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WK Kellogg Confirms Employee Information Leaked as a Result of Cleo Data Breach
On April 4, 2025, WK Kellogg filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Maine after discovering that an unauthorized party was able to access company information through a third-party data breach at Cleo. In this notice, WK Kellogg explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access…
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Port of Seattle Notifies Individuals Affected by August 2024 Data Breach
On April 2, 2025, the Port of Seattle posted a website notice confirming that the organization recently sent letters to those affected by an August 2024 data breach. In this notice, Port of Seattle explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’ sensitive information, which includes their first and…
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Supreme Court Expands the Scope of Injuries under RICO
On April 2, 2025, the Supreme Court significantly expanded the scope of injuries entitled to treble damages under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (“RICO”). The Supreme Court held in Medical Marijuana, Inc. v. Horn that “a plaintiff may seek treble damages for business or property loss even if the loss resulted from a…
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[Audio] The Impact of the Horn Case on RICO – RICO Report Podcast
In this installment, Cal discusses the recent U.S. Supreme Court case Medical Marijuana Inc. v. Horn that settled the longstanding Circuit Court split over whether personal injuries are ever compensable under the RICO statute. In its ruling, the Supreme Court broadened the scope of RICO by ruling RICO plaintiffs may, in some circumstances, recover damages…
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Uncertainty Over Tariffs Leads to Wild Swings in Markets
The S&P 500 slipped into bear market territory in early trading but by the end of the day climbed back close to where it opened. President Trump said he would not back off his trade war, reinforcing fears of a global economic downturn.
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In Response to Trump, E.U. Prepares to Vote on Retaliatory Tariffs
European Union officials will vet and vote on a list of retaliatory tariffs this week, while contemplating what comes next.
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Video Shows Search for Missing Gaza Paramedics Before Israelis Shoot Rescuers
The Palestine Red Crescent released a video made by a paramedic before he was killed, and called the deaths of 15 rescue workers “a full-fledged war crime.” Israel has said it is investigating.
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Why Earthquake Relief Is Slow to Reach Myanmar
Critics say the country’s often-incompetent military government has delayed and restricted the arrival and distribution of crucial aid.
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China Tries to Downplay the Trade War’s Effects on Its Economy
Faced with economic disruption, Beijing is presenting itself as too powerful to succumb to U.S. pressure. It is also censoring criticism at home.
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“The Last of Us” Returns with a Devastating, Riveting Second Season
Anyone who has played the games on which HBO’s “The Last of Us” is based knows that things are about to get intense. Without spoiling a single thing, the video game “The Last of Us, Part II” turns up the volume on the first game’s themes of individual responsibility set against the greater good with…
