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For Putin, Trump’s Win Is a New Opening, and a Chance to Win the War
Russians close to the Kremlin voiced optimism that Donald J. Trump could help end the war in Ukraine on Russia’s terms. But Moscow also remembers Trump’s first term as a disappointment.
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A View From California: One Important Artificial Intelligence Bill Down, 17 Others Good To Go
As it did with data privacy, California seeks to lead the charge when it comes to regulating the use and deployment of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools. Joining Colorado and Utah, the other two states with enacted AI laws, California has quickly taken the lead in AI activity. But, receiving the state-wide consensus to pass those…
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Ten Best Practices to Protect Your Organization Against Cyber Threats
The conclusion of Cybersecurity Awareness Month is a reminder of the importance for organizations to implement robust security measures and promote good cyber hygiene. As we noted in our State of the Cyber Landscape webinar, cyber threats are continually evolving with malicious actors exploiting new vulnerabilities and more sophisticated attacks each day. Organizations of all…
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PFAS Primer Quarterly Update: 2024 Q3 – Setting the PFAS Standard
In the latest edition of the PFAS Primer Quarterly Update, our roundup of regulatory, litigation, and scientific actions involving PFAS, the EPA delays PFAS reporting, a compostable case won’t degrade, and Illinois keeps an AFFF suit in state….By: Alston & Bird
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AI and Financial Stability: Questioning Tech-Agnostic Regulation in the UK?
In our previous alert we mentioned a joint letter from the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) and Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to the UK Government on their strategic approach to artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning. The letter followed the UK Government’s publication of its pro-innovation strategy, in February of this year….By: Goodwin
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Fighting the Robots: Texas Attorney General Settles “First-of-its-Kind” Investigation of Healthcare AI Company
In what it describes as a “First-of-its-Kind Healthcare Generative AI Investigation”, the Texas Attorney General (AGO) recently reached a settlement agreement with an artificial intelligence (AI) healthcare technology company….By: Lathrop GPM
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Depo-Provera Lawsuits Filed on Behalf of Women With Meningioma Brain Tumors
Women injected with the Depo-Provera birth control shot are more than five-times more likely to be diagnosed with a type of brain tumors known as meningioma, according to a recent study….By: Hissey, Mulderig & Friend, PLLC
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The Role of Witnesses in Florida Auto Accident Claims
When you suffer serious injuries in an auto accident, proving what happened (and who was at fault) is essential for recovering the financial compensation you deserve. While Florida personal injury lawyers can use various forms of evidence to prove their clients’ legal rights, in many cases, one of the most important types of evidence is…
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Healthfund Solutions Files Formal Notice of Data Breach
On November 1, 2024, Healthfund Solutions filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Vermont after discovering that an unauthorized party gained access to an employee email account. In this notice, Healthfund Solutions explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’ sensitive information….By: Console and Associates,…
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Valleygate Dental Surgery Centers Files Official Notice of November 2023 Data Breach
On October 17, 2024, Valleygate Dental Surgery Centers in Fayetteville, Greensboro, and Charlotte (“Valleygate Dental Surgery Centers” or “Valleygate”) 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 computer network. In this notice,…