North Carolina's LGBT law has led many huge firms to pull off their investment from the region, creating a gigantic fallout across the nation. Popular music bands also joined the rally against the anti-LGBT law.
Due to defamatory comments on his Facebook account, Pegida founder Lutz Bachmann is now facing trial. He called the refugees “filth” and “cattle” that drew anger and criticism. He could be imprisoned for up to five years if found guilty.
Digital health companies are facing more legal issues as the convergence of healthcare and technology is becoming stronger. Several legal issues are coming up in the wake of privacy of patient information, consumer protection, fraud and patient safety issues.
Tata Consultancy Services, an India-based IT company, was penalised $940 million in a case suit filed by Epic Systems, a healthcare software firm. Besides, a disciplinary fine of $700 million, the jury also ordered TCS to pay a $240 million to Epic.
