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vTech Solution Files Official Notice of Data Breach Leaking Individuals’ Social Security Numbers
On November 18, 2024, vTech Solution, Inc. (“vTech”) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Massachusetts after discovering that information provided to the company was subject to unauthorized access. In this notice, vTech explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’ sensitive information, which includes…
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Rockford Gastroenterology Associates Notifies 147,253 of 2023 Data Breach
On October 30, 2024, Rockford Gastroenterology Associates (“RGA”) filed a notice of data breach with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights after discovering that the practice was targeted in a cyberattack. In this notice, RGA explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access patients’…
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MDLand International Files Official Notice of Data Breach Affecting 63,052 People
On November 7, 2024, MDLand International Corporation (“MDLand”) 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 accessed portions of the company’s IT network. In this notice, MDLand explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able…
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iLearningEngines Notifies SEC of Recent Cyberattack, Raising Concerns over Possible Data Breach
On November 18, 2024, iLearningEngines, Inc. filed a notice with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) after discovering that an unauthorized party was able to access the company’s computer network. In this notice, iLearningEngines explains that the hackers accessed certain files on iLearningEngines’ computer network, intercepted a wire transfer for $250,000, and deleted certain emails….By:…
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B.C. Supreme Court Denies Certification of Contested Common Issues in Mentor Breast Implant Litigation
In Bosco v Mentor Worldwide LLC, 2024 BCSC 1931, the plaintiffs alleged that Mentor’s silicone gel-filled breast implants, MemoryGel, caused adverse health effects, including connective tissue disorders (CTDs) and autoimmune symptoms. They argued that Mentor did not adequately warn patients and surgeons about these risks and that Mentor breached consumer protection and competition legislation. Mentor…
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Netanyahu’s Arrest Sought by International Criminal Court
The I.C.C. rejected Israel’s challenges to its jurisdiction and also issued a warrant for a top Hamas official. Its chief prosecutor is seeking the arrests for war crimes in Israel and Gaza.
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Netanyahu Aide Is Indicted Over Leaked Document on Hamas
One of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s advisers is accused of leaking a top-secret document to a German tabloid in an attempt to influence public sentiment on hostage negotiations.
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Brazilian Police Accuse Bolsonaro of Plotting a Coup
Former President Jair Bolsonaro could face criminal charges over accusations that he was involved in plans to stage a coup after losing the 2022 elections.
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Putin Escalates Threats to the West With New Ballistic Missile Launch
The intermediate-range missile did not carry nuclear weapons, but it is part of a strategic arsenal that is capable of delivering them.
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Mali’s Junta Replaces Civilian Prime Minister With One of Its Own
The prime minister had been fired for criticizing the country’s junta.