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Third Circuit Raises the Stakes for Session Replay Technology
The Third Circuit recently added to the growing body of wiretapping law addressing the use of session replay technology in In re BPS Direct, LLC; Cabela’s LLC Wiretapping Litig., 2026 WL 1280969 (May 11, 2026). Expanding on its prior decisions, the court held that in certain circumstances, data collected through session replay technology could give…
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President Trump Signs Executive Order on Advanced AI Innovation and Security
On June 2, 2026, President Donald Trump issued a new Executive Order (the “EO”), Promoting Advanced Artificial Intelligence Innovation and Security, directing agencies to strengthen federal cybersecurity, expand use of AI-enabled defensive tools and vulnerability coordination, establish a voluntary coordination framework for secure frontier-model deployment, and prioritize enforcement against AI-enabled cybercrime….By: Mayer Brown
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[Video] Podcast — The Growth Rocketship: How Rakuten Capital Masters Diplomatic Capitalism
The corporate venture capital arm of Rakuten Group, Rakuten Capital invests in innovative startups across fintech, AI, and other high-growth sectors. Since its founding in 2014, Rakuten Capital has invested in companies like Lyft, Pinterest, Careem, and Upstart, establishing itself as a distinctive force in corporate venture investing. In this episode of Connected With Latham,…
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Compliance Edge: Turning Digital Regulation into Competitive Advantage
As state and federal requirements continue to evolve — and in some cases conflict across industries — building an agile compliance program that is also future proof can feel overwhelming. Twenty-one states have their own privacy laws, with state-by-state variations. Also, companies must deal with state-level artificial intelligence laws. As of February 2026, over 40…
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Corporate Insider Trading on Prediction Markets: United States v. Spagnuolo
In April 2026, U.S. Army Special Forces Master Sergeant Gannon Ken Van Dyke was charged for allegedly profiting over $400,000 on bets placed on an offshore cryptocurrency-based prediction platform using classified information related to a military operation targeting former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. The prosecution of Van Dyke reflected the government’s position that prediction markets…
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Florida AG Sues OpenAI Over ChatGPT Safety Claims
Florida AG James Uthmeier sued OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, asserting consumer-protection, product liability, and tort claims over allegations that ChatGPT was marketed as safe and reliable while concealing risks to minors and other users….By: Cozen O’Connor
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Damages in Defective Drug Cases: Understanding the Value of Your Claim
Defective drugs can cause serious complications that can have major (and, in some cases, life-changing) impacts on patients’ lives. As a result, if you have been harmed by a defective drug, it will be critical to ensure that you have a clear understanding of your legal rights….By: Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley
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Hezbollah Rejects Cease-Fire Deal Between Lebanon and Israel
Hezbollah’s leader said the Iran-backed group, which was not included in U.S.-brokered talks, said a truce worked out between Israel and the Lebanese government amounted to surrender for his group.
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Hezbollah’s Fiber-Optic Drones Expose Cracks in Israeli Defenses
The Lebanese militant group’s attacks have caught Israelis off guard, forcing its political and military leaders to scramble for solutions.
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Ireland, Seen as a Weak Link in Europe’s Defense, Is Trying to Bulk Up
As concern rises in Europe over threats from an emboldened Russia, the Irish government says it’s working to plug gaps in its military, which reflect a tradition of neutrality.