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Why the Odds of an Asteroid Striking Earth in 2032 Keep Going Up (and Down)
NASA and European scientists explain how they calculate the probability of the space rock 2024 YR4 impacting our planet, and why it’s not yet time to worry.
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A Swearing Expert Discusses the State of Profanity
Timothy Jay, a scholar in the science of swearing, has a few choice words about why we curse and how to cut back (if you want to).
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HHS’s Proposed Security Rule Updates Will Substantially Increase the Controls Needed to Comply with the Technical Safeguard Requirements
In this week’s installment of our blog series on the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) HIPAA Security Rule updates in its January 6 Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), we are tackling the proposed updates to the HIPAA Security Rule’s technical safeguard requirements (45 C.F.R. § 164.312)….By: Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP
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SEC Launches Crypto Task Force Website to Bring Clarity to Crypto Regulation
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has launched a ‘Crypto Task Force’ page on its website, outlining the agency’s crypto regulatory agenda under the agency’s new leadership. This initiative follows the exit of former SEC Chair Gary Gensler under President Trump’s administration and signals a move away from the SEC’s previous enforcement-driven stance on…
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Finally, FDA’s Final Word on Unapproved Use Communications
On January 7, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA” or “Agency”) released a long-awaited guidance titled, “Communications From Firms to Health Care Providers Regarding Scientific Information on Unapproved Uses of Approved/Cleared Medical Products: Questions and Answers” (the “Guidance”)……By: Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP
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“The Irony”: Can attorneys trust experts in the age of AI?
In 2023, a new law went into effect in Minnesota to regulate the use of deep fake technology to influence elections. In 2024, Christopher Kohls, a YouTube personality known as “Mr Reagan,” and Rep. Mary Franson of the Minnesota House of Representatives challenged the new law as a violation of the First Amendment and sought…
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ICO publishes response to Government with regulatory proposals for AI and data transfers to promote economic growth
On January 24 2025, the UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) published its response to a request from the Prime Minister, Chancellor and Business Secretary for regulatory proposals to improve business confidence and stimulate sustainable economic growth. The ICO highlighted that it will produce a single set of rules for business developing or using AI products,…
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Florida Motorcycle Accident Victim’s Guide to Legal Compensation
Motorcycle accidents in Florida often result in severe injuries due to the lack of protection riders have compared to other motorists. If you or a loved one has been injured in a motorcycle accident, understanding your rights and the legal process for obtaining compensation is crucial. This guide provides a brief overview of the steps…
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Defending Manufacturers Against PFAS Claims: Legal Strategies and Challenges
As litigation involving per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) continues to rise, manufacturers of PFAS-containing products face significant legal and financial risks. Plaintiffs, including individuals, communities, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), and governmental entities, are increasingly filing lawsuits alleging personal injury, property damage, and environmental harm due to PFAS exposure….By: McGlinchey Stafford
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Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company Files Notice of Recent Data Breach
On February 5, 2025, Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company (“HPE”) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Massachusetts after learning that the company recently experienced a “cybersecurity incident.” In this notice, Hewlett Packard Enterprise explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’ sensitive information, which includes…