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EPA’s Final EtO Rule Finally Finalized
The Environmental Protection Agency on March 14 announced final amendments to the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) applicable to 90 large commercial sterilization facilities that use ethylene oxide (EtO), a chemical to which long-term exposure can cause cancer or other serious injury….By: Goldberg Segalla
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New Mexico Trial Court Upholds Admissibility of Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI)
In a recent judicial ruling that adds to the growing body of case law affirming the legal acceptance of advanced medical imaging techniques, the court once again endorsed the admissibility of Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI) as a credible method for diagnosing traumatic brain injuries….By: Stark & Stark
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Oak View Group Notifies Current and Former Employees of Data Breach
On January 10, 2024, Oak View Group filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Iowa after discovering that an unauthorized party was able to access portions of the company’s IT network. In this notice, OVG explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’ sensitive information,…
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SouthState Bank Notifies SEC of Cyberattack, Raising Concerns of Possible Data Breach
On February 9, 2024, SouthState Bank filed a notice with the Securities and Exchange Commission after learning that it was the victim of a cyberattack. While SouthState Bank’s investigation into the incident is ongoing, cyberattacks like this one frequently result in an unauthorized party gaining access to consumers’ confidential information….By: Console and Associates, P.C.
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Philips Respironics Notifies the HHS-OCR of Data Breach Affecting 457,152 Individuals
On March 4, 2024, Philips Respironics (“Philips”) 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 information that had been entrusted to the company….By: Console and Associates, P.C.
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U.S. to Present Gaza Cease-Fire Resolution at U.N. Security Council
A resolution for the U.N. that American diplomats are circulating was notable for its strong language in seeking a cease-fire in Gaza and the release of hostages.
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Middle East Crisis: Blinken Says Challenges Remain as U.S. Pushes for Gaza Cease-Fire Deal
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with Egypt’s president and foreign minister on his sixth wartime trip to the Middle East.
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Indian Opposition Parties Say They Face Tide of Troubles as Vote Nears
Weeks before pivotal elections, the head of one party was arrested on what his supporters said were trumped-up charges and another party said it lost access to its funds.
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Why Do Autocrats Like Putin Bother to Hold Elections?
These votes can demonstrate control, serve as a warning and create the illusion of accountability.
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As Americans Flee Haiti, 2-Year-Old Is Separated from His Parents
The boy had been dropped off with relatives nearly three weeks ago and was airlifted back to his Florida home. He is part of a growing number of Americans trying to flee Haiti.