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Colorado and California Get Ahead of Neural Data Regulation
It is often said that the law lags behind the pace of technological development. Yet, while computer chip implants and wearable brain activity monitors are only just starting to show technical viability, two states recently passed updates to their comprehensive privacy laws to regulate neural data….By: BakerHostetler
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When Your Life Sciences Are on the Line: Cybersecurity
Morrison Foerster Investigations + White Collar Defense partner Nate Mendell, former Acting U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts, hosted the fifth episode of When Your Life Sciences Are on the Line, where leading practitioners and thought leaders share the insights and advice needed to manage business and legal risk in the life sciences sector….By:…
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PTO Codifies Scope of Director Review in Final Rule
On September 30, 2024, the USPTO issued a final rule governing the process for Director Review of proceedings under the AIA. This formalized the USPTO’s interim Director Review procedures implemented by the USPTO following the Supreme Court’s decision in United States v. Arthrex, 141 S. Ct. 1970, 1986 (2021). The USPTO expects the final rule…
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Boston Children’s Health Physicians Announces Vendor Data Breach Affecting Patients and Employees
On October 4, 2024, Boston Children’s Health Physicians (“BCHP”) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Massachusetts after discovering that an unauthorized third party gained access to its network. In this notice, BCHP explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’ sensitive information, which includes…
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Verizon Sends Out Data Breach Letters Following Leaked SSNs
On October 10, 2024, Verizon Communications, Inc. filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Montana after discovering that a server belonging to one of the company’s retail agents was subject to unauthorized access. In this notice, Verizon explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’…
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Important Steps to Filing a Personal Injury Claim in California
Filing a personal injury claim involves much more than filing the complaint in court. Much of the work lies in the preparation of your claim. The steps below can help you strengthen your case and avoid pitfalls that might sink your prospects for adequate compensation for your injuries….By: Maison Law
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Rhode Island Court Denies and Grants, in Part, Joint Defense Motion to Exclude Plaintiff’s Experts
Court: Superior Court of Rhode Island, Providence – In this asbestos action, plaintiffs claim decedent, Bonnie J. Bonito, developed mesothelioma from exposure to asbestos from laundering her late ex-husband’s work clothing (her ex-husband worked in construction during their marriage). In support of their position, plaintiffs provided expert reports authored by Dr. Richard Kradin, who provided…
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Connecticut Jury Returns $15M Verdict against J&J in Talc Trial
Court: Fairfield County, Connecticut Superior Court – A Connecticut jury on Tuesday awarded a $15 million dollar plaintiff’s verdict against Johnson & Johnson and several subsidiaries. …By: Goldberg Segalla
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Hamas Leader Killed in Gaza Fighting, Israel Says
The Israeli military confirmed that Yahya Sinwar, the leader of Hamas, was killed on Wednesday. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel said he spoke with President Biden about working to advance a deal “to free the hostages.”
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What Yahya Sinwar’s Death Could Mean for the Gaza Cease-Fire Talks
The killing of Hamas’s leader may allow Israel to claim victory and agree to a cease-fire, and new Hamas leadership could be more open to compromise. But neither side is likely to immediately change course.
