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Copyright Office Issues Report on Copyrightability of AI Content
On January 29, 2025, the U.S. Copyright Office released a report concerning artificial intelligence (AI) and copyright law, focused on the scope of copyright protection for content generated in whole or in part by AI….By: Ballard Spahr LLP
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Banking Sector Girds for M&A Uptick in 2025
Artificial intelligence is like a “baseline” that banks will implement for back-end operations, customer-facing tools like chatbots and digital banking services, said James Stevens, a partner at Troutman Pepper Locke….By: Troutman Pepper Locke
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InterCon Construction Notifies 6,634 People of Recent Data Breach
On January 30, 2025, InterCon Construction, Inc. (“InterCon”) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Maine after discovering that an unauthorized party gained access to parts of its computer network. In this notice, InterCon explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’ sensitive information, which…
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Data Breach at Globe Life’s American Income Life Insurance Company Impacts as Many as 850k
On January 30, 2025, Globe Life, Inc., as the owner of American Income Life Insurance Company, filed a notice with the Securities and Exchange Commission after discovering that a previously discovered data breach affected as many as 850,000 more people than the company initially believed In this notice, Globe Life explains that the incident resulted…
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The Top 10 Myths About Personal Injury Claims in Florida — Debunked
Personal injury claims are often misunderstood, and misinformation can prevent victims from pursuing the compensation they deserve. Whether you’ve been in a car accident, experienced a slip and fall, or suffered medical malpractice, it’s essential to separate fact from fiction. Our Florida personal injury lawyer is here to debunk the top 10 myths about personal…
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O’Connor Corporation Files Notice of Data Breach Following Period of Unauthorized Access
On January 31, 2025, O’Connor Corporation filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Maine after discovering a recent network disruption was related to a cyberattack. In this notice, O’Connor Corp. explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’ sensitive information, which includes their names, Social…
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PRODUCT | Products Law Year in Review: Key Developments from 2024 and Future Impacts for 2025
2024 was a transformative year for the products law landscape, marked by sweeping regulatory shifts, emerging trends, and heightened compliance challenges. These developments are reshaping industries worldwide and will continue to have a lasting impact in 2025 and beyond. In this inaugural edition of PRODUCT – Product Law Outlook: Developments, Updates, Compliance, and Trends, our…
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With Trump’s Backing Uncertain, Europe Scrambles to Shore Up Its Own Defenses
European leaders gathered Monday to plot a rough path forward on defense. Wavering support from President Trump is driving the debate.
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For China, Trump’s Moves Bring Pain, but Also Potential Gains
President Trump’s tariffs hurt China, but his other actions have alienated U.S. allies, giving Beijing an opening to strengthen its global standing.
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Who Will Govern Postwar Gaza? Four Competing Models Are Emerging.
Hamas still controls most of the enclave, but Israel holds some key areas. International oversight could also be expanded, while the Palestinian Authority has presented itself as another alternative.