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Ideology May Not Be What You Think but How You’re Wired
In her new book, “The Ideological Brain,” the neuroscientist Leor Zmigrod outlines what makes some people prone to rigid thinking.
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EU AI Act – Spotlight on Emotional Recognition Systems in the Workplace
Emotion recognition artificial intelligence (Emotion AI) refers to AI which uses various biometric and other data sets such as facial expressions, keystrokes, tone of voice and behavioural mannerisms to identify, infer and analyse emotions. Based on ‘affective computing’, with origins in the 90s, this multidisciplinary field draws together the studies of natural language processing, psychology…
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SEC Staff Speaks to Stablecoins
The SEC staff has promulgated new views on stablecoins. Specifically, the staff statement addresses stablecoins that are designed to maintain a stable value relative to the United States Dollar, or “USD,” on a one-for-one basis, can be redeemed for USD on a one-for-one basis (i.e., one stablecoin to one USD), and are backed by assets…
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Auto Insurer Settles With New York AG Over Insurance Application Platform Security Issues
The New York Attorney General recently entered into an assurance of discontinuance with Root Insurance Company following a 2021 data incident. According to the AG, the threat actors obtained people’s drivers’ license numbers by exploiting a website error on its car insurance application portal. Namely, upon entering a publicly available name and address, the site…
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FDIC Updates Crypto Guidance, Removes Pre-Approval Requirement for Banks
On March 28, the FDIC issued updated guidance clarifying the process for FDIC-supervised institutions to engage in crypto-related activities. The guidance rescinds and replaces prior instructions issued in 2022 and makes clear that banks no longer need to seek prior FDIC approval before participating in permissible crypto activities….By: Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP
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Kentucky Enacts New Law Establishing Legal Framework for Blockchain and Digital Assets
On March 24, Kentucky enacted House Bill 701, establishing a statutory framework to support blockchain-based activity and clarifying the treatment of digital assets under state law. The legislation defines key terms, permits the use of digital assets in commerce, and amends sections of Kentucky’s securities and financial services laws to improve regulatory clarity around crypto-based activities….By:…
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WK Kellogg Confirms Employee Information Leaked as a Result of Cleo Data Breach
On April 4, 2025, WK Kellogg filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Maine after discovering that an unauthorized party was able to access company information through a third-party data breach at Cleo. In this notice, WK Kellogg explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access…
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Port of Seattle Notifies Individuals Affected by August 2024 Data Breach
On April 2, 2025, the Port of Seattle posted a website notice confirming that the organization recently sent letters to those affected by an August 2024 data breach. In this notice, Port of Seattle explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’ sensitive information, which includes their first and…
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Supreme Court Expands the Scope of Injuries under RICO
On April 2, 2025, the Supreme Court significantly expanded the scope of injuries entitled to treble damages under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (“RICO”). The Supreme Court held in Medical Marijuana, Inc. v. Horn that “a plaintiff may seek treble damages for business or property loss even if the loss resulted from a…
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[Audio] The Impact of the Horn Case on RICO – RICO Report Podcast
In this installment, Cal discusses the recent U.S. Supreme Court case Medical Marijuana Inc. v. Horn that settled the longstanding Circuit Court split over whether personal injuries are ever compensable under the RICO statute. In its ruling, the Supreme Court broadened the scope of RICO by ruling RICO plaintiffs may, in some circumstances, recover damages…
