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Unlocking the Power of Self-Love: A Journey Towards Happiness and Fulfillment
Self-love. It’s a term that has been thrown around a lot in recent years, but what does it really mean? Is it just another buzzword or is there truly power in loving oneself? As someone who has been on a journey towards self-love, I can confidently say that unlocking this power has been one of…
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Federal Update on Cannabis Scheduling: Are State Legalized Cannabis Dispensaries to Become Pharmacies?
A major update in cannabis law was announced by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and Attorney General (AG) this past Tuesday, April 30, 2024 regarding their intent to ease restrictions on cannabis. The DEA plans to recommend that cannabis be rescheduled as a Schedule III substance under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA)….By: Epstein Becker &…
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[Podcast] Artificial Intelligence: Risks and Rewards
The pitfalls of modern technology have become clearer with the advent of generative AI, requiring companies to adopt AI usage policies. This year, our attorneys have seen noteworthy growth in requests for counsel involving the legal consequences of AI technology, increasingly integrated with the development, management and protection of IP….By: BakerHostetler
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Weekly Blockchain Blog – May 2024
Fintech and Crypto Firms Announce New Cryptocurrency Products – According to recent reports, a major U.S. fintech firm will begin letting its users accept payments in USDC….By: BakerHostetler
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PTAB Proposes Rules Governing Director Review of PTAB Decisions
On April 16, 2024, the PTAB proposed new rules (“proposed rules”) governing the Director Review process, which would remain consistent with the Interim review process currently in place, and codify those procedures….By: Venable LLP
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BIS Adds New License Exception for Medical Devices to Russia, Belarus and Occupied Regions of Ukraine
Medical device companies have a new regulatory pathway for exporting certain U.S.-origin medical products to Russia, Belarus, Crimea and other regions of Ukraine (i.e., the so-called Donetsk People’s Republic and Luhansk People’s Republic , collectively “Russia, Belarus and the occupied regions of Ukraine.”…By: WilmerHale
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American Renal Associates Notified Federal Regulators of Recent Data Breach
On April 29, 2024, American Renal Associates d/b/a Innovative Renal Care, 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 confidential information that had been provided to the company….By: Console and Associates, P.C.
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MedStar Health Notifies 183,079 Patients of Recent Data Breach
On May 3, 2024, MedStar Health 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 email system. In this notice, Medstar explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to…
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Bluebonnet Trails Notifies Over 76k Consumers of 2023 Data Breach
On April 22, 2024, Bluebonnet Trails Community Services filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Massachusetts after discovering that an unauthorized party was able to access the company’s email environment. In this notice, Bluebonnet Trails explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’ sensitive information,…
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The Role of Florida State University in Tallahassee’s Pedestrian Safety
Pedestrian safety is a concern on and around university campuses across Florida. In 2020, a student at Florida State University (FSU) was tragically killed when she was struck by a driver in the crosswalk of the 1000 block of West Tennessee Street, and another student suffered serious injuries in a similar incident just a week…