Category Archives: Legal

30Jun/23

Statement in response to the US Supreme Court’s Decision in Students for Fair Admissions v. University of North Carolina and Students for Fair Admissions v. President and Fellows of Harvard College

June 30, 2023Legaladmin

The Supreme Court’s decision impedes colleges and universities from selecting their own student bodies and fully addressing systemic racial inequalities that persist. The ruling threatens to return this nation to a time when education and opportunity are reserved for a privileged class. It endangers 60 years of multiracial movements to challenge our nation to live up to the ideals enshrined in our founding documents. The decision erects new barriers to building a society in which everyone has the opportunity to improve their lives, communities, health, and education. Continue reading

06Jun/23

Prince Harry’s arguments against Mirror Group

June 6, 2023LegalDaily Mirror, Harry, Mirror, mirror group, Newspapers, Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, Reach plc, United Kingdomadmin

June 6, 2023 /Legal/ — Prince Harry is suing the Mirror Group publisher, claiming journalists at its titles – which also include the Sunday Mirror and Sunday People – were linked to methods including phone hacking, so-called “blagging” or gaining information by deception, and use of private investigators for unlawful activities. Prince Harry’s main arguments in his 55-page witness statement are that: Continue reading →

30May/23

The business implications of the EU AI Act

May 30, 2023LegalAcademic disciplines, Articles, Artificial intelligence, Computational neuroscience, Cybernetics, Data protection, Data security, General Data Protection Regulation, Information privacy, Regulatory complianceadmin

May 230, 2023 /Business/ — The EU AI Act is a proposed piece of legislation that would regulate the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the European Union. The Act would create a framework for the development and use of AI that is aligned with the EU’s values, such as respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms.

The Act would classify AI systems into three risk categories: unacceptable risk, high risk, and low risk. Unacceptable risk AI systems would be banned, while high-risk AI systems would be subject to strict requirements. Low-risk AI systems would be largely unregulated. Continue reading →

22May/23

The European Union (EU) has fined Facebook parent Meta €1.2 billion ($1.3 billion)

May 22, 2023LegalComputing, Data protection, Data security, Digital technology, Facebook, General Data Protection Regulation, In Europe, Information privacy, Max Schrems, META, Privacy law, THE EU REPRESENTATIVE, United Statesadmin

May 22, 2023 /Business/ — The European Union (EU) has fined Facebook parent Meta $1.3 billion for transferring user data to the United States without adequate safeguards in place. The fine is the largest ever imposed by the EU for data protection violations.

The EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) requires companies to obtain consent from individuals before transferring their data outside of the EU. Meta argued that it had obtained consent from users, but the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) found that this consent was not valid. Continue reading →

15May/23

Who funds Mpelembe.net?

May 15, 2023Legal.google, Alphabet Inc., Articles, Artificial intelligence, Companies, Natural environment, Online advertising, Sustainability, Sustainable business, Sustainable development, Sustainable urban planning, World Wide Webadmin

15 May 2023 /Business/ — Google has not disclosed the amount of money it has invested in Mpelembe.net. However, in 2019, Google announced that it would be investing $1 billion in sustainability initiatives over the next five years. It is possible that some of this money has been used to support Mpelembe.net. Continue reading →

07May/23

Shelter and food are human rights.

May 7, 2023LegalAcademic disciplines, Articles, food, Homelessness, Housing, Humanitarian aid, Humans, Malnutrition, Poverty, Socioeconomicsadmin

Shelter and food are human rights. They are essential for our survival and well-being. Depriving someone of these basic necessities is a crime under international human rights law. No one should go hungry or homeless. Continue reading →

05May/23

What is going on with Ed Sheeran?

May 5, 2023LegalAlbums, Copyright, Copyright infringement, Copyright law of the United States, Ed Sheeran, File sharing, Let's Get It On, Marvin Gaye, Musicians, New York City, Songs, Thinking Out Loud, Xadmin

Ed Sheeran has won a copyright infringement lawsuit filed by the family of Marvin Gaye. The lawsuit alleged that Sheeran’s 2014 hit song “Thinking Out Loud” copied elements of Gaye’s 1973 song “Let’s Get It On.”

A jury in New York City deliberated for about three hours before finding Sheeran not liable for copyright infringement. Sheeran testified during the trial that he did not copy Gaye’s song and that any similarities between the two songs were coincidental. Continue reading →

26Apr/23

How to build a startup in Legal Technology

April 26, 2023Legal.google, Applications of artificial intelligence, Articles, Artificial intelligence, Artificial intelligence in healthcare, Cloud computing, Cloud infrastructure, Companies, legal technology, Startup company, Technologyadmin

The Google Cloud Startup Summit 2023 was a virtual event that brought together startup founders, investors, and Google Cloud experts to discuss the latest trends and technologies that are shaping the startup landscape. The event covered a wide range of topics, including app and data modernization, cost optimization, and AI.

One of the key points raised during the summit was the importance of data for startups. Data is essential for startups to understand their customers, make better decisions, and drive growth. Google Cloud offers a wide range of data solutions that can help startups collect, store, and analyze data more effectively.
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21Apr/23

Kamono Farm Initiatives Limited (KFI) a Zambian company is facing allegations of fraud and money laundering.

April 21, 2023LegalConservative talk radio, Crime, Fraud, Kamono Farm Initiatives Limited, KFI, Money laundering, Radio, Radio stations, Zambiaadmin

Kamono Farm Initiatives Limited (KFI) is a Zambian company that was founded in 2012 with the vision of changing the agribusiness landscape by offering farmers a superior service. KFI’s business model is based on contract farming, which allows the company to provide farmers with access to inputs, markets, and technical expertise. This has allowed KFI to help farmers increase their yields and incomes, and to improve the sustainability of their farming practices.

However, in recent years, KFI has been facing allegations of fraud and money laundering. These allegations stem from a number of factors, including:
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20Apr/23

How to claim your share of Facebook privacy settlement

April 20, 2023LegalDigital media, Digital rights, Facebook, Federal Trade Commission, Human rights, Identity management, Internet privacy, Operating systems, Privacy, Privacy law, Software, Terms of service, United Statesadmin

April 20, 2023 /Legal/ — If you were a Facebook user in the United States between May 2007 and December 2022, you may be eligible to receive a share of a $725 million settlement between Facebook and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The settlement resolves allegations that Facebook violated the FTC’s privacy law by failing to adequately protect the privacy of its users.
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