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Exploring the Intersection of Technology and Art: How Creatives are Embracing the Digital
In the fast-paced, ever-evolving world of technology, it seems that nearly every aspect of our lives is becoming increasingly digitized. From communication and entertainment to commerce and education, it’s hard to deny the impact that technology has had on our society. But perhaps one of the most intriguing and unexpected areas where technology has made…
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$100 Million in Funding for Pilot-Scale Testing of CO2 Removal Technologies Available from DOE Through Its Carbon Negative Shots Pilot
The US Department of Energy (DOE) is providing $100 million in funding to develop commercially viable carbon dioxide removal technologies through the Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management’s Carbon Negative Shots Pilot program. This is the first of a series of funding opportunities intended to address the gap between CO2 removal goals and the…
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Navigating Hemp THC Beverages
Nonalcoholic beverages infused with delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) derived from hemp (aka intoxicating hemp beverages) are becoming increasingly popular for consumers looking for an alternative to alcohol….By: McDermott Will & Emery
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New Pet Food Proposal Introduced in US House
On February 15, a bipartisan group of five Congressional Representatives introduced the Pet Food Uniform Regulatory Reform Act of 2024 (the PURR Act) in the U.S. House. Currently, the FDA’s regulation of pet foods is similar to that of other animal foods. The federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) requires that all animal…
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Dietary Supplements: FDA Renames and Updates Ingredient Directory
The FDA recently launched an updated dietary supplement ingredient directory titled “Information on Select Dietary Supplement Ingredients and Other Substances,” replacing FDA’s “Dietary Supplement Ingredient Directory,” released last March 2023….By: Perkins Coie
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Bureau of Industry and Security Announces Digital Security Inquiry into the Automotive Industry
On February 29, 2024, the US Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”) announced an advanced notice of proposed rulemaking (“ANPRM”) that asks for public input on potential regulations to address the risks to national security posed by information and communications technology and services (“ICTS”) components of connected vehicles (“CVs”). The action is…
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Mobility@McDermott: Monthly Update (02/2024)
1. Ruling of European Court of Justice on jurisdiction in product liability case- Another interesting judgment of the ECJ on jurisdiction in cross-border disputes was handed down on 22 February 2024 in a product liability case. In this case, a person living in Austria had purchased a motor caravan from a dealership in Germany. The…
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Aetna Life Insurance Files Notice of Data Breach Impacting Tens of Thousands of Customers
On March 1, 2024, Aetna Life Insurance Company (“Aetna”) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Texas after discovering that confidential information that had been entrusted to the company was subject to unauthorized access. In this notice, Aetna explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access…
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Western National Notifies Consumers of June 2023 Data Breach
On February 29, 2024, Western National Group filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of California after discovering that an unauthorized party had gained access to the company’s IT network. In this notice, Western National explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’ sensitive information….By: Console…
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FAQs: What You Need to Know About Filing a Medical Malpractice Claim in Florida
The risk of suffering unnecessary complications due to medical malpractice is a concern for patients and families across Florida. While all healthcare providers have a duty to ensure that they provide a professional standard of care, providers fall well below this standard far too often. This leaves patients and families struggling to cope with the…
