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In Taking Up Trump’s Immunity Claim, Supreme Court Bolstered His Delay Strategy
By scheduling a hearing for late April on the former president’s assertion that he cannot be prosecuted for his actions in office, the justices increased the chances that he will not face trial by Election Day.
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McConnell to Step Down as Leader at the End of the Year
The long-serving Republican leader said he would step aside from the role at the end of his term but remain in the Senate, acknowledging that his views on national security had put him out of step with his party.
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Unlocking the Secrets of Modern Dating: An Insider’s Guide to Navigating the Digital
In today’s fast-paced and technology-driven world, dating has taken on a whole new form. Gone are the days of meeting someone organically at a bar or through mutual friends. Instead, we now rely on dating apps, social media, and online platforms to connect with potential partners. But with this digital shift comes a whole new…
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FTC Warns That “Quietly Changing” Privacy Policies May Be an Unfair or Deceptive Practice
The FTC published guidance warning companies that “[i]t may be unfair or deceptive for a company to adopt more permissive data practices—for example, to start sharing consumers’ data with third parties or using that data for AI training—and only inform consumers of this change through a surreptitious, retroactive amendment to its terms of service or…
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FCC Declares Authority and Intent to Regulate AI-Generated Calls under the TCPA
On February 8, the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC” or “Commission”) unanimously adopted a Declaratory Ruling (“Ruling”) stating that calls made with AI-generated voices are “artificial” under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (“TCPA”).1 The Ruling clarifies the Commission’s intent to further regulate the use of voice cloning technology used in connection with robocall scams targeting consumers….By:…
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The False Claims Act in 2023: A Government Enforcement Update
This past year, the False Claims Act (FCA) continued to be a key tool for the Justice Department and whistleblowers to bring suits against companies, including those in the financial services sector. The Justice Department secured 543 FCA settlements and judgments — a record number — and collected over $2.68 billion……By: Bradley Arant Boult Cummings…
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Department of Justice Releases False Claims Act Statistics for Fiscal Year 2023
On February 22, 2024, DOJ issued a press release regarding its Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 statistics regarding settlements and judgments under the False Claims Act (FCA). Notably, FY 2023 represents the highest number of settlements and judgments in history, which exceeded $2.68 billion. Of that, over $1.8 billion related to matters involving the health care…
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EDPB Provides Guidance on Determining Primary Supervisory Authority
This month the EDPB shed light on the question of lead supervisory authorities. The issue arose in response to a question late last month from the French supervisory authority. Some background. As most international organizations are aware, GDPR provides for a “lead” supervisory authority where companies have their “main establishment” in that location……By: Sheppard Mullin…
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Cencora Discloses Data Breach in SEC Filing
On February 27, 2024, Cencora, Inc. filed a notice of data breach with the Securities and Exchange Commission after discovering that an unauthorized actor accessed the company’s computer network. In this notice, Cencora explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to obtain personal information in Cencora’s possession….By: Console and Associates, P.C.
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First Department Affirms Jury Verdict against Valve Manufacturer
Court: Supreme Court of New York, Appellate Division, First Department – In this asbestos action, defendant Jenkins Bros. sought a judgment notwithstanding the verdict, a new trial, or remittitur of a verdict awarding plaintiff $13 million for past pain and suffering and $10 million for future pain and suffering….By: Goldberg Segalla
