judge panel D.C. Circuit. The 11 judge panel is considering Allegheny Defense Project v. FERC proceeding. Why does this matter to those impacted by eminent domain policy? This case includes the following arguments by FERC Commission Glick: “Eminent domain is among the most significant actions that a government may take with regard […]