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Google Hit With $1 Billion Fine By EU Over Search Engine Practices
At a tense moment for trans-Atlantic trade, the European Union accused Google of anti-competitive business practices.
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Nuclear Energy Revival Puts Westinghouse in Prime Position
The company, which filed for bankruptcy protection in 2017, stands to benefit from growing support for nuclear power and President Trump’s deal with Saudi Arabia.
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A Peptide Showdown: F.D.A. Scientists May Clash With R.F.K.’s Agenda
Agency scientists are advising against allowing widespread use of several peptide injections. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the health secretary, has said people should be free to experiment.
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Amish Shah Wins Democratic Primary in Swing Arizona House District
Dr. Amish Shah, who beat the choice of the party’s House campaign arm, will face Jay Feely, a Republican, in a battleground district that covers parts of Phoenix.
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Republican Lawmaker Urges Charges Against Jack Smith
The criminal referral could provide a catalyst for a prosecution of Mr. Smith, who as special counsel became a top target of the president’s retribution campaign.
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How Breakthroughs in Science Are Shaping Our Future World
Every time I read about a new scientific breakthrough, I feel a renewed sense of hope and wonder for the world we are crafting for future generations. Science has a way of sparking curiosity and igniting possibilities that were once confined to the realm of imagination. While the pace of discoveries can sometimes feel overwhelming,…
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CMMC Phase II is Suspended, but Defense Contractors’ Cybersecurity Obligations Are Not
The Department of Defense (“DOD”) has announced the immediate suspension of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Phase II requirements, which were scheduled to take effect on November 10, 2026. This announcement is significant because, as we noted in our prior advisory, Phase II was expected to move CMMC toward more formal assessment requirements for…
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EDPB publishes guidelines on web scraping for generative AI training
On 7 July 2026, the European Data Protection Board (“EDPB”) adopted Guidelines 03/2026 on web scraping in the context of generative AI (version 1.0) (“Guidelines”), now open for public consultation….By: Hogan Lovells Cadwalader
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FDA emphasizes totality-of-the-evidence approach in revised “substantial evidence” draft guidance for drugs, biologics – FDA leadership provides additional context regarding “one pivotal trial” approach
In January 2026, (now former) U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) leaders described a “single trial default” approach in a New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) article, and in the months since, stakeholders have speculated about the meaning of a new policy announced outside of FDA’s guidance process….By: Hogan Lovells Cadwalader
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Bicycle Accident Claims Against Municipalities for Poor Road Conditions in New Jersey
A pothole or crumbling road can send a cyclist to the ground in an instant. When that happens on a public road, many riders assume no one is to blame. In New Jersey, that is not always true. Towns and cities have a legal duty to keep their roads safe. When they fail to do…