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2018 leaves us with the largest COPPA settlement to date, so what may be in store for 2019?

On December 4, 2018, the New York Attorney General announced that Oath Inc. (formerly known as AOL Inc.) agreed to pay nearly $5 million for violation of the Children’s Online Privacy and Protection Act (“COPPA”).  This followed allegations that Oath … Continue reading

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Department Store Customer Injured in Escalator Accident Pursues Maryland Negligence Claim

In some Maryland negligence cases, it is difficult to determine exactly how the victim’s personal injury occurred.  Legal recourse may nevertheless be possible under the doctrine of res ipsa loquitur if the jury could infer that negligence on the part … Continue reading

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Apple to Require Apps on Its App Store to Have Privacy Policies

In an announcement on August 30, Apple told app developers that they would have to have a privacy policy on their apps by October 3, or they would not be able to be sold in the App Store: Upcoming privacy policy requirement. … Continue reading

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Is a Georgia Store Owner Liable for Customers Injured in the Parking Lot?

It is well understood that in Georgia, a store owner is liable for injuries caused by hazardous conditions on store premises. But what exactly do we mean by “premises”? For instance, if you are walking down the aisle of a … Continue reading

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Good News in Store for Hong Kong’s Maritime Industry in the Second Half of 2018

On 1 July 2018, Hong Kong celebrated the 21st anniversary of the end of British colonial rule and its return to the Motherland’s embrace. 1 July also marks the beginning of the second half of the year.  If Year 2018 … Continue reading

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