Emerging Legal News Network Topology and Mapping: Cornerstones of Data Security – Part 1by: Sinan Pismisoglu WOAH: TCPA Class Actions Up 43% in October, 2023–And a Stunning 69% of TCPA Cases Were Filed as Class Actions–the Most EVER! by: Eric J. Troutman WATCH NOW: “You’ll Be Seeing a Lot of Me”– Andrew Perrong Makes Splashy Entrance With HUGE Interview on Deserve to Win Episode 19 [Video] by: Eric J. Troutman FCC Acts to Protect Consumer Data by Strengthening Customer Proprietary Network Information and Number Porting Rules by: Eduardo R. Guzmán & Paul C. Besozzi You Better Watch Out: The OAG Is Stepping Up Enforcement of D.C.’s Non-Compete Ban by: Nathaniel M. Glasser & Frank C. Morris, JR Binance to Pay Historic $4 Billion Fine by: D. Jacques Smith & Randall A. 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Engler, Ph.D. view more ESG law headlines International Law News Tackling Online Abuse In Sport: The UK’s Online Safety Act 2023by: Dannielle Jones Belgium – “Who You Gonna Call?” — Appointment of a Person of Trust Mandatory as of 1 December by: Marga Caproni Europe: Final SDR Rules Published by FCA – Time to Label Your Funds (maybe) by: Andrew J. Massey & Philip J. 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