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[Podcast] Building Cyber Readiness for Government Contractors in 2026
In this episode, government contracts attorneys Scott Felder and Brian Walsh talk with Megan Brown and Erin Joe of Wiley’s Privacy, Cyber & Data Governance Practice to explore today’s most pressing cyber risks. Megan and Erin share real world insights from advising clients on major incidents – such as ransomware attacks, nation state operations, data…
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Data Flows Easier Between Brazil and EU
The Brazil-European Union announcement of mutual adequacy from earlier this year means that data flowing between the countries is easier. As many are aware, each formally confirmed that the other’s privacy laws provide sufficient protection at the beginning of the year. This means that companies can transfer personal information between the regions without taking extra…
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Illumination Zone: Episode 228 | Jon Robins of Level Legal sits down with Mary Mack and Holley Robinson
Jon Robins, CTO and Vice President of eDiscovery for EDRM Trusted Partner Level Legal, sits down with EDRM’s Mary Mack and Holley Robinson. In this episode, Jon shares Level Legal’s approach to building systems, emphasizing the importance of asking the right initial questions and the value of being tool-agnostic, particularly in AI integration. The conversation…
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US–French Coordination in Anti-Corruption Enforcement: Takeaways From the Balt Global Resolution
The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) and France’s Parquet National Financier (PNF) recently announced coordinated settlements with Balt SAS, a French medical device manufacturer, and its American affiliate, Balt USA LLC (collectively, Balt). These actions stemmed from a scheme to bribe doctors in France and Belgium, violating the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and…
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Australian National Expectations for the Development of Data Centres and AI Infrastructure – What You Need to Know
In brief – The Australian Government has released its Expectations of data centres and AI infrastructure developers, setting out five national expectations that will guide approvals and regulatory prioritisation for new and expanded data centre developments in Australia….By: Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer
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Verdict for Plaintiff in Shipyard Asbestos Exposure Case
Marcella v. Huntington Ingalls – 81-year-old Ronald Marcella was diagnosed in 2023 with cancer and died three months later. A post-mortem examination by Dr. Brent Staggs confirmed it was asbestos-related mesothelioma. The decedent’s wife and children sued the successor company to Avondale Shipyards, where the plaintiff had worked from 1962 to 1964….By: Goldberg Segalla
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California Jury Awards Over $33 Million to Mesothelioma Claimant Against Hollywood Lighting Equipment Manufacturer
George Stephenson v. PK&P Investment Co. f/k/a Mole-Richardson Co., Ltd., et al. – Plaintiff George Stephenson brought an asbestos personal-injury action against the company formerly known as Mole-Richardson Co., alleging that his mesothelioma was caused by exposure to asbestos-containing theatrical and studio lighting equipment manufactured and supplied by Mole-Richardson….By: Goldberg Segalla
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Lewes Trench Accident Highlights Legal Questions After Workplace Fall
A recent construction accident in Lewes highlights the serious risks associated with trench work—and the legal questions that often follow….By: Morris James LLP
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Iran War Live Updates: Tehran Dismisses U.S. Cease-Fire Conditions as Israel Steps Up Attacks
Tehran offered its own terms to end the fighting that include a demand for reparations. Israel, concerned that the war might end before it can dismantle Iran’s weapons programs, plans to ramp up its attacks.
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Heirs of Dave the Potter, the Enslaved Artist, Are Battling to Recover His Legacy
The descendants of David Drake learned who he was 10 years ago. They see his jars as his artistic and spiritual inheritance — and their own.