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Who Owns Third-Party AI Risk?
When it comes to third-party vendors, what you don’t know is hurting you. Third parties rely on AI for customer service, recruiting, compliance screening, marketing, and decision-making….By: The Volkov Law Group
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What Makes an Invention Patentable? The Four Core Requirements
Before a patent application can be granted, the invention it describes must satisfy four fundamental legal requirements under United States patent law. These requirements are codified in Title 35 of the United States Code — the federal statute that governs patents — and each one represents a distinct hurdle that an application must clear before…
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Navigating Patent Protection Beyond U.S. Borders – Key International Differences
For a life sciences startup accustomed to the United States patent system, venturing into international patent prosecution can feel like stepping into a series of parallel legal universes — each one recognizably similar in broad outline but meaningfully different in the rules, standards, and practices that determine whether a patent application succeeds or fails….By: Sterne,…
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New York’s 2026 Tort Reforms: Changing the Game for Motor Vehicle Accident Cases
Introduction – Governor Kathy Hochul’s latest 2026 tort reform was significant and will change the game for how New York motor vehicle claims are litigated. As of May 2026, Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law a series of significant tort reform measures as part of New York’s Fiscal Year 2027 Budget….By: Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton…
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New York’s 2026 Tort Reforms: Changing the Game for Motor Vehicle Accident Cases
Introduction – Governor Kathy Hochul’s latest 2026 tort reform was significant and will change the game for how New York motor vehicle claims are litigated. As of May 2026, Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law a series of significant tort reform measures as part of New York’s Fiscal Year 2027 Budget….By: Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton…
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Soft Tissue Injuries: Costs, Complications and Compensation
Soft tissue injuries are among the most common types of traumatic injuries suffered in vehicle collisions and other accidents. While some types of soft tissue injuries can heal on their own with adequate rest, others can require surgery and lead to long-term complications….By: Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley
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No Cap, New Strategy: Defending Wrongful Death Cases in the Wake of Clark v. Leigh
On June 16, 2026, the Supreme Court of Georgia issued a significant decision in the closely watched case, Clark v. Leigh. The court reversed a Bibb County trial court decision that reduced a $29.25 million verdict to $350,000 under OCGA § 51-13-1. The statute incorporates all non-economic damages and does not provide for carving out…
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Russia Hammers Ukraine’s Capital in Deadly Attacks
At least 21 people were killed in Kyiv, the local authorities said. Ukraine’s president had warned that Moscow was preparing a “massive strike” as his country’s forces have hit deeper into Russian territory.
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Can the World’s Largest Stadium Explain the Global Economy?
High growth rates and surging exports in Vietnam mask deep frustrations in one of Asia’s most ambitious countries.
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U.S. Hopes for Investment in Iran Would Break With Decades of History
Senior U.S. officials have said Iran would be richly rewarded for changing its stance on the United States. Iran’s leaders have rejected such a bargain in the past.
