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Emerging Theories of Liability in the Internet of Things Era

The Internet of Things (“IoT”) has ushered in a new era of connectivity and convenience, but with it comes a host of legal issues and emerging theories of liability. As IoT devices become increasingly ubiquitous in our daily...more

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No Minor Inconvenience: Tips for Crafting a School Policy That Protects Minors on Campus

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Institutions of higher education (IHEs) are often focal points of community activity, and inevitably attract all members of the public to various events and programs that take place on campus, including the youngest—and most...more

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What Changes are Coming to Connecticut’s Bullying Law?

Connecticut’s bullying laws, set forth in Connecticut General Statutes Sections 10-222d, 10-222g, 10-222k and the like, have long obligated school districts to remedy acts of bullying and teen dating violence.  School...more

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SEC Adopts Final Cybersecurity Rules for Public Companies

In a narrow 3-2 decision on July 26, the SEC adopted its final rule concerning cybersecurity risk management, strategy, governance, and incident disclosure (the “Final Rule”).  Below we highlight some of the principal changes...more

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Congress Expands FDA Authority Over Cosmetics Regulation

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The Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MoCRA) was passed by the U.S. Congress as part of the omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act enacted on December 29, 2022 and will grant the U.S. Food and Drug...more

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Food Forensics & Safety: It’s Not Always a Gut Feeling

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You get out of bed in the middle of the night with an upset stomach and think to yourself “wow, I must have eaten something bad yesterday.” If you have done this, you are not alone. The Centers for Disease Control and...more

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The Danger of Open Meetings Violations

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Compliance with the Open Meetings Law is an ongoing, ever-present obligation for all North Carolina public boards.  The advent of Governor Cooper’s COVID-19 State of Emergency declaration prompted additional open meetings...more

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A ‘Measured Reopening’ Of the North Carolina Court System

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As COVID-19 numbers improve, North Carolina is among the states beginning to resume in-person hearings and civil trials. The week of March 14 saw several developments that collectively signal a “measured reopening” of the...more

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The Responsible Corporate Officer Doctrine and the Food, Beverage and Agribusiness Industry — What You Need to Know

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In this episode, host Jonathan Havens, co-chair of Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr’s Food, Beverage and Agribusiness (FBA) Practice, speaks with colleague Justin Danilewitz, a litigator in the Firm’s White Collar and Government...more

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Governor Cooper and State Leaders Strongly Advocate for In-Person Instruction

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While many North Carolina public schools had resumed some level of in-person instruction by the Fall of 2020, by the end of 2020, a majority of those public schools reverted back to 100% virtual learning due to reported...more

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Emergency Directives from Chief Justice Paul Newby

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On Jan. 14, N.C. Chief Justice Paul Newby issued emergency directives on COVID-19 which are effective immediately. The new order replaces the order issued on Dec. 14, 2020....more

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Resumption of Civil Trials in NC

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At a recent seminar put on by the North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys, members of the N.C. task force on resuming jury trials gave an update on jury trial resumption in N.C.  There is no definite date for when...more

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North Carolina Moves to Phase 2.5

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On September 1, 2020, Governor Roy Cooper issued Executive Order No. 163.  This Order became effective on September 4, 2020, and will remain in effect until October 2, 2020.  Here is what you need to know...more

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Guidance for Protecting Pharmacy Staff and Customers from COVID-19

Employees concerned about their workplace safety amidst the COVID-19 pandemic recently filed a legal action against their employer (Smithfield Foods) seeking a court order that would require the company to comply with Centers...more

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Preparing Your Business For A Post-COVID-19 World

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As shelter-in-place orders begin to lift around the country and here in North Carolina, it is time for companies to shift from disaster response—making it through the immediate needs of the COVID-19 crisis and related...more

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Corporate titans faulted for playing dubious roles in opioid-overdose crisis

Walmart and Johnson and Johnson, two of America’s corporate titans, each acted in ways that helped to fuel the opioid crisis that federal experts estimate claims 128 Americans’ lives each day, news media investigations show....more

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A Word of Warning: Federal and State Resources Aim to Ease School Safety Planning.

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From federal guidance addressing FERPA and the School Safety Commission Report and DOE withdrawal of discipline guidance to Illinois law requiring threat assessment teams and the creation of the Illinois Educational Safety...more

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ALERT: Connecticut Colleges and Universities Should Develop Opioid Antagonist Policies Now So They Can Be Approved and In Place By...

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Colleges and universities in Connecticut must comply with a new law that requires them to implement a policy regarding the availability and use of opioid antagonists by their students and employees not later than January 1,...more

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FDA Statement Regarding Quality Assurance Efforts for Foreign Drug Manufacturing Facilities

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On September 5, 2018, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published a press release highlighting recent actions taken to ensure that pharmaceuticals meet high-quality standards. Currently, there are over 5,000...more

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The Rain Is Coming: Disaster Preparedness, Recovery, and Employee Safety During Hurricane Season

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Seyfarth Synopsis: With Hurricane Florence bearing down on the East Coast, employers are looking at potentially huge liabilities, including employee injuries and fatalities, not to mention facility damage and rebuilding....more

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New State Department Travel Advisory Rating System, Impact on Student Travel Policies

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Earlier this year, the U.S. Department of State launched a revamped travel advisory rating system that warns of unsafe travel destinations. The State Department’s goal is to provide U.S. travelers “clear, timely, and...more

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