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Unlocking the Power of Mindfulness: A Journey to a Healthier Lifestyle” “The
In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of daily life. We are constantly bombarded with distractions, deadlines, and endless to-do lists. As a result, our minds are often overwhelmed and our bodies are in a constant state of stress. We struggle to find balance and peace amidst…
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CFTC Advisory Subcommittee Releases Report on DeFi: Issues, Findings and Recommendations
On January 8, 2024, the Digital Assets and Blockchain Technology Subcommittee (the Subcommittee) of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s (CFTC or the Commission) Technology Advisory Committee (TAC) presented a 79-page report titled “Decentralized Finance” (DeFi) to the CFTC. The Subcommittee’s work, which is sponsored by Commissioner Christy Goldsmith Romero, does not represent the views of…
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Europe Daily News, 16 February 2024
COMPETITION – Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.11317 – OEP Hitch / EMC / CBM) – Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.11385 Permira / Blackstone / Adevinta)……By: Mayer Brown
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New York Regulator Issues Proposed AI Guidance for Insurers
On January 17, 2024, the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) issued for public comment a proposed circular letter on the use of AIS and external data sources by New York-authorized insurers (the Proposed Circular Letter). The Proposed Circular Letter supplements the DFS’s Insurance Circular Letter No. 1 (January 18, 2019) (the 2019…
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Recent Bayh-Dole Act News: Comments on the Draft Framework; HHS Refuses to March-In on Xtandi; and Delayed Contracting Doesn’t Avoid Bayh-Dole
U.S. universities and academic institutions rely heavily on federal grants to fund their research and generate innovations in life sciences. Universities often out-license patents protecting inventions created using federal funding to private companies including many startups….By: Goodwin
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Sustainable data centers—The German Energy Efficiency Act: What data center operators need to consider now and in the future
The German Energy Efficiency Act (the “Act”) came into force at the end of 2023. As of January 1, 2024, energy efficiency obligations apply specifically to data centers. The Act provides for new rules on energy efficiency, energy reuse, waste heat, power supply from renewable energies and energy management systems, which are intended to make…
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Lexington Medical Center Announces Data Breach Following Compromised Employee Email Account
On February 14, 2024, Lexington Medical Center filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Vermont after discovering that an unauthorized actor was able to access an employee’s email account. In this notice, Lexington Medical Center explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’ sensitive information,…
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Golden Corral Notifies 183k of Data Breach, Compromised Social Security Numbers
On February 16, 2024, Golden Corral Corporation 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, Golden Corral explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’ sensitive information, which…
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CUSO Financial Services Announces Data Breach Stemming from Barracuda Vulnerability
On February 16, 2024, CUSO Financial Services, LP (“CFS”) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of California after discovering that a vulnerability within Barracuda Networks allowed an unauthorized party to access data belonging to CFS. In this notice, CFS explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to…
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Spectrum Vision Files Notice of Data Breach Affecting Patients of Multiple Providers
On February 2, 2024, Spectrum Vision Partners, Inc. (“SVP”) 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 was able to access the company’s computer network. In this notice, SVP explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party…
