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Visiting Ukraine, Schumer Aims to Pressure G.O.P. to Take Up Aid Bill
The top Senate Democrat is leading a delegation to show solidarity as Ukraine fights off a Russian assault and to push the G.O.P.-led House to drop its opposition to sending more U.S. aid to Kyiv.
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Uncovering the Secret World of Cybersecurity: The Ultimate Guide for Protecting Your Digital Life
Welcome to the digital age, where we can access information, communicate with others, and conduct business with just a few clicks. The convenience and efficiency of technology have undoubtedly transformed our lives for the better. However, with every advancement comes a new set of risks and challenges, especially when it comes to cybersecurity. In today’s…
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Ransomware Costs Businesses Record-High $1 Billion in 2023: Your 5-Step Plan to Prevent Attacks in 2024
2023 was the most devastating year yet for ransomware attacks, with businesses forking over $1 billion in ransom payments for the first time ever – and 2024 is expected to be even worse. Beyond the payments, the average cost of each ransomware attack last year was over $5 million. Given these unprecedented statistics, ransomware attacks…
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The ‘Long Arm’ of CIPA and Its Newfound Pen-Trap Claims
In our January 18, 2024 post, “The Next Chapter of CIPA Litigation: The Pen Register and Trap and Trace Device,” we discussed the new trend in California Invasion of Privacy Act (“CIPA”) litigation, where it came from, and where we think it is going….By: BakerHostetler
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Global AI Regulatory Update – February 2024
Welcome to our quarterly Global AI Regulatory Update, summarizing key developments from around the world. On November 27, 2023, AI Security Guidelines were published. The guidelines were led by UK National Cyber Security Centre and developed with the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency….By: Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP
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Lessons From the Growth of Femtech and Women’s Health
BCLP’s Healthcare & Life Sciences Practice Group recently partnered with EMIG Digital Health Group to co-host an in-person breakfast seminar and networking event focused on FemTech. Specialists from across the FemTech and wider digital health, pharma and life sciences sectors heard speakers from Flo Health, Apricity and Theramex, amongst others, discuss key themes and lessons…
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Europe Daily News, 22 February 2024
COMPETITION – Communication from the Commission – Commission Notice on the definition of the relevant market for the purposes of Union competition law Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.11483 – MSD Hospitality / Arc Capital / Auberge Resorts) Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.11411 – BPIFrance / Meridiam / Exoes) Prior notification of…
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Motion for Summary Judgment of Valve Manufacturer Denied
Plaintiff-Decedent John Gonder alleged exposure to asbestos during his employment as a Con Edison inspector between the 1970s and 1990s. He died in May 2021 at 86 years old from lung cancer. Defendant Jenkins Bros. filed a motion for summary judgment on the basis that Gonder did not identify Jenkins as a manufacturer of asbestos-containing…
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Regulatory States: PFAS-containing products and further limitations take effect
Right out of the gate in 2024, we’ve seen several states further regulate the sale of PFAS-containing products. On Jan. 1, a Connecticut statute took effect prohibiting the sale or promotion of any “food package to which PFAS has been intentionally introduced during manufacturing or distribution in any amount.” The law defines “food packaging” to…
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DonorPerfect Data Breach Affects Multiple Non-Profits, Including Good Counsel and YSU Foundation
Recently, two non-profit organizations filed data breach notices after discovering that a software vendor, DonorPerfect, experienced a data breach. The two non-profits were Good Counsel and the YSU Foundation. In this notice, the respective non-profits explain that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’ sensitive information, which includes their names…
