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New York Attorney General Proposes Bill to Expand Consumer Protection Law
On March 13, New York Attorney General Letitia James announced the introduction of the Fostering Affordability and Integrity through Reasonable Business Practices Act (FAIR Business Practices Act). The proposed legislation seeks to extend the state’s existing ban on deceptive business practices to also prohibit unfair and abusive practices, aligning New York with 42 other states….By:…
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Columbia Eye Clinic Confirms January 2025 Data Breach
On March 14, 2025, Columbia Eye Clinic (“Columbia Eye”) filed a notice of data breach with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights after discovering that an unauthorized party accessed the company’s IT network. In this notice, Columbia Eye explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able…
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OBI Seafoods Announces Data Breach Affecting Current and Former Workers and Vendors
On March 12, 2025, OBI Seafoods, LLC (“OBI”) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Maine after discovering that an unauthorized party was able to access portions of the company’s IT network. In this notice, OBI Seafoods explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’…
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Forum Communications Notifies 28,830 People of Data Breach
On March 19, 2025, Forum Communications Company filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Maine after discovering that an unauthorized party gained access to parts of its computer system. In this notice, Forum Communications explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’ sensitive information….By: Console…
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St. Joseph’s College of Maine Announces Data Breach Affecting the Personal Information of More Than 126,000 People
On March 21, 2025, St. Joseph’s College of Maine filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of California after discovering that an unauthorized person gained access to the school’s computer network. In this notice, St. Joseph’s College of Maine explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access…
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The Ninth Circuit Confirms That Liability Insurers Are Entitled to Corroborating Medical Documentation Before Settling a Third-Party Bodily Injury Claim
Liability insurers often receive policy limit demands from third-party claimants that allege serious injuries without corroborating medical records or bills. Since the enactment of California Civil Procedure Code section 999 et seq. in 2023, these demands are typically made by “unrepresented” claimants who are actually receiving guidance from attorneys behind the scenes….By: Sheppard Mullin Richter…
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To Him, Americans Were Always Heroes. He’s Not So Sure About Today’s.
A tour led by an 88-year-old guide in Bastogne, Belgium, scene of a critical battle of World War II, offers a snapshot into the way President Trump’s second term is shifting perceptions of America abroad.
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Putin’s Aims in Trump Talks on Ukraine
Moscow sees economic and geopolitical benefits in humoring President Trump’s push for a cease-fire in Ukraine. But the Kremlin’s war aims haven’t shifted.
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Russia and Ukraine Hold U.S.-Mediated Talks in Riyadh: What to Know
American envoys talked with Russian officials on Monday, a day after meeting with a Ukrainian delegation. The initial discussions were expected to focus on halting attacks on energy facilities.
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Lebanon, Ravaged by Israel-Hezbollah War, Needs Changes to Unlock Aid
For years, the country has failed to enact financial and governance overhauls required by lenders. The recent fighting has made that problem urgent.
