I won the lottery. Does anyone have to know?

Three intriguing new cases related to privacy, legal and personal, just cropped up: A court deals another blow to Facebook’s face-recognition program. A landowner fights to keep spy cameras and border patrollers off his ranch. And a lottery winner tries to stay anonymous. Lottery winner won’t identify herself Can you blame the lottery winner? She…

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Why secrecy matters in product liability

Confidentiality may be a non-negotiable condition for a victim to secure a settlement, so granting it may be your first job if you’re a plaintiff attorney. And confidentiality clearly protects manufacturers’ reputations, so obtaining a protective order may be your first job as a defense attorney.

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Can litigation halt the opioid crisis?

Numerous claims have been filed across the country by cities (including New York), counties and states against makers and distributors of prescription painkillers. Delaware, for example, just became at least the 15th state to sue, according to Reuters. The lawsuit, filed in a state court, targets a number of drug makers, distributors and retailers.

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