Regulatory

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson Challenges ByteDance’s Influence in TikTok Regulatory Debate at Supreme Court

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Washington, D.C. – In a significant legal argument that could shape the operational future of TikTok in the United States, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson raised critical legal questions in her examination of a lawyer regarding the platform’s ties to its parent company, ByteDance. The discussion revolved around the implications of a law compelling TikTok to either divest from ByteDance or face a ban, emphasizing the consequences for its algorithm and independent operation. Justice Jackson, the most recent addition to the U.S. Supreme Court, actively engaged in the deliberations, focusing on whether the core issue was … Read more

Michigan Gaming Authority Halts TwinSpires Operations Over Regulatory Breaches

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Detroit, MI — The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has taken decisive action against TwinSpires, the digital arm of Churchill Downs Incorporated, suspending its online gaming operation within the state. The suspension follows the identification of multiple breaches of Michigan’s stringent gaming regulations. The MGCB’s enforcement action comes after an investigation which uncovered that TwinSpires allowed wagers from players who were self-excluded, a group encompassing individuals who have voluntarily opted out of gambling activities due to addiction concerns. The issue of maintaining the integrity and safety of the gaming environment has been a priority for … Read more

State Net Neutrality Laws Hold Strong Despite Federal Regulatory Setbacks

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Recent federal court decisions have indicated a significant shift in the regulation of broadband internet, giving states like California and New York a larger role in enforcing net neutrality and broadband management. This evolution follows the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals’ overturning of the Federal Communications Commission’s attempts to set nationwide open internet standards, leaving states to implement their own rules. The appeals court’s ruling marks a pivotal moment in a long-standing legal tug-of-war between federal initiatives and state authorities over the control of internet services. The decision reaffirms that states retain the power … Read more

Eli Lilly Joins Lawsuit to Defend Drug Patent Against Compounding Pharmacies Amid FDA Regulatory Dispute

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Washington, D.C. — Pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly has entered the legal fray by filing a motion on January 1 to join a lawsuit challenging the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) decision regarding the manufacturing of generic versions of GLP-1 drugs, such as those Lilly markets under the names Mounjaro and Zepbound. The company asserts significant stakes in the ongoing legal battle over whether compounding pharmacies may continue creating generics previously necessitated by drug shortages. The initial lawsuit was launched in October by the Outsourcing Facilities Association and FarmaKeio Custom Compounding, a Texas-based compounding pharmacy. … Read more