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The episode explores the complex saga of TikTok’s potential ban in the United States and its implications for users, businesses, and national security. As political pressures evolve, the episode raises critical questions about data privacy, foreign influence, and the future of social media in America. • Overview of TikTok's history and rise to popularity • Political concerns and investigations surrounding TikTok • Pentagon's actions regarding military device bans • Impact o...

In this episode, Robert Marks, Fractional General Counsel at Mercury Legal Group PLLC, dives into the Department of Treasury FinCen's Beneficial Owner Reporting Rule under the Corporate Transparency Act that was suppose to be mandatory on January 1st, 2025. To learn more about the services offered by Mercury Legal Group PLLC, please visit https://mercurylegalgroup.com/ THE INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THIS CONTENT IS NOT LEGAL ADVICE, AND NO ATTORNEY-CLIENT OR CONFIDENTIAL RELATIONSHIP IS ...

MLSE3: Last month, the US Copyright Office granted a key exemption under DMCA 1201, allowing repair advocates to decode diagnostic codes in food prep equipment—including McDonald’s McFlurry machines—without breaking the law. This means tools can now legally interpret scrambled error codes to make repairs easier.To learn more about the services offered by Mercury Legal Group PLLC, please visit https://mercurylegalgroup.com/THE INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THIS CONTENT IS NOT LEGAL ADVICE, AND NO AT...

In this episode, Robert Marks, Fractional General Counsel at Mercury Legal Group PLLC, dives into the story about a North Carolina musician's use of AI-Generated songs to defraud Spotify of millions of dollars. He discusses the rising use of AI and it's copyright implications. To learn more about the services offered by Mercury Legal Group PLLC, please visit https://mercurylegalgroup.com/THE INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THIS CONTENT IS NOT LEGAL ADVICE, AND NO ATTORNEY-CLIENT OR CONFIDENTIAL ...

In this episode, Robert Marks, Fractional General Counsel at Mercury Legal Group PLLC, dives into the wrongful death lawsuit filed against Disney after Kanokporn Tangsuan, a doctor in New York, experienced a fatal allergic reaction to food she ate at a restaurant located within a shopping center owned by The Walt Disney Company. He discusses the nuances of terms of service, arbitration, and more.To learn more about the services offered by Mercury Legal Group PLLC, please visit https://mercury...