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Exploring the Science Behind Artistic Inspiration and Creative Breakthroughs
Artistic inspiration and creative breakthroughs. These are the elusive unicorns that so many of us chase. Whether you’re a writer, painter, musician, or just someone who wants to think outside the box, you’ve probably found yourself at one point or another staring into the void, waiting for that spark to strike. It’s fascinating how these…
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Trump Administration Unveils New Program for Targeting Cyber Criminals
On August 12, 2026, President Trump signed a National Security Presidential Memorandum regarding Expanding Capabilities to Combat Transnational Cyber-Enabled Crime (the “Memorandum”) directing U.S. law enforcement to target and disrupt transnational criminal organizations. To accomplish this goal, the Memorandum establishes a program allowing private sector companies to partner with the government to fight “Cyber-Enabled Transnational…
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Trump Administration Unveils New Program for Targeting Cyber Criminals
On August 12, 2026, President Trump signed a National Security Presidential Memorandum regarding Expanding Capabilities to Combat Transnational Cyber-Enabled Crime (the “Memorandum”) directing U.S. law enforcement to target and disrupt transnational criminal organizations. To accomplish this goal, the Memorandum establishes a program allowing private sector companies to partner with the government to fight “Cyber-Enabled Transnational…
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California Lawmakers Pass Bill to Curb Website Tracking Lawsuits: What Businesses With Pending Claims Should Do Now
The California Legislature unanimously passed a bill on Friday that would block plaintiffs from suing businesses for certain website tracking claims under the main state wiretapping law, sharply narrowing a legal theory that has generated thousands of demand letters and lawsuits against average businesses over the past two years. If Governor Gavin Newsom signs the…
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California Lawmakers Pass Bill to Curb Website Tracking Lawsuits: What Businesses With Pending Claims Should Do Now
The California Legislature unanimously passed a bill on Friday that would block plaintiffs from suing businesses for certain website tracking claims under the main state wiretapping law, sharply narrowing a legal theory that has generated thousands of demand letters and lawsuits against average businesses over the past two years. If Governor Gavin Newsom signs the…
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[Video] The New Rules of Smartphone Collection
How much data do you actually need from a smartphone? In this episode of the ModeOne Podcast, Matthew Rasmussen sits down with Jim Norman of Proteus to discuss how legal teams can collect mobile evidence more efficiently while protecting privacy and reducing unnecessary review costs. Topics include: • Why collecting an entire phone isn’t always…
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[Video] The New Rules of Smartphone Collection
How much data do you actually need from a smartphone? In this episode of the ModeOne Podcast, Matthew Rasmussen sits down with Jim Norman of Proteus to discuss how legal teams can collect mobile evidence more efficiently while protecting privacy and reducing unnecessary review costs. Topics include: • Why collecting an entire phone isn’t always…
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Weekly Blockchain Blog – August 2026 #5
Banks Announce BankChain Alliance, Tokenized Deposit, Stablecoin Initiatives – According to an Aug. 25 press release, “39 state bankers associations announced the formation of BankChain Alliance to provide customers across the country secure, modern banking services at financial institutions of all sizes.”…By: BakerHostetler
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Weekly Blockchain Blog – August 2026 #5
Banks Announce BankChain Alliance, Tokenized Deposit, Stablecoin Initiatives – According to an Aug. 25 press release, “39 state bankers associations announced the formation of BankChain Alliance to provide customers across the country secure, modern banking services at financial institutions of all sizes.”…By: BakerHostetler
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Crypto Assets and the Securities Laws
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on August 18, 2026, proposed Regulation Crypto Assets – a comprehensive rulemaking that would, for the first time, establish tailored registration exemptions, disclosure requirements and a transition pathway for crypto asset offerings conducted as part of investment contracts….By: Holland & Knight LLP