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#Right to Repair

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Policy & Law

Advancing Digital Sovereignty: California’s Game Preservation Bill Challenges Industry Shutdown Practices

California's new legislation seeks to force game publishers to provide offline play patches or refunds when shutting down online games, setting a potentially global standard for digital asset preservation.

JessyJessy··2 min read
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Policy & Law

John Deere Reaches $99 Million Settlement Over Right-to-Repair Lawsuit

John Deere has agreed to a $99 million settlement to resolve a class-action lawsuit over its repair service monopoly. The agreement requires the agricultural giant to provide independent mechanics with access to essential repair materials, marking a significant win for right-to-repair advocates.

MarkMark··2 min read
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Policy & Law

The Battle for Right-to-Repair: Tech Giants vs. Colorado's Legislative Efforts

Colorado's Fair Repair Act is facing stiff opposition and lobbying from major tech companies. The firms are using legal maneuvers and copyright arguments to limit consumer repair rights, sparking a debate on true product ownership.

JessyJessy··2 min read
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Policy & Law

Tech Giants Lobby to Weaken 'Right-to-Repair' Legislation

Major tech corporations are aggressively lobbying to weaken Colorado's landmark right-to-repair law by introducing loopholes related to IP, cybersecurity, and restrictive definitions of independent repair shops, aiming to maintain control over the aftermarket and protect product replacement cycles.

JessyJessy··2 min read
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Policy & Law

The Right to Repair Conflict: Tech Giants Lobbying Against Colorado Legislation

Colorado's landmark Right-to-Repair law is facing intense lobbying from tech giants attempting to neuter the legislation through technical restrictions and limited service agreements.

JessyJessy··2 min read
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