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Zooming in on AI #16 Open source Artificial Intelligence what are we really talking about and what are the legal implications under the EU AI Act?
What are we really talking about and what are the legal implications under the EU AI Act? The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) has led to significant opportunities and challenges, especially in the realm of open-source AI. The open-source model accelerates innovation by enabling developers to build on existing work and learn from each…
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Jewish Child Care Association of New York Provides Notice of Data Breach
On January 31, 2025, the Jewish Child Care Association of New York (“JCCA”) filed a notice of data breach with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights after discovering that an unauthorized party accessed Jewish Child Care Association of New York’s computer systems. In this notice, JCCA explains that the…
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Claris Vision Data Breach Impacts Eyecare Patients of Multiple Providers
On February 14, 2025, Claris Vision Holdings, LLC filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Massachusetts after discovering that an unauthorized party was able to access parts of its computer network. In this notice, Claris Vision explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’ sensitive…
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Rhode Island’s First Asbestos Verdict in Nearly 40 Years
For the first time in nearly 40 years, an asbestos case was tried to verdict in Rhode Island. This case, The Estate of Bonnie Bonito, resulted in a full defense verdict!…By: Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C.
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University of Massachusetts Amherst Files Notice of August 2024 Data Breach
On February 7, 2025, the University of Massachusetts Amherst (“UMass Amherst “) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Massachusetts after discovering that confidential information in the organization’s possession was subject to unauthorized access. In this notice, UMass Amherst explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to…
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Ottawa Family Physicians Notifies Patients of December 2024 Data Breach
On February 13, 2025, Ottawa Family Physicians (“OFP”) filed a notice of data breach with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights after discovering that an unknown and unauthorized actor accessed its computer system. In this notice, Ottawa Family Physicians explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being…
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Greenland’s Big Moment
Ignored for most of its existence, the huge ice-bound island has been thrust into a geopolitical maelstrom. It’s trying to make the most of it.
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Thanks to Trump, Saudi Arabia Gets a Big Week in Diplomacy
Riyadh is hosting U.S., Russian and Arab officials for high-stakes talks on Ukraine and Gaza, more proof of its regional clout and warm relations with President Trump.
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Bucha, Site of Massacre, Feels Sting of Trump Shift on Ukraine
Residents of a Ukrainian suburb that was the site of notorious attacks on civilians after Russia invaded are alarmed by President Trump’s warm words for Moscow.
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Next Likely Chancellor Promises a Tougher Germany
Friedrich Merz, whose conservative party is ahead in polls before Sunday’s election, sees an “epochal rupture” with a United States that is more aligned with Russia.