FTC Policy Statement on COPPA and Age Verification Technologies

The FTC issued a policy statement clarifying that it will not bring enforcement actions under COPPA against operators using age verification technologies for the sole purpose of determining user age, provided certain conditions are met. This aims to incentivize the use of these technologies to protect children online.

Court Denies LVNV Funding's Motion to Transfer Venue

The U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware denied LVNV Funding, LLC's motion to transfer venue in a civil case. The court found that the factors weighed against transfer, upholding the plaintiff's chosen forum.

Arbutus v. Moderna - Expert Testimony Challenges in Patent Litigation

The U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware issued a memorandum in the patent litigation case Arbutus v. Moderna. The court ruled on challenges to expert testimony, excluding one expert's reasonable royalty opinions due to flawed methodology while allowing others to testify on specific issues.

Delaware Court Denies HOA TRO Request

The Delaware Court of Chancery denied a Petitioner's motion for a Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction in a dispute over HOA governance. The court also granted the Respondents' request to continue acting as the Board of Directors.

Delaware Supreme Court Order on Depo-Provera Litigation

The Delaware Supreme Court issued an order addressing the Depo-Provera product liability litigation. The court considered an interlocutory appeal concerning case management and data administration orders, which aim to coordinate proceedings and manage discovery for over three hundred plaintiffs alleging injuries from Depo-Provera use.

ICO FOI Decision: Charity Commission and Section 31

The ICO has issued a decision regarding a Freedom of Information request handled by the Charity Commission. The Commissioner found that the Charity Commission correctly applied section 31 of FOIA, and the public interest favoured withholding the requested information. No further steps are required.

ICO Decision Notice: Buckinghamshire ICB breached FOIA by late information provision

The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) found that the Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West Integrated Care Board (ICB) breached FOIA by providing Ophthalmology information late. While no further information was held, the delay constituted a breach of statutory timeframes.

ICO Decision Notice: Doncaster Council FOI Act Complaint

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has upheld a Freedom of Information Act complaint against Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council. The ICO found the council partly incorrect in stating no further information was held and failed to disclose information within the statutory 20 working days.

ICO Decision: Oxford City Council Cherry Tree Information Disclosure

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) issued a decision regarding Oxford City Council's disclosure of information about cherry tree removal. The ICO found that the council had complied with the Environmental Information Regulations (EIR) and did not require further action.

ICO Decision: Croydon Council Failed EIR Request

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has upheld a decision against the London Borough of Croydon for failing to respond to an Environmental Information Regulations (EIR) request within the statutory 20-day period. The ICO has ordered Croydon Council to respond to the complainant within 30 calendar days.