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Judge Denies Motion to Dismiss AI Defamation Suit
Gwinnett County, Georgia, Superior Court Judge Tracie Cason denied OpenAI’s motion to dismiss a defamation lawsuit. Companies should keep in mind that AI “hallucinations” may present liability for generative AI….By: Ballard Spahr LLP
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NYDFS Issues Proposed Guidance on AI and External Consumer Data Use
On January 17, 2024, the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) issued a proposed Circular Letter that provides guidance for authorized insurers using external consumer data and information sources (ECDIS) and artificial intelligence systems (AIS) in underwriting and pricing. NYDFS requests feedback on the draft by March 17, 2024….By: McDermott Will & Emery
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Wellness Apps and Privacy
Employers looking to enhance their suite of employee benefit programs, and focused on lessons learned during the pandemic on wellbeing, are interested in providing greater access to wellness tools. And, the vendors who support those tools are more than happy to provide them. Global spend in the health and wellness market would be around $24.8…
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County Court Rules in Favor of Insurer Regarding Attorney’s Fees in Suit Where Insurer Cured Plaintiff’s § 627.736(10) Demand Letter by Issuing Payment for the Full Amount Demanded.
Steven J. Melilli, D.C., P.A., (Patient: M. Krugliak) v. State Farm Mutual Auto. Ins. Co., County Court, 6th Judicial Circuit Pinellas County, Case No: 19-004553-SC – This suit involved a complaint filed by the plaintiff following the defendant’s attempt to fully cure the plaintiff’s § 627.736(10) demand letter, demanding a total of $427.25 for treatment…
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GC Services Notifies Navient Customers of September 2023 Data Breach That Leaked Their SSNs
On January 25, 2024, GC Services filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Montana after discovering that the company was the target of a recent cyberattack. In this notice, GC Services explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’ sensitive information, which includes their names,…
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Courts surprisingly affirm insurance coverage to defend against economic loss
For parties facing class action lawsuits, where the class seeks to recover for economic losses, there may still be opportunities for insurance coverage. Thus, where economic losses arise out of the purchase of products that have the potential for causing bodily injury, insurance coverage, at least for purposes of the duty to defend, may well…
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Food & Beverage Litigation and Regulatory Update – January 2024
LEGISLATION, REGULATIONS & STANDARDS – GAO: FDA Should Finalize Plans to Implement New Traceability Rule – The Government Accountability Organization (GAO) has recommended that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) finalize its plans for implementing a rule that would aim to help trace the sources of outbreaks of foodborne illness….By: Shook, Hardy & Bacon…
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Contrasting Outcomes of Sports-Related and Non-Sports-Related Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) has become a rising concern, especially in the context of sports-related injuries. A recent observational cohort study, conducted as part of the CENTER-TBI project, aimed to compare the outcomes of individuals with sports-related TBI and non-sports-related TBI….By: Stark & Stark
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Widening Mideast Crisis: Iraqi Militia Blamed for Lethal Attack Says It Will Stop Targeting U.S. Forces
The announcement, from a militia allied with Iran, came as President Biden said his decision had been made on how to respond to a drone attack in Jordan that killed three U.S. service members.
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Ukraine’s Latest Challenge: Festering Tension Among Top Leaders
Rampant speculation that President Volodymyr Zelensky will fire his top military commander has consumed Ukraine’s capital at a precarious moment in the war.
