Are Automated License Plate Readers on a Collision Course With Data Privacy Rights?

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An accelerating controversy over localities’ use of automated license plate readers; what this technology consists of, how it works, and what it’s used for; how widespread this tech tool is becoming; how data from the license plate readers is collected, stored, shared, leveraged, and protected; how individuals or local officials are pushing back against the surge in automated license plate readers; key issues fueling opposition to the readers, and/or cases of inadvertent or deliberate misuse of the readers; what to know about the rights or potential liabilities on the part of license plate reader manufacturers or law enforcement authorities “versus” individuals’ expectations of personal privacy; what license plate readers may illustrate regarding the rise of the surveillance state.

Student Safety: Related Trends and Practical Guidance

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Issues involving student safety as the new school season gets underway; legal obligations or protections on the part of school administrators, teachers, parents, or guardians; potential risk areas or threats that may be increasing tensions for school districts these days; how artificial intelligence may be fueling risks to students’ personal safety or well-being; questions parents may want to be asking about schools’ ongoing safety protocols and their response systems for specific types of incidents; what parents or students may be able to do to help bring potential threats to authorities’ attention before a crisis occurs.

What to Know About Voluntary Benefit Programs

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Voluntary or optional insurance products within the employer-employee context; how voluntary benefit programs work; related pitfalls that may arise for either employers or employees; noteworthy ERISA litigation over this form of insurance.

Directors and Officers Insurance: Trends and Tips

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Directors and officers insurance; what companies need to know about the scope and limitations of this type of insurance; how to evaluate available forms of coverage; potential pitfalls to be aware of when assessing coverage options; significant court rulings or emerging liability risks that may increase the urgency of reviewing existing D&O coverage or deciding whether to change coverage; any other noteworthy legal trends, cautionary tales, or interesting disputes involving D&O coverage.

Pet Insurance: A Concept That Animal Owners Should Cuddle Up to, or Not?

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Insurance for pets; how big of a business this is (in the country or region of your choice); whether pet insurance options have become more common (and perhaps more popular or more complex) as the veterinary industry has changed and as veterinary services costs have risen; what pet owners should consider when researching, negotiating, or renewing pet insurance policies; how pet owners may be able to lower the insurance costs for their pets’ care; any noteworthy legal disputes involving pet insurance and coverage; any interesting innovations that may be occurring in the pet insurance sector.

Changes Coming Under China’s Revised Trademark Law

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A revised trademark law set to take effect in China as of Jan. 1, 2027; main emphases of the drive to revise the country’s trademark law; how this upcoming law compares to prior drafts; whom or what processes, rights, protections, or remedies will be most affected by changes made under the new law; how significant the changes are overall; how interested parties can keep abreast of future developments on this front, including any official guidance or other pronouncements of note.

Is That USPTO or an Imposter? Scams and Safeguards to Keep in Mind

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The perennial problem of scammers impersonating the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office in an attempt to defraud their targets; repeating or emerging scams of this sort that businesses or individuals should be aware of; common methods used by fraudsters who use USPTO-type communications or other intellectual property details in an attempt to set up a convincing lure; what scammers hope to gain from these IP-related ploys; how businesses or individuals can avoid falling prey to these fraud schemes.

IP Issues Involving Embedded Third-Party Content

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Intellectual property concerns that may arise over the embedding of third-party content; types of content commonly at issue in these scenarios; rights or risks to know about; any related court cases dealing with such matters; IP best practices for businesses interested in availing themselves of third-party content.