Not as full as the Devil's Dictionary, nonetheless Doctorow's Dictionary is accurate and useful:
The Limited Lliability Company: "a kind of immortal, artificial colony organism in which human beings serve as a kind of gut flora."
https://pluralistic.net/2025/02/26/ursula-franklin/#enshittification-eh
https://www.msnbc.com/the-reidout/reidout-blog/elon-musk-security-deputized-us-marshals-rcna193248
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The deputization of #Elon #Musk's private #security #detail by the #USMarshalsService does indeed raise complex questions about #liability and #scrutiny. While this move grants them certain federal law enforcement powers, it also potentially exposes them to increased liability and scrutiny[1][2].
Regarding #QualifiedImmunity, it's important to note that this legal doctrine typically applies to government officials performing discretionary functions[3]. Qualified immunity protects officials from civil liability unless their actions violate "clearly established statutory or constitutional rights of which a reasonable person would have known"[5].
However, the situation with Musk's security detail is unique and unprecedented[4]. As private security contractors now deputized to perform federal duties, their status in terms of qualified immunity is not entirely clear. This ambiguity could potentially lead to legal challenges and increased scrutiny of their actions[4].
It's unlikely that Musk's security detail would automatically receive the same level of qualified immunity as career federal law enforcement officers. Their status as private contractors deputized for a specific purpose may limit the extent to which they can claim this protection[6].
Furthermore, the deputization of private security is considered unorthodox and rare, which could lead to heightened scrutiny of their actions[7]. The U.S. Marshals Service could potentially be held liable for any misconduct by these deputized security members[9].
In conclusion, while the exact legal implications are not yet clear, it's probable that Musk's security detail will face increased scrutiny and potential liability for their actions while serving in this deputized capacity. The unique nature of their position may limit their ability to claim qualified immunity in the same way career federal law enforcement officers can[4][7].
Citations:
[1] https://www.cnn.com/2025/02/20/politics/elon-musk-private-security-deputized-marshals-service/index.html
[2] https://san.com/cc/us-marshals-service-deputizes-musks-private-security-detail-reports/
[3] https://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/qualified_immunity
[4] https://opentools.ai/news/elon-musks-security-detail-deputized-by-us-marshals-a-new-frontier-in-executive-protection
[5] https://crsreports.congress.gov/product/pdf/LSB/LSB10492
[6] https://www.thedailybeast.com/elon-musks-private-security-are-now-special-deputies/
[7] https://www.cbsnews.com/news/elon-musk-private-security-detail-deputized-by-us-marshals-service/
[8] https://www.fletc.gov/sites/default/files/PartIXQualifiedImmunity.pdf
[9] https://news.yahoo.com/elon-musk-private-security-now-021705918.html
[10] https://www.forbes.com/sites/antoniopequenoiv/2025/02/21/elon-musks-security-team-deputized-by-us-marshals-heres-what-that-means/
[11] https://eji.org/issues/qualified-immunity/
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WTF, EU? You do know that when Trump says "jump" the right answer isn't "how high", right?
EU abandons #ePrivacy, #AI #liability reforms as bloc shifts focus to AI competitiveness - https://techcrunch.com/2025/02/12/eu-abandons-eprivacy-reform-as-bloc-shifts-focus-to-competitiveness-and-fostering-data-access-for-ai/ "long stalled bid to beef up European Union rules around online tracking technologies and put penalties on a similar footing to the bloc’s data protection framework, #GDPR, has been withdrawn by the Commission"
The #AI #Liability #Directive is also withdrawn be the #EU #Commission.
Farmers ‘very worried’ as US pesticide firms push to bar cancer diagnoses lawsuits
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/feb/10/pesticide-lawsuits-cancer-gag-act
Pesticide company efforts to push through ‘Cancer Gag Act’ laws that could block litigation against them is igniting battles in several US farm states and pitting some farm groups against each other.
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#liability : the state of being liable
- French: responsabilité
- German: die Haftung
- Italian: responsabilità
- Portuguese: responsabilidade
- Spanish: responsabilidad
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@zdl @evacide that any the fact that @signalapp is incorportated in the #USA, making them susceptible to #GDPR & #BDSG-incompatible #cyberfacist bs like #CloudAct.
Remember: #KYC IS THE ILLICIT ACTIVITY when it comes to #Communication!
Compare that to @monocles / #monoclesChat which don't demand any PII or KYC and allow people to pay for their services with #Monero and #CashByMail besides #SEPA #WireTransfer, #Stripe & #PayPal whilst supporting both decentralization (#XMPP is not a #SingleVendor / #SingleProvider solution!), implementing real #SelfCustody (#OMEMO, #OTR & #PGP is supported out of the box) for all the keys, and proper #Anonymitiy (using @torproject / #Tor & @guardianproject #Orbot for #privacy), so in case they ever get a duely sumitted warrant by a court they'd have to comply with, they'll most likely have no data whatsoever on clients that could allow identification.
Also having no PII is a matter of reducing #liability in the sense of #DataProtection: All data requested and by #monocles is the bare minimum mandated for #accounting (i.e. only linking a payment like a #TxID / Transaction-ID to an account and then adding up validity/activation period).
Companies are not anonymous actors.
Behind every company action, there is an executive who decided to do that action.
If the company's action is illegal, there shouldn't be only fines, but there should be legal consequences for the executive as well.
This used to be called 'accountability'.
#Legal #Accountability #Companies #Liability
Tragic incident involving a Tesla Cybertruck raises significant legal questions. With an active-duty soldier at the center, how will liability be assessed in cases involving explosive materials? Additionally, the privacy implications of such high-profile events should prompt a review of data protection laws around military personnel. What steps should lawmakers take to balance public safety with individual rights? #Cybersecurity #PrivacyLaw #Liability Read more: https://steelefamlaw.com/1AwrNq...
Companies are not anonymous actors.
Behind every company action, there is an executive who decided to do that action.
If the company's action is illegal, there shouldn't be only fines, but there should be legal consequences for the executive as well.
This used to be called 'accountability'.
#Legal #Accountability #Companies #Liability
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Companies are not anonymous actors.
Behind every company action, there is an executive who decided to do that action.
If the company's action is illegal, there shouldn't be only fines, but there should be legal consequences for the executive as well.
This used to be called 'accountability'.
@yuhasz01 @w7voa
#Legal #Accountability #Companies #Liability
« Generative AI in EU law: Liability, privacy, intellectual property, and cybersecurity » https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0267364924001328?via%3Dihub #ai #Gai #LLM #privacy #IP #liability #cybersecurity
Today in #YouCanFindAPersonWhoKnowsAnythingOnTheFedi please tell me about the nuances of insurance liability.
My understanding is...
The insurance company covers damage related to the event listed on the claim only. Any pre-existing damage is the responsibility of the owner. Therefore, if event related damage cannot be repaired due to preexisting damage (eg glass can't be replaced due to a rotted window frame), then insurance pays out for only event related damage (eg they pay for the cost of glass replacement only, directly to the owner in cash).
My neighbour's understanding is...
They insured their window which was in working order. After the storm it is not in working order. Therefore it is the responsibility of the insurance company to reinstate a window in working order. It is true the window has preexisting damage that prevents the glass being replaced in isolation, however this preexisting did not prevent the window being in working order before the storm and therefore is not relevant.
Is either of us correct? Do you have the correct answer?
Thanks!
'Big Day... for Justice': US Jury Finds Contractor CACI Liable for Abu Ghraib Torture
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"This victory is a shining light for everyone who has been oppressed and a strong warning to any company or contractor practicing different forms of torture and abuse," said one of the Iraqi plaintiffs.
U.S. Army Sgt....
https://alaska-native-news.com/big-day-for-justice-us-jury-finds-contractor-caci-liable-for-abu-ghraib-torture/76511/
#abu-graib #caci #iraq #jury #liability #toture
@lucasmz @estelle It is proprietary in that to this day there are neither #ReproduceableBuilds nor is it #SelfHosting-capable...
Which makes @signalapp a #liability and #incapable of complying with #GDPR & #BDSG due to #CloudAct making that impossible!
Summers showed a clip of #ElonMusk at an Oct 19 #Trump rally saying #AmericaPAC would “randomly" award $1M to people who sign the petition. In the video, #Musk said "all we ask" is that the winners serve as PAC spokespeople.
Summers called Gober's comments a "complete admission of #liability."
"We just heard this guy say, my boss, my client, call this random. We promised people that they were going to participate in a random process, but it's a process where we preselect people,” Summers said.
