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The Diesel License Has Eight Days Before It Meets the Law Trump Signed on September 18
On 10-10 I read the paperwork behind Trump's Russian diesel deal and left one question open: whether General License 135 reaches the 2022 statute that bans...

The Diesel Deal on Paper: One License, One Kremlin Statement, and 9.8 Days of U.S. Demand
On September 22 I wrote that the first Trump diesel "truce" fell apart within hours, and that diesel is a refining-capacity problem more than a crude problem....

Trump Waives Graham Act Sanctions On Russia Before They Take Effect
WASHINGTON -- US President Donald Trump has waived nearly all substantive sanctions, tariffs, and restrictions included in a bipartisan law aimed at pressuring Russia to end its war against Ukraine, prompting sharp criticism from Ukraine advocates and lawmakers from both parties who say the move undermines efforts to force Moscow to negotiate.

Alberta to pause provincial gasoline tax as of Oct. 1 | CBC News
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government is axing its fuel tax for three months to help combat the cost at the pumps. Smith says starting Oct. 1, drivers will save 13 cents a litre on gasoline and diesel.

Government Bill (House of Commons) C-22 (45-1) - First Reading - Lawful Access Act, 2026 - Parliament of Canada
Government Bill (House of Commons) C-22 (45-1) - First Reading - Lawful Access Act, 2026 - Parliament of Canada

FAA Reverses Course on Drone Flight Limits Near Federal Operations
FAA rescinds a controversial NOTAM restricting drone flights near federal vehicles, shifting to advisory guidance after a legal challenge.

Three Things Rubio Said About Ukraine This Weekend, Checked Against the Documents
This continues the Graham Act piece and the day-five piece on the "energy ceasefire". Between 10-17 and 10-19, Secretary of State Rubio answered reporters'...

US Energy Secretary Wright says diesel export ban won't work
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright on Wednesday said a US ban on diesel exports would not work and could push up gasoline and jet fuel prices, a stance at odds with President Donald Trump, who is backing the idea.

Chapter Eight—Technology and the Law: The Automobile · University of Wisconsin Law School Digital Repository · University of Wisconsin Law School Digital Repository
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Reading the Digital Safety Act with My Mastodon Admin Hat On
Back in 2024, I published a reading of the Online Harms Act from my perspective as an admin of a Mastodon instance. The Online Harms Act was a proposed Canadian bill meant to regulate social media to prevent harmful content, particularly hate speech and child abuse materials. While the Online Harms Act ultimately did not come to pass (due the proroguing of Parliament later that year), the Carney Liberal government is bringing much of it back with a new Digital Safety Act. In this post, I am also giving the new Act a look from the perspective of a Mastodon admin.

WCAG 3’s road to hell is paved with supplemental requirements · Eric Eggert
First, I want to apologize to the participants of the Accessibility Guidelines Working Group (AGWG) at W3C, as this blog post will …


12 Commonsense Safeguards - staffny
Officers must list the law being violated, provide a case number, and explain the suspicion tied to a specific vehicle or plate. Limit use only to suspected fel...


Forest Practices Code of British Columbia Act -- FOREST RECREATION REGULATION
Part 4 — Use of Recreation Sites, Recreation Trails, Interpretive Forest Sites and Wilderness Areas
Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Act 2024
The Online Safety Amendment Act 2024 is an Australian act of parliament that prohibits minors under the age of 16 from holding an account on certain social media platforms. It is an amendment to the Online Safety Act 2021 and was passed by the Parliament of Australia on 29 November 2024. It imposes monetary penalties on social media companies that fail to take reasonable steps to prevent minors under 16 that are located in Australia from having accounts on their services.