Digital Dollar Dilemma: The Implications of a Central Bank Digital Currency and Private Sector Alternatives (U.S. House Committee on Financial Services, Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology, and Inclusion)
Hearing Digital Dollar Dilemma: The Implications of a Central Bank Digital Currency and Private Sector Alternatives Committee U.S. House Committee on Financial Services, Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology, and Inclusion Date September 14, 2023 Hearing Takeaways: Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs): The hearing focused on the growing interest in CBDCs and considered whether […]
Athletes and Innovators: Analyzing NIL’s Impact on Entrepreneurial Collegiate Athletes (U.S. House Committee on Small Business)
Hearing Athletes and Innovators: Analyzing NIL’s Impact on Entrepreneurial Collegiate Athletes Committee U.S. House Committee on Small Business Date September 20, 2023 Hearing Takeaways: The Current State of College Student Athlete Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) Compensation Rights: The hearing focused on how college student athletes, schools, college athletic conferences, and policymakers are responding […]
Name, Image, and Likeness, and the Future of College Sports (U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary)
Hearing Name, Image, and Likeness, and the Future of College Sports Committee U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary Date October 17, 2023 Hearing Takeaways: Student Athlete Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) Compensation: The hearing largely focused on the growth of student athlete NIL compensation deals in college sports resulting from state laws, litigation, and […]
The Factors Influencing the High Cost of Insurance for Consumers (U.S. House Committee on Financial Services, Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance)
Hearing The Factors Influencing the High Cost of Insurance for Consumers Committee U.S. House Committee on Financial Services, Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance Date November 2, 2023 Hearing Takeaways: Current U.S. Insurance Affordability and Availability Challenges: Subcommittee Members and the hearing’s witnesses expressed concerns regarding the current trends within the U.S. insurance industry and […]
Crypto Crime in Context: Breaking Down the Illicit Activity in Digital Assets (U.S. House Committee on Financial Services, Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology, and Inclusion)
Hearing Crypto Crime in Context: Breaking Down the Illicit Activity in Digital Assets Committee U.S. House Committee on Financial Services, Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology, and Inclusion Date November 15, 2023 Hearing Takeaways: Use of Digital Assets in Illicit Activity: Subcommittee Democrats and Ms. Jimenez raised concerns over how cryptocurrencies are often used […]
Hearing to Examine Opportunities and Challenges Associated with Advanced Nuclear Reactor Commercialization (U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources)
Hearing Hearing to Examine Opportunities and Challenges Associated with Advanced Nuclear Reactor Commercialization Committee U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Date November 30, 2023 Hearing Takeaways: Nuclear Power: Committee Members and the hearing’s witnesses expressed interest in promoting the U.S.’s deployment of nuclear power. They stated that nuclear power will be key […]
Digital Copyright Piracy: Protecting American Consumers, Workers, and Creators (U.S. House Committee on the Judiciary, Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet)
Hearing Digital Copyright Piracy: Protecting American Consumers, Workers, and Creators Committee U.S. House Committee on the Judiciary, Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet Date December 13, 2023 Hearing Takeaways: Digital Copyright Piracy: Subcommittee Members and the hearing’s witnesses expressed concerns over the prevalence of digital copyright piracy. Subcommittee Ranking Member Hank Johnson […]
International Financing of Nuclear Energy (U.S. House Committee on Financial Services, Subcommittee on National Security, Illicit Finance, and International Financial Institutions)
Hearing International Financing of Nuclear Energy Committee U.S. House Committee on Financial Services, Subcommittee on National Security, Illicit Finance, and International Financial Institutions Date January 17, 2024 Hearing Takeaways: Nuclear Power: Most Subcommittee Members, Ms. Korsnick, Mr. McMurray, and Dr. Reinke expressed interest in having the U.S. pursue nuclear power, which they described as […]
NIL Playbook: Proposal to Protect Student Athletes’ Dealmaking Rights (U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce)
Hearings NIL Playbook: Proposal to Protect Student Athletes’ Dealmaking Rights Committee U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce Date January 18, 2024 Hearing Takeaways: Student Athlete Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) Compensation: The hearing focused on the emergence of state student athlete NIL compensation laws, which enable student […]
TV Timeout: Understanding Sports Media Rights (U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Subcommittee on Communications and Technology)
Hearing TV Timeout: Understanding Sports Media Rights Committee U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Subcommittee on Communications and Technology Date January 31, 2024 Hearing Takeaways: Current Sports Media Landscape: The hearing focused on the current sports media landscape and how sports media rights are impacting consumers and industry. Subcommittee Members and the hearing’s […]
Crypto Crime in Context Part II: Examining Approaches to Combat Illicit Activity (U.S. House Committee on Financial Services, Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology, and Inclusion)
Hearing Crypto Crime in Context Part II: Examining Approaches to Combat Illicit Activity Committee U.S. House Committee on Financial Services, Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology, and Inclusion Date February 15, 2024 Hearing Takeaways: Digital Assets and their Potential Use in Illicit Activities: Subcommittee Members and the hearing’s witnesses expressed interest in the growth […]
Taking a Serious Look at the Retirement Crisis in America: What Can We Do to Expand Defined Benefit Pension Plans for Workers? (U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions)
Hearing Taking a Serious Look at the Retirement Crisis in America: What Can We Do to Expand Defined Benefit Pension Plans for Workers? Committee U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Date February 28, 2024 Hearing Takeaways: The State of the U.S.’s Retirement System: Committee Democrats, Ms. Schambers, Dr. Ghilarducci, and Mr. […]