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No Actual Harm, No ALPR Claim: California Court Of Appeal Weighs In
A California appellate court has ruled that plaintiffs must demonstrate actual harm beyond mere statutory violations to pursue claims under the state's Automated License Plate Recognition law. The decision clarifies standing requirements and emphasizes the importance of implementing and publicly displaying ALPR privacy policies, while leaving open questions about what constitutes sufficient harm at the pleading stage.
United States Privacy
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Seyfarth Shaw LLP
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When Your AI Agent Acts On Its Own: The Stanford "Phantom Agent" Framework For Civil Liability
A Stanford white paper argues that AI system autonomy should not create a responsibility gap in civil litigation. The analysis reframes autonomous AI agents as non-personal actors whose conduct can be attributed to developers, deployers, and users through existing legal doctrines, without requiring courts to grant AI systems legal personhood or peer into machine consciousness.
United States Technology
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Jones Walker
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NAW v. Feldon: Bench Trial Day Three Summary (July 15, 2026)
The third day of the NAW v. Feldon bench trial examined Oregon's Plastic Pollution and Recycling Modernization Act, with witnesses questioning the economic feasibility of the Extended Producer Responsibility program's implementation and its potential impact on supply chains, distribution channels, and producers of varying sizes. Expert testimony explored whether the RMA's fee structures and compliance obligations create constitutional concerns regarding interstate commerce, while Oregon's cross-examination
United States Litigation
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Bergeson & Campbell
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AI Reporter – July 2026
State attorneys general are emerging as the primary enforcers of AI regulations, filing landmark lawsuits against major AI companies over safety failures, trade secrets, and consumer protection. As federal preemption debates continue, companies face immediate legal challenges from state-level enforcement actions targeting AI deployment, workplace policies, and algorithmic decision-making systems.
United States Technology
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Benesch Friedlander Coplan & Aronoff LLP
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Beyond Construction: Second Department Authorizes Access To Adjoining Property For Post-Completion Remedial Work
The New York Appellate Division's recent decision in Matter of QB Development Owner, LLC v. Hensley confirms that RPAPL 881 authorizes court-ordered access not only for active construction but also for post-construction remedial work necessary to complete a project and obtain a certificate of occupancy. This decision represents a significant development in the Second Department's evolving RPAPL 881 jurisprudence, demonstrating that the statute provides courts with sufficient flexibility to resolve access di
United States Real Estate
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Duane Morris LLP
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SCOTUS: FIFRA Preempts State Failure-to-Warn Tort Claims
The U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Monsanto Co. v. Durnell addresses whether federal pesticide labeling law preempts state tort claims alleging failure to warn about cancer risks not required by EPA. This landmark ruling resolves a circuit split and has significant implications for product liability litigation involving FIFRA-regulated pesticides. The decision clarifies the scope of federal preemption when EPA has affirmatively evaluated risks and approved product labeling.
United States Litigation
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Beveridge & Diamond
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New Jersey Court Analyzes Reasonable Reliance On Representation Made In Property Sale Dispute
A New Jersey court recently examined the critical role of reasonable reliance in fraud and negligent misrepresentation claims involving a commercial real estate transaction. The case centered on a buyer's allegations that they were misled about the number of apartment units that could be developed on a property site, raising important questions about when purchasers can legitimately rely on seller representations versus their own due diligence investigations. The court's analysis provides valuable guidance
United States Litigation
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Riker Danzig LLP
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