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Are You Required to Disclose When Website Users Are Interacting with an AI Bot? — Internet Lawyer Blog — August 18, 2025

August 22, 2025 rehan.rafique No Comments

With the rapid deployment of AI-powered tools across websites — from customer service chatbots to AI-generated content — the question of whether website operators must disclose when users are interacting with an AI is becoming increasingly important. The answer depends on a combination of applicable laws, industry standards, ethical considerations, and user expectations. Legal Requirements: California and Beyond…

Internet Law

Luciano Lliuya vs. RWE AG: Corporate Climate Liability Through the Lens of the Polluter Pays Principle

August 22, 2025 rehan.rafique No Comments

By: Flavia Vieira de Castro Case Commented On: Luciano Lliuya v RWE AG (2025) Hamm Higher Regional Court, 5 U 15/17 OLG Hamm / Case No. 2 O 285/15 Essen Regional Court (see here for an unofficial translation of the decision) PDF Version: Luciano Lliuya vs. RWE AG: Corporate Climate Liability Through the Lens of…

Canada Law

CJEU interprets “Packaging” in Interfel (C-772/24)

August 21, 2025 rehan.rafique No Comments

On August 1, the CJEU delivered an interesting judgment in Interfel (C-772/24), which could assist in promoting sustainable consumption. In an effort to combat waste and support circular economy, French law prohibited the placing of labels directly on fruit or vegetables sold on French territory, unless the labels were home-compostable and made of bio-sourced materials (para 8)….

European Law

Divergent Ontario Court Decisions Create Uncertainty Around Employment Termination Provision Enforceability | Vey Willetts LLP | Employment Law

August 21, 2025 rehan.rafique No Comments

Termination provisions are the most frequently disputed clause within any employment contract. Employers use these provisions to limit payment obligations and create certainty. It is quite common for employers to tie their obligations in this regard to the minimum termination requirements set out within the Ontario Employment Standards Act, 2000 (“ESA”). Where a termination provision…

Canada Law

The missing children in the ICJ climate change Advisory Opinion

August 21, 2025 rehan.rafique No Comments

The Advisory Opinion recognises climate change as a human rights issue but overlooks children – despite their advocacy and existing jurisprudence. A missed opportunity for those who will inherit today’s inaction. Missed opportunity in a landmark ruling The recent ICJ Advisory Opinion on climate change marks important progress, recognising climate change as a human rights…

European Law

Governments say new gTLD program “credibility” at stake

August 21, 2025 rehan.rafique No Comments

ICANN’s Governmental Advisory Committee is “deeply concerned” about the credibility of the new gTLD program’s Next Round, after a scheme to broaden the geographic spread of applicants has started to look like a failure. The GAC and ALAC are calling for ICANN to address urgently what is sees as flaws in its Applicant Support Program,…

Internet Law

How To Protect Your Inheritance In A New York Uncontested Divorce

August 20, 2025 rehan.rafique No Comments

Is Inheritance Considered Marital Or Separate Property Under NY Law? Inheritance is generally considered separate property, but is considered marital property once it is placed into a non-segregated account that already contains marital property. What does this mean? Imagine you have a checking account with $10,000 in it. You inherit $100,000 from an Uncle and…

New York Law

Claims Adjusters Are Brainwashed: Public Adjusters Are Not to Be Trusted

August 20, 2025 rehan.rafique No Comments

During my speech in Dallas yesterday, I asked the audience of public adjusters to raise their hands if they previously worked for insurance companies or insurance claims organizations where the claims training involved role-playing of public adjusters. About 20 people raised their hands. I called on Chris Faber. Faber holds a CPCU designation. He previously…

Property Law

SCC Strikes Down Election Spending Limits

August 20, 2025 rehan.rafique No Comments

In Ontario (Attorney General) v. Working Families Coalition (Canada) Inc., 2025 SCC 5, [Working Families], the Supreme Court of Canada (“SCC”) held that the spending limits imposed by the Ontario government on third parties for political advertising infringed section 3 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, The Constitution Act, 1982, Schedule B…

Canada Law

UK ICO Considers Application of Data Protection Law to Live Facial Recognition Technology

August 20, 2025 rehan.rafique No Comments

UK ICO Considers Application of Data Protection Law to Live Facial Recognition Technology On August 13, 2025, the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) published guidance detailing key data protection themes that law enforcement must consider when deploying live facial recognition technology. The key themes include: Strictly necessary: Law enforcement must ensure that the use…

European Law