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Ethical Hacker Uncovers Vulnerability in Subaru Starlink Service
Ethical hackers identified an arbitrary account takeover flaw in the administrator portal for Subaru’s Starlink service, which could allow a threat actor to hijack a vehicle through a Subaru employee account. This vulnerability could allow a threat actor to remotely track, unlock, and start connected vehicles….By: Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider
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Trump 2.0: AI and Data Centers in a Time of Legal and Technological Disruption
In just over a week, the second Trump administration has already announced initiatives that could lead to major shifts in the legal landscape for artificial intelligence (AI) and associated energy sources. What is more, the global picture for the technology, economics and deployment of AI and associated data centers is undergoing changes beyond the upheaval…
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Illinois Supreme Court Announces Policy on Artificial Intelligence
Last year, the Illinois Judicial Conference Task Force on Artificial Intelligence (IJC) was created to develop recommendations for how the Illinois Judicial Branch should regulate and use artificial intelligence (AI) in the court system. The IJC made recommendations to the Illinois Supreme Court, which adopted a policy on AI effective January 1, 2025….By: Robinson+Cole Data…
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Pennsylvania Court Issued Discovery Sanction Against Defendants for Late Production of Evidence, Opening Door to Questioning Regarding the Company’s Driver Oversight Process at Trial
Brown v. Brooks, 2024 WL 5008506, No. 23-2966 (E.D. Pa. Dec. 6, 2024) – This matter involved a motor vehicle accident between the plaintiff and a laundry truck driver, and it illustrates the danger of errors during discovery….By: Marshall Dennehey
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Ohio Court of Appeals Confirms Sovereign Immunity Does Not Apply to Municipal Transit Entity as to Operation of Motor Vehicle But Does Insulate Municipality from Suit as to Negligent Hiring, Training, Retention and Supervision
Moree v. Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority, 2024 WL 5221330, No. CV-22-969544 (Ohio Ct. App. Dec. 26, 2024) – This matter presents the issue of sovereign immunity for a standard motor vehicle accident….By: Marshall Dennehey
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Pennsylvania Court Strikes Plaintiff’s Strict Product Liability Claim for Failing to Obtain Defendant’s Consent or Leave of Court Prior to Filing Amended Complaint
Doe A.F. v. Lyft, Inc., No. 23-3990-KSM, 2024 WL 4479912 (E.D. Pa. Oct. 10, 2024) – The plaintiff alleged that a Lyft driver sexually assaulted her during a rideshare purchased on Lyft’s app….By: Marshall Dennehey
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Life in Goma After a Rebel Takeover
For those living in Goma, which has been captured by Rwanda-backed rebels, there is little water, little food and much uncertainty.
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Moo Deng, the Toddler Hippopotamus, Still Has Star Power
The pygmy hippopotamus, now 6 months old, is Thailand’s biggest celebrity, and the crowds keep flocking. What explains her charm?
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Latin America Gets Into Deal-Making Mode for Rubio’s Visit
After a barrage of threats from President Trump, Secretary of State Marco Rubio is now tasked with trying to reap cooperation from Latin America.
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Hamas Releases 3 More Israeli Hostages in Exchange for Palestinian Prisoners
The hostage handovers appeared to go relatively smoothly, unlike the previous one, which descended into chaos.