Texas AG sues TikTok for violating children’s privacy
Texas AG sues TikTok for violating children’s privacy. The attorney general argues that the widely used short-form video application has failed to adhere to a recent state law aimed at safeguarding children who engage in online activities. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton initiated legal action against TikTok on Thursday, alleging that the platform has improperly […]
Bridging Law and Business for Success
Bridging Law and Business for Success: Stefan’s Innovative Approach at T I Law Group In this exclusive interview with Lawyer Monthly, Stefan Thomas, founding director Stefan Thomas of the Thomas Ingram Law Group (T I Law Group), shares his insights on the evolving role of legal counsel in today’s dynamic business landscape. As a multifaceted attorney and […]
What is Wire Fraud
What is wire fraud? Wire fraud is a type of financial fraud that involves the use of telecommunications or internet-based communication to carry out a scheme designed to defraud someone of money or property. This can encompass methods such as telephone calls, faxes, emails, text messages, and social media communications, among others. Wire fraud often […]
How Scammers Steal from Older Adults
How Scammers Steal from Older Adults. Financial Fraud Targeting Aging Parents Is Now Considered: Organized Crime. On the 19th September, the U.S. Senate’s Special Committee on Aging held a hearing focused on financial fraud targeting older adults. The session was called Fighting Fraud: How Scammers are Stealing from Older Adults. Senator Braun, the ranking member, […]
Apple face narrowed privacy lawsuit over its apps
Apple face narrowed privacy lawsuit over its apps. A federal judge has narrowed a lawsuit that alleges Apple infringed upon the privacy of users of iPhones, iPads, and Apple Watches by gathering their personal information through its proprietary applications, including the App Store, Apple Music, and Apple TV. U.S. District Judge Edward Davila, located in […]
DOJ Argues Google Created Ad Tech Monopoly
As the Google antitrust trial commences, the DOJ argues Google created an Ad tech monopoly. Federal prosecutors are pursuing the breakup of Google’s multibillion-dollar online advertising division, claiming that its monopolistic influence is detrimental to both advertisers and publishers. Second Lawsuit The second antitrust lawsuit filed by the Justice of Department against Google commenced on […]
What are Neurorights?
What are Neurorights? Neurorights can be characterized as a new international legal framework for human rights specifically aimed at protecting the brain and its activity as neurotechnology advances. What is Neurotechnology? Neurotechnology is any technology that offers enhanced understanding of brain or nervous system function, as well as to enable researchers and clinicians to visualize […]
7 Benefits of Using Legal Document Management Software
As a lawyer, you know the importance of the legal cases you encounter daily. These cases generate a lot of documents, and most of them are essential in helping your clients win in court. You need reliable software to manage all the documents and ensure that you can seamlessly access them when necessary. Legal document […]
8 Legal Tech Trends Transforming Practice in 2024
Thanks to rapid advances in technology, the entire scenario within the legal landscape is changing fast. Fast forward to 2024, and legal tech integration would be the lifeblood of any law firm or legal department if it wishes to stay within the competitive fray. Innovations such as AI-driven tools for research to blockchain-enabled contracts are […]
Social Media and the Legal System: A Double-Edged Sword
Social Media and the Legal System: A Double-Edged Sword In the digital age, social media has become an omnipresent force, influencing nearly every aspect of daily life, including the legal system. Platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok offer a public forum for discussion, information dissemination, and even evidence gathering. However, the intersection of social […]
AutoScout24 Finalizes Agreement to Acquire TRADER Corporation
Kirkland & Ellis advised Thoma Bravo and TRADER Corporation, operator of Canada’s leading online automotive marketplaces, on the sale of TRADER Corporation to AutoScout24, the leading pan-European online automotive marketplace. In conjunction with this acquisition, funds affiliated with existing majority shareholder Hellman & Friedman will make a meaningful incremental equity investment in AutoScout24. The transaction […]
How to sign a PDF document on your mobile
Mastering a new esign API to sign a PDF document using your smartphone is a game-changer. This guide will explore four straightforward methods: Lumin or Lumin Sign, mobile e-signature apps, the Markup tool on iOS, and Google Drive. Each method has its unique advantages, but Lumin Sign will be our focus due to its superior […]