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Nothing Could Topple the ‘Queen of Heels.’ Then Trump Came Along.
The president’s steep tariffs and erratic moves have turned manufacturing abroad into a minefield, even for entrepreneurs who set up in countries viewed as safe alternatives to China.
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Medicare Will Require Prior Approval for Certain Procedures
A pilot program in six states will use a tactic employed by private insurers that has been heavily criticized for delaying and denying medical care.
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Uncharted Journeys: Discovering Hidden Gems Beyond Tourist Maps
A few years back, I found myself scrolling through my Instagram feed, feeling a bit envious of friends who seemed to be on perpetual wanderlust. Their photos were stunning, sure, but something about the predictability of their destinations left me feeling a tad underwhelmed. Eiffel Tower? Check. Great Wall of China? Been there. Times Square?…
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California Finalizes CCPA Regulations on Automated Decision-Making Technology, Risk Assessments, and Cybersecurity Audits
In July 2025, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) adopted final regulations governing automated decision-making technology (ADMT), privacy risk assessments, and cybersecurity audits under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). The final vote by the CPPA Board took place on July 24, following over a year of drafting and public comment….By: Coblentz Patch Duffy &…
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Is Your Identity Protected? The Latest Intellectual Property Insights for Business Owners
You do not have to be a celebrity to be impacted by deepfakes or other AI-generated content. In fact, Denmark’s new law will soon grant individuals copyright control over their image and likeness in relation to deepfakes. This should be a signal for everyone, especially entrepreneurs and business owners. This isn’t just about protecting famous faces. Business owners, influencers, and…
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Anthropic’s Great Book Heist: Do the Ends Justify the Means When It Comes to Training AI?
Robin Hood, the legendary antihero, is beloved for stealing from the rich and giving to the poor. But what if he stole from the rich and then gave to his own bank account, with the explicit intent of writing checks to the poor at some undefined future date . . . is this an equally…
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Too Late to Speak Up: GAO Dismisses Sole-Source Protest for Inaction
In Economic Systems, Inc., B-423747, et al. (Aug. 22, 2025), Economic Systems, Inc. (EconSys) protested the Department of the Interior’s decision to issue a sole-source purchase order to Government Retirements and Benefits, Inc. for a retirement benefits software platform. EconSys argued that it offered a platform with identical functionality and that the agency’s justification for…
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Rhode Island’s New Cybersecurity Law for Nonbank Financial Institutions
Rhode Island has enacted Senate Bill 603 (SB603), effective July 2, 2025, establishing a comprehensive cybersecurity framework for nonbank financial institutions licensed by the state’s Department of Business Regulation (DBR). Although SB603 is closely modeled after the New York Department of Financial Services’ (NYDFS) Cybersecurity Regulation, 23 NYCRR Part 500 (Part 500), SB603 introduces several…
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Superior Court Reverses Verdict, Orders New Trial for Pain and Suffering and Loss of Consortium in Amputation Case
Banasiak v. Robinson, 2025 WL 587038 (Pa. Super. Feb. 24, 2025) – On appeal, the Superior Court of Pennsylvania reversed and remanded a trial court’s verdict that failed to award damages to the plaintiff for pain and suffering and to the plaintiff’s wife for loss of consortium….By: Marshall Dennehey
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Appellate Court Affirms State Liability in Intersection Crash, Finds Other Driver’s Negligence Not a Superseding Cause
Hunt, et al. v. State of New York, 237 A.D.3d 1386 (N.Y. App. Div. 2025) – In a case involving an automobile collision, the Supreme Court of New York, Appellate Division affirmed a decision in favor of the claimants, holding that the other driver’s negligence was not a superseding cause, thus precluding the State of…
