Government use — and misuse — of tech requires heightened scrutiny
It is time for Utah to be a leader in rectifying past failures and empowering individuals to have a voice in how these tools and technologies are used, if at all.
Antitrust Law: Politicizing Not the Answer
Tomorrow, Senator Mike Lee will host a hearing of the U.S. Senate subcommittee on Antitrust, Competition Policy & Consumer Rights. The purpose of the meeting is “Stacking the Tech: Has Google Harmed Competition in Online...
Legal Services Sandbox in Utah Takes Off
A year has passed since the Utah Supreme Court initially green lighted a legal services sandbox in the state—a first-in-the-nation endeavor. The program is now up and running, with the Court recently establishing the regulatory...
Additional Fees on Your Utility Bill Rob You Blind
The problem with this practice is that it undermines the important difference between a fee and a tax. Fees are payments in exchange for a quantitative public service while taxes cover the remaining immeasurable services that...
Is justice served with overwhelming fines?
Fines and fees can be overwhelming, but there's a way to help minimize the negative impact they pose on a person's life.
How code enforcement became a pawn in neighborhood disputes
Anonymous complaints hinder an objective and just code enforcement process.