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The FTC and State Case Against Amazon Highlights Risks and Impacts from Using Pricing Algorithms
Both the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division have focused their sights on big technology companies. Understanding the precedents set by these suits is critical for clients operating in today’s online marketplaces, both to avoid the risk of antitrust investigations or litigation, and to understand whether a client has been…
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Federal Circuit: Claim Construction Not Forbidden Per Se at Motion to Dismiss Stage
On October 18, 2024, the Federal Circuit issued a precedential decision in UTTO Inc. v. Metrotech Corp., No. 2023-145 (Fed. Cir. Oct. 18, 2024), addressing, in relevant part, the propriety of claim construction at the Rule 12 stage……By: Womble Bond Dickinson
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Testing the Limits of Copyright Protection for A.I.-Generated Art – Colorado Artist Challenges Registration Refusal in Court
Two years ago, the Colorado State Fair’s annual art competition sparked controversy after awarding a blue ribbon to a work generated in part by A.I. Jason Allen, the artist responsible for the work, said at the time, “I won, and I didn’t break any rules.” The judges agreed, despite outrage from some that the work…
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Microsoft Report Highlights Attacks Against Healthcare Organizations
On October 22, 2024, Microsoft issued a threat trend research report entitled “US Healthcare at risk: Strengthening resilience against ransomware attacks.” In it, Microsoft declares that ransomware attacks against the healthcare sector are “emerging as one of the most significant” cybersecurity threats to healthcare organizations….By: Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider
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OnePoint Patient Care Files Notice of August 2024 Data Breach
On October 24, 2024, OnePoint Patient Care filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Texas after discovering that an unauthorized actor was able to access portions of the company’s computer network. In this notice, OPPC explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’ sensitive information,…
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Brighthouse Life Insurance Announces Data Breach Stemming from Incident at Third-Party Vendor
On October 22, 2024, Brighthouse Life Insurance Company (“Brighthouse”) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Massachusetts after discovering that confidential information that had been provided to the company was leaked through a third-party data breach at Education Benefit Consultants, LLC d/b/a Aviben. In this notice, Brighthouse explains that the incident…
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EU Enacts Broad Cybersecurity Requirements for Hardware and Software Products
On October 10, 2024, the EU Cyber Resilience Act (“CRA”) was adopted by the Council of the European Union….By: Jones Day
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Parkland Health Files Notice of Recent Data Breach Leaking Sensitive Health Information
On October 22, 2024, Dallas County Hospital District d/b/a Parkland Health (“Parkland Health”) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Texas after discovering that an unauthorized party was able to access information that had been entrusted to the company. In this notice, Parkland Health explains that the incident resulted in an…
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Fairfield Memorial Hospital Sends Data Breach Letter Following Cyberattack
On October 21, 2024, Fairfield Memorial Hospital Association (“FMHA”) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Montana after discovering that an unauthorized actor accessed information stored on its computer network. In this notice, FMHA explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’ sensitive information, which…
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U.S. and Qatar Say Gaza Cease-Fire Talks Will Resume, but Offer Few Details
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken said U.S. and Qatari negotiators would soon restart long-stalled negotiations, but that it remained unclear if Hamas was willing to engage.
