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Top Developments in Trade Secret Law
In the ever-evolving landscape of intellectual property law, trade secrets have emerged as a crucial area of focus, particularly in light of recent uncertainties as to the enforceability of non-competes. Since August 2023, significant developments in trade secret law have reshaped strategies and safeguards for businesses worldwide. From landmark court decisions to legislative reforms, here…
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Weekly Blockchain Blog – August 2024 #4
Financial Firms Announce Crypto Initiatives, Stablecoin Growth Continues – A major U.S. crypto investment company recently announced the launch of its Avalanche Trust, which “offers investors the opportunity to gain exposure to Avalanche (AVAX), a three-chain smart contract platform designed to simultaneously optimize for scalability, network security, and decentralization.”…By: BakerHostetler
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Medical Center Barbour Files Notice of Data Breach Affecting Information of Over 61k
On August 22, 2024, Medical Center Barbour (‘MCB”) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Maine after discovering that an unauthorized party accessed certain files on its computer network. In this notice, MCB explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’ sensitive information, which includes…
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Keystone Pacific Property Management Notifies Consumers of Recent Data Breach
On August 21, 2024, Keystone Pacific Property Management (“Keystone”) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of California after discovering that certain files on its network were accessed by an unauthorized party. In this notice, Keystone explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’ sensitive information….By:…
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Exploring Treatment Options for Exactech Shoulder Issues: Surgery vs. Non-Surgical Approaches
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a Safety Communication advising healthcare providers to stop implanting Equinoxe Shoulder System joint replacement devices manufactured by Exactech. The Safety Communication, which the FDA published on January 16, 2024, identifies issues with Exactech’s packaging that can cause oxidation leading to premature device degradation and failure….By: Searcy…
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Middle East Crisis: Gaza Prepares to Launch Mass Polio Vaccination Campaign
The first confirmed case of polio in the enclave in 25 years prompted UNICEF to send 1.2 million doses of the vaccine to Gaza, but distributing them during a war is expected to be challenging.
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Telegram Turmoil Threatens Chronicle of Russia’s War in Ukraine
The detention of Telegram’s founder has highlighted the messaging app’s outsized status in Europe’s deadliest war since World War II.
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Italy Opens Investigation Into Captain of Sunken Yacht’s Conduct
The investigation does not necessarily imply that formal charges will follow against the captain, James Cutfield.
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Chinese Military Plane Breaches Japanese Airspace, a First
The territorial violation by China is the latest in a series of events amplifying tensions between Beijing and Japan.
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At Least 38 Killed in Attacks in Southwestern Pakistan
At least 38 people have been killed in several assaults across Baluchistan Province since Sunday in what appears to be part of a campaign by armed separatists in the region.