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Christine Lagarde to Step Down as President of European Central Bank
Her plan to depart in February, months before the end of an eight-year term, sets in motion a selection process among European leaders for a new central bank president.
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A Plan for Two Dans: How Democrats Manipulated Alaska’s Ballot
An investigation by The New York Times looked at how two people named Dan Sullivan ended up on the ballot for the Senate.
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Four Scenarios for How the Midterms Could Go
Expectations are cresting for Democrats, and some kind of wave seems likely, but so much will depend on a few close Senate races.
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A Clash Over Trans Women in Sports Erupts at a Pro Soccer Game
For protesters seeking a ban on transgender athletes in women’s sports, it made sense to protest near fans of the Portland Thorns, who are known for progressive politics.
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Candidate Websites Are Filled With A.I.-Written Text, Analysis Shows
The use of A.I. chatbots to write candidate biographies and policy positions is another way the technology is entangled with elections.
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Nvidia Chief, Jensen Huang, Is Seen as Target of Chinese Spy Plot
A Chinese businesswoman who had a close relationship with Jensen Huang was found to be passing intelligence to Beijing. President Trump was briefed and took no action.
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Unlocking the Mysteries: How Quantum Physics Shapes Our Everyday World
Unlocking the Mysteries: How Quantum Physics Shapes Our Everyday World Every so often, I find myself lost in thought, trying to comprehend the vast tapestry of the universe. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the sheer complexity of everything around us. But then I remember the wonders of quantum physics and how it, in its…
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Your NDA Protects Your Secrets. Your Patents Protect Your Inventions. But Who Protects the Opportunity You Created?
Why AI Is Changing the Economics of Life Sciences Innovation, and Why Patents and NDAs Alone May No Longer Be Enough – The Short Version – An NDA protects only what it defines as confidential, and only if that information really is confidential….By: Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C.
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California Employment Law Changes for 2027: What Employers Need to Know
California employers face another busy year of compliance changes. Higher wage thresholds, new limits on AI in discipline and termination decisions, and expanded pay data reporting are among the highlights. PLG employment partner Sweta Patel has summarized the key developments below. Unless otherwise noted, the new laws take effect January 1, 2027….By: Potomac Law Group,…
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Snapshot for Healthcare Employers: What AI Glasses Mean for Patient Privacy and Recording Consent
Welcome to this edition of the FP Snapshot for Healthcare Employers, where we take a quick snapshot look at a significant workplace development with an emphasis on how it impacts employers in the healthcare sector. This edition addresses how use of AI glasses to record patient conversations can raise HIPAA, confidentiality, and consent concerns. This…