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Jan 24, 2025 | 
blog.freshfields.us | Beth George |Sean Quinn |Madeline Cimino
On January 13, 2025, California Attorney General Rob Bonta released two legal advisories addressing how existing state laws apply to artificial intelligence (AI). “The fifth-largest economy in the world is not the wild west; existing California laws apply to both the development and use of AI,” said Attorney General Bonta.
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Dec 2, 2024 | 
franchisewire.com | Sean Quinn
It used to be that if you wanted cutting-edge tech to power your franchise operation, you needed a Fortune 500 budget. Small and midsize franchises were left to hustle with more mainstream systems and manual processes, hoping that grit and good intentions could make up for the tech gap. But those days? They’re over. The sophisticated tech once accessible only to retail giants is now available, affordable, and scalable for businesses of all sizes.
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Nov 8, 2024 | 
williamfry.com | Sean Quinn |Jane Balfe |Ashley Hennessy |Shane Kelleher
On 8 November 2024, the Irish Minister for Finance, Jack Chambers, signed a statutory instrument designating the Central Bank of Ireland (Central Bank) as the National Competent Authority (NCA) under the Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCAR). The Central Bank is responsible for granting regulatory authorisations to Crypto-Asset Service Provider (CASP) applicants and supervising authorised entities under MiCAR in Ireland.
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Oct 24, 2024 | 
lexology.com | Rachael Annear |Zofia Aszendorf |Richard Bird |Georgina Bayly |Beth George |Adam Gillert | +28 more
2025 DATA LAW TRENDS Leading the change Contents 01 AI governance takes center stage 02 International data transfers are under the spotlight 03 A new wave of cyber threats is here 04 New global regulations are changing our digital operations 05 Tougher enforcement is reshaping data and privacy compliance 06 US state consumer privacy laws are expanding 07 Asia's privacy laws are maturing 08 New EU data access regulations are shaping the future 2 Executive summary The 2025 Data Law Trends...
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Oct 10, 2024 | 
xbiz.com | Colleen Godin |Quinton Bellamie |Sean Quinn |Naima Karp
The next time a JO lubricants training rep gives a stellar presentation at your retail store or event, be sure to send a “thank you” note to Catherine Corsaro. As director of product training and information for CC Wellness, Corsaro oversees all sexual health and product education from the company’s Valencia, California headquarters, including training new reps who may have never touched a bottle of lube until their first day on the job.
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Oct 8, 2024 | 
xbiz.com | Colleen Godin |Quinton Bellamie |Sean Quinn |Naima Karp
Back in 1979, Catherine and Peter Horea embarked on a lacy adventure. With little more than a single sewing machine and a lot of ambition, they set out to create something unique. From those humble beginnings emerged Coquette, a brand that celebrates confidence and diversity while adding a sprinkle of spice to everyday life.
“It was difficult to source fabrics in Canada then, but we would scour the Toronto area looking for suitable materials,” Catherine Horea says.
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Oct 7, 2024 | 
lexology.com | Beth George |Janet Kim |Sean Quinn |Madeline Cimino |Christine Chong
California Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed into law a wave of legislation – totaling 19 laws – addressing the opportunities and risks of AI and placing California at the forefront of AI regulation in the United States. From election integrity to performer rights and healthcare transparency, the state has enacted measures aimed at managing potential negative impacts of the AI boom.
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Oct 7, 2024 | 
blog.freshfields.us | Beth George |Janet Kim |Sean Quinn |Madeline Cimino
California Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed into law a wave of legislation – totaling 19 laws – addressing the opportunities and risks of AI and placing California at the forefront of AI regulation in the United States. From election integrity to performer rights and healthcare transparency, the state has enacted measures aimed at managing potential negative impacts of the AI boom.
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Oct 3, 2024 | 
xbiz.com | Colleen Godin |Quinton Bellamie |Sean Quinn |Naima Karp
Novum Brands may be relatively new on the sex toy scene, but there’s nothing green about George Gatziaris and Vadim Daysudov, who together founded, own and helm the business.
The pair first met while working for an adult products distributor. As they learned the ropes of the pleasure space and became experts behind the scenes, they realized they were both more suffused with entrepreneurial spirit than a desire to climb the corporate ladder.
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Oct 1, 2024 | 
xbiz.com | Quinton Bellamie |Sean Quinn |Naima Karp |Rebecca Weinberg
Former NBA player Al Harrington has matched his success on the hardwood with equally impressive accomplishments in the business world, including creating cannabis company Viola. Now, Harrington and his wife, Michele, have expanded their business portfolio with Love Verb, a venture aimed at enhancing couples’ intimacy through a variety of pleasure products.
