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Appellate Division Finds That Compulsion in an Activity Could Render It a Non-social or Recreational Activity
Terhune v. Port Auth. of N.Y. & N.J., No. A-3206-22 (May 8, 2024) – The petitioner had worked for the respondent since 2007. On December 14, 2013, he reported for mandatory snow duty and as a result, he had to stay at the assigned Marriott Hotel for 12 hours and work the other 12 hours.…
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Food and Beverage News and Trends – August 2024
This regular publication by DLA Piper lawyers focuses on helping clients navigate the ever-changing business, legal, and regulatory landscape. FDA rolls out Phase II of long-term sodium reduction plan. FDA has released new, voluntary targets for sodium reduction in foods – Phase II in its broad campaign to cut sodium in Americans’ diets….By: DLA Piper
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Trionfo Solutions Announces Data Breach Affecting Over 76k MetLife Plan Holders
On August 26, 2024, Trionfo Solutions, LLC filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Maine after discovering that an unauthorized party was able to access information in the company’s possession. In this notice, Trionfo explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access MetLife planholders’ sensitive information,…
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The Facial Pain Center Notifies Over 238k Consumers of Recent Data Breach
On August 9, 2024, the Facial Pain Center (“FPC”) 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 certain employee email accounts. In this notice, FPC explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party…
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Young Consulting Data Breach Affects Personal Information of Nearly 1 Million Blue Shield of California Members
On August 26, 2024, Young Consulting LLC filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Maine after discovering that confidential information stored on the company’s IT network was subject to unauthorized access. In this notice, Young Consulting explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access information belonging…
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Live Updates: Israeli Forces Rescue Hostage From Gaza
The Israeli military said it had found a 52-year-old Israeli Arab in a tunnel in southern Gaza. He is the eighth hostage to be rescued alive of the approximately 250 abducted 10 months ago.
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In Brazil, Wildfires Roar Across the Pantanal as Rare Wildlife Dies
In Brazil, wildfires have roared across the Pantanal, a maze of rivers, forests and marshlands that sprawl over an area 20 times the size of the Everglades.
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In Eastern Ukraine, Terrifying Bombardment and Near Total Destruction
Powerful guided “glide bombs” have helped Russia raze entire towns with ever greater speed. “When you drive into a ruined town, it’s like hopelessness,” one soldier said.
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Mexico Pauses Relations With U.S. Embassy Amid Clash Over Judicial Overhaul
President Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s proposed changes to the judiciary are at the center of a diplomatic fight with the United States in the last weeks of his presidency.
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Prosecutor to Politician: Can Kamala Harris Follow Keir Starmer’s Path to Power?
Like Kamala Harris, Prime Minister Keir Starmer was a prosecutor before embracing politics. The two share a few other traits.