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More BVLOS Drone Operations Approved by FAA
Two more companies will conduct drone operations beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS). Recently, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved UPS Flight Forward and uAvionix for this type of operation in national airspace. UPS Flight Forward plans to conduct BVLOS drone operations for small-package delivery using a ground-based surveillance system….By: Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security…
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ITC Monthly Wrap-Up: August 2023
In August 2023, one complainant filed a new complaint for a violation of Section 337 in the International Trade Commission. Specifically, on August 22, NJOY, LLC, filed a complaint against JUUL Labs, Inc., in Vaporizer Devices, Cartridges Used Therewith, and Components Thereof, Dkt. No. 3691….By: Fish & Richardson
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Fundamental Research & National Security: Recent Developments & New Issues
According to the National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics (“NCSES”), a key driver in the scientific and technological accomplishments of U.S. research universities is the volume of federal support for research and development (“R&D”). In FY 2021, the U.S. Government supplied some $49 billion in R&D funding to U.S. institutions of higher education, and…
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Proving Liability in a Product Liability Case in Florida
Product liability cases are some of the complex matters which arise in the realm of personal injury law. Such cases often involve multiple defendants and can raise multiple theories of liability. One of the most hotly contested issues in any product liability case is proving that the defendants are, in fact, at fault. This article…
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New York Court Affirmed Trial Court’s Denial of Plaintiff’s Motion for Summary Judgment and Held That a Party Should Be Afforded a Reasonable Opportunity to Conduct Discovery Prior to Determination of Motion for Summary Judgment
Cruz v. Fanoush 183 N.Y.S.3d 320 (Mem), (N.Y. App. Div. 2d Dept. 2023) – The plaintiff commenced a personal injury action following a motor vehicle accident. The plaintiff moved for summary judgment on the issues of liability and whether he sustained a serious injury within the meaning of Insurance Law § 5102(d) as a result…
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A Chance for Substantial Verdicts: Recent Georgia Medical Malpractice Cases
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected every aspect of our lives, and the legal system is no exception. Court hearings went from being in-person to virtual, and court dockets swelled as cases were postponed. In 2023, the legal system is gradually catching up with the slew of lawsuits filed since 2020….By: Miles Mediation & Arbitration
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Vivendi Subsidiary, “See Tickets” Confirms Data Breach Affecting 323,498 Consumers
On September 5, 2023, Vivendi Ticketing US LLC, d/b/a/ See Tickets (“See Tickets”) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Maine after discovering that malicious actors installed malicious code within the company’s website. In this notice, See Tickets explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access…
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Bienville Orthopaedic Specialists Data Breach Leaks as Many as 240,000 Social Security Numbers
On September 1, 2023, Bienville Orthopaedic Specialists LLC (“BOS”) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Maine after discovering that an unauthorized party was able to access and acquire certain information from BOS’ IT network. In this notice, BOS explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to…
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South Sudanese Flee War in Sudan
Hundreds of thousands fled a grisly civil conflict years ago to settle in Sudan, to the north. With war now raging there, they are streaming home to a country ill-prepared to take them back.
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Can India’s Global Ambitions Survive Its Deepening Chasms at Home?
India’s hosting of the G20 summit this weekend will put its growing power on display. But its leader’s divisive religious politics threaten its rise.
