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Unveiling Nature’s Secrets: Unexpected Behaviors in Wildlife
Have you ever watched a squirrel perform high-wire acrobatics across power lines and wondered what on earth it was thinking? Welcome to the wonderful world of wildlife, where animals often defy our expectations and exhibit behaviors that make us scratch our heads in disbelief. Today, we’re diving into some of the more unexpected antics of…
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Avoiding the Third Rail of Legal AI: Don’t Let the Machine Think for You
Why professional responsibility demands we use AI as a tool—not a substitute—for legal thinking and decision-making. AI is transforming legal practice at breakneck speed. Generative AI tools promise unprecedented efficiency using machines that can digest complex information and deliver polished, persuasive output in minutes rather than hours. But for all their power, these tools harbor…
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First Enforcement Action Taken by California’s Department of Financial Protection and Innovation Under DFAL
Recently, the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) in California issued a consent order against Coinme Inc., a company operating digital financial asset kiosks, commonly known as Bitcoin ATMs, across the state….By: Troutman Pepper Locke
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Federal Government Initiatives Combat Fraud and Promote Digitalization of Payments
Continuing the war on fraud and the attendant financial losses for U.S. businesses, consumers and government alike, the U.S. Department of the Treasury and federal banking agencies have launched a wide-ranging initiative under the Trump administration to move away from use or acceptance of paper checks and continue to digitalize the U.S. payments system….By: Stinson…
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Virginia’s Protection of Reproductive Health Information Law – Part Two, Compliance and Implementation
In Part Two of this FAQ series, we continue to break down Virginia’s Senate Bill 754, Consumer Protection Act; prohibited practices, etc., reproductive or sexual health information (Act), which amends the Virginia Consumer Protection Act (VCPA). The law went into effect on July 1, 2025….By: Troutman Pepper Locke
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What to Know About SafePay Ransomware Group
The SafePay ransomware group has been active since fall 2024 and has increased its activity this spring and summer. According to NCC Group, SafePay hit the most victims of any threat actor in May 2025—it is linked to 248 victims to date, according to Ransomware.live and RansomFeed….By: Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider
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Maryland Legislature Slashes Child Victims Act Damages Cap by More than 50%
In 2023, the Maryland General Assembly passed the Maryland Child Victims Act of 2023 (“CVA”) to expand claimants’ ability to file and seek damages for alleged child sexual abuse cases, following the trend initiated by other states like New York and New Jersey….By: Epstein Becker & Green
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Unsafe Sidewalks and Walkways: Premises Liability in California Pedestrian Accidents
The Code 1714 expands liability to include a property owner who fails to act when they knew or should have known that a repair was needed or a hazard existed. These requirements imply that a person claiming an injury due to slipping, tripping, or falling on a sidewalk or walkway must prove that the property…
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FDA Human Foods Program Details 2025 Guidance Agenda: Key Topics and Priorities
If you’ve been injured in an accident in Florida, should you hire a personal injury lawyer? This is a critical question, and you need to ensure that you make the right choice. Accidents can prove incredibly expensive, and if you are dealing with serious injuries, you could be facing a variety of long-term non-financial costs…
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AGs Renew Call for FDA Guidance on Toxic Heavy Metals in Baby Food
Arizona AG Kris Mayes and D.C. AG Brian Schwalb submitted a letter to the FDA in support of other state AG’s 2022 petition for reconsideration of a multistate petition seeking FDA actions on toxic heavy metals in food intended for babies and young children….By: Cozen O’Connor
