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Haley eyes Super Tuesday and long odds after embarrassing Nevada result
The result highlighted her daunting challenges against Trump and reignited questions about her long-term prospects in the race.
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Marianne Williamson drops out of Democratic presidential race
The self-help author, who launched a long-shot challenge to President Biden last year, also unsuccessfully ran in the Democratic presidential primary in 2020.
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Senate Bogs Down on Ukraine and Israel Aid After G.O.P. Blocks Border Deal
Democrats promised a Thursday vote on a stand-alone bill, stripped of immigration measures, with $60.1 billion for Ukraine, $14.1 billion for Israel and $10 billion in humanitarian aid for civilians of global crises.
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Unplugged and Unwind: The Rise of Digital Detox Retreats for the Tech
In a world where we are constantly glued to our screens, it’s no surprise that “digital detox” has become a buzzword. From social media notifications to work emails, it seems like we can never truly escape the endless flood of digital information. And let’s face it, it’s exhausting. In an effort to break free from…
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New Federal Requirements for AI and IT System Implementation in Healthcare
On October 30, 2023, the Biden administration issued Executive Order 14110 on the Safe, Secure and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence (the “Executive Order”). As detailed in our previously published article, the Executive Order directs over 50 federal entities and agencies to develop new guidelines, reports, and governance structures relating to AI development and…
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Ninth Circuit Limits Jurisdiction Over Web-Based Platforms
In a recent decision, Briskin v. Shopify, Inc., 2023 WL 8225346 (9th Cir. Nov. 28, 2023), the Ninth Circuit held that a Canadian-based company, Shopify, which provides a web-based payment processing platform to merchants nationwide, could not be subjected to personal jurisdiction in California because it did not expressly direct its actions to the state….By:…
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The pre-final text of the EU’s AI Act leaked online
On January 22, 2024, the pre-final text of the European Union’s Artificial Intelligence Act (“EU AI Act”) – the world’s first comprehensive horizontal legal framework for the regulation of AI systems across the EU – leaked online as an 892-page table comparing different mandates of the EU AI Act, followed by a 258-page document setting…
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Searcy Denney Is Pursuing Claims on Behalf of Families Affected by Dangerous WanaBana Applesauce Pouches
Our firm is actively pursuing claims against WanaBana USA and other companies on behalf of families affected by WanaBana USA’s dangerous applesauce pouches. On October 28, 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the first known cases of lead poisoning among children who had consumed WanaBana Apple Cinnamon Fruit Puree 2.5oz pouches……By: Searcy…
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Michigan Repeals Pharma Immunity Provision
Michigan recently signed into law a repeal of the immunity provision under its Product Liability Act, presenting a new litigation risk in Michigan for pharmaceutical companies. The provision had granted near-complete immunity to pharma for the past 30 years, as the only of its kind nationwide. Michigan’s new law—Senate Bill 410 (SB 410)—removes this immunity,…
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Sage Home Loans / Lenox Financial Announces Data Breach Affecting Consumers Sensitive Information
On February 2, 2024, Sage Home Loans Corporation, formerly known as Lenox Financial Mortgage Corporation (“Lenox”), filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of California after discovering that it was the recent victim of a cyberattack. In this notice, Lenox explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to…
