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How Elon Musk Built His DOGE Operation: Timeline and Key Takeaways
The New York Times interviewed more than 60 people familiar with Mr. Musk’s effort to piece together new details about it.
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How Elon Musk Executed His Takeover of the Federal Bureaucracy
The operation was driven with a frenetic focus by the billionaire, who channeled his resentment of regulatory oversight into a drastic overhaul of government agencies.
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As the E.P.A. Withers, Will Its Museum Follow?
Tucked away near the White House is a tribute to the environmental agency and its history — for the time being, anyway.
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Judge Says Trump Administration Memos Directing Mass Firings Were Illegal
A federal judge in California ordered the retraction of the memos. He suggested, but did not order, that the layoffs be stopped.
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Current Trends in Data Breach Notification Laws: Safe Harbors and Reinforcing the Case for Cybersecurity
The early 2000s marked the start of a new era for consumer protection with the passage of the data breach notification law in California, the first of its kind. Since that time, a patchwork of privacy laws has been enacted across the United States, signaling an ever-greater regulatory shift toward consumer privacy protection….By: Polsinelli
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Alumni @ RopesTalk: DeepSeek Deep Dive with Dr. Vasanth Sarathy, Tufts University
On this special edition of Ropes & Gray’s Alumni @ RopesTalk podcast series, technology and IP transactions partner Regina Sam Penti is joined by Dr. Vasanth Sarathy, a professor of computer science at Tufts University and a Ropes & Gray alum. Together, they delve into the technical and business implications of DeepSeek, a Chinese app……By:…
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FERC Moves Forward Quickly on Generator Co-Location With Large Loads
During last week’s 20 February 2025 open meeting, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) initiated a show cause proceeding, directing grid operator PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. (PJM) and PJM’s transmission-owning utilities (Transmission Owners) to address the need for tariff changes to govern rates, terms, and service conditions for co-location arrangements….By: K&L Gates LLP
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Digital Transformation: eSignature and ePayment News and Trends – January/February 2025
Today’s ever-shifting business environment means that consumers, businesses, employers, and employees all expect to transact digitally. To remain efficient and competitive, companies must digitally transform their businesses. Successful transformation and maintenance require careful planning and up-to-date knowledge to ensure smooth integration with existing business technology, positive customer experience, and ongoing regulatory compliance….By: DLA Piper
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Recent Developments Relating to the SEC’s Cybersecurity Disclosure Requirements
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is becoming one of the federal agencies at the forefront of driving transparency, cybersecurity awareness and cyber incident reporting. As we reported in last year’s publication, in 2023 the SEC implemented significant enhancements to cybersecurity-based disclosures for public companies (including new incident reporting requirements)….By: Polsinelli
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Right to Subrogation for Medical Bill Payments Not Waived by Failing to Properly Preserve Issue at All Stages of Litigation, Including Appellate Stage, and Appeal Not Subject to Immediate Dismissal Due to Technical Defect Promptly and Properly Cured
City of Philadelphia v. Wayne Deloatch and Independence Blue Cross (WCAB); Independence Blue Cross v. City of Philadelphia and Wayne Deloatch (WCAB); No. 541 C.D. 2022 and No. 589 C.D. 2022; Filed Dec. 24, 2024 – Wayne Deloatch filed a Claim Petition, pursuant to Section 108(r) of the Act, alleging he suffered from non-small cell…
