Hollywood is buzzing with a high-stakes legal showdown. The spotlight is on Blake Lively, who is fighting back against a $400 million lawsuit. This move came right after her husband, Ryan Reynolds, took similar action. The lawsuit was filed by Justin Baldoni, who is accusing Lively of defamation. In response, Lively's legal team is using a California law to their ad...
Health insurance denials can be a nightmare for many people. Recently in California, over a quarter of health insurance claims were rejected. This is a common problem across the nation, making people angry with health care companies. Now, a new law ensures that AI can't be the sole reason for denying claims. Signed last September, this law prevents computers from sol...
California is at a crossroads when it comes to artificial intelligence (AI). Recently, a bill aiming to boost AI training was proposed, but Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed it. Some people worry that this could slow down tech growth in the state. The United States doesn't have a single data privacy law, unlike the European Union. This lack of unity leaves AI privacy in a...
Imagine a whopping $880 million payout by the Archdiocese of Los Angeles to 1, 353 victims of clergy sexual abuse. This isn't your average settlement; it's the largest of its kind. The abuse stretches back decades, with the incidents happening as far back as 30 to 50 years ago. If you're wondering how it happened, California passed a law in 2020 that let people sue d...
Starting this Wednesday, hundreds of thousands of low-paid health care workers in California will see a significant increase in their wages. The state has introduced a new law that will gradually raise their pay to at least $25 an hour over the next decade. Workers at smaller, independent health facilities will start earning $18 an hour, while those at larger hospita...
California recently passed a law aiming to stabilize gas prices. But Arizona might face higher prices due to this new rule. The law gives California power to require refineries to keep extra fuel. This is meant to prevent sudden price spikes when refineries shut down for maintenance. Arizona's Governor Katie Hobbs worries this could hurt Arizonans, already struggling...
Imagine you've spent hours scrolling through Steam, adding games to your wishlist, and finally clicking 'buy' on a few titles. But have you ever stopped to think what happens to those games if your account gets hacked or you pass away? It’s a chilling thought that you don’t actually own those games in the traditional sense. So, what exactly are you paying for? Valve...
California has taken a significant step towards promoting merit-based admissions by banning legacy admissions at private colleges and universities that accept state funding. This move aims to ensure that every student has an equal opportunity to get ahead through hard work and skill, rather than relying on family connections or wealth. Legacy admissions, which favor...