A woman who alleged she was sexually assaulted by an appliance delivery man reached a $5 million settlement with the man and his employer.
Nick Hillyard and Sam Wendt of the Wendt Law Firm represented the woman, who is referred to in court documents as Jane Doe. According to her lawsuit, the defendant, Anthony Rivers,
Technology and IT
“User principle” damages for breach of copyright
The usual position in intellectual property infringement matters is that the successful applicant can elect between an account of profits or damages. However, what if the applicant has not suffered any direct loss as a result of the actions of the respondent that is held to have infringed its copyright? What are User Principle damages?…
Linked – Expectations Debt
By Mike McBride
The term Expectation Debt fits a lot of what I was talking about earlier this year. This is a paragraph about Amazon, but you could write the same thing about Microsoft, Google, Zoom, and many other tech companies.
Expectations were so high in 2021 that investors and employees had to achieve extraordinary things just to…
Key Takeaways from CPPA’s Public Meeting Discussing Risk Assessments and Cybersecurity Audits
By Marykate
As we previously covered in a post earlier this month, the California Privacy Protection Agency (“CPPA”) has published draft regulations on risk assessments and cybersecurity audits required by the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”). On September 8, the CPPA held a public board meeting that…
The Law Bytes Podcast, Episode 178: Bianca Wylie on Canada’s Failing AI Regulatory Process
It’s been a dizzying stretch since the launch of Chat GPT, with artificial intelligence regulation and policy bursting forward as top concern in Canada and around the world. From a Canadian perspective, Bill C-27 got most of its initial attention for its privacy provisions, but its inclusion of an AI bill – AIDA – has…
The United Nations Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine publishes findings of widespread torture and rape
The United Nations Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine said on Monday that Russian occupiers tortured Ukrainians so brutally that some of their victims died, and forced families to listen as they raped women next door in their latest findings from the field, in its latest update.
The UN-mandated body found widespread and systematic use…
Boosting digital resilience – The UK Information Commissioner and NCSC CEO sign Memorandum of Understanding
On 12 September 2023, the UK Information Commissioner and the Chief Executive of the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), signed a joint Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), which establishes how the NCSC and the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) will cooperate. The NCSC is the technical authority in the UK that provides standards and guidance to organisations…
Thomas Suh and Ken Block on How LegalMation is Revolutionizing Litigation Efficiency (TGIR Ep. 222)
On this episode of The Geek in Review, hosts Marlene Gebauer and Greg Lambert interview Thomas Suh, Founder and CEO, and Ken Block, Senior Account Executive of LegalMation. The company provides AI-powered tools to help litigators automate repetitive tasks and work more efficiently. The conversation focuses on LegalMation’s products, overcoming resistance to…
Russian-installed Donetsk leader issues civilian restrictions under martial law
By Site Admin & US
Denis Pushilin, the Russian-backed leader of the Donetsk region, which is widely recognized as Ukrainian territory annexed by Russia, issued a decree on Sunday implementing public activity restrictions. In the decree, Pushilin said the measures are necessary to “[s]trengthen the protection of public order and ensure public safety.”
The five-page decree instated numerous restrictions on…
Spain protesters gather in Madrid to challenge possible amnesty for Catalan independence leaders
A crowd of 40,000 Spaniards took to the streets of Madrid Sunday to protest the possible plans to grant amnesty to Catalans who face legal trouble for their roles in the separatist bid six years ago, according to Spanish news site EFE. The crowd held Spanish national flags and displayed signs, with some describing Sanchez…