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Trump Administration Stopping Efforts to Collect Scientific Data
A pattern of getting rid of statistics has emerged that echoes the president’s first term, when he suggested if the nation stopped testing for Covid, it would have few cases.
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Why Modern Romance is Shifting: Insights from Real Couples
In recent years, the landscape of romance has been evolving in fascinating ways. If you’ve noticed this shift too, you’re not alone. I’ve spent a lot of time chatting with couples about their relationships, and it’s clear that modern romance is becoming more nuanced and flexible than ever before. Let me share with you some…
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AI Reporter – September 2025
August was an eventful month for AI litigation, with the action continuing into September. Elon Musk’s xAI and X Corp. filed an antitrust lawsuit against Apple and OpenAI, accusing them of colluding to suppress competition in GenAI. The suit targets Apple’s integration of ChatGPT into iPhones, which allegedly sidelines rivals like xAI’s Grok. Elsewhere, a…
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A Deeper Dive: The SEC Cybersecurity Rule Enforcement Landscape
As readers of our 2025 Data Security Incident Response (DSIR) Report are aware, many organizations were concerned about complying with the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) cybersecurity rules given the SEC’s enforcement priority prior to the 2024 election….By: BakerHostetler
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MODPA risk assessments: How to evaluate and mitigate privacy risks
As part of our continuing series on the Maryland Online Data Privacy Act (MODPA), this installment focuses on risk assessments. MODPA requires businesses to perform data protection assessments when certain processing activities pose a heightened risk of harm to consumers….By: McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC
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CryptoLink Newsletter – July 2025 Updates
President Trump signed the GENIUS Act into law the following day. Ahead of the annual August recess, Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott (R-SC), along with Senators Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), Bill Hagerty (R-TN) and Bernie Moreno (R-OH), released a discussion draft of the Responsible Financial Innovation Act on July 22. This draft proposes an alternative…
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[Video] AI in the Workplace: California Sets a New Compliance Standard – #WorkforceWednesday® – Employment Law This Week®
This week, we examine new artificial intelligence (AI) regulations in California impacting employers: Starting October 1, 2025, new AI rules in California will change how businesses in the state use automated tools in hiring, promotions, and other workplace decisions. Key Takeaways for Employers • Anti-Discrimination Measures: The new regulations specifically target discriminatory practices in employers’…
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Heat and Humidity: The Effect on Car Accidents
We all know how the weather affects us when we’re outside on a hot, humid day. But did you know that hot and humid weather can impact your performance when you’re inside your car driving? Studies have shown a correlation between heat, humidity, and a greater likelihood of crashing your car….By: Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart…
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Ziploc Bags: The Plastic Canary in The Coal Mine?
“Forever Chemicals”, often referred to by the acronym “PFAS” (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), have been in the headlines for years now. The defense industry has been bracing for an onslaught of these suits for some time. While there has certainly been PFAS litigation in both the US and abroad, the tidal wave of lawsuits on…
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Netanyahu and an Israel Without Restraint
With the assault on Gaza City, Israel’s prime minister has piled defiance on defiance, as any check from the Trump administration falls away.
