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Major Breakthrough: Sweeping Proposal Gives Consumers Control Over Tech Companies’ Use of Personal Data

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawmakers in Washington have unveiled a landmark proposal that would grant consumers unprecedented control over their personal data, marking a significant step towards national online privacy protections. The bipartisan agreement, negotiated by Senate Commerce Committee Chair Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) and House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Wash.), represents a breakthrough in the long-standing congressional debate on data privacy. The proposed legislation, known as the American Privacy Rights Act, aims to establish a national standard for how tech companies like Google, Meta, and TikTok collect, use, and transfer data on … Read more

New Developments in Silicosis Litigation: Strategies for Companies Using Silica in Manufacturing Operations

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New York, NY – Dechert Re:Torts, a monthly newsletter specializing in product liability and mass torts litigation, covers various news and developments in the field. In this issue, there are several hot topics of interest, including a temporary stay order issued by Cal/OSHA for workers exposed to respirable crystalline silica, the ongoing debate over opioid public nuisance claims, the ethical and legal challenges in obscured litigation funding, the inadequacy of “proxy” testing in PFAS litigation, and the increasing scrutiny on tech companies by regulators and legislators. The issue begins by addressing the growing number of … Read more

U.S. Judge Rules Against Chinese Companies for Importing Banned Wallets

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WASHINGTON (AP) — A judge at the U.S. International Trade Commission has ruled that two Chinese companies are in violation of U.S. law for importing specific types of wallets, leading to calls for a ban on these imports. The judge’s decision comes as part of an ongoing trade dispute between the United States and China, adding fuel to the fire in an already tense relationship. The judge determined that the Chinese companies engaged in illegal practices by importing these wallets, which violates U.S. trade regulations. The ruling suggests that the imports should be prohibited, potentially … Read more

New Lawsuit Filed Against Companies Involved in Terrifying Boat Crash Near Port Miami, Leaving Multiple People Injured

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Miami, Florida – A new lawsuit has been filed in Miami against the companies involved in a frightening boat crash that occurred near Port Miami last month, leaving more than a dozen people injured. Stephanie and Matthew Camarato were passengers on the Thriller tour boat on February 11 when they were struck by a 43-foot charter boat, the Obelix. Attorney Jack Hickey, who is representing the Camaratos, described the devastating incident, stating, “Everybody’s having a good time one minute. The next minute their lives are shattered, changed forever.” The lawsuit alleges that Stephanie Camarato, a … Read more