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The Shutdown is Stretching On. Trump Doesn’t Seem to Mind.
As the shutdown nears a fourth week, President Trump has pushed his political opponents to further dig in.
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What Powers Does the Border Patrol Have Across the Country?
The Trump administration is increasingly relying on the agency for immigration enforcement within the U.S.
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U.S. Agency That Protects Nuclear Arsenal to Furlough Workers
The National Nuclear Security Administration said 1,400 workers would be affected by Monday.
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Exploring the Hidden Wonders of the Universe’s Dark Matter
I remember the first time I heard about dark matter. It was during a late-night conversation with a friend who was as obsessed with the cosmos as I was. We were lying on our backs on a blanket in the middle of a field, staring up at the endless stretch of stars. It was one…
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Artificial Intelligence Bias: Harper v. Sirius XM Challenges Algorithmic Discrimination in Hiring
On August 4, 2025, Plaintiff Arshon Harper (“Harper”) filed a class action complaint in the Eastern District of Michigan against Sirius XM Radio, LLC (“Sirius”) asserting claims of both unintentional and intentional racial discrimination under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act….By: Epstein Becker & Green
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Leveraging AI to Foster Innovation While Preventing Unfair and Unethical Practices
Adopting a trade secret strategy that includes reverse engineering competitors’ products and processes can lead to valuable market insights. Reverse engineering is the deconstruction and analysis of a product to understand how it works. As long as another company’s trade secret is lawfully acquired, the Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA) provides that reverse engineering does…
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Due Diligence in M&A: Website Compliance with CIPA & CCPA to Avoid “Trap and Trace” Claims Post-Close
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) can be transformative, but hidden compliance risks—especially regarding privacy and data protection—often lurk beneath the surface, especially regarding privacy and data protection. In California, strict laws like the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA) are being aggressively enforced through litigation….By: Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider
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EU Data Act: Unlocking Data in Healthcare, Life Sciences, and Beyond
The EU Data Act ushers in a sweeping new framework for access to and use of data from connected products and related services. Organizations, such as healthcare and life sciences companies, should prepare now, as many of the Data Act’s obligations became applicable on 12 September 2025….By: White & Case LLP
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California “Opt Me Out Act”: A New Era for Browser Privacy Options
California continues to lead the way in digital privacy. Its latest step is AB 566, the California Opt Me Out Act. This new law amends the already robust California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and specifically targets how internet browsers empower users to control their personal information….By: Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider
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Who’s Liable When AI Takes the Wheel? New Frontiers of Civil Liability and Risk Mitigation Strategies in the EU and the U.S.
The emergence of fully autonomous vehicles is fundamentally transforming the landscape of civil liability within the automotive industry. Significant regulatory advancements, evolving case law, and emergent tort doctrines in both the European Union and the United States are actively redefining liability allocation across the entire technology and manufacturing supply chain. This necessitates a proactive update…