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Vietnam Greenlights Major Legislation on Data and Electricity, Unveils Ambitious $67 Billion Rail Expansion Plan

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Hanoi, Vietnam — The Vietnamese government has officially approved far-reaching new legislations in data protection and electricity use, alongside a monumental $67 billion strategy to enhance the country’s rail infrastructure. These pivotal legal adjustments alongside ambitious infrastructural spendings aim to significantly revamp Vietnam’s economic and technological landscape, positioning it as a front-runner in Southeast Asia’s rapidly evolving market. At the helm of these transformative initiatives is the newly passed data law, which establishes stringent measures on data privacy and cross-border information exchanges. This law is designed to provide a robust framework to safeguard personal data … Read more

Trump’s Co-Defendant Lawyer Reveals Ambitious Goal: Running for Office While Facing Trial

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NEW YORK – In a recent court filing, a lawyer for one of Donald Trump’s co-defendants expressed a belief that the ultimate goal of the prosecution is to prevent Trump from running for office and force him to sit through a trial. The lawyer’s statement came as part of the ongoing investigation into the Trump Organization’s business practices. The statement was made by an attorney representing Allen Weisselberg, the Trump Organization’s longtime chief financial officer, who is currently facing charges of tax fraud. The lawyer argued that the prosecution’s actions are politically motivated, with the … Read more

Future Implications of Key Legal Developments in 2023 Shaping Various Industries: From Rejecting Overly Ambitious PFAS Class Actions to Amendments of Federal Rule 702 on Expert Witness Testimony

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Harriss Beach Attorneys Abbie Eliasberg Fuchs, Daniel R. Strecker, and Alessandra G. Ash have analyzed key judicial holdings and legal developments in federal court and tort hotspots across the country that have impacted the industry in 2023 and may shape the years ahead. They have shared potential implications for future cases in regards to these topics: – The Sixth Circuit has rejected an overly ambitious PFAS class action. – The Hair Relaxer MDL is proceeding. – Illinois now permits punitive damages in wrongful death cases and has increased the availability of expedited trials. – California … Read more