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Food Banks Left in the Lurch as U.S.D.A. Shipments Are Suspended
A representative of a nationwide food pantry network, said U.S.D.A. officials had informed him that some food aid distributed by the federal government was under review.
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Regulation in Flux, March 2025 – OCC Gives Green Light to National Bank Fintech Business Model
On March 17th, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (“OCC”) conditionally approved the application for the newly renamed SmartBiz Bank N.A. (“SmartBiz Bank”) to change its business model in support of its fintech parent and a substantial change in assets under 12 C.F.R. 5.53. The OCC application was part of a larger transaction…
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An Obvious Solution to an Unknown Problem?
IMMUNOGEN, INC. v. STEWART – Before Lourie, Dyk, and Prost. Appeal from the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. A solution to a problem can be obvious even when the problem itself was unknown in the prior art….By: Knobbe Martens
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The Future of AI Compliance – Preparing for New Global and State Laws
The regulatory landscape for artificial intelligence is evolving rapidly, with significant changes emerging at international, national and state levels. Businesses operating in multiple jurisdictions must navigate these shifting requirements to maintain compliance and mitigate risk….By: Smith Anderson
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[Podcast] Rev Up! Connected Vehicles: New National Security Law with Major Impact on Connected Vehicles and the Auto Supply Chain
The topic is connected vehicles and the automotive supply chain and specifically how a new law that became effective on March 17, 2025, has major implications for automakers, auto suppliers, and investors and dealmakers doing business in the Automotive/Mobility Industry. The new law addresses national security concerns posed by certain transactions involving information and communications…
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UK Online Safety Act – Spring 2025 Deadlines
Illegal content safety duties came into full effect on 17 March 2025, shortly followed by children’s access assessment requirements. The UK Online Safety Act (OSA) establishes an extensive regulatory framework for providers of online user-to-user services and search services with links to the UK, catching a large number of digital platforms and services….By: Latham &…
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Cottrill’s Specialty Pharmacy Announces Data Breach Following January 2025 Cyber Incident
On March 14, 2025, Cottrill’s Specialty Pharmacy (“Cottrill’s”) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Vermont after discovering unauthorized access within its computer network. In this notice, Cottrill’s explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’ sensitive information, including their names, dates of birth, Social…
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Vision Upright MRI Notifies 23,031 Individuals of Recent Data Breach
On March 10, 2025, Vision Upright MRI 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 information that had been provided to the company. In this notice, Vision Upright MRI explains that the incident resulted…
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Dove Healthcare Data Breach Leaks Confidential Info Belonging to an Estimated 16,255 Patients
On March 18, 2025, Dove Healthcare filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Maine after discovering that certain files on the company’s IT network were subject to unauthorized access. In this notice, Dove Healthcare explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’ sensitive information, which…
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Substitute Teacher Service Sends Out Data Breach Letters Following Recent Cybersecurity Incident
On March 14, 2025, Substitute Teacher Service, Inc. (“STS”) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Massachusetts after discovering that an unauthorized party was able to access information that had been provided to the company. In this notice, STS explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to…
