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Corporate Giants Face Unexpected Challenges as Activists Employ Strategic Court Selection

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Large corporations in the United States are coming to the realization that activist groups and legal adversaries are also mastering the art of selecting favorable courts, a tactic often referred to as “judge-shopping.” This strategy, traditionally associated with businesses seeking court venues advantageous to their cases, is now increasingly used by activists to advance their agendas through the judicial system. As this trend becomes more prevalent, legal battles are cropping up with significant implications for environmental policies, human rights issues, and corporate governance. These cases are no longer confined to any specific geography or jurisdiction … Read more

New Legislation Limits How Health Insurers Can Employ Artificial Intelligence

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A new state law in California is setting the stage for stricter regulation on how health insurers can utilize artificial intelligence, aiming to shield consumers from potentially biased decisions based solely on AI. This pioneering legislative move underscores a growing concern over the ethical implications of AI in critical sectors like health insurance, where decisions can significantly affect lives. Under this new statute, effective next month, health insurers will be required to be more transparent about the AI models they employ to make decisions about coverage and rates. The law mandates that these companies disclose … Read more

Activists Sideline Congress, Employ Courts in Push to Restrict Fossil Fuels

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WASHINGTON — With the planet warming and a storm of legal battles swirling, recent lawsuits in state courts have brought into focus a fierce debate over the role of the judiciary in climate change policy. Some activists and local governments argue that, faced with congressional inaction and persistent global emissions, pursuing legal action against oil companies may be an effective route to trigger change. This strategy has drawn criticism from various quarters, who claim it circumvents the democratic process and could saddle U.S. companies with disproportionate blame for global greenhouse gas emissions. Climate change, historically … Read more