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But when state governments legislate independently, they create a patchwork of laws varying widely in scope, enforcement and interpretation—which makes compliance harder for investors, introduces legal uncertainty, and risks discouraging legitimately beneficial international partnerships.

A patchwork of large, boxy structures was nestled among the trees.

The dispute over 1-800-Gambler has brought a long-simmering debate to the forefront: whether to nationalize problem gambling treatment even as casinos face a patchwork of state regulations and rules.

Previous efforts to create a universal registration form have faltered over the same challenge: complying with a patchwork of state requirements.

Major tech companies have announced a patchwork of AI alliances in recent weeks.