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Democrats Prevail in Virginia Races, the First Elections Since Trump’s Win
The party held onto two key seats in Loudoun County that will allow them to maintain control of the state’s legislature.
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Why Does Trump Want the Panama Canal? Here’s What to Know
Treaties ratified by the Senate in 1978 established permanent neutrality, but some Republicans regret that decision.
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AI Needs Critical Materials, Fast! But From Where?
Critical materials—the collective term for metals and minerals essential for all kinds of advanced technology and clean energy—are vital to the growth of artificial intelligence (AI), which has become pervasive in everyday life. AI hardware relies on familiar elements like aluminum, silicon and copper, and unfamiliar elements like gallium, germanium, palladium and neodymium to support…
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2024 SEC Cybersecurity Rule Updates
The first year of a new significant regulatory obligation is often more notable for the absence of regulatory enforcement actions as regulators often observe compliance efforts and challenges, offer guidance, and look for outliers. Heading into 2024, there was concern about the ability to comply with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) cybersecurity rules….By: BakerHostetler
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[Audio] The Future of Payments, Technology, and IP: On Record PR
In this episode of On Record PR, Jennifer Simpson Carr goes on record with Moish E. Peltz, Partner at Falcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP, to discuss the impact of rising technology like artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency on the evolving business and legal landscapes….By: Furia Rubel Communications, Inc.
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Class Action & MDL Roundup 2024 Q3 – Our Market Research is Sustainable
Welcome to the Class Action & MDL Roundup, our quarterly review of decisions and settlements in the class action arena. In this edition, it’s not a breach if it isn’t stolen, a greenwashing claim is washed away, and a district court’s denial swims with the fishes. Plus, we have our usual coverage of lawsuits over…
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Dragonfly Health Files Notice of Data Breach with Federal Regulators
On December 27, 2024, Dragonfly Health filed a notice of data breach with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights (“HHS-OCR”) after discovering that confidential information that had been entrusted to the company was subject to unauthorized access. In this notice, Dragonfly Health explains that the incident resulted in an…
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Hyperice Sends Data Breach Letters Following June 2024 Cyberattack
On December 12, 2024, Hyper Ice, Inc. (“Hyperice”) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Massachusetts after discovering that the company was the victim of a recent cyberattack. In this notice, Hyperice explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’ sensitive information, which includes their…
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Stripping Away Individual Rights Through Corporate Immunity
A new trend is emerging among corporations to seek immunity from prosecution and prevent consumers from suing after the corporation’s product injures a consumer. As an example, Bayer/Monsanto1 is currently seeking legislative protections for injuries from Roundup. If Bayer succeeds in obtaining this type of legal protection, consumers could no longer sue for injuries related…
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Village Fertility Pharmacy Group Announces Data Breach Stemming from Unauthorized Access to Email Account
On November 6, 2024, Village Fertility Pharmacy Group filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Montana after discovering that an unauthorized party was able to access a company email account. In this notice, Village Fertility Pharmacy Group explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’…