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South Carolina Asbestos Litigation Moves Up in its Position on the 2023/2024 Judicial Hellholes List
Since its initial appearance on the Judicial Hellholes list in 2020, South Carolina asbestos litigation continues to move up. South Carolina has earned a reputation for bias against corporate defendants, unwarranted sanctions, low evidentiary requirements, liability expanding rulings, unfair trials, severe verdicts, a willingness to overturn or modify jury verdicts to benefit plaintiffs, and frequent…
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EMM Loans Notifies Consumers of Recent Data Breach Affecting Their Personal Information
On October 30, 2024, EMM Loans LLC filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Vermont after discovering that an unauthorized party was able to access confidential information that had been entrusted to EMM Loans. In this notice, EMM Loans explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to…
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South West Family Medicine Associates Notifies Patients of August 2024 Data Breach
On November 7, 2024, South West Family Medicine Associates, PA (“SW Family Medicine”) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Maine after discovering that an unauthorized party was able to access the practice’s computer network. In this notice, SW Family Medicine explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being…
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Orthopedics Rhode Island Confirms September 2024 Data Breach Compromised Sensitive Patient Information
On November 6, 2024, Orthopedics Rhode Island, Inc. (“Ortho RI”) 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 stored on the practice’s computer network. In this notice, Ortho RI explains that the incident…
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Israel’s Military Announces Small Expansion of Gaza Humanitarian Zone
The move comes just before a Biden administration deadline for Israel to deliver more aid to the enclave or risk a cutoff of military supplies.
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Spirit Airlines Plane Shot at in Haiti and Forced to Divert
A day after the prime minister of Haiti was fired, the airport in Port-au-Prince was closed because of the attack on the aircraft. The country has been under siege from gangs.
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Bishop Calls on Anglican Leader to Quit Over Handling of Abuse Scandal
An independent report last week said that Justin Welby, the archbishop of Canterbury, took insufficient action after learning of alleged abuse decades ago at Christian summer camps.
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Iran Debates Whether It Could Make a Deal With Trump
Some in Iran’s new, more moderate government think the result of the presidential election provides an opportunity to make a lasting deal with the United States.
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Israel Calls for New Lebanon Evacuations as Cease-Fire Talks Ramp Up
The widespread orders across southern Lebanon came amid what appeared to be intensifying efforts to reach a cease-fire.
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7 Shows That Make This Art Festival Worth the Trip to California
The sprawling PST festival of more than 70 exhibitions doesn’t quite live up to its theme of art and science colliding. But there is a handful of impressive entries.
