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F.D.A. Approves Moderna’s mRNA Flu Vaccine
The agency had initially refused to even review the application but reversed course after a public outcry.
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How AI is Transforming Everyday Life: Surprising New Developments
Every morning, I start my day with a cup of coffee and a quick chat with my virtual assistant. It’s become a comforting ritual. I ask about the weather, catch up on the news, and even get reminders about my daily schedule. This simple interaction is just one example of how artificial intelligence is quietly,…
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AI Opportunity Inequality: The Next Gender Pay Gap?
As artificial intelligence reshapes work in the UK and beyond, employers should rethink the gender pay gap as an issue of access to opportunity, not just pay. Below, we explore how unequal access to AI tools, training and career development may widen existing inequalities, and what organisations should do to prevent an emerging ‘AI opportunity…
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AI Opportunity Inequality: The Next Gender Pay Gap?
As artificial intelligence reshapes work in the UK and beyond, employers should rethink the gender pay gap as an issue of access to opportunity, not just pay. Below, we explore how unequal access to AI tools, training and career development may widen existing inequalities, and what organisations should do to prevent an emerging ‘AI opportunity…
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AI, Confidentiality, and Privilege: What Every Business Should Know
Artificial intelligence (“AI”) is transforming the legal industry by automating many routine tasks, shifting billing models, and forcing courts to establish new rules on privacy and the use of AI tools. While AI is not yet “replacing lawyers,” it can already empower legal professionals to work more efficiently, shifting their focus toward high-level strategy and…
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AI, Confidentiality, and Privilege: What Every Business Should Know
Artificial intelligence (“AI”) is transforming the legal industry by automating many routine tasks, shifting billing models, and forcing courts to establish new rules on privacy and the use of AI tools. While AI is not yet “replacing lawyers,” it can already empower legal professionals to work more efficiently, shifting their focus toward high-level strategy and…
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Children’s Privacy Mid-Year Update: Key Legislative Developments and Emerging Trends for Businesses
The landscape of children’s and teens’ privacy and online safety regulation continues to evolve at a rapid pace. In the absence of comprehensive federal legislation, state legislatures are driving a patchwork of privacy protections, spanning age verification mechanisms, social media restrictions, addictive design prohibitions, and data minimization requirements….By: Mayer Brown
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[Podcast] The Biggest Patent Cases of 2026 So Far: The Federal Circuit Tackles Patentability
Following their discussion on the Supreme Court’s consequential decision in Hikma v. Amarin, Knobbe Martens partners Jeremiah Helm and Carol Pitzel Cruz continue their exploration of the biggest patent cases in 2026 so far in this episode of Knobbe IP+. Turning their attention to the Federal Circuit, Jeremiah and Carol offer a deep dive into…
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U.S. Department of Labor Issues New Opinion Letters Regarding the Compensability of Travel Time
On July 22, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) issued two opinion letters that provide guidance on compensable travel time under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)….By: Vedder
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Four Corners, One Conclusion: No Coverage Under the Liquor Liability Exclusion
A recent decision from the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reinforces a core coverage principle: the duty to defend depends on the allegations in the underlying complaint as measured against the specific terms, conditions, and exclusions in the policy….By: Akerman LLP