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Summer Gas Prices at 4-Year Low as Israel and Iran Agree to Cease-Fire
A fragile cease-fire in the Middle East and an oil supply chain without significant disruptions have helped keep gas prices stable.
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Novas Regras para Homologação e Operação dos Sistemas Free Flow nas Rodovias Brasileiras
A Portaria Senatran nº 442/2025, publicada em 12 de junho de 2025, estabelece os procedimentos obrigatórios para homologação e interoperabilidade de sistemas de livre passagem (free flow) em rodovias de todo o território nacional. A norma detalha as etapas, prazos e responsabilidades dos operadores rodoviários, alinhando-se à recente Resolução Contran nº 1.013/2024, que já havia trazido inovações…
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Insurance Insights | California and New York Privacy Protections, Georgia Tort Reform & Cybersecurity and Privacy Updates
Welcome to the latest issue of Insurance Insights, a gathering of notable legal developments and trends relevant to the insurance industry. In this issue, California and New York layer on privacy protections, tort reform takes hold in Georgia, and our privacy team gives their top 5 updates for insurers….By: Alston & Bird
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EU Space Act: First Glance at the 2025 Draft
On 25 June 2025, the European Commission has proposed the draft of the EU Space Act. This proposed new law is intended to provide a harmonised regulatory framework at European level from 2030 to ensure safety, resilience, and environmental responsibility across the EU, while helping space tech companies grow and scale across borders….By: DLA Piper
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Canada Reconsiders Comparative Clinical Trials Requirements for Biosimilars
On June 10, 2025, Health Canada initiated a public consultation on proposed revisions to its Guidance Document: Information and Submission Requirements for Biosimilar Biologic Drugs. A notable update is the proposal to remove the requirement for comparative clinical efficacy and safety trials for biosimilars in Canada….By: Stikeman Elliott LLP
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Italy: Ransomware and Crime – A Proposal to Tackle Cyber Extortion in Italy
The potential criminalization of activities associated with ransomware cyber attacks, including ransom payments by victims, has long been an unresolved issue. This concern has now led Italy to introduce a ground breaking legislative proposal aimed at enhancing cybersecurity and mitigating threats posed by digital extortionists. Recognizing ransomware cyberattacks not merely as economic disturbances but as…
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Appellate Division Affirms Dismissal of Wrongful Death Suit Against Hospital and Co-Employee in Fatal Parking Lot Accident
Jameel, etc. v. Dember, et al., No. A-1225-23 (April 28, 2025) – A wrongful death and survivorship action arising from a fatal accident in a hospital employee parking lot was dismissed after the New Jersey Appellate Division upheld a trial court’s summary judgment ruling in favor of the defendants….By: Marshall Dennehey
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PA Appellate Court Affirms Defense Summary Judgments
Court: Superior Court of Pennsylvania – In this asbestos appeal, appellant Sandra Pendergrass — the administratrix of the estate of decedent, Vernetta Merie Coe — appealed the Court of Common Pleas of Erie County Civil Division’s grant of summary judgment as to appellees, Ajax Magnethermic Corporation and The Electric Materials Company (TEMCO)….By: Goldberg Segalla
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How Georgia SB68 Streamlines Litigation: What You Need to Know
Georgia Senate Bill 68, signed into law by Governor Brian Kemp on April 21, 2025, introduces significant changes to the state’s civil litigation landscape. Most notable is the implementation of a mandatory 90-day stay of discovery after a litigant files a motion to dismiss. This provision takes effect on July 1, 2025, and allows defendants…
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Dark Side of Cannabis: Personal Injury Risks and Consumer Protection Lawsuits Arising from Mislabeling, Testing Fraud, and Potency Inflation
The cannabis industry has undergone a rapid transformation over the past decade, spurred by evolving federal and state legislation. Yet, beneath the promise of legalization and medical innovation lies a growing public safety and misinformation crisis—rooted in testing fraud, labeling inaccuracies, and potency inflation….By: Stark & Stark