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Avoiding Legal Risks: Crafting a Strong Do Not Call Policy for Compliance

A strong Do Not Call Policy (DNC) is vital to comply with the Telephone Consumer Protection Act. Ensuring robust DNC compliance protects an organization's reputation and increases consumer trust. Below is a practical guide for building and implementing DNC policies that ensure compliance and reduce liability.
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Law.com

The Future of Data Protection Enforcement: It’s Hammer Time!

The landscape of data protection and privacy continues to expand, and with that expansion comes increased scrutiny and the promise of increased enforcement. 2025 will mark a convergence of the proliferation of artificial intelligence, a growing understanding of and desire to exercise consumer rights and protections and new legislation, meaning increased regulatory enforcement is inevitable. This article explores the impending new legislative landscape, what increased enforcement may look like and how companies can prepare for optimal compliance.
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International Edition

TikTok Faces European Commission Probe Over Alleged Meddling in Romanian Election

The European Commission has launched formal proceedings against TikTok under the Digital Services Act for alleged failures to assess and mitigate election-related risks, particularly during November's presidential elections in Romania.
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International Edition

Ex-Armstrong Teasdale Lawyer Used Client Account to Pay For Jewels and Credit Cards on Behalf of Client

Armstrong Teasdale said it was unaware the SRA was investigating London lawyer Anthony Kerman, calling the experience a "difficult lesson" that has led to changes in its due diligence procedures.
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National Law Journal

'Truth Still Prevails': In Age of Disinformation, Defamation Attorneys Score Landmark Jury Verdict

"We don't just run into court and file these lawsuits. I wrote to the defendants six years ago and asked them to correct the record and apologize. I think, if they had corrected the record and set it straight six years ago, it's hard for me to imagine that we would have brought this lawsuit at all," defamation attorney Megan Meier said about a false report published about her client.
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The Recorder

The Ethics of Freelance Lawyering, Part 2: Conflicts of Interest and Duty to Preserve Client Confidences

"Because temporary attorneys often work for multiple firms simultaneously, it is crucial that both the temporary attorney and the firm routinely monitor conflicts," write Erin Giglia and Laurie Rowen, founders of Montage Legal Group.
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New York Law Journal

SEC Enforcements Highlight Risk of Noncompliance—Gone Are 'You Pay Your Money and Takes Your Chance' Days in the U.S.

Recently, SEC concerns over the influence of large investors on the securities markets have manifested a robust sweep of enforcement actions.
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Corporate Counsel

Visa Hires Antitrust Heavyweights to Carry Out DOJ-Misunderstands-the-Market Defense

"Anyone who has bought something online, or checked out at a store, knows there is an ever-expanding universe of companies offering new ways to pay for goods and services," Visa General Counsel Julie Rottenberg said in a statement.
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Corporate Counsel

DOJ Files Antitrust Suit Against Visa Alleging It Thwarts Payment-Processing Rivals

Visa handles more than 60% of debit card transactions in the U.S., and collects more than $7 billion in annual processing fees, a lucrative business the company protects through illegal, anticompetitive practices, the Department of Justice alleges.
3 minute read

International Edition

Interlaw Launches AI Training for 8,000 Lawyers to Promote Responsible Use

The global network aims to set standards for AI use across its 90 member firms.
3 minute read

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