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Facebook’s $650 Million Privacy Settlement Approved By Judge (1)
WEBFeb 26, 2021 · A $650 million biometric privacy settlement with Facebook Inc. was approved by a San Francisco federal judge Friday, capping a yearslong case involving the social media giant’s use of facial technology.. U.S. District Judge James Donato of the Northern District of California said it was one of the largest settlements ever for a privacy …
Chegg May Seize Homeworkify Website in Suit Over Stolen Answers
WEBNov 8, 2023 · Online learning platform Chegg Inc. may seize the internet domain of Homeworkify, a competitor that allegedly provided free homework answers to students after stealing them from Chegg, a federal court ruled.. Chegg provided sufficient evidence to show a likelihood of success on all of its claims against the defendants and that it …
Just How Long Is the Long Arm of U.S. Jurisdiction? - Bloomberg …
WEBAug 4, 2021 · Eugene Sokoloff. The full Fifth Circuit will soon decide an important question on personal jurisdiction over foreign defendants stemming from a case involving a collision in 2017 in Japanese waters that resulted in the death of seven U.S. Navy sailors. Eugene Sokoloff, counsel at MoloLamken LLP, examines what the court must consider.
TikTok $92 Million Privacy Settlement Granted Final Approval (1)
WEBJul 28, 2022 · TikTok must pay $92 million to resolve multidistrict litigation over the company’s alleged misuse of its users’ private data, after a federal judge in Illinois granted final approval of a settlement Thursday.
Ten Scenarios That Provoke Motions for Sanctions—And How to …
WEBOct 16, 2012 · Regardless of the motive, once the full truth is discovered by the other side, a motion for sanctions for perpetuation of a fraud on the court is sure to follow. 3 A trial court has the inherent authority to dismiss a plaintiff’s entire case when there is clear and convincing evidence that the plaintiff has committed “a fraud on the court ...
Courts Are Excusing Contract Nonperformance Due to the Pandemic
WEBApr 8, 2021 · A year after the Covid-19 pandemic came to the U.S., more courts are showing a willingness to accept force majeure, impossibility or impracticability, and other defenses to excuse contract obligations in situations caused by the pandemic. Reed Smith partner John McIntyre explains.
Does Congress Have the Constitutional Authority to Codify
WEBMay 17, 2022 · Supporters of a Roe statute say the authority lies in the 14th Amendment, which allows Congress to enforce the amendment’s liberty guarantees by “appropriate legislation.”. But the Supreme Court has previously distinguished between legislation to enforce constitutional rights and legislation to define those rights.
When Your Court Doesn’t Rule, Ask, Ask Again - Bloomberg Law …
WEBApr 6, 2022 · First, before pursuing the extraordinary writ of mandamus, ask your court for a ruling. Then ask again. And when that doesn’t work, consider asking again. This may seem obvious, but in practice it may not be as straightforward or easy as it seems. The need for a record on appeal demonstrating your diligence in seeking a ruling from the court ...
How to Recover Assets Lost to Cryptocurrency Theft and Fraud
WEBDec 9, 2022 · TrustStorm. Olshan Frome Wolosky’s Robert Appleton and TrustStorm’s George McEachern explain how cryptocurrency investors might respond and recover assets from losses due to fraud and theft. Investor funds losses continue to mount with the meltdown of numerous cryptocurrency and misuse of investor funds by centralized …
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