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Justia Legal Resources: Workers’ Compensation Law Center

Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

Even if a business labels a worker as an independent contractor, they still are considered an employee if they meet the definition of this term under state law. The employer must have workers’ compensation insurance, although almost all states require most employers to sign up for this coverage.

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Privacy Law: Status of Legal Practice Area in 2025

Martindale-Avvo

If you have a client who does business in multiple states, get to know the laws that might apply to them. Know the definitions. What information is subject to privacy protections can vary from state to state. The laws can change the definition of sensitive data with new amendments. Note the dates.

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AI and Trade Secrets: A Legal and Cybersecurity Time Bomb

Brett Trout

The exact definition of a trade secret is governed by state law and, therefore varies from state to state. Brett Trout What is a Trade Secret?

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What is the Stored Communications Act? Understanding the SCA & Subpoena Compliance

Percipient

When law enforcement serves a warrant or a civil litigant serves a subpoena seeking your company’s electronically stored information, is your organization prepared to properly respond? Consult Legal Counsel or Other Experts: The SCA is complex, and its application can vary based on specific facts and evolving case law.

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Treasury’s Post-2024 RFI Report on AI in Financial Services – Uses, Opportunities, and Risks

Debevoise Data Blog

Inconsistent State Laws. The Report also underscores the challenges posed by the emerging patchwork of conflicting state laws regulating AI use in financial services, which respondents noted could hinder responsible AI adoption and create risks of regulatory arbitrage.

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Building a Digital Future: Is America Ready for a Federal Digital Bill of Rights?

Richmond Journal of Law and Technology

These include the scope through which the FDBR’s restrictive definition of “controller” would be applied federally, the potential to stifle innovation, and unclear enforcement methods. Nevertheless, there are some concerns with the FDBR that would likely pose significant challenges to the adoption of a federal version.

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Navigating the Legal Landscape: Recent Developments in LGBTQ+ Rights| Justia CLE & Webinars

Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

From executive orders and Supreme Court decisions to emerging state laws and litigation, the program delivers a thorough analysis of legal forces shaping LGBTQ+ lives nationwide. This session is especially relevant for attorneys practicing in civil rights, constitutional law, employment, healthcare, and family law.