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FCC’s Expanded Space Approach: Accelerating Approvals and a New ISAM Framework
Under Commissioner Brendan Carr’s leadership, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will likely focus on expediting the review and approval process for applications to launch new satellites. Commissioner Carr has noted that new low-earth orbit satellites technologies have……By: Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
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Digital Transformation: eSignature and ePayment News and Trends – November/December 2024
Today’s ever-shifting business environment means that consumers, businesses, employers, and employees all expect to transact digitally. To remain efficient and competitive, companies must digitally transform their businesses. Successful transformation and maintenance require careful planning and up-to-date knowledge to ensure smooth integration with existing business technology, positive customer experience, and ongoing regulatory compliance….By: DLA Piper
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AI Regulation Under President-Elect Trump
The new Trump administration will likely take a deregulatory approach to artificial intelligence (AI). President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to repeal President Joe Biden’s AI executive order, which imposed new reporting requirements on developers of advanced AI models and laid the groundwork for future rules….By: Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
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Strengthening National Security: The FCC’s Approach to the Covered List
Expect to see new entities added to the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) “Covered List” of communications equipment and services deemed to pose an unacceptable risk to the national security of the United States (U.S.) under a Republican-led FCC. Commissioner Brendan Carr has been particularly vocal on this issue, urging that the FCC “must do a better…
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AI Business Spending Is Surging, but Can It Last?
Business investment in generative artificial intelligence (AI) is surging as companies seek to capitalize on its potential. In 2024, generative AI business spending jumped to $13.8 billion, a sixfold increase from 2023, according to a recent report from Menlo Ventures….By: Goodwin
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U.S. Treasury Targeted in Cyberattack Stemming from Vulnerability in BeyondTrust’s Remote Support Service
Recently, U.S. lawmakers announced that the United States Treasury had fallen victim to a cyberattack. Evidently, the U.S. Treasury cyberattack was related to the Treasury’s use of BeyondTrust, a cloud-based service used to provide remote technical support for Treasury offices….By: Console and Associates, P.C.
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CR&R Environmental Services Announces Recent Data Breach Affecting Nearly 10,000 People
On December 26, 2024, CR&R Incorporated d/b/a CR&R Environmental Services (“CR&R”) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Maine after discovering that an unauthorized party was able to access the company’s IT network. In this notice, CR&R Environmental Services explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to…
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Crown Mortgage Company Sends Data Breach Letters Following Recent Cybersecurity Incident
On December 20, 2024, Crown Mortgage Company (“Crown Mortgage”) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Massachusetts after discovering that information in the company’s control was subject to unauthorized access. In this notice, Crown Mortgage explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’ sensitive information,…
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Northwest Asthma & Allergy Center Files Notice of November 2024 Data Breach
On December 12, 2024, Northwest Asthma & Allergy Center (“NAAC”) 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 gained access to its computer network. In this notice, Northwest Asthma & Allergy Center explains that the incident resulted in…
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What to Look for in a Mass Tort Lawyer
If you have a claim against a drug company, automaker or other product manufacturer, asserting your legal rights may involve filing a mass tort claim. In this situation, you may not be the only one who is entitled to financial compensation, and mass tort claims allow multiple plaintiffs to seek justice even when it might…