Legal
AI judges, law firm automation software, the cultural movements destined to reshape future laws—this page covers the trends and news that will influence the evolution and practice of law.
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https://sputnikglobe.com/20231211/polish-parliament-passes-vote-of-no-confidence-in-morawieckis-government-1115523213.html
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The result was expected as the right-wing Law and Justice party (PiS) did not manage to receive enough seats in the October 15 parliamentary elections. President Andrzej Duda will most likely swear in opposition leader Donald Tusk as the country's prime minister. In the elections, the PiS party won 194 seats in the 460-member Sejm and claimed victory, while the opposition alliance of pro-European Union parties got 298 seats, and appointed Tusk as its leader.
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https://www.newstrail.com/hovering-technology-market-to-expand-robustly-with-key-players-spacex-swissrapide-transpod/
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Newstrail
The Latest Released Hovering Technology market study has evaluated the growth forecast and potential of Global Hovering Technology market to provide information and useful stats on market value and size. The study is framed to provide market intelligence and strategic insights to help decision-makers take sound investment decisions and identify potential gaps and growth opportunities.
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https://digiday.com/media-buying/iab-inks-deal-with-safeguard-privacy-to-help-traverse-the-fragmented-regulatory-landscape/
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Digiday
Earlier this week, the IAB hosted its annual leadership meeting where the concept of privacy underscored almost every conversation, even those where participants tried to spin a rosy future induced by generative AI. At the core of such conversations was how the lack of a U.S. federal privacy law...
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https://www.nursingtimes.net/news/social-care/watchdog-slams-government-delays-over-key-social-care-reforms-10-11-2023/
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Nursingtimes
Nurse leaders have warned about a "catastrophic failure" to invest in adult social care, after the public spending watchdog revealed government delays and scaling back on reforms promised for the sector.
The National Audit Office (NAO) has warned that, two-years into its 10-year plan to overhaul...
The National Audit Office (NAO) has warned that, two-years into its 10-year plan to overhaul...
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https://www.datasciencecentral.com/the-role-of-tech-solutions-in-business-restructuring/
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Datasciencecentral
Introduction
Businesses must continuously adapt to thrive in an ever-evolving marketplace marked by rapid technological advancements and shifting consumer preferences. One of the most potent strategies forward-thinking organizations employ today is business restructuring. This strategic maneuver...
Businesses must continuously adapt to thrive in an ever-evolving marketplace marked by rapid technological advancements and shifting consumer preferences. One of the most potent strategies forward-thinking organizations employ today is business restructuring. This strategic maneuver...
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https://allafrica.com/stories/202409120221.html
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Allafrica
Nairobi — President William Ruto says the government is deploying a regulatory regime to arrest the use of AI-driven disinformation tools that threaten democracy. Speaking at the launch of the Fifth National Action Plan on Open Government Partnership in Nairobi, Ruto outlined the measures the government is taking to ensure that the misuse of advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) is curtailed.
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https://gcn.com/emerging-tech/2023/06/ai-workplace-local-officials-explore-responsible-use/387089/
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Gcn
Artificial intelligence is a valuable tool for agencies automating mundane tasks and conducting data analytics, but recent calls for its regulation emphasize the technology's potential privacy and security risks when not used responsibly. As the Biden administration rolls out its AI frameworks...
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https://energycommerce.house.gov/posts/protecting-kids-privacy-with-a-national-data-privacy-and-security-standard
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Energycommerce
Energy and Commerce is leading on a federal data privacy and security law that strengthens Americans' data protections and establishes the strongest safeguards for kids' online data. As Chair Rodgers said in the latest hearing in our privacy series, a national standard is a foundational piece of...
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https://www.mondaq.com/Article/1446274
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Mondaq
If you're thinking about selling or buying a medical practice, identify as early as you can what data needs to be segregated and transferred as part of the transaction Know your privacy obligations and what these mean in the context of the sale or purchase Ensure that you have processes in place to get the segregated data safely and securely transferred.
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Decentralized applications are cutting out middlemen, handing users more control, and shaking up everything from finance to social media.
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https://financialit.net/news/banking/banks-can-tackle-financial-fraud-using-new-homomorphic-encryption-technology
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Financialit
Criminals successfully stole over half a billion pounds over a period of just six months in 2023 through fraud, according to new research from UK Finance. The threat of fraud, coupled with the various regulatory demands placed on banks and financial institutions, means protecting customers and...
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https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/general-motors-taps-tech-and-manufacturing-legal-leader-grant-dixton-as-executive-vice-president-and-chief-legal-and-public-policy-officer/
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Automotiveworld
General Motors is excited to announce that Grant Dixton will join GM as executive vice president and chief legal and public policy officer on July 15. Dixton brings decades of experience in the technology and manufacturing industries and has held senior leadership roles at Activision Blizzard and...
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https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/nist-zeroes-in-on-ai-new-government-7067799/
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Jdsupra
In response to the exponential growth of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies over the past few years, the United States (U.S.) Department of Commerce's National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has been actively engaged in shaping the nation's approach to AI, seeking to balance the societal benefits of trustworthy, inclusive and responsible AI against the inherent risks.
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https://www.fxstreet.com/cryptocurrencies/news/worldcoin-offices-in-hong-kong-hit-by-investigation-by-office-of-the-privacy-commissioner-202401311414
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Worldcoin project's six office premises in Hong Kong were investigated according to a court warrant.
Hong Kong's independent body PCPD proactively launched an investigation into Worldcoin citing data privacy risks.
PCPD called on the public to be more vigilant about the...
Worldcoin project's six office premises in Hong Kong were investigated according to a court warrant.
Hong Kong's independent body PCPD proactively launched an investigation into Worldcoin citing data privacy risks.
PCPD called on the public to be more vigilant about the...
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https://futurism.com/trump-ai
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Futurism
In October of last year, President Joe Biden issued an executive order on AI that made a bunch of lofty but vague commitments, like establishing guidelines for watermarking AI-generated content and protecting people against AI-enabled fraud and discrimination.Presidential contender Donald Trump...
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https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001xwtj
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Bbc
People of faith who have pro-actively built bridges with those from other religions say their work is the most difficult it's ever been. Since the Hamas attack of October 7th 2023 and the conflict in Gaza, previously friendly relations between British Jews and Muslims have been strained. Separately, the British government has withdrawn funding from one national network.
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https://newsbusters.org/blogs/nb/nicholas-fondacaro/2024/05/09/abc-relieved-biden-abandoning-israel-trump-leads-war-trust
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Newsbusters
For weeks, the liberal media have had their eye on November as they've been trying to get President Biden to abandon Israel in hopes of getting the pro-Hamas votes in swing states like Michigan and Wisconsin. ABC's Good Morning America seemed relieved on Thursday as they hyped Biden's threat to...
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https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/anita-anand-artificial-intelligence-1.7066587?cmp=rss
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Cbc
The federal government will work to prevent artificial intelligence from discriminating against people applying for jobs in federal government departments, says Treasury Board President Anita Anand.In a wide-ranging year-end interview with CBC News, Anand acknowledged concerns about the use of AI...
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https://www.prdaily.com/eyedrop-recall/
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Prdaily
Twenty-six types of eye drops have been recalled by the Food and Drug Administration. The FDA found that the drops, which were all manufactured by Velocity Pharma and distributed under various brand names, were made in "insanitary conditions" and could cause infection, the Washington Post...
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https://www.mondaq.com/canada/privacy-protection/1373428/balancing-facial-recognition-technology-and-privacy-laws-the-retail-dilemma
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Mondaq
In April 2023, British Columbia's privacy commissioner held that 12 Canadian Tire stores breached the province's privacy laws by using facial recognition technology ("FRT") without first obtaining their customers' consent. Obtaining valid consent from data subjects is the cornerstone of Canadian privacy laws, including British Columbia's Personal Information Protection Act ("PIPA") legislation deemed substantially similar to the federal privacy law, the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act ("PIPEDA").
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https://www.theregister.com/2024/03/20/india_google_pay_antitrust_probe/
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Theregister
India's competition regulator, the Competition Commission of India (CCI), has ordered an investigation into Google's in-app billing systems after accusations they levy excessive charges and are discriminatory. CCI found prima facie merit in complaints from four different entities that Google has charged discriminatory service fees, denied market access, restricted technical development and all around abused its dominant position.
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https://bankingjournal.aba.com/2024/05/aba-associations-data-privacy-bill-would-create-conflicting-requirements/
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Bankingjournal
A bill that would establish national data privacy standards does not include clear language for financial institutions to understand their exemption from the requirements, the American Bankers Association and six financial sector associations said today in a letter to House lawmakers. The American Privacy Rights Act would establish standards for consumer privacy rights and data privacy.