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Why does mold on my walls come back, even after cleaning with bleach?
The first step in dealing with a mold problem is always to figure out why it is occurring. Fix that, clean away the mold, and it should stay gone.
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Carolyn Hax: Grown stepson introduces his half sister as just ‘their daughter’
She sees her adult stepson as a true sibling to her 4-year-old, and was hurt when he referred to the girl as “their daughter.”
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Ask Amy: Can I ask my daughter-in-law not to visit when her family is sick?
Letter writer’s daughter-in-law and family stayed during the holidays even while the husband was sick.
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Miss Manners: I wish this guest wouldn’t bring an appetizer to my gathering
How can this letter writer get a relative to stop forcing his cumbersome appetizer and side dishes into their oven?
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European Union Artificial Intelligence Act
On June 14, 2023, the European Parliament passed its version of the Artificial Intelligence Act (the “Act”). The Act is now under review by negotiators from the European Union’s (“EU”) three bodies – the European Commission, Council, and Parliament to reconcile different versions of the Act and finalize implementing language….By: Lathrop GPM
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Biden Administration Proposes March-In Rights Framework for Pharmaceutical Patents in Effort to Lower Drug Prices
On December 7, the Biden administration announced a proposed framework for determining whether the government may exercise its march-in rights to license pharmaceutical patents to third parties if it determines that the price of a covered drug is too high….By: Fish & Richardson
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Implementation of DFS Cybersecurity Amendments Continues as Ransomware Attacks Dominate Headlines
Last month, as the New York State Department of Financial Services (“DFS”) began phasing in amended cybersecurity regulations and continued enforcement actions against noncompliant entities, a wave of ransomware attacks roiled several high-profile businesses. The concurrent developments underscore the need for vigilance, not only in response to savvy threat actors, but with respect to a…
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FDA Clears ABK Biomedical’s Eye90 Microspheres for Hepatocellular Carcinoma Treatment
ABK Biomedical successfully secured Breakthrough Device Designation from the FDA on December 5, 2023, for its Eye90 microspheres device, which is indicated for the treatment of unresectable Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC). The FDA’s Breakthrough Device Program is designed to speed up the development, assessment, review for premarket approval, 510(k) clearance, and de novo marketing authorization of medical devices “that provide for…
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Blockchain+ Bi-Weekly – December 2023
The Blockchain Bi-Weekly presented by the Polsinelli Blockchain+ team is a rundown of some of the key stories in the Web3, blockchain and crypto ecosystems curated by our attorneys navigating the intersections of code, smart contracts, and US law….By: Polsinelli
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Results in Toxic Exposure/Product Liability Trials Continue Trend of Irrational “Nuclear” Verdicts
“Nuclear” verdicts are awards that are exceptionally high, eclipsing what would be a rational, reasonable, or expected amount based on the evidence. Three recent jury verdicts awarding unreasonably large compensatory and punitive damages to alleged toxic exposure/product liability plaintiffs in Nevada, Missouri, and Washington are examples of this type of verdict….By: Harris Beach PLLC
