California Enacts Generative AI Law Addressing “Digital Replicas” of Performers

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On September 17, 2024, Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 2602 into California law (to be codified at Cal. Lab. Code §927).  The law addresses the use of “digital replicas” of performers.  As defined in the law, a digital replica is: a computer-generated, highly realistic electronic representation that is readily identifiable as the voice or visual…

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the right “insurance scheme” for the CEAS? – EU Immigration and Asylum Law and Policy

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Print this article POST 9 OF THE SERIES OF THE ODYSSEUS BLOG ON THE PACT ON MIGRATION & ASYLUM By Prof. Francesco Maiani, University of Lausanne Introduction As the Commission observed in 2020, “[t]here is currently no effective solidarity mechanism in place”. This is the cause of many woes for the Common European asylum system (CEAS):…

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Retail premises leases can “jump out” of the Retail Leases Act

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Can a “retail premises lease” (within the meaning of s.11 of the  Retail Leases Act 2003) cease to be a “retail premises lease” during its term? That long-standing question has finally been resolved. In Verraty Pty Ltd v Richmond Football Club Ltd [2019] VCAT 1073 the Tribunal held that a lease could cease to a…

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OCR Settles HIPAA Security Rule Enforcement Action with Heritage Valley Health System Stemming from Ransomware Attack – Business Cyber Risk

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On July 2, 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced a settlement with Heritage Valley Health System (Heritage Valley), a healthcare provider operating in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia. This is the OCR’s third ransomware settlement and is based on allegations of potential violations of the Health…

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Copyright, Education, and Generative AI: Getting with the programme?

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Photo: Shantanu Kumar from pexels Generative AI (GenAI) is promising to revolutionise higher education. Whether it concerns legal scholars using ChatGPT to write their essays, computer science majors relying on GitHub Copilot to generate programming code, or art students turning to Midjourney to create visual artistry: the relevant AI tools to assist with educational assignments…

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From Murky Waters to Clear Paths: Why Sackett v. EPA Matters for Wetland Development

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On May 25, 2023, the United States Supreme Court decided Sackett v. EPA, a case concerning the outer limits of the Clean Water Act (“CWA”). The CWA grants the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) authority to regulate water quality in the Nation’s rivers, lakes and streams. But discerning the precise boundaries of the CWA has led…

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Property Law

What to Do After a Slip and Fall Accident in a Westchester County Restaurant or Bar

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A night out in Westchester County should be filled with good food, great company, and fun experiences. However, an unexpected slip and fall accident can quickly ruin an evening, and an untreated slip and fall injury can ruin a lifetime. Slip and fall accidents are what the law calls it when someone falls and gets…

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Introduction to Estate Litigation – Oakville Estate Litigation Lawyer | Mississauga Real Estate Lawyer | Milton Estate Planning Lawyer

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3 Minute Read Estate litigation covers a wide variety of legal disputes that can arise regarding the administration and settling of a deceased person’s estate. Let’s discuss below. Unlike other areas of law, proceedings in estate litigation are often conducted by way of Application rather than Action (a trial). Although, some proceedings by application can…

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Canada Law

Mit heißer Nadel gestricktes Polizeirecht – Verfassungsblog

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Als Reaktion auf den Anschlag von Solingen will die Bundesregierung schnell Handlungsstärke beweisen. Ein am 9. September eingebrachter „Entwurf eines Gesetzes zur Verbesserung der Terrorismusbekämpfung“ wurde bereits am 12. September in der ersten Lesung im Bundestag diskutiert und steht für den 23. September auf der Tagesordnung des Innenausschusses. Der Entwurf ist teilweise an anderer Stelle…

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Microsoft — Yep, You Read That Right, Microsoft — Just Got Hit With a Successful Cyber Attack! What Does this Mean for Your Company?

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“There is no such thing as ‘secure’ when it comes to cybersecurity.” “The odds in cybersecurity are impossible — those defending have to get it right 100% of the time and those attacking only need one lucky shot.” These are a few of the sayings that I have used throughout the years when trying to…

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