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Wyoming Debuts First U.S. State-Issued Stablecoin — Frontier Stable Token (FRNT)
Wyoming has officially launched the Frontier Stable Token (FRNT), the first stablecoin in the U.S. issued by a public entity. Fully backed by U.S. dollars and short-term treasury bills, with reserves legally required to exceed issuance by 2% (102% collateralization), FRNT is now live on seven major blockchains—combining government-level trust with blockchain efficiency….By: Loeb &…
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Updates to Children’s Privacy Federal and State Laws
Over the past year, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has implemented significant updates to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) Rule meant to strengthen key protections for children’s privacy online. COPPA applies to children under the age of 13….By: Coblentz Patch Duffy & Bass
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CFTC Issues New Advisory on FBOT Registration Opening the Path for Offshore Cryptocurrency Firms
In a significant move aimed at enhancing regulatory clarity and fostering global market access, particularly for offshore cryptocurrency firms, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) issued a new advisory on the Foreign Board of Trade (FBOT) registration framework. This development, announced on August 28, 2025, by Acting Chairman Caroline D. Pham, marks a pivotal…
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The Federal Circuit clarifies AIA derivation standards: Independent conception is key
In its first precedential review of an AIA derivation proceeding, the Federal Circuit held that to prove derivation, a petitioner has the burden of showing that the petitioner conceived the claimed subject matter and communicated the invention to the respondent before the respondent filed its application. The respondent can overcome the petitioner’s showing by proving…
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Pennsylvania Federal Court Grants Plaintiffs’ Motion to Remand in Asbestos Action
Court: United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania – Plaintiffs alleged the decedent, Ralph Pappagallo, had occupational asbestos exposure during portions of his employment with Bethlehem Steel and Kearny Maine between 1961 and 2002….By: Goldberg Segalla
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International Terrorism Lawsuits: What American Victims and Family Members Need to Know
Bombings and other attacks committed by terrorist organizations can have devastating consequences for victims and their families. While members of terrorist organizations may face criminal prosecution in federal court or international tribunals, these proceedings generally do not provide meaningful justice for those who are living with the daily consequences of terrorist acts….By: Oberheiden P.C.
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Making the Invisible Visible: How Diffusion Tensor Imaging Sheds Light on Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), often called a concussion, is one of the most misunderstood injuries in medicine and law. Doctors, insurers, and defense experts frequently point to “normal” CT or MRI scans as proof that no real injury exists….By: Stark & Stark
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Tracked Into Court – The Utility, Discovery, and Admissibility of Wearable Device Data
It’s no secret that we are proponents of discovering consumer wearable device data in personal injury litigation. Although the subject is not new, there’s still “surprisingly little precedent” on the issue. Wearable technology compiles extensive information on our movement, habits, and bodily systems….By: Butler Snow LLP
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Aisle Be Back…If My Floor Isn’t Forever Contaminated: PFAS in Floor Waxes and Other Products
With new scientific information and legal developments emerging daily, concerns over per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination have moved from future threat to present liability —including for buildings that historically used PFAS-containing floor waxes, strippers and cleaners (collectively PFAS Floor Products). This alert summarizes key findings, outlines potential liability for legacy uses and recommends risk…
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Far-right Israeli Minister Calls for West Bank Annexation
Bezalel Smotrich said Israel should take over most of the territory, partly in response to growing international moves to recognize a Palestinian state.