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SAFER SKIES Act Gives States Power to Block Drone Risks
Across the United States, prisons and jails have experienced a steady rise in contraband being delivered by unmanned aerial systems (UAS)—most commonly known as drones— both inside secure perimeters and at locations designated for pickup during inmate transports. Drone contraband drops are routine at many detention and corrections facilities….By: Phelps Dunbar
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2026 Labor and Employment Outlook for Manufacturers
As we look ahead to 2026, several significant employment law developments and trends are on the horizon, especially with regard to local and state laws. Below are a few key issues likely to impact manufacturers in 2026: Regulation of the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Employment……By: Robinson+Cole Manufacturing Law Blog
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We’d Been Waiting Forever: FDA Issues Congressionally Mandated Report on Use of PFAS in Cosmetics
Key Takeaways – FDA delivered its first assessment of PFAS in cosmetics. Issued on December 29, 2025, the statutory deadline under MoCRA, the report is the first federal assessment of PFAS in cosmetic products and establishes a federal baseline on the intentional use of “forever chemicals” in cosmetics….By: Arnall Golden Gregory LLP
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AGs Settle Two Car Manufacturer Multistates at the End of 2025 in Multimillion Dollar Enforcement Actions
Three years have flown by since we last wrote about the letter state AGs sent to Hyundai and Kia over the companies’ lack of anti-theft technology….By: Kelley Drye & Warren LLP
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AI Reporter – January 2026
The U.S. Supreme Court is reviewing an appeal by computer scientist Stephen Thaler, who argues AIgenerated works should qualify for copyright protection, contrary to the U.S. Copyright Office’s stance that only human-authored content is eligible. In a separate case, OpenAI faces a wrongful death lawsuit claiming ChatGPT fueled a murder-suicide by amplifying paranoid delusions. The…
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Defense Considerations for Emerging Talc Exposure Claims
Industrial talc defendants have been navigating asbestos-related lawsuits for decades, yet recent cases show the scope of these claims continues to widen and the corresponding need for sophisticated defense strategies is growing. Two recent verdicts illustrate how far these theories are extending: one centered on alleged environmental talc exposure in the community surrounding a mining…
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Venezuela Strongman and Maduro Ally, Diosdado Cabello, Faces an Uneasy Transition
Diosdado Cabello, Venezuela’s interior minister, is accused by U.S. prosecutors of drug trafficking and is linked to repression at home, yet remains a powerful figure.
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Iran Backpedals on Executions Threat but Casts Protesters as ‘Terrorists’
Iran’s judiciary said there was no death penalty issued for Erfan Soltani, whose case drew international outcry. Analysts say the government is using fear and intimidation to keep people off the streets.
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‘Squished Between Chairs’ on a Train: How Some Passengers Survived a Crane Collapse
Some travelers were able to squeeze out of mangled cars and others were rescued by residents, after the accident in northeastern Thailand. Dozens did not survive.
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Russia Knocks Out the Heat in Ukraine
The Kremlin has tried for years to freeze Ukraine into submission. This winter, its attacks have been the most devastating ever.
