My Courses

Earlier this year, the technology working group of HM Treasury outlined the initial stages of a strategic road map for the development of a fund tokenization industry in the U.K., with a final phase to be confirmed by the end of 2024. Originally published in Law360 – September 24, 2024….By: BCLP

On September 24, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced publication of its “AI & Inclusive Hiring Framework” website, described as “a new tool designed to support the inclusive use of artificial intelligence in employers’ hiring technology and increase benefits to disabled job seekers.” Previously, DOL released AI Principles, with guidance for employers and AI developers about…

As calls for executive accountability for cybersecurity intensify, it is essential for companies to scrutinize the adequacy of ephemeral messengers, such as Signal, WhatsApp, WeChat, and Snapchat, in light of both present and future regulatory frameworks. Our analysis delves into the present enforcement actions centered around data retention while also casting a forward-looking perspective on…

The U.S. Patent Office has published updated examination guidelines regarding the enablement requirement in view of the Supreme Court’s May 2023 decision in Amgen v. Sanofi. The guidelines generally reiterate that (1) enablement applies to all technology areas, not just biotech, and (2) the Patent Office may increase its enforcement of the enablement doctrine against functional claims directed to…

Key Points: Asbestosis claims are usually considered to be on the lower end of settlements for asbestos law cases. A verdict of $25 million was returned by a jury in Philadelphia, where the last asbestosis case verdict was $957,000….By: Marshall Dennehey

The social media harm litigation against Meta, Google, ByteDance, and Snap is starting to gain steam. To date, approximately 500 social media addiction lawsuits have been filed throughout the United States, with the majority of these lawsuits being consolidated into multidistrict litigation (MDL) in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California….By: Oberheiden…

We previously covered California’s landmark Food Safety Act, the legislative proposals inspired by it, and the FDA’s final rule revoking the authorization of brominated vegetable oil (BVO) in food products. Since then, there have been two significant updates we want to share….By: Venable LLP

In this installment of ML Strategies’ Pre-Election Analysis series, we discuss the potential impact the 119th congress and presidential election on consumer product safety. Like other spheres of federal public policy, consumer product safety laws and regulations could be profoundly impacted by the upcoming November elections. A Congress controlled by one party will likely have…