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As Grumbles Over Trump-Free Debates Grow, Republicans Weigh Looser Rules
The party is considering whether to open the door to debates not sponsored by the Republican National Committee, which could lead to more onstage clashes but also diminish their fanfare.
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Harris Takes Forceful Tone With Israel in a Foray Into Mideast Diplomacy
Vice President Kamala Harris has emerged as one of the highest-ranking American officials urging restraint by Israeli forces.
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Donald Trump’s 2024 Campaign, in His Own Menacing Words
Trump’s language has become darker, harsher and more threatening during his third run for the White House.
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OFAC Sanctions Crypto Mixer Following Allegations of Laundering Funds to North Korea
The U.S. authorities are increasingly taking actions against big-name crypto mixers for potential violations of sanctions regulations. On November 29, 2023, the U.S. Department of Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) sanctioned Sinbad.io (“Sinbad”), which is a virtual currency mixer. As a result, U.S. persons are generally prohibited from dealings involving Sinbad or its…
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HHS & DOJ FY 2022 Enforcement Targeted Fraud in COVID-19, Telemedicine, Opioid and Prescription Drugs, and Substance Use Treatment Centers, Among Other Initiatives
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) recently released its “Health Care Fraud and Abuse Control Program Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2022” (the “Report”), highlighting continued enforcement and recovery actions under the Health Care Fraud and Abuse Control Program (HCFAC). During fiscal year 2022 (FY 2022), over…
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Computer Love: Beijing Court Finds AI-Generated Image is Copyrightable in Split with United States
In a decision issued November 27, 2023, a Chinese court ruled that AI-generated content can enjoy protection under copyright law. The finding, the first of its kind in China, is in direct conflict with the human authorship requirement under U.S. copyright law and may have far-reaching implications….By: Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP
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An Interview with EEOC Director Tom Colclough
Attendees of Ward and Smith’s recent annual Employment Law Symposium received insights on key employment law developments in an interactive discussion between Emily Massey, a labor and employment attorney, and Tom Colclough, Director of Field Management Programs for the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)….By: Ward and Smith, P.A.
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Federal Court of Appeal dismisses appeal relating to Minister of Health’s decision to disclose records pursuant to Access to Information Act request
On November 1, 2023, the Federal Court of Appeal (FCA) dismissed Actial’s appeal from an application for judicial review of the Minister of Health’s decision to disclose records pursuant to a request under the Access to Information Act (Act): Actial Farmaceutica SRL v Canada (Health), 2023 FCA 216, aff’g 2022 FC 971….By: Smart & Biggar
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Who To Sue If a Pedestrian is Hit By a Commercial Vehicle
Getting hit by a commercial vehicle can be a life-altering experience. Not only can the financial costs be overwhelming, but your pain and suffering and the other non-financial effects of the accident can impact all aspects of your daily life….By: Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley
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Defense Verdict in Alleged $40 million Connecticut Benzene Product Liability Case
After a nine-day trial, a state court jury in Stamford, Connecticut, returned a unanimous defense verdict in a case where the plaintiff alleged exposure to benzene in gasoline caused leukemia. The verdict shows how defendants in benzene and other alleged toxic exposure/product liability cases can effectively leverage scientific evidence to refute causation……By: Harris Beach PLLC
