On June 18, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas vacated the HIPAA Privacy Rule to Support Reproductive Health Care Privacy (the “Final Rule”) issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) under the Biden Administration. The Final Rule had amended the HIPAA Privacy Rule to limit the…
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This case involves four main players: Newsmatics, which runs the EIN Presswire service, a pay-to-play press release distribution service. Frankly Media, one of Newsmatics’ distribution partners. Hwang, who submitted press releases to Newsmatics claiming that an NJ state court was not handling cases fairly. McAleer, a communications manager at the NJ state court system. McAleer…
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Being charged with domestic assault in Alberta can have devastating consequences. These charges affect not only your legal standing but also your personal life, career, and future opportunities. Domestic assault cases are treated extremely seriously by the courts, and even a single accusation can lead to harsh penalties. Attempting to navigate these charges without the…
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In the world of construction litigation, the New York Lien Law—and in particular, Article 3-A—plays a crucial role in protecting the interests of subcontractors, material suppliers, and other beneficiaries of construction trust funds. The recent appellate decision in Park East Construction Corp. v. Uliano, 2023-00046 (2d Dep’t), serves as a strong reminder of the burden…
Last week, the UN working group on business and human rights officially presented its thematic report on the procurement and deployment of artificial intelligence systems by States and businesses (A/HRC/59/53, 14 May 2025 — note there is also an executive summary infographic). The report focuses on actions to be taken to facilitate alignment of AI…
Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has sharpened its competitive edge in tax and corporate transactions with the arrival of Washington, DC partner Jeff Korenblatt, a seasoned leader in the growing world of tax insurance underwriting. Joining from Holland & Knight, Jeff focuses on the high-demand intersection of tax law, insurance and transactional risk mitigation….
Facing sexual assault charges or sexual-related crimes in Canada is an extremely serious matter. While sexual offenses are among the most common criminal charges in the country, the way they are prosecuted and the special rules that apply can be challenging to understand. Defending sexual assault cases requires highly specialized legal expertise. Even experienced criminal…
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In 2019, during Lindsay Board’s first trial as an associate at Daniel Brown Law LLP, she witnessed her new boss do something remarkable. The defence firm’s eponymous founder asked the judge to end early for the day so he could get home for his son’s birthday celebrations. “It sounds small,” says Board. “But I’d never…
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The European Union (EU) aims to reduce, and eventually eradicate poverty. It is the world’s largest donor of development aid. In 2023, the EU and its member countries provided €95.9 billion for official development assistance to support long-term economic, social, environmental and political development around the world. EU development aid policies The EU is committed to…
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