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WASHINGTON (AP) — The senator leading a probe of Facebook's Instagram and its impact on young people is asking Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg to ...  » Read More

Facebook is planning to change its name, report says Social media giant Facebook Inc is planning to rebrand itself with a new name next week, the Verge reported on Tuesday, citing a source with direct knowledge of the matter. Gloria Tso reports. Facebook is planning to rebrand itself with a new name focused on the metaverse, the Verge reported on Tuesday, as the tech giant comes under fire from regulators around the world over its business practices.The company plans to announce the new name next week, the Verge reported, citing a source with direct knowledge of the matter. Facebook wants to be known for more than social media, according to the tech publication.Facebook does not comment on rumor or speculation, a company spokesperson said in response to a question about the potential name change.In addition to its flagship social media network, Facebook also owns Instagram and WhatsApp. A name change could position the three mega platforms under an umbrella brand,  » Read More

Thursday, October 21, 2021 The U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) Office of Public Affairs issued a press release two days ago, October 19, 2021, announcing a settlement with Facebook involving their recruiting practices to qualify foreign nationals for permanent residence (green card) status in the U.S. This settlement involves a civil fine of $4.75 million payable to the U.S. government, plus an additional payment of up to $9.5 million to eligible victims. This settlement ends a lawsuit filed by the DOJ against Facebook in December of 2020. Most employment-based green cards for permanent residence in the U.S. require employers to test the labor market to ensure no U.S. workers are qualified and available for an advertised position. This process is known as PERM Labor Certification and is under the U.S. Department of Labor’s (“DOL”) jurisdiction. DOL has very specific rules for PERM recruiting; these rules must be followed specifically, otherwise, labor certification will be denied, and the employer will not be able to proceed with the permanent residence process.  » Read More

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