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Some States With Democratic Governors Are Posting Partisan Shutdown Messages on Official Websites
The messages follow a pattern set by the Trump administration, but use notably milder language.
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How AI is Quietly Redefining Everyday Life: Surprising Real-World Impacts
Every morning, like clockwork, I used to stumble into the kitchen, bleary-eyed and craving caffeine. My trusty coffee machine, a gift from a long-past birthday, never failed to deliver that perfect brew to kickstart my day. But recently, I’ve noticed something different. The coffee machine, now connected to a smart home system, knows exactly when…
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Australian Clinical Labs Fined AU$5.8 Million for 2022 Medlab Data Breach in an Australian First
The Federal Court has ordered Australian Clinical Labs (ACL) to pay AU$5.8 million in civil penalties following a 2022 data breach involving its then-newly acquired Medlab Pathology business. The breach affected over 223,000 individuals whose data was accessed and infiltrated by malicious actors and is one of Australia’s most significant healthcare cyber incidents….By: K&L Gates…
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Charge Forward: Smart cities
Cities are planning for the future and leveraging advances in communications infrastructure. The proliferation of AI and data centers is placing an increasing load on energy grids and requiring cities and utilities to change the ways they plan and operate….By: Hogan Lovells
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UK FCA Consults on Fund Tokenization
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published a consultation paper on tokenized funds (CP25/28) on October 15, 2025, proposing changes to its rules and guidance to enable authorized funds to use distributed ledger technology (DLT) and accelerate tokenization….By: Morgan Lewis – All Things FinReg
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Your School May Be Wiretapping: Here Are the Key Risks You May Be Overlooking
Unbeknownst to you, your school may be collecting and sharing digital information with third parties, and savvy plaintiff’s lawyers are using this to bring wiretapping lawsuits. Most schools are surprised to learn that by simply signing up for free analytics services to manage website traffic and data, they are allowing companies to collect and use…
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OCC grants conditional approval for its first bank application
On October 15, the OCC announced it had granted conditional approval for an application to charter a new bank, making it the first de novo bank application to receive preliminary conditional approval under Comptroller Gould. The bank plans to target “technology companies and ultra-high-net-worth individuals” who use virtual currencies; the OCC permitted the bank to…
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California Pedestrian Accidents: Driver Negligence Versus Pedestrian Comparative Negligence
In California, pedestrian accidents are among severe traffic incidents. Even a slow-moving vehicle can lead to life-changing injuries. Determining who should be legally held responsible is often complicated since both drivers and pedestrians may be liable. The pure comparative negligence decree in California provides a way in which victims are not restricted from filing a…
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Injuries on the Rise in Ontario Retail Stores
Shopping trips to grocery stores, malls, or warehouse outlets should be safe and routine. Unfortunately, more Ontarians are finding themselves hurt in these everyday environments….By: Auger Hollingsworth
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Emerging Legal Challenges: Artificial Intelligence and Product Liability
The bar is rising for the developers of generative artificial intelligence (AI) platforms and other companies that utilize generative AI in public-facing applications. As AI becomes more integrated into everyday products and services—and as litigation involving these uses evolves—avoiding legal liability and maintaining regulatory compliance will be something of a moving target but one that…
