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At Camp David Summit, Japan, South Korea and U.S. Present a United Front
President Biden will host the leaders of the two Asian nations to overcome historical grievances and present a united front in the face of an increasingly assertive China.
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33 Years, Stiffest Jan. 6 Sentence So Far, Sought for Proud Boys Leaders
Federal prosecutors recommended the sentence for the group’s former chairman and a top lieutenant, while also asking for long prison terms for the other three defendants in the case.
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Ramaswamy Rides Wave of Support, but Rivals Are Eager to Pounce
Surging poll numbers and newly revealed concerns from Ron DeSantis’s super PAC underscore that Vivek Ramaswamy is having a well-timed political moment.
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Impending FCRA Data Broker Rulemaking Announced by CFPB Director Chopra at White House Data Broker Roundtable
At a White House Roundtable on protecting Americans from allegedly harmful “data broker” practices, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB or Bureau) Director Rohit Chopra announced the Bureau’s intention to expand the reach of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) to data brokers. He stated, “Next month, the CFPB will publish an outline of proposals and…
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Brazil Data Protection Agency (ANPD) Publishes Proposed International Transfer of Personal Data Regulation for Public Consultation
The Brazil Data Protection Agency (“ANPD”) on August 15, 2023 released a draft of the International Transfer of Personal Data Regulation (“Regulation Draft”) and the standard contractual clauses (“SCCs”) for public comment. Interested parties can submit comments to the provisions of the Regulation between August 15 and September 14, 2023. After the comments period is…
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States’ Increased Policing of Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace Serves as Important Reminder to Employers
Employers’ burgeoning use and reliance upon artificial intelligence has paved the way for an increasing number of states to implement legislation governing its use in employment decisions. Illinois enacted first-of-its-kind legislation regulating the use of artificial intelligence in 2020, and as previously discussed, New York City just recently enacted its own law. In 2023 alone,…
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A New National Security Frontier: Executive Order and Coming Regulations Restricting US Technology Investments in China
President Biden issued a long-awaited executive order, “Addressing United States Investments in Certain National Security Technologies and Products in Countries of Concern” (the Executive Order or E.O.), on August 9, 2023, highlighting the risks these technologies and products pose to U.S. national security and marking the latest round in the ever-increasing competition between the United…
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M&A Checklist — How to Prepare Your IP for the Legal Due Diligence Process
The deal market reached historic levels in recent years, with record-setting merger and acquisition activity in 2021. Markets have since cooled, with capital becoming harder to find. But any company preparing to sell within the next five years should consider the more common IP issues that arise during the legal due diligence process….By: Seyfarth Shaw…
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[Complimentary CLE Webinar] Healthcare Liens in Mass Tort Litigations: A Back-to-School Refresher – August 22nd, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm ET
Topics for discussion in this webinar include: – Healthcare liens you should be concerned about in every case and why – The status of Medicare global programs since the Roundup and Talc programs stalled – Best practices for managing lien resolution in your firm’s asbestos cases – Tips for how best to get ahead of…
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Russia-Ukraine War: Fighting Intensifies in Northeast as Russia Presses on Kupiansk
The area around Kupiansk, in northeastern Ukraine, is the only part of the front line where Russia is making noticeable gains.