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Behind the Scenes: How Movies Shape Our Cultural Narratives
When we think about movies, we often focus on the stories they tell, the actors who bring characters to life, or the directors who craft the vision. But have you ever thought about what goes on behind the scenes and how these films shape the way we view the world and ourselves? It’s a fascinating…
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Healthcare Authority Newsletter – January 2026 #4
News Briefs – House Passes Funding Bill Extending Telehealth, Hospital-at-Home – The House passed the Department of Health and Human Services’ funding bill, including the telehealth and hospital-at-home extensions. Under the proposal, Medicare telehealth flexibilities would be extended by two years, until Dec. 31, 2027, and the acute hospital care at home program would continue…
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UK Cryptoasset Regime: What to Know About the FCA Consultation Papers
The 12 February 2026 deadline for firms to respond to the FCA’s consultation papers (CPs) on the future UK regulatory regime for cryptoassets is fast approaching. The FCA issued the CPs on the future UK regulatory regime for cryptoassets on 16 December 2025….By: Latham & Watkins LLP
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New device QMSR includes significant changes for combination products
The new Quality Management System Regulation (QMSR) that became effective on February 2, 2026, includes significant changes in the regulatory framework for combination drug-device and biologic-device products, especially those overseen through approved applications by the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) or the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER)….By: Hogan Lovells
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State Enforcement in a Changing Antitrust Landscape: Reflections on Matthew J. Platkin’s Remarks at the ABA Antitrust Section’s 2026 Diverse Perspectives Conference
On January 29, 2026, the American Bar Association Antitrust Law Section hosted “Diverse Perspectives: Antitrust in a Changing World.” The event brought together global competition enforcers, practitioners, economists and policymakers for candid dialogue on the evolving antitrust landscape….By: BakerHostetler
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ECB to accept DLT-based assets as eligible Eurosystem collateral
The European Central Bank (ECB) has announced that the Eurosystem will accept marketable assets issued in central securities depositories (CSDs) that use distributed‑ledger‑technology (DLT) services as eligible collateral for Eurosystem credit operations from 30 March. As with other marketable assets, these DLT‑based instruments must meet the Eurosystem’s collateral eligibility criteria and collateral management requirements. This…
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Appeals in California Personal Injury Cases: When and How to Challenge a Verdict
If you’ve recently lost a personal injury lawsuit or arbitration case in California, you might be interested in filing an appeal. However, the process can be a little complicated, especially if this is your first time dealing with California’s legal system….By: Maison Law
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FDA Updates Depo-Provera Warning Label to Include Risk of Meningioma Brain Tumors
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has updated the warning label for the Depo-Provera birth control shot to include information about the risk of meningioma brain tumors. The label update is intended to warn doctors and patients that use of the Depo shot may be associated with the development of these tumors, particularly with…
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Scope of Products Requiring Proposition 65 Warnings in California Poised to Grow
The scope of products to be drawn into the warning requirements under California’s Proposition 65 law may soon be growing. California’s Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) requested information from the public on the reproductive toxicity of p,p’-bisphenol chemicals. OEHHA is the lead agency for the implementation of Proposition 65, formerly known as the…
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For Your Consumption | January 2026: featuring highly refined class actions
Food & beverage litigation did not go gentle into that good night of 2025. From the flood of new citric acid lawsuits following an old playbook to decisions on “climate neutral” certifications and heavy metals in rice, we had plenty of reading material here at the Digest to get us through the holidays. We’ve plated…