Ahead of its December 8 board meeting, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) has issued draft “automated decisionmaking technology” (ADMT) regulations. The CPPA has yet to initiate the formal rulemaking process and has stated that it expects to begin
Hawaii Supreme Court rejects insurance company claims for defense expense reimbursement
At least since the California Supreme Court’s ruling in Buss v. Superior Court, 939 P.2d 766 (Cal. 1997), insurance companies have urged courts to let them sue their own policyholders to recoup the costs that the insurance companies paid to
Artificial Intelligence on Trial
A Colorado lawyer is the latest attorney to get burned for using Artificial Intelligence to draft papers for him. His case and others like it have led to one area judge banning the use of AI altogether in cases before
Is It Illegal to Not Pay Employees on Time?
Imagine working hard all week, anticipating your paycheck, only to discover it hasn’t arrived on time or is short of what you’re owed. The financial stress can be overwhelming, and the legal implications for employers who fail to pay employees
Alleged Theft of Drug Pricing Trade Secrets Could Cost Both Victim and Thief
Life Sciences is an area ripe for trade secrets misappropriation litigation. In recent news, Merz Pharmaceuticals, LLC filed a lawsuit under the North Carolina Uniform Trade Secrets Act alleging that its former director of federal accounts, Andrew Thomas, stole trade secrets
Attorneys Collect $23.3M Payday in EDVA Antitrust Settlement
On October 18, Judge Rebecca Beach Smith of the Eastern District of Virginia approved a $70 million settlement in an antitrust case, with more than $23.3 million awarded to the plaintiffs’ attorneys. This case helpfully illustrates the factors courts in
Texas Enacts Ban on COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates from Private Employers
In the ever-evolving landscape of COVID-19 regulations, Texas has taken a unique stance with Senate Bill 7, which was signed into law by Texas Governor Greg Abbott on November 10, 2023. This legislation specifically addresses COVID-19 vaccination mandates in the
How Much Alimony Can I Get? Here’s Your 2024 Guide
Navigating the complexities of alimony can be a daunting task, especially when you’re already dealing with the emotional turmoil of a divorce. But fear not! We’ve got your back with our comprehensive 2024 guide on “How much alimony can I
Intellectual Property (IP) impacts from President Biden’s Executive Order on Artificial Intelligence (AI)
PatentNext Takeaway: The President’s recent Executive Order (EO) regarding artificial intelligence (AI) addresses, among other things, intellectual property (IP). The EO directs the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and U.S. Copyright Office to provide guidance and recommendations on IP
IRS Concedes Yet Another Form 3520 Related Penalty Case
United States citizens and residents are often not aware of the myriad of foreign information return filing obligations that exist under federal tax laws. For example, buried within the Code are reporting obligations associated with the receipt of a foreign