This stands on it's own and bears repeating often:

Today’s bans on DIY repairs of everything from cell phones to tractors grew out of Hollywood’s fear of videotaping.

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#RightToRepair #copyright #diy #consumerProtection

Today’s bans on DIY repairs of everything from cell phones to tractors grew out of Hollywood’s fear of videotaping

Efforts to use technology to police copyright evolved into companies using copyright law to lock people out of repairing their own devices.

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PayPal settles with DOJ for allegedly discriminating against white people. Yes, you read that correctly.

#lawfedi #consumerprotection

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Justice Department Secures $30M Settlement with PayPal Over DEI Investment Program

Today, the Justice Department announced a settlement with PayPal Inc. to resolve a fair lending investigation into a discriminatory investment program created for black and minority-owned businesses.

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