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Understanding the Rhode Island Data Transparency and Privacy Protection Act: What Businesses Need to Know
The Rhode Island Legislature enacted its comprehensive data privacy law on July 1, 2024. The Data Transparency and Privacy Protection Act (H 7787, or the “RI-DTPPA”) was enacted in response to growing concerns about data privacy and security in the digital age….By: Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C.
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Unpacking Averages: Intended Use Words Most Common to Devices That Require Clinical Trials
When I was working on my Masters in data science, one of the projects I did was to create an algorithm that would take an intended use statement for a medical device and predict whether FDA would require a clinical trial. It worked fairly well, with accuracy of about 95%….By: Epstein Becker & Green
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Lawsuit Challenges Poppi Soda’s Prebiotic, Gut-Health Marketing Claims
VNGR Beverage LLC faces a proposed class action alleging the company makes misleading health claims about its Poppi soda products. Cobbs v. VNGR Beverage, LLC, No. 24-3229 (N.D. Cal., filed May 29, 2024)….By: Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.
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The UK election: All “Change” for companies providing products and services on the UK market?
On 22 May 2024, Rishi Sunak, the current prime minister and leader of the Conservative party, called for a general election in the UK. The general election is set to occur on 4 July 2024….By: Hogan Lovells
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Affirm Informs Customers That Their Confidential Information May Have Been Leaked in Evolve Data Breach
On June 25, 2024, Affirm, Inc. posted a notice on its website after discovering that a data breach at Evolve Bank & Trust (“Evolve”) resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access certain confidential information. In this notice, Affirm explains that the incident may have resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access…
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Wise Payments Confirms Consumers May Have Been Affected by Evolve Bank & Trust Data Breach
On June 28, 2024, Wise Payments Limited (“Wise”) posted a website notice explaining that an unknown number of Wise customers may have had their confidential information exposed as a result of a data breach at Evolve Bank & Trust (“Evolve”). In this notice, Wise explains that the incident may have resulted in an unauthorized party…
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Middle East Crisis: Evacuation Order Brings New Chaos to Southeastern Gaza
People heeding an Israeli military order to evacuate a wide swath of the enclave described strenuous and uncertain journeys in harsh conditions.
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Stampede at Religious Event in India Kills More Than 100
The crush happened in hot and crowded conditions in Uttar Pradesh State, in northern India, and a medical official said the death toll could rise.
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U.N. Panel Adds to Chorus Calling for Russia’s Release of Evan Gershkovich
The U.N. Working Group on Arbitrary Detentions said the Wall Street Journal reporter was being punished for covering the war in Ukraine.
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Hurricane Beryl Roars Through the Caribbean: Photos and Video
A look at the destruction caused by Hurricane Beryl as it lashes its way through the Caribbean.