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Fifty Years Later: A New Wave of Thalidomide Litigation
The story begins in the post-World War II era, when literally millions of people worldwide took tranquilizers and sleeping pills on a regular basis. The demand for sedatives was higher in certain European markets, and one of the most popular drugs was Thalidomide, one of the few non-barbiturate sedatives available in 1953.
Thalidomide was also prescribed between 1953 and 1960 for treatment of morning sickness in pregnant women. Tragically, thousands of babies whose mothers used it were born worldwide with abnormally short limbs and in some cases without arms, legs or hips.
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New York's Latest Cybersecurity Commitment
On Aug. 9, 2023, Gov. Kathy Hochul introduced New York's inaugural comprehensive cybersecurity strategy. In sum, the plan aims to update government networks, bolster county-level digital defenses, and regulate critical infrastructure.
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Summary Judgment Denied Defendant in Declaratory Action by Producer of To Kill a Mockingbird Broadway Play Seeking Amateur Theatrical Rights
How AI Has Affected PR
When we consider how the use of AI affects legal PR and communications, we have to look at it as an industrywide global phenomenon. A recent online conference provided an overview of the latest AI trends in public relations, and specifically, the impact of AI on communications. Here are some of the key points and takeaways from several of the speakers, who provided current best practices, tips, concerns and case studies.