The European Union recently enacted its new artificial intelligence regulation, the (“EU AI Act”). The new law is expected to have a substantial impact on the AI industry, including on companies outside of the EU, much as the GDPR did. Overall, the EU AU Act follows a risk-based approach and contains several categories of AI…
In the field of urban and regional planning, the passing of legislative bills can significantly influence how local governments shape the future development of their communities. A recent example is CS/CS/SB 540, signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis and effective July 1, 2023. This bill introduces several substantial changes to the existing regulatory framework…
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The world of property insurance covers a lot of specialty risks. Equine and livestock insurance is one of those special risks. A Liberty Mutual brochure describes these important coverages, and the equine risk is described in part as follows: We concentrate on providing insurance solutions for specific equine disciplines such as dressage, hunters, jumpers, racing,…
Being a lawyer, I am subject to numerous rules and ethical regulations regarding our contracts and referral fees. In many states, public adjusters also have restrictions regarding how they may solicit cases and if they can pay referral fees. For example, Florida has the following statute prohibiting referral fees to those who are not licensed…
There are several ways in which limitations may be imposed in Massachusetts property rights matters. Some examples include local zoning bylaws, which may regulate aspects such as how far a structure must be set back from the street, and public easements, which may prevent the property owner from blocking off access with a privacy fence….
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In an ongoing dispute commenced in 2016, the Eleventh Circuit for the second time in the lifetime of the litigation considered trade secret misappropriation and related copyright claims in a scraping case between direct competitors. The case involved plaintiff Compulife Software, Inc. (“Plaintiff” or “Compulife”) – in the business of generating life insurance quotes on…
Table of Contents Choosing the Optimal Business Structure Registering Your Ontario Business Navigating Tax Responsibilities Employment Law Essentials Accessing Legal Resources and Support Securing Your Business Success Starting a small business in Ontario is a thrilling endeavor, yet it requires a firm understanding of the legal steps that can make or break your venture….
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Nicholls & Anor v Mapfre Espana Compania De Seguros Y Reaseguros SA [2024] EWCA Civ 718 is the unsuccessful appeal against Sedgwick v Mapfre Espana Compania De Seguros Y Reaseguros Sa [2022] EWHC 2704 (KB) which I discuss here and against Nicholls v Mapfre and Sonia Woodward v Mapfre [2023] EWHC 1031 (KB) which I discuss…
Nielsen Media Research unveiled plans to assess esports viewership. The service is meant to help brands make better sponsorship decisions when it comes to professional gaming events. Howard Appelbaum, president of Nielsen Entertainment, enthused: “There’s a high demand for reliable, independent measurement of value in esports. We’re excited to enhance our client offerings and provide…
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Summaries of judgments made in collaboration with the Portuguese judge and référendaire of the CJEU (Nuno Piçarra and Sophie Perez) ▪ Judgment of the Court (Grand Chamber) of 21 March 2024, Landeshauptstadt Wiesbaden, Case C-61/22, EU:C:2024:251 Reference for a preliminary ruling – Regulation (EU) 2019/1157 – Strengthening the security of identity cards of EU citizens…
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