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Exploring the Intersection of Tech and Lifestyle How Technology is Shaping our Everyday Lives
Technology has become an integral part of our everyday lives, shaping the way we communicate, work, and even relax. With the rapid advancement of technology, it is no surprise that it has also greatly impacted our lifestyles. From the way we shop to the way we travel, technology has changed the game. In this article,…
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The Challenges of Integrating AI-Generated Evidence Into the Legal System
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into the legal system heralds a transformative era marked by both innovation and unprecedented challenges. After some lawyers made headlines for submitting legal briefs with fictitious case citations that were generated by AI, several judges have updated their standing orders to address the use of AI-generated content in court…
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FMLC Proposes New Rule on Governing Law for Digital Assets
Proposed rule would be implemented by statute and would give primacy to parties’ choice of governing law and jurisdiction. There is at least a tentative consensus in English law that cryptocurrencies and other digital assets are capable of giving rise to property rights….By: Latham & Watkins LLP
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Lithium for Batteries from Geothermal Brine
If all goes as planned, solar, wind and other clean energy technologies will help us abandon carbon emissions for good. But many green power sources perform their best only when nature cooperates, so an important (and sometimes overlooked) component of the energy transition is the ability to store electricity for a rainy or calm day.…
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This Week in 340B: June 4 – 10, 2024
Find this week’s updates on 340B litigation to help you stay in the know on how 340B cases are developing across the country. Each week we comb through the dockets of more than 50 340B cases to provide you with a quick summary of relevant updates from the prior week in this industry-shaping body of…
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The Road Ahead – The Automated Vehicles Bill Becomes Law
The Automated Vehicles Act 2024 (the “Act”) received royal assent on 20 May 2024, two days before the general election was announced and the wash-up period began for the now-dissolved Parliament….By: Mayer Brown
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Ontario Court Dismisses Failure to Warn and Negligent Manufacture Claims Against Defendants in Leaky Dishwasher Case
In Pelton v Maytag, 2024 ONSC 3016 (“Pelton”) the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (the “Court”) ruled that the defendant manufacturers were not liable for failing to warn consumers that the product could fail because of a “freezing event” and did not establish a manufacturing defect claim. In dismissing the plaintiff’s product liability claims, the…
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The Role of the FDA in Regulating Eye Drops to Prevent Contamination
Contaminated eye drops present serious risks. Not only can they cause blindness and other serious medical conditions, but they have also been linked to at least four cases of premature death caused by severe bacterial infections since 2023….By: Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley
