Electronic

CME Under Fire: Legal Dispute Erupts Over Electronic Trading Access and Floor Exclusivity

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Chicago, Ill. — Members of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) have been utilizing electronic trading connectivity tools alongside nonmembers, paying identical access fees for over a decade. This practice has come into focus following the opening of a new data center by the exchange, raising concerns from some members who contend their exclusive rights and contractual agreements may have been compromised. In a recent court hearing in Illinois, legal representatives for CME argued that the exchange’s operations have adhered to established guidelines for many years. By fostering an environment where both members and nonmembers could … Read more

Texas Enacts New Alcohol Law After Heartbreaking Loss: Mother Advocates for Electronic Age Verification to Prevent Underage Drinking

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DALLAS — A new Texas law mandates electronic age-verification scanners at cash registers in convenience stores and retailers selling alcohol, a measure spurred by the tragic loss of a young man in a drunk-driving accident. The legislation emerged from the efforts of Charlotte Stephens, a North Texas mother whose son, DeShawn Jagwan, died after consuming alcohol purchased without identification checks. Jagwan was just 18 years old when he died in a single-car crash shortly after attending his high school prom. On April 9, 2022, Stephens sent Jagwan off to Plano Senior High School’s prom. Described … Read more

End of an Era: Wimbledon’s Shift to Electronic Line Calling Leaves Veteran Line Judges Sidelined

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London, UK – The charm and tradition of Wimbledon, renowned for its grass courts and white attire, will be losing a timeless aspect of its gamesmanship as it bids farewell to human line judges, adopting electronic line-calling technology instead. This shift, informed by a desire for consistent and error-free rulings, marks a profound change for many, including veteran line judges like myself, whose life’s work has revolved around the court lines of this storied tournament. I still vividly remember my first Wimbledon back in 1982, the year Jimmy Connors triumphed over John McEnroe. It was … Read more

Veterans Affairs Employee Sues Over Allegedly Inaccessible Electronic Health Records System

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WASHINGTON — A lawsuit has been filed by Laurette Santos, a Department of Veterans Affairs employee, against the VA concerning its implementation of a new electronic health record system which she claims is not accessible to users with disabilities, particularly affecting employees and veterans who are visually impaired. The litigation, initiated last month in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, centers on the system’s failure to integrate with screen readers and other assistive technologies. Santos, who has served as a licensed social worker at the VA for over a decade, currently works … Read more