Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The discussion of bank lending in the Banking and Finance Law Center describes some of the main federal laws that govern this area. Other federal laws regulate mortgage lending when a consumer purchases a home.

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Eric Goldman

MAY 17, 2024

The pertinent question should not be whether contracts mimic copyright, but whether they undermine the policies underlying copyright law. If a contract does that, it should not be enforceable as a matter of federal law. How to Correctly Answer the Right Question: Applying Conflict Preemption In X v.

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Eric Goldman

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The plaintiff claimed that federal law didn’t preempt his state law claim, but the court breezily rejects that. (I Because the removal of content is a traditional editorial function, Section 230(c)(1) bars plaintiff’s lawsuit.” ” The court cites Force v.

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The Barrister

APRIL 24, 2024

Here, federal court defers to the administrative agency’s permissible construction of the statute. [5] Factual Background Loper and Relentless challenged the applicability of Chevron in a case surrounding enforcement of federal observers on commercial fishing vessels. Relentless and Loper Cases A.

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Inside Privacy

APRIL 27, 2023

For example, the statement summarizes the EEOC’s remit in enforcing federal laws that make it unlawful to discriminate against an applicant or employee and the EEOC’s enforcement activities related to AI, and includes a link to a technical assistance document.

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Martindale-Avvo

MAY 7, 2024

Also, Texas and California have passed laws restricting any deep fakes that could influence political campaigns. Federal Law No federal law currently exists that addresses deep fakes. Hawaii, Texas, Virginia, and Wyoming have criminalized pornographic deep fakes, while Texas and California permit civil actions.

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APRIL 16, 2023

Federal law requires employers to “reasonably accommodate” their workers’ religious beliefs and practices unless doing so would lead to “undue hardship on the conduct of the employer’s business.” It is an agonizing case, in part because it seeks to unravel a very real injustice.

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Clio

AUGUST 28, 2024

Privacy and cybersecurity Privacy and cybersecurity laws are complex and vary between states (e.g., CCPA laws ). Also, these lawyers reduce privacy and security risks to comply with applicable state and federal laws. These laws also vary by industry, depending on who you’re doing business with.

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Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

JUNE 29, 2023

Federal laws and regulations provide specific protections to people with disabilities. This federal law covers not only people with disabilities but also people who are perceived as having disabilities and people who have relationships or associations with people with disabilities.

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Inside Privacy

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

The guidance encourages businesses offering health apps to review the FTC-HHS Mobile Health App Interactive Tool , which is a questionnaire designed to help mobile health app developers identify federal laws and regulations that may apply to their products, as well as the FTC’s best practices guidance for mobile health app developers and the HHS (..)

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The North Carolina Journey of Law and Technology

JANUARY 26, 2023

However, federal law requires airlines to reimburse passengers for canceled or, in some situations, “significantly delayed” flights. Department of Transportation (“DOT”) make things “right?”

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Brett Trout

AUGUST 19, 2024

No new noncompete agreements As of September 4, 2024, the FTC prohibits employers from including noncompete language in their employment contracts, employee handbooks, workplace policies, on their websites, etc.

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Debevoise Data Blog

APRIL 24, 2024

Under federal law, whistleblowers who provide the SEC with original, timely, and credible information that leads to a successful enforcement action may be eligible for awards ranging from 10 to 30 percent of the money collected, when monetary sanctions exceed $1 million. [3]

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LawSites

OCTOBER 4, 2022

The new Simplicity mode was inspired by a 2010 federal law, the Plain Writing Act of 2010, which requires federal government entities to use “clear government communication that the public can understand and use.” WordRake now has two editing modes: Brevity and Simplicity.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Since we affirm the district court’s rulings on the state law claims, we need not resolve the federal law cross appeal.” Nevertheless, the Tenth Circuit dodges it: “We need not reach this issue. ” Yet another case where Section 230 reform wouldn’t change the outcome.

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Debevoise Data Blog

AUGUST 19, 2021

On 1 July 2021, [1] Federal Law No. 236-FZ on the Internet Activities of Foreign Entities in the Russian Federation (the “Law”) [2] came into force, requiring establishment of local presence, such as a branch, a representative office, or a subsidiary, for foreign Internet companies whose activities are focused on Russian users.

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Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Unless applicable laws or the terms of the mortgage provide a right to reinstatement, a lender does not need to permit reinstatement, but they may find this solution simpler than foreclosure. Under federal law, a tenant generally can stay until the lease ends even if their landlord loses ownership of the property.

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Eric Goldman

JUNE 23, 2023

That the CDA is a federal law does not mean Mr. Fyk can bring a claim against the United States government; preventing such a flood of lawsuits is at the core of standing doctrine. The court also notes that Facebook does not exclusively rely on Section 230 to authorize its content moderation decisions (“Perhaps Mr.

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Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

MAY 21, 2024

Federal law lists certain categories of debts that generally cannot be discharged , which means that bankruptcy will not eliminate them in most situations. This can significantly reduce the stress on a debtor. However, a creditor can ask the court to lift the stay in certain situations. Are There Any Debts That Cannot Be Wiped Out?

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The Law Product Makers blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Already published applications included a letter to landlords requesting a rent deferral under Federal Law due to the pandemic and a letter to mortgage lenders requesting mortgage forbearance also under Federal Law.

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The Barrister

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

The Animal Welfare Act (AWA), enacted in 1966, is the only Federal law that regulates the treatment of animals in research facilities. In the 12th century, physicians practiced experimental surgical procedures on animals before applying them to human patients.

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Technology Law Dispatch

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

German law, section 6(4) of the Bundesdatenschutzgesetz (German Federal Law on data protection) sets out further conditions which make it more difficult for a processor or controller to dismiss a DPO, namely that there must be just cause for the dismissal.

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Legal Talk Network

JUNE 27, 2024

This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in food, farming, and federal law! A team of food safety lawyers and specialists opened up about the Food Safety Modernization Act and the need for more funding and resources on Lawyer 2 Lawyer.

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Legal Tech Monitor

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

The Supreme Court’s version doesn’t urge Justices to “divest from financial interests ‘that might require frequent disqualification’” or to make financial disclosures required by federal law and Judicial Conference regulations, both of which are included in the lower courts’ version.

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Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

APRIL 23, 2024

The “zero tolerance” regime for drivers under 21 arose from a federal law that conditioned highway funding on prohibiting these drivers from driving with a BAC of.02 It will order the driver to stop the car if it finds that their BAC is too high. What Does “Zero Tolerance” Mean for Underage DUI? 02 or higher.

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Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Over the last several years, some states have enacted data privacy laws that govern how businesses collect, store, and use the personal information of consumers. The federal government has not yet enacted a comprehensive data privacy law, although various federal laws protect certain types of people or information.

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Debevoise Data Blog

APRIL 19, 2021

On 1 March 2021, Federal Law No. 519-FZ on Amendments to the Federal Law on Personal Data dated 30 December 2020 (the “Law”) came into force.

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Martindale-Avvo

APRIL 18, 2024

At the federal levels, MDMA and LSD are schedule 1 substances. There are some exceptions for certain drugs in federal law. For example, the ceremonial use of peyote by Native American communities has federal protection. states has served as a stark example of how federal and state laws might be in conflict.

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Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Federal laws protect the online privacy of children, who offer inviting targets to scammers perpetrating identity theft because children have no credit history, and the theft may go unnoticed for longer. This sometimes can lead to criminal charges, even if it was consensual.

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Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

AUGUST 31, 2023

If they owe estate tax under federal law, the payout of a life insurance policy will be included in their taxable estate unless they transfer ownership of the policy to someone else, or unless their spouse is the sole beneficiary. This allows them to adjust the amount of their premiums and the scope of their coverage each year.

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Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

APRIL 5, 2023

These cover personal taxes , business taxes , tax debts when someone falls behind on their obligations, and tax audits when the IRS checks to make sure that a taxpayer followed the law. The Tax Law Center also covers topics such as property tax , estate tax , and sales tax more briefly.

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Inside Privacy

JANUARY 4, 2024

The Order makes several notable changes to the prior rules, including broadening the definitions of a reportable “breach” and “covered data,” requiring covered entities to notify the FCC in addition to federal law enforcement of breaches, and modifying certain customer notification requirements.

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LawSites

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

This practice may include the law of their licensing jurisdiction or other law as permitted by ABA Model Rule 5.5(c) c) or (d), including, for instance, temporary practice involving other states’ or federal laws.

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Clio

MARCH 14, 2024

ESIGN, UETA, and laws governing e-signatures in the US In the US, there are two primary laws governing electronic signatures: The Electronic Signature in Global and National Commerce (ESIGN) Act is a federal law that serves to create a US standard for electronic signatures. The ESIGN Act applies nationwide.

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Debevoise Data Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2021

In this part, we assess where the law seems to be heading and offer some practical risk reduction strategies. Federal and State Legislation There is currently no federal law that specifically regulates biometric privacy. No comprehensive and preemptive federal law seems likely to pass anytime soon.

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Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

While federal law governs people and businesses across the U.S., each state has developed its own set of laws in many areas. These range from employment and family law to personal injury and criminal law. State laws may resemble one another in some situations, but they may vary greatly in others.

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CaseFox

OCTOBER 27, 2023

This percentage may vary according to the federal laws. For personal injury cases, the percentage of contingency fees is almost 40%, but still, most of the lawyers will charge around 33.3%. If the cases are more complicated, the contingency fee can be as high as 60%. However, if the case is simple, it can be as low as 15%.

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