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Tech Industry Outlook: Navigating Potential Policy Shifts in a Second Trump Administration
The U.S. technology landscape is poised to experience significant transformations under the second Trump administration. Key sectors such as the semiconductor industry, autonomous vehicles, and digital payments may experience substantial regulatory and policy shifts. These changes are expected to have far-reaching impacts on innovation, investment, and operational strategies, which in turn will impact financing and…
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McDermott+ Check-Up: December 6, 2024
Congress Negotiates Healthcare Extenders, Continues to Plan for 2025. Lawmakers continue negotiations to wrap up the 118th Congress and pass remaining must-do policies, including government funding, likely through a continuing resolution (CR). Discussions are occurring to determine whether and for what duration Congress might include healthcare extenders and additional health policies as part of the…
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Colorado Department of Law Adopts Amendments to Colorado Privacy Act Rules
On December 5, 2024, the Colorado Department of Law adopted amended rules to the Colorado Privacy Act (CPA)….By: Ballard Spahr LLP
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Amergis Healthcare Staffing Reports Data Breach Stemming from Compromised Email Accounts
On November 18, 2024, Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc., formerly Maxim Healthcare Staffing (“Amergis”), filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Maine after discovering that several company email accounts were compromised. In this notice, Amergis explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’ sensitive information….By: Console…
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ABC Legal Services Announces Data Breach Following August 2024 “Data Security Incident”
On December 6, 2024, ABC Legal Services, Inc. (“ABC Legal”) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Maine after discovering that an unauthorized party was able to remove certain files from the company’s IT network. In this notice, ABC Legal explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able…
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Artivion Inc. Discloses November 2024 Cyberattack, Raising Concerns of Possible Data Breach
On December 9, 2024, Artivion Incorporated filed a notice with the Securities and Exchange Commission reporting a November 21, 2024 cyberattack. In this notice, Artivion explains that the incident resulted in “the acquisition and encryption of files.” Artivion also notes that it is still investigating the incident; however, if Artivion’s investigation reveals that confidential consumer…
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The Impact of Florida’s Construction Zones on Car and Truck Accidents
Florida is one of the fastest-growing states in the United States, with a booming population, expanding urban areas, and significant infrastructure projects constantly underway. While construction zones are essential for building and maintaining the state’s roadways, they also pose unique risks for car and truck accidents. Navigating through these zones often involves reduced speed limits,…
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Stryker Corporation Provides Notice of June 2024 Data Breach
On December 5, 2024, Stryker Corporation (“Stryker“) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Texas after discovering that an unauthorized party was able to access its computer network. In this notice, Stryker explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’ sensitive information, which includes their…
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Rebels Assert Control in Damascus, Their Plans Still Unclear
The fighters who forced Bashar al-Assad into exile began the complex task of governing the Syrian capital. On the road to Damascus, New York Times reporters saw evidence of lawlessness and relics of the deposed regime.
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Revolutions Swept the Middle East in 2011. Will Syria’s End Differently?
Bashar al-Assad’s downfall evokes memories of uprisings in Egypt, Libya, Tunisia and Yemen, each of which brought civil war or authoritarian rule. Syrians hope for better.
