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EU AI Act Will Be World’s First Comprehensive AI Law
On March 13, 2024, the European Union’s parliament formally approved the EU AI Act (pdf), making it the world’s first major set of regulatory ground rules to govern generative artificial intelligence (AI) technology. The EU AI Act, after passing final checks and receiving endorsement from the European Council, is expected to become law in spring…
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Motion for Partial Summary Judgment of Regulator Manufacturer Denied
Court: Supreme Court of the State of New York, New York County (NYCAL) – Plaintiff John B. Daly, Jr. worked as a mechanic for Consolidated Edison Company from 1976 to 2012. He alleged exposure to asbestos-containing gaskets affiliated with regulators manufactured by Fisher Controls International LLC during this period….By: Goldberg Segalla
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Hendry Regional Medical Center Notifies Patients of 2022 Data Breach that Leaked Their SSNs and Medical Information
On March 12, 2024, Hendry County Hospital Authority d/b/a Hendry Regional Medical Center (“HRMC”) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Montana after discovering that it had been the victim of a 2022 cyberattack. In this notice, HRMC explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access…
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R1 RCM Announces Data Breach Affecting Patients of Dignity Health’s St. Rose Dominican Hospital de Lima
In March 2024, R1 RCM Inc. filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Massachusetts after discovering that an unauthorized party was able to access confidential information belonging to certain consumers. In this notice, R1 explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’ names, contact information,…
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Certification Denied in Proposed Class Proceeding Against Gun Manufacturer for Mass Shooting
An Ontario Superior Court Judge has refused to certify a class action against the manufacturer of the handgun used to carry out the 2018 mass shooting on Danforth Avenue in Toronto. The plaintiffs brought their claim on behalf of those killed or otherwise affected by the tragedy. After a two-phase process, Justice Paul Perell found…
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CCM Health Notifies Patients of April 2023 Data Breach
On March 12, 2024, CCM Health filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Montana after discovering that unauthorized actors were able to access the company’s IT network. In this notice, CCM Health explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’ sensitive information, which includes their…
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Middle East Crisis: At Least 20 Awaiting Food Killed in Attack, Gazan Authorities Say
It was not immediately clear what caused the bloodshed in Gaza City. The Israeli military categorically denied what Gazan authorities described as a “targeted attack” on hungry people.
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What to Know About Putin and Russia’s Presidential Vote
The presidential vote in Russia begins on Friday and lasts through Sunday, and although it features the trappings of a horse race, it is more of a predetermined, Soviet-style referendum.
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Orban Endangers Hungary’s Status as an Ally, U.S. Diplomat Says
The U.S. ambassador to Budapest raised the temperature in a long-running standoff, citing Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s pro-Russia, anti-U.S. stance and opposition to supporting Ukraine.
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Ukraine, Stalled on the Battlefield, Strikes Russia’s Oil Industry
Ukrainian drone strikes have been able to hit refineries deep in Russian territory, indicating a new vulnerability. But it is unclear if that will affect the fighting.
