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What You Need to Know in a Minute or Less – Media reports, as well as a recent report prepared by various US senators and representatives, have focused attention on the use of pixel tools on the websites of major tax filing service companies. These reports allege that, through pixel technology, tax filing service companies…

Artificial intelligence has the potential to transform our economy, culture, politics, and civic lives. While the promise of intelligent, independent artificial intelligence systems has not yet materialized at scale, generative artificial intelligence (generative AI) is readily available to hundreds of millions of individuals and businesses today. Originally published in Westlaw Today – September 18, 2023….By:…

Summary – The SEC’s pursuit of the crypto industry continues with its second-ever settlement of a non-fungible token (NFT) enforcement action. The SEC settled with Stoner Cats 2 LLC (SC2), which sought to finance an animated web series about cats that are exposed to their owners’ medical marijuana….By: Ballard Spahr LLP

Zoom’s recent reversal on changes to its terms of service illustrates both data security and privacy minefields particular to the growth of generative AI. Previously, the terms of service of the popular videoconferencing technology stated that it would treat users’ non-public information as confidential. On March 31, Zoom quietly amended those terms, including by giving…

Although 340B-participating covered entities likely don’t need the reminder, numerous manufacturers continue to significantly restrict 340B pricing available via traditional “bill to/ship to” contract pharmacy models, with some restrictions being in place for nearly three years. Many of these manufacturer policies have become more restrictive over time, further reducing the availability of a once-potentially significant…

Jurisdiction: Supreme Court of New York, New York County – This action was filed on behalf of decedent, Kenneth Last, alleging he was exposed to asbestos while working for general contractor, ALCOA Inc., n/k/a ARCONIC Inc., at the World Trade Center during the 1970s. ALCOA filed a motion for summary judgment arguing the fire-proofing material…

Jurisdiction: Supreme Court of New York, New York County – Plaintiff Kevin Burns filed an asbestos-related lawsuit against numerous defendants, including Burnham, testifying that while he worked as a plumber he was exposed to asbestos insulation and rope from the removal and installation of Burnham boilers from approximately 1958 to the early 1980s….By: Goldberg Segalla

Caceres v. Toyota Motor North America, Inc. –N.Y.S. 3d —(N.Y. App. Div. 2d Dept. 2023) – The plaintiff brought a personal injury action against a vehicle dealership, a manufacturer and a distributor based on injuries allegedly sustained when the front driver’s-side wheel fell off shortly after the vehicle was serviced at the franchisee dealership. The…