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Trump Administration Unveils its Plan for Winning the AI Race
On Wednesday, 23 July 2025, the Trump administration reaffirmed its commitment to being at the forefront of innovation and deployment of artificial intelligence (AI). The first building block is the release of a “Winning the Race: America’s AI Action Plan,” a 28-page framework that maps out the White House’s policy initiatives for the next year….By:…
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Superior Court Affirms New Trial in Zoo Injury Case Over Omitted Open and Obvious Jury Instruction
Janik v. Zoological Society of Philadelphia, 2025 Pa. Super. 90 (Pa. Super. Apr. 22, 2025) – The Superior Court of Pennsylvania affirmed an order granting a new trial, as the jury was not instructed on the open and obvious doctrine and the verdict slip did not include a question on whether the at-issue condition was…
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Trial Court Allows Punitive Damages Claim to Proceed in Campground Bleacher Fall Case, Citing Monroe Standard
K.H. v. Mill Run Campground, Docket No. 2197 of 2023, G.D. (Pa. Com. Pl., Fayette Cnty, Mar. 10, 2025) – A Pennsylvania trial court overruled primary objections to claims of punitive damages when the plaintiffs’ alleged material facts to state a cognizable claim for negligence and generally averred that the defendant acted intentionally, recklessly, maliciously,…
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Challenges in the CPSC: What Has Happened and What Comes Next
The first six months of the second Trump Administration have brought a variety of transformations to the federal government. As many of these changes unfold on nearly a daily basis, it can be difficult to ascertain exactly what has happened and what it means for companies who do business in the U.S. One such change…
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Fourth Department Denies Defendant’s Appeal on Issue of Causation and Affirms Judgment Entered in Favor of Plaintiff
Supreme Court of New York, Appellate Division, Fourth Department – In this personal injury action, plaintiff Joseph Skrzynski alleged asbestos exposure from brakes and other related products while working at an automobile dealership. Skrzynski further claimed to have developed peritoneal mesothelioma because of the alleged asbestos exposure and ultimately initiated litigation by filing a complaint…
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Understanding the Risks and Your Rights For Defective Tire Product Liability
When we get behind the wheel, we trust that our tires will keep us safe on the road. However, defective tires can cause severe car accidents, resulting in serious injuries or even fatalities. Tire-related accidents are among the leading causes of motor vehicle crashes. According to the National Transportation Safety Board, over 33,000 accidents happen…
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How Europe’s Leaders Coaxed Trump on Gaza and Ukraine
A tactic of deference and praise, along with a studied attempt to avoid any public blowups, coaxed President Trump into changes on key issues like Gaza and Ukraine.
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UK Will Recognize Palestinian Statehood In September, Unless Israel-Hamas Cease-Fire is Reached
Prime Minister Keir Starmer said his government would act unless there was a truce, citing the “intolerable” humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
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Some Kenyan Runners See Doping as a Path to Glory, and a Daily Meal
Officials acknowledge that Kenya has a doping problem, but many athletes who are seeking an edge also want a way out of poverty.
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Satellite Image Shows Gazans Mobbing Aid Trucks
Amid warnings of famine in Gaza, a satellite captures an image of hundreds of Palestinians converging on an aid convoy.