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Ohio’s Covid Czar Hopes to Be the State’s Democratic Governor
Amy Acton’s service to retiring Gov. Mike DeWine gives her bipartisan credibility in a Republican state, but that service, leading Ohio’s pandemic response, also stirs charged emotions.
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Trump’s Order Aims to Boost Ingredient Used in Roundup
An executive order aimed at ramping up production of glyphosate set off alarms among supporters of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
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Justice Dept. Lawyer Is Found in Contempt by Federal Judge
The ruling out of Minnesota marks a new level of judicial concern about the Trump administration’s lack of compliance with judges’ orders in immigration cases.
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Inside the Mind of a Hacker: How Cybersecurity Battles Evolve
When you hear the word “hacker,” it’s easy to picture someone in a dark room, typing furiously on a keyboard, surrounded by screens flashing with cryptic code. But the reality is far more nuanced. Hackers are people, just like you and me, with diverse motivations and skills. Understanding their mindset can offer a fascinating glimpse…
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CISA Announces Town Halls Seeking Input on CIRCIA Implementation
On February 13, 2026, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) within the US Department of Homeland Security published a notice in the Federal Register announcing that it would hold a series of town halls to “allow external stakeholders a limited additional opportunity to provide input on refining the scope and burden” of the proposed…
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International AI Safety Report 2026 – What it means for business crime risk
General-purpose AI is making fraud, impersonation and cyber compromise cheaper, faster and harder to attribute – and current safeguards do not reliably prevent harm….By: Hogan Lovells
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Federal Circuit Clarifies Patent-Risk Boundaries in Government-Sponsored R&D
In the recent decision of Arlton v. AeroVironment the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit reaffirmed the broad scope of 28 USC § 1498, holding that AeroVironment, Inc. was immune from patent infringement liability for work performed under Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer contracts. The court concluded that because AeroVironment…
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Key Takeaways from the Privacy Roundtable at Loeb & Loeb’s AI Summit
Loeb recently hosted its annual AI Summit in New York, bringing together attorneys from advertising, media, tech and publishing. I had the opportunity to moderate a cross‑industry roundtable on privacy….By: Loeb & Loeb LLP
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Global Antitrust Enforcement Outlook 2026: The trends shaping the year ahead
In recent years, global antitrust enforcement has undergone a profound transformation, driven by rapid technological advancements, expanding regulatory powers, and the increasing integration of competition policy with broader industrial, security, and sustainability objectives….By: Hogan Lovells
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Pennsylvania Superior Court Overturns $1 Billion Product Liability Verdict
The Superior Court of Pennsylvania vacated a $1 billion jury verdict in favor of a plaintiff who alleged injuries arising out of a 2017 car accident. The case centered on alleged defects in a 1992 sports car’s occupant restraint system and roof design. The analysis from the Superior Court, while non-precedential, offers crucial insights into…