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Apple Denies Selling Siri Data On Wednesday, Apple (AAPL.O) clarified that it has never sold data collected by its Siri voice assistant or used it to create marketing profiles. This statement comes just days after the company agreed to a $95 million settlement in a class action lawsuit, where plaintiffs accused Apple of recording private…
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ZwillGen Launches AI Division On Wednesday, ZwillGen, a law firm specializing in technology and privacy law, announced the launch of its new artificial intelligence division. This expansion follows its acquisition of Luminos, a small but specialized firm based in Washington, D.C. The move brings six attorneys and data scientists from Luminos.Law into ZwillGen’s fold, enhancing…
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On Tuesday, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Seattle upheld an Oregon law that bans most secret recordings of oral conversations, rejecting a First Amendment challenge by the conservative activist group Project Veritas. The court ruled 9-2 that the law does not violate free speech rights and is narrowly tailored to protect conversational…
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On Tuesday, a New York appellate court denied President-elect Donald Trump’s attempt to delay his sentencing, which is set for Friday, for his conviction on criminal charges related to hush money payments made to a porn star. Associate Justice Ellen Gesmer of the Appellate Division made the decision after a hearing on Trump’s last-minute effort…
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Federal prosecutors revealed new criminal conduct involving New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Tuesday as they gear up for his upcoming corruption trial in April. Adams, who faces charges of bribery, fraud, and soliciting campaign contributions from foreign nationals, maintains his innocence. Charges and Allegations Against Adams In September, authorities charged Adams, 64, with…
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International Swimming League Accuses Farella Braun + Martel of Negligence The Zurich-based International Swimming League (ISL) and its founder, Konstantin Grigorishin, have filed a lawsuit against their former U.S. law firm, Farella Braun + Martel, seeking more than $7 million. The lawsuit, filed on December 30 in San Francisco Superior Court, accuses the firm of…
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The U.S. Supreme Court is set to decide several significant labor and employment cases this year, with potential ripple effects on workplace discrimination, wage laws, and employee benefits. These cases touch on critical issues like bias claims from majority groups, retirees’ rights, wage law exemptions, and standards for employee benefit plan disputes. Majority Bias Claims:…
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On Thursday, the U.S. Judicial Conference, the federal judiciary’s top policymaking body, rejected requests from Democratic lawmakers to refer conservative Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas to the Department of Justice. The lawmakers had urged an investigation into claims that Thomas failed to disclose gifts and luxury travel provided by Texas billionaire Harlan Crow. Thomas Amends…
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The U.S. Supreme Court will address critical labor and employment issues this year, with its rulings set to influence workplace discrimination, wage laws, and employee benefits. Here’s a breakdown of the key cases on the docket. Discrimination Claims by Majority Groups In February, the Supreme Court will decide whether it should be harder for workers…
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A Manhattan federal judge will decide on Friday whether to hold Rudy Giuliani in civil contempt. Two Georgia election workers, Ruby Freeman and Wandrea Moss, accuse Giuliani of defying orders to surrender property as part of a $148 million defamation judgment against him. What is Contempt of Court? READ HERE Giuliani Faces Defamation Liability After…
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