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FTC Chair Requests Information on Big Tech “Censorship”
On Thursday, February 20, 2025, FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson announced a Request for Information (RFI) for “public submissions from anyone who has been a victim of tech censorship (banning, demonetization, shadow banning, etc.), from employees of tech platforms, or from anyone else who can shed light on these practices and the way in which they…
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Privacy Tip #433 – Privacy and Security Personnel Throughout Federal Government Fired
The Trump administration has systematically fired federal privacy- and security-focused employees since taking office. Three members of the bipartisan, independent agency, the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board (which was established by Congress in 2004 “to ensure that the federal government’s efforts to prevent terrorism are balanced with the need to protect privacy and civil…
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Bar Battle of the Bots – Part One
The legal world is watching AI with both excitement and skepticism. Can today’s most advanced reasoning models think like a lawyer? Can they dissect complex fact patterns, apply legal principles, and construct a persuasive argument under pressure—just like a law student facing the Bar Exam?…By: EDRM – Electronic Discovery Reference Model
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EEOC Issues Guidance on Wearable Technology in the Workplace
On December 19, 2024, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) issued a fact sheet titled, “Wearables in the Workplace: Using Wearable Technology Under Federal Employment Discrimination Laws” which highlights risks wearable technology may bring to the workplace….By: Saiber LLC
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Pennsylvania Supreme Court Holds That the Compensation Rate for Specific Loss Benefits is Controlled by Section 306(c) of the Act, Not Section 306(a)
Jennifer Jackiw v. Soft Pretzel Franchise (WCAB); No. 3 EAP 2024; decided January 22, 2025 – This case involved a claimant who crushed her arm in a pretzel machine while working for the employer. Eventually, she needed to have her right forearm amputated. The parties agreed that the claimant’s injury was a specific loss of…
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Big Pharma Fails to Warn Women About Risks of Birth Control Injection
For decades, women have trusted Depo-Provera, a birth control injection manufactured by Pfizer, as a convenient and effective contraceptive option. However, recent research has uncovered alarming health risks associated with prolonged use of this medication, particularly an increased likelihood of developing brain tumors called meningiomas….By: Morris James LLP
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New York Lawsuit Hits Big Against E-Cigarettes
New York AG Letitia James has filed a lawsuit against 13 e-cigarette companies alleging violations of state and federal laws stemming from the manufacture, distribution, and sale of flavored vape products….By: Cozen O’Connor
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What to Do When Your Car Is Totaled in an Accident That Wasn’t Your Fault
Car accidents can be a very stressful experience, and there is nothing more frustrating than the aftermath of having your car totaled, and you’re not at fault. The process can feel overwhelming, especially when dealing with insurance companies that may not have your best interests at heart. There are a number of things you need…
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Redefining the Rules: How Audish v. Macias Reshaped Future Medical Expense Claims in California Personal Injury Cases
In Audish v. Macias (2024) 102 Cal.App.5th 740, the California Court of Appeal decided a key issue concerning the admissibility of a plaintiff’s future Medicare eligibility in calculating damages for future medical expense claims. This decision has significant implications for how future medical expenses are assessed in tort cases, particularly in the cost and construction…
