The past several years have seen growing state-level concerns about the power of BigTech, including state-level legislation regulating firms’ speech policies and antitrust litigation focusing on their business practices. Most of this activity, however, has been prompted by the same concerns that dominate national-level discussions about BigTech. This conference will turn an eye to these firms’ state-level and “on the ground” impacts, focusing on the effects of technology and its regulation on economic development, primarily in middle-America states.

Nebraska Attorney General Doug Peterson will speak at the conference. Elected as Nebraska’s 32nd Attorney General in 2014, Doug Peterson has dedicated his career to being an advocate for Nebraskans both in state and federal court. Peterson was born in Columbus, Nebraska and grew up primarily in Lincoln. From 1988 to 1990, he served as Assistant Attorney General to the Nebraska Attorney General’s office, representing the State in employment law matters and tort litigation. In 1990, Peterson entered private practice, where he had the opportunity to advise and advocate for both individuals and businesses. In his role as Attorney General, Peterson works closely with law enforcement agencies across the State to ensure that Nebraska communities are safe. Peterson’s office has supported strengthened legislation and enforcement in the areas of human trafficking, prosecution of child sexual assault and abuse, and consumer protection laws to safeguard all Nebraskans.
https://ngtc.unl.edu/state-level-issues-tech-regulation-economic-development