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H.R. 3831: The AI Disclosure Act of 2023 Explained

H.R. 3831, the AI Disclosure Act of 2023, is a bill that would require companies that use artificial intelligence (AI) to disclose certain information about their use of AI. This information would include the purpose of the AI system, the data that the AI system is trained on, the algorithms that the AI system uses, and the potential risks and benefits of the AI system. The bill would also create a new agency within the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to oversee the implementation of the law.

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Pharmacy Transactions- The Buying and Selling of a Pharmacy

There are many things to consider when you are deciding to either purchase or sell a pharmacy. Hence the need for an experienced firm to address these matters.

Lanton Law has helped various stakeholders ranging from private equity to retail pharmacies who are looking to either acquire or divest either a retail or specialty pharmacy.

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FTC Files Administrative Complaint Against Illumina on Market Competition Concerns

This week the Federal Trade Commission filed an administrative complaint to “block Illumina’s $7.1 billion proposed acquisition of Grail—a maker of a non-invasive, early detection liquid biopsy test that can screen for multiple types of cancer in asymptomatic patients at very early stages using DNA sequencing. Illumina is the only provider of DNA sequencing that is a viable option for these multi-cancer early detection, or MCED, tests in the United States.

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New York State of the State 2021 Calls for Proposal to Safeguard Data Security Rights

Last month as part of the State of the State 2021, Governor Cuomo announced a comprehensive law around personal data and privacy protections for New York state residents.

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Jazz Pharmaceuticals Purchases GW Pharmaceuticals for $7.2 billion

Jazz Pharmaceuticals has announced that it will “acquire GW for $220.00 per American Depositary Share (ADS), in the form of $200.00 in cash and $20.00 in Jazz ordinary shares, for a total consideration of $7.2 billion, or $6.7 billion net of GW cash. The transaction, which has been unanimously approved by the Boards of Directors of both companies, is expected to close in the second quarter of 2021.”

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Lanton Strategies: D.C. Based Lobbying Firm with No State Boundaries

COVID-19 has changed the way that we interact in a variety of ways. One of them being the way that businesses large and small interact with the government. Gone are the days where we can meet people in person without having to worry about travel restrictions and COVID-19 protocol. What remains is that businesses still need to get their voices heard. This is where Lanton Strategies has a strategic advantage.

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Lanton Law & Private Equity

With increasing mergers and acquisitions in both the technology and healthcare sectors, investment opportunities abound for funds and interested stakeholders. In order for these stakeholders to be successful it is essential to know the limits and opportunities within a complex regulatory landscape.

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Where Do Biden & Trump Stand On The Issues?

With election season underway many are wondering where the two Presidential candidates stand on the issues of importance to voters.

Reuters did a great summary found here that explains the major differences from the economy, trade, healthcare, etc.

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Pharmacy Times Interviews Lanton Law On How COVID-19 May Lead to the Expansion of Practice Laws for Pharmacists Across the Country

Alana Hippensteele; Editor, MA of Pharmacy Times interviewed Ron Lanton to discuss how COVID-19 may lead to expansion of practice laws for pharmacists across the country.

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