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SPOTIFY DODGES HUGE COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT LAWSUIT OVER EMINEM SONGS

Eminem’s music publisher, Eight Mile Style, has settled a $30 million lawsuit against Spotify, accusing the streaming giant of significant copyright infringement. The lawsuit, which gained attention earlier this year, alleged that Spotify had streamed Eminem’s music, including the hit track “Lose Yourself,” without obtaining the necessary licenses, resulting in substantial financial damages for the publisher.

ITALY'S SUPREME ADMINISTRATIVE COURT UPHOLDS BAN ON RYANAIR CHARGING EXTRA FOR SEATING NEXT TO CHILDREN UNDER 12 OR DISABLED PASSENGERS

Ryanair has lost its appeal against a ban in Italy on charging travelers to sit next to accompanying children under 12 or people with disabilities. The dispute between the airline and Italian authorities regarding the issue has been ongoing for a few years, with the dismissal now coming from Italy's top administrative court.

HUMANA AGREES TO SETTLE THE CASE BY PAYING $90 MILLION TO THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IN THE CASE “UNITED STATES EX REL. SCOTT V. HUMANA INC.”

The Medicare Advantage program, through which private insurers like Humana provide Medicare benefits, pays insurers more for patients who are diagnosed with more severe health conditions.

THE EUROPEAN COURT OF JUSTICE (ECJ) REVERSES THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION'S DECISION TO PROHIBIT THE MERGER, RULING IN FAVOR OF ILLUMINA AND GRAIL

In September 2020, Illumina, a leader in DNA sequencing technology, acquired Grail, a company specializing in early cancer detection. Illumina confirmed the acquisition in a press release on September 21, 2020.

ÖZGÜN LAW ADVISED SHAREHOLDERS OF ALPAR METAL ON ITS PARTIAL ACQUISITION BY QINVEST PORTFÖY

Özgün Law advised shareholders of Alpar Metal, providing complete solutions starting with part design optimization until delivering high quality casting including coatings as well as small assembly groups, on its partial acquisition by Qinvest Portföy.

ÖZGÜN LAW ADVISED SHAREHOLDERS OF SARDES FAKTORING ON ITS ACQUISITION BY FIGO PARA

Özgün Law advised shareholders of Sardes Faktoring, founded by one of the top banking executives with more than 20 years of experience to bring innovative, boutique approach within a professional disciplinary framework to fast growing financial sector in Turkey, on its acquisition by Figo Para.

WORLD’S FIRST MAJOR ACT TO REGULATE AI PASSED BY EUROPEAN LAWMAKERS

The European Union lawmakers have given a final approval to the world's first major regulatory framework aimed at governing AI, marking a pivotal moment for the tech industry. Garnering 523 votes in favor, against 46, with 49 abstentions, this legislative achievement underscores the EU's commitment to setting global standards in AI governance.

ITALY: TRENTO COUNCIL FINED FOR ILLEGAL AI VIDEO AND AUDIO SURVEILLANCE PROJECTS

The authority fined Trento city council €50,000 for the deployment of two artificial intelligence-driven urban surveillance projects that violated data protection rules. After an in-depth investigation of the two projects, which were funded by EU, the authority found “multiple violations of privacy regulations” it said in a statement while recognizing the municipality acted in good faith.

EMPLOYEE WHO BACKDATED DOCUMENTS DISQUALIFIED FROM CERTAIN ROLES

A former employee at a motoring law practice has been disqualified from holding certain roles in firms regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. Nathan Blake, formerly with Devon-based Patterson Law Limited, drafted an adjournment request which he backdated before forwarding to the instructed barrister. Following a review of Blake’s caseload, the firm found three other documents 'that caused concern'.

COURTS ALREADY USING AUTOMATED DECISION-MAKING, THE DEPUTY HEAD OF CIVIL JUSTICE REVEALS

Algorithm-based digital decision making is already working behind the scenes in the justice system, the deputy head of civil justice has revealed. In an upbeat speech last month, Lord Justice Birss said that algorithm-based decision making - controversial because of the possibility of built-in bias - is already solving a problem at the online money claims service.

TESCO LOST THE APPEAL AGAINST LIDL ABOUT THE CLUBCARD LOGO DISPUTE

In 2020, Tesco revealed a new logo to more effectively market and promote its "Clubcards," or loyalty discount cards.

META ANNOUNCES NEW CONTENT RESTRICTIONS FOR TEENS AS REGULATORY PRESSURE MOUNTS

Meta is under pressure both in the United States and Europe over allegations that its apps are addictive and have caused fuel a youth mental health crisis.