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CFTC Launches Digital Assets Pilot Program and Issues Guidance on Tokenized Collateral
On December 8, the CFTC announced a series of actions to provide regulatory clarity and support responsible innovation in digital asset markets. Acting Chair Caroline Pham stated the actions implement recommendations from the president’s Working Group on Digital Asset Markets’ report (covered by InfoBytes here) and follow the CFTC’s Crypto Sprint initiative….By: Orrick, Herrington &…
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Massachusetts High Court Weighs Instagram Lawsuit: Is Meta Getting Kids Hooked — And is That Illegal?
Last week, Massachusetts’ Supreme Judicial Court delved into a case with potentially national implications: should Meta platforms face a lawsuit alleging that Instagram’s design illegally hooks kids with addictive features?…By: Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider
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Robins Kaplan Secures $5 Million Jury Verdict in New Jersey’s First-Ever Clergy Sexual Abuse Trial Against Catholic Church Entity
In a historic legal outcome, the national trial firm Robins Kaplan LLP announced it has secured a $5 million compensatory jury verdict on behalf of a survivor of child sexual abuse, T.M., against the Order of St. Benedict of New Jersey, Inc., which operates the prestigious Delbarton School in Morristown….By: Robins Kaplan LLP
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Memento Michigan Compiled Law § 600.2946(5): An Homage to Michigan’s Former Drug Immunity Law
In 1995, the Michigan Legislature enacted its Drug Immunity Law, which provided an absolute defense for pharmaceutical companies in product liability suits stemming from the safety and efficacy of their drug products, the only one of its kind in the nation….By: Butler Snow LLP
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From the Courtroom to Capitol Hill: State Legislative Action on Failure-to-Warn Claims
When a company brings a new product to market, who has the authority to approve the product’s label and associated warnings? In most instances involving pharmaceutical drugs or medical devices, it’s the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA)….By: Butler Snow LLP
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Rule 45, Remote Testimony, and the Future of Subpoenas in Medical Device Litigation
Rule 45(c) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure protects witnesses from being compelled to travel long distances to testify at trial by placing geographical limits on the court’s subpoena power….By: Butler Snow LLP
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Depo-Provera and Meningioma Brain Tumors: What Women Should Know About the Latest Lawsuits
Understanding the Link Between Depo-Provera and Meningioma – In recent years, several major medical studies have identified a potential association between the Depo-Provera birth control shot and the development of meningioma brain tumors….By: Hissey, Mulderig & Friend, PLLC
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Albanese Vows to Toughen Gun Laws After Deadly Bondi Shooting
The police said on Monday that they expected to bring criminal charges against the surviving suspect, who is in a coma after being shot by the police.
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Hong Kong Media Tycoon Jimmy Lai’s Conviction Was Years in the Making
Jimmy Lai spent decades criticizing China’s rulers. He faces up to life in prison after a court found him guilty of national security crimes.
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Kast’s Victory in Chile Is Another Win for Global Right-Wing Movement
José Antonio Kast, who was elected president on Sunday, is the latest conservative to rise to power promising strict law and order measures.