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  • Why You Should Give Up Coffee

    Why You Should Give Up Coffee

    We all know that giving up coffee can be hard. I mean, who doesn’t love the smell of freshly brewed coffee in the morning? Or the taste of a rich, dark espresso? But there are actually some good reasons to give up coffee. Here are just a few: 1. Coffee is a diuretic. This means…

  • Overcoming Obstacles in life

    Overcoming Obstacles in life

    We all face obstacles in life. Some are big and some are small, but each one presents a challenge that we must overcome. Some people seem to overcome obstacles with ease, while others struggle. Why is this? There are a number of factors that play into our ability to overcome obstacles. These include our mindset,…

  • How to be popular in school

    How to be popular in school

    How to be popular in school. Section 1 of 4. It’s not easy to be popular in school. You have to have the right look, the right attitude, and be in the right place at the right time. If you want to be popular in school, you have to work for it. Here are some…

  • The Academic Advisor – Issue 4, April 2023

    The Academic Advisor – Issue 4, April 2023

    ChatGPT’s Impact on Education and Student Data Privacy – Data privacy professionals have characterized the data privacy risks associated with ChatGPT as a “nightmare.” In order to function, open artificial intelligence programs (“OpenAI”) like ChatGPT require huge amounts of data in order to learn and evolve. Where do the programmers get that data? From you…

  • ChatUSG: What Companies Doing Business with the Government Need to Know About Artificial Intelligence

    ChatUSG: What Companies Doing Business with the Government Need to Know About Artificial Intelligence

    While you were asking ChatGPT to create a 3-course menu for the upcoming book club you’re hosting or to explain the Rule Against Perpetuities, several federal government agencies announced initiatives related to the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and automated systems, focusing on the potential threats stemming from the misuse of this powerful technology……By: Sheppard…

  • Apotex’s section 8 claim for Apo-Atomoxetine dismissed

    Apotex’s section 8 claim for Apo-Atomoxetine dismissed

    On March 30, 2023, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice dismissed Apotex’s claim under section 8 of the Patented Medicines (Notice of Compliance) Regulations (PMNOC Regulations) relating to Apo-Atomoxetine (Lilly’s STRATTERA) and Canadian Patent No. 2,209,735 (735 patent): Apotex v Eli Lilly, 2023 ONSC 1968….By: Smart & Biggar

  • Commercial banks’ obligation to maintain cyber resilience and security

    Commercial banks’ obligation to maintain cyber resilience and security

    As we all know, information technology (“IT”) is rapidly developing these days, especially in the banking industry. Banks can utilize IT to support their banking activities. The purpose of banks’ utilization of IT is to gain benefits by among others increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of the bank’s operations, improving services through easier cooperation with…

  • ChatGPT Throws Wrench into Europe’s Attempts to Regulate AI

    ChatGPT Throws Wrench into Europe’s Attempts to Regulate AI

    After using a large language model, such as ChatGPT, for a while, it is not hard to image an array of nightmarish scenarios that these generative artificial intelligence (AI) programs could bring about.  While ChatGPT and its emerging rivals currently have “guardrails” — ethical limits on what it will do in response to a prompt…

  • 11th Circuit Rules Negligence Claim Against Broker Preempted, Creating Circuit Split

    11th Circuit Rules Negligence Claim Against Broker Preempted, Creating Circuit Split

    Freight brokers are often sued for negligence when there is cargo damage or personal injury involving a motor carrier hired by the broker. Personal injury claims in particular can involve damages in the tens and hundreds of millions of dollars, which represents a substantial risk for brokers. However, brokers often contend that these claims are……By:…

  • Russia and Ukraine Step Up Attacks Amid Signs That Counteroffensive Is Near

    Russia and Ukraine Step Up Attacks Amid Signs That Counteroffensive Is Near

    Russian forces were reportedly moving into defensive positions, as Ukraine’s defense chief said the military was “reaching the finish line” for a major push to reclaim occupied land.