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Food and Beverage Litigation and Regulatory Update – December 2024
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a final rule updating the definition of the nutrient content claim “healthy.” To qualify as “healthy” under the updated definition, food products must contain a certain amount of a food from at least one of the food groups or subgroups outlined by the Dietary Guidelines for…
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Gov. Hochul Vetoes Bill Aimed at Expanding Potential Compensation in Wrongful Death Claims
For the third straight year, New York Governor Kathy Hochul vetoed the “Grieving Families Act,” which would have updated New York’s wrongful death law for the first time in over 175 years….By: Goldberg Segalla
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New EU Product Liability Directive Comes Into Force
The Directive expands the scope of liability to digital products (including AI systems), fulfilment service providers, and online platforms, while reducing the burden of proof for claimants. On 9 December 2024, the new Directive on Liability for Defective Products, Directive (EU) 2024/2853 (Product Liability Directive), came into effect. Companies are strongly encouraged to prepare for…
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Colonial Surety Company Announces Data Breach Stemming from May Cybersecurity Incident
On December 19, 2024, Colonial Surety Company (“CSC”) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Massachusetts after discovering that confidential information in the company’s possession was subject to unauthorized access. In this notice, CSC explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’ sensitive information, which…
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December 2024 New York Insurance Coverage Law Update
The insured punched and kicked the Claimant, causing injuries. The Claimant sued the insured alleging that the insured assaulted him, and negligently and recklessly caused his injuries. Nationwide Mutual Fire Insurance Company filed a declaratory judgment action and moved for summary judgment declaring that it had no duty to defend or to indemnify the insured…
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How Afghan Militias, Unleashed by the U.S., Proved Worse Than the Taliban
Trump blamed Biden. Biden blamed the Afghan military. Our investigation found that the U.S. unwittingly laid the groundwork for the Taliban’s victory long ago.
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Christians in Gaza, Huddled in Churches, Celebrate Christmas
Some say that the community is in danger of losing its 1,600-year foothold in the enclave and that it is far from certain those who have fled will ever feel safe enough to return home.
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As Rome Prepares for a Tourist Surge, Residents Fear Losing the City’s Soul
The Catholic Jubilee in 2025 is expected to draw 32 million visitors. Officials are proud of the city’s accompanying makeover, but residents lament soaring housing costs and changes in Rome’s character.
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These Students Ousted Bangladesh’s Government. Now They’re Rebuilding a Democracy.
It is a daunting task for Bangladesh. But an unusual mix of young people and seasoned technocrats are determined to make the most of their opening.
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Sorting Fact From Fiction as Fear Engulfs Bangladesh’s Hindus
Reports of vandalism and mob violence are real, but wilder accusations emanating from India muddy the picture.
