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U.S. Market Slump Led by Nvidia Sparks Global Sell-Off
Another day of anxiety hit stock markets around the world, with technology stocks the focus of attention.
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House Republican Subpoenas Blinken Over Afghanistan Withdrawal
The chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee summoned the secretary of state for testimony just days before an expected report on the U.S. exit, in which 13 American service members were killed.
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The Benefits of Meditation How a Daily Practice Can Improve Your Mental and Physical Wellbeing
In today’s fast-paced and constantly evolving world, it can be difficult to find peace and quiet amid the chaos. Our minds are constantly bombarded with information, deadlines, and stresses, and it can be overwhelming to try and keep up. This is where meditation comes in – a practice that has been around for thousands of…
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Blockchain and Digital Assets News and Trends – August 2024
This monthly bulletin is designed to help companies identify important legal developments governing the use and acceptance of blockchain technology, smart contracts, and digital assets….By: DLA Piper
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Legal Update: New Illinois AI Law Requires Employee Notice, Affirms Existing Employer Nondiscrimination Duties
Seyfarth Synopsis: On August 9, 2024, Illinois joined Colorado on the list of states that have enacted legislation specifically imposing obligations and restrictions on employers’ use of artificial intelligence to make employment decisions, when Governor J.B. Pritzker signed Illinois HB 3773 into law. While not as broad as Colorado’s AI law, passed in May 2024,…
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Leveraging Machine Learning with the Right Internal Audit Solution
Visitors face an ever-expanding landscape of challenges and opportunities in today’s world. Machine learning (ML) represents a transformative force, offering new ways to enhance audit quality, efficiency, and insight. But how can internal auditors effectively integrate this technology into their workflows?…By: Thomas Fox – Compliance Evangelist
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Private Sale Not Necessarily Public Disclosure Under Section 102(b)(2)(B)
In Sanho Corp. v. Kaijet Technology International Limited, Inc, the Federal Circuit affirmed the PTAB’s decision finding obvious all challenged claims of the ‘429 patent, which relates to a device that provides ports for connecting peripherals to a computer. The court’s affirmation clarifies that a private sale does not necessarily publicly disclose subject matter under…
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Amendment to Illinois Human Rights Act Prohibits Discriminatory Use of AI
On August 9, 2024, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed HB 3773, which amends the Illinois Human Rights Act (IHRA) to restrict an employer’s use of artificial intelligence (“AI”) in employment practices….By: Saul Ewing LLP
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Covenant Care California Announce Data Breach Affecting Patients’ Confidential Info
On August 29, 2024, Covenant Care California, LLC filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Massachusetts after discovering that an unauthorized party was able to access portions of the company’s IT network. In this notice, Covenant Care explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’…
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Unpacking Averages: How Old Are Medical Devices on the US Market?
This month, I explore just how old medical devices are as measured by the date they were cleared or approved by the FDA, using the Global Unique Device Identification Database….By: Epstein Becker & Green