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With Debate Deal, Trump and Biden Sideline a Storied Campaign Institution
For nearly 40 years, the Commission on Presidential Debates has made the rules for the most-watched events in politics. This year, both campaigns said no thanks.
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What the Last Biden-Trump Debate Tells Us Now
The characters are the same as in 2020, but key story lines have turned upside down.
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White House Considers Easing Sanctions on Israeli Billionaire
A deal to allow the Israeli billionaire Dan Gertler to cash out his mining positions in the Democratic Republic of Congo has enraged human rights activists and some government officials.
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From Staying In to Going All Out The Rise of Virtual Dating during COVID19
It’s safe to say that the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we live our lives in countless ways. From working remotely to wearing masks in public, our daily routines have been completely turned upside down. But perhaps one of the most unexpected changes has been the rise of virtual dating. With social distancing measures…
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President Biden Announces Significant New Tariffs on EVs and Various Strategic, High-Value Products from China
On May 14, 2024, President Biden announced new trade tariffs on goods from China, aimed at protecting American workers and businesses. The measure imposes tariffs between 25% and 100% of the value of the imported item, applicable to over $18 billion worth of goods….By: Venable LLP
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Do You Have a Pixel Problem?
If you do not know what a pixel is, you may have a problem and should read on. This article will explain the recent trend of “pixel litigation” and suggest some ways to help companies avoid liability and avoid becoming entangled in the web of class action litigation….By: Burr & Forman
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USPTO Requests Public Comments on Patentability in View of AI Advancements
The USPTO published a request for comments (RFC) on April 30th, focusing on how advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) may impact the USPTO’s assessment of patentability governing (i) what may qualify as prior art and (ii) determining the level of skill of a person having ordinary skill in the art (PHOSITA)……By: BakerHostetler
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Microsoft Corporation Leads the Artificial Intelligence Industry in Bearing Liability for Third-Party Claims Against Consumers
Microsoft Publishes First Responsible AI Transparency Report – Touted as the “first of its kind,” Microsoft’s Responsible AI Transparency Report was published on May 1, 2024….By: Segal McCambridge
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Health Care, AI and Antitrust: Analysis and Next Steps
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to permeate the health care industry (and every other part of American life), the industry should be attentive to the risk of anticompetitive conduct arising from reliance on AI and cognizant of the watchful eyes of antitrust enforcers, including the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)….By:…
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California Supreme Court Will Review Novel Negligence Theory for Pharmaceutical Manufacturers
The Situation: The California Supreme Court recently granted review of a California Court of Appeal decision, Gilead Life Sciences, Inc. v. The Superior Court of the City and County of San Francisco, that made waves in the pharmaceutical industry. The plaintiffs alleged that the pharmaceutical manufacturer Gilead acted negligently by postponing the development of a…
