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  • The Unforgettable Beauty of Kyoto Exploring Japans Stunning Ancient Capital

    The Unforgettable Beauty of Kyoto Exploring Japans Stunning Ancient Capital

    Nestled in the heart of Japan lies a city so enchanting, so steeped in history, that it feels like stepping into a time portal to ancient times. Kyoto, the former imperial capital of Japan, is a place where tradition and modernity coexist in perfect harmony, creating an unforgettable tapestry of sights, sounds, and experiences. As…

  • AI vs. AI: Recent Developments in the Cyber Landscape

    AI vs. AI: Recent Developments in the Cyber Landscape

    The ubiquity of artificial intelligence (AI) has heightened companies’ exposure to cyberattacks of increasingly greater sophistication. Our Privacy, Cyber & Data Strategy Team explores how businesses can enhance their security measures to mitigate the threat….By: Alston & Bird

  • The UK Cybersecurity and Resilience Bill – A Different Approach to NIS2 or a British Sister Act?

    The UK Cybersecurity and Resilience Bill – A Different Approach to NIS2 or a British Sister Act?

    Introduction It wouldn’t be much of an exaggeration to say that NIS2 is the acronym on everyone’s lips. When coupled with its European sister legislation DORA, we encounter a regulatory twosome that make GDPR feel like yesterday’s news. And appropriately so….By: DLA Piper

  • Trekkies, Rejoice: Judge Schofield Denies Motion in Limine Regarding Star Trek Materials

    Trekkies, Rejoice: Judge Schofield Denies Motion in Limine Regarding Star Trek Materials

    Judge Schofield recently resolved several motions in limine brought by Plaintiff Kewazinga Corporation in a patent infringement lawsuit against Google.  Among the most notable rulings was her denial of a motion in limine regarding the Star Trek: The Next Generation Interactive Technical Manual (the “Star Trek Manual”).  See Kewazinga Corp. v. Google LLC, No. 20 Civ. 1106 (LGS), 2024 WL 4144010, at *1…

  • HRSA Threatens to Sanction J&J Absent Withdrawal of 340B Rebate Plan

    HRSA Threatens to Sanction J&J Absent Withdrawal of 340B Rebate Plan

    On September 17, the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), which administers the prescription drug discount program established under Section 340B of the federal Public Health Service Act, sent a letter to pharmaceutical manufacturer Johnson & Johnson (J&J), threatening to impose sanctions unless J&J ceases implementation of its recently announced plan to stop offering 340B…

  • California Enacts Sweeping New AI Regulation

    California Enacts Sweeping New AI Regulation

    Over the course of September, more than 30 artificial intelligence (AI)-focused bills crossed California Governor Gavin Newsom’s desk. The bills proposed a broad set of rules, ranging from mandatory disclosure of information used to train AI systems to ensuring AI is not over-relied on in healthcare decisions….By: DLA Piper

  • Arbitration Clause in Attorney-Client Agreement Deemed Unenforceable Due to Lack of Informed Consent

    Arbitration Clause in Attorney-Client Agreement Deemed Unenforceable Due to Lack of Informed Consent

    Bryan Dick-Ipsen v. Humphrey, Farrington & McClain, P.C., et al., 2024 IL App (1st) 241043 – Brief Summary – The First District Appellate Court in Illinois affirmed the trial court’s denial of a defendant law firm’s motion to compel arbitration on the basis that the arbitration provision in the “Attorney-Client Agreement” entered into with plaintiff…

  • Asheville Arthritis and Osteoporosis Center Reports Data Breach After Unauthorized Access to IT Network

    Asheville Arthritis and Osteoporosis Center Reports Data Breach After Unauthorized Access to IT Network

    On September 20, 2024, Asheville Arthritis and Osteoporosis Center, P.A. (“Asheville Arthritis”) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Montana after discovering that a recent data security incident exposed patients’ personal information. In this notice, Asheville Arthritis explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’…

  • A Rent-Seeking Laboratory and the Genesis of Many Mass Torts

    A Rent-Seeking Laboratory and the Genesis of Many Mass Torts

    Over the past decade, mass tort litigation involving de minimis levels of impurities has skyrocketed.  One need only turn on the evening news to see advertisements for litigation related to allegedly carcinogenic or teratogenic impurities in products as varied as heartburn medication, baby food, acne treatments, and sunscreen….By: Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

  • Griffon Corporation Files Formal Notice of Data Breach

    Griffon Corporation Files Formal Notice of Data Breach

    On September 30, 2024, Griffon Corporation (“Griffon”) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Vermont after discovering that an unauthorized party was able to access portions of the company’s computer network. In this notice, Griffon explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access sensitive information belonging…