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Facebook Sued Over Role in Cambridge Analytica Scandal

29th October 2020
At issue is the social media platform’s failure to protect UK users’ personal data in the Cambridge Analytica breach.
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Fragomen Confirms Data Breach Impacting Google Employees

28th October 2020
The Am Law 100 firm revealed that a data breach allowed a third party to gain limited access to Google employees’ personal information.
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What the End of the Privacy Shield Framework Means for EU Businesses

27th October 2020
The Schrems II case is set to have a significant impact on any firm that regularly conducts data transfers with the US – and is likely to be compounded by Brexit and COVID-19.
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Amy Coney Barrett Confirmed to Supreme Court by Divided Senate

27th October 2020
In a victory for Republicans, Amy Coney Barrett’s confirmation has sealed a 6-3 conservative majority a week before Election Day.
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Appeals Court: Uber, Lyft Must Reclassify Drivers as Employees

23rd October 2020
A California appeals court found that the ridesharing companies likely violated the law by classifying drivers as contractors.
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How the Gig Economy Is Changing the Working World

22nd October 2020
Love it or hate it, one thing is certain: the gig economy has transformed the world of work and is here to stay. What remains unclear, however, are the ways in which the gig economy will continue to evolve given broader societal changes and a shifting legal and regulatory landscape.
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Purdue Pharma Agrees to $8 Billion Opioid Plea Deal

22nd October 2020
The maker of OxyContin will plead guilty to three federal charges over its role in driving the US opioid crisis.
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House Antitrust Report Takes on Big Tech and Classic Antitrust Opinions

21st October 2020
With the Department of Justice filing suit against Google, what hints does Congress's antitrust report reveal about how other Big Tech firms may be tackled?
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How Long Does Social Security Disability Last For?

21st October 2020
If you find yourself in the unfortunate position of having to rely on Social Security disability insurance, you’re probably worried about how long it’s going to last.
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Google Hit With Landmark Antitrust Lawsuit

21st October 2020
The US government has accused the tech giant of using its platform to disadvantage rivals and build a monopoly.
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