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The Surprising Health Benefits of Binge-Watching: The Science Behind Our Love for TV Shows
In a world where we are constantly bombarded with messages about the negative effects of too much screen time, it may come as a surprise that binge-watching – the act of consuming multiple episodes of a TV show in one sitting – could actually have some surprising health benefits. Yes, you read that right. All…
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Restructuring Downloaded: Episode 3
In this episode Sheena Frazer and Amy Jacks discuss issues dealing with European assets post Brexit….By: Mayer Brown
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A Measured Approach – US Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Review and Update: Looking back on our 2023 articles and planning ahead for 2024
Technological advances, especially in Artificial Intelligence and quantum computing, will continue to amaze in the coming years. They will open up vast new opportunities while presenting profound regulatory, litigation, and reputational risks for companies and national security risks for countries. At the same time, geopolitical instability coupled with advanced technologies will drive greater cybersecurity threats…
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Introduced Patent Eligibility Restoration Act of 2023 (PERA) Seeks to Revitalize Patent Eligibility Standards
On June 6, 2023, the Senate Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on Intellectual Property introduced a Bill entitled “Patent Eligibility Restoration Act of 2023” (PERA) aiming to amend the law relating to patent subject matter eligibility….By: Knobbe Martens
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Developing a Global Data Protection Framework for Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace
As employment-related artificial intelligence (“AI”) tools proliferate, multinational employers feel increasing pressure to deploy AI across their global offices. These tools can provide great value and efficiency across the employment life cycle. For example, recruiters request AI screening services that can save them days of time by quickly reviewing thousands of applications….By: Littler
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Healthcare Compliance Enforcement Trends to Watch in 2024
2024 is shaping up to be a very active year for regulatory and enforcement developments in the healthcare industry – developments that concern not just hospitals and nursing facilities, but many non-healthcare companies as well, including technology companies, that engage in business practices directly creating compliance risk for the industry….By: NAVEX
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Exactech Shoulder Replacement Systems: What You Need to Know
Exactech is a medical device company that has faced numerous lawsuits in recent years. These lawsuits have focused on various issues with the company’s implantable medical devices, including issues that the company has acknowledged in recalls filed with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)….By: Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley
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Dechert Re:Torts – Key Developments in Product Liability and Mass Torts – Issue 13
A growing number of silicosis lawsuits and regulatory actions focused on the engineered stone countertop industry has swept the nation. A recent article by our team explores available litigation strategies and defenses for companies involved in manufacturing or distributing silica-containing products should this trend continue……By: Dechert LLP
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Covenant Not To Execute Does NOT Preclude Damages
Following a coverage denial, many jurisdictions permit insureds and claimants to enter into covenants not to execute and to enforce a resulting judgment against the insurer if coverage is shown to exist. Insurers often argue that the insured has suffered no damages as the insured is protected from being required to pay the judgment. Absent…
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Calculating Damages In Florida Wrongful Death Cases
The loss of a family member is one of the most devastating events that anyone can go through. While financial compensation cannot make the pain of loss go away, it can prevent your situation from getting worse due to the impact that an unexpected death can have. Understanding how damages are calculated in a wrongful…