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Texas has joined the growing list of states enacting comprehensive consumer data privacy laws. On June 18, 2023, Governor Abbott (R) signed H.B.4, otherwise known as the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (“TDPSA”). The TDPSA is another close cousin of the business-friendly Virginia statute, though Texas takes a different approach with applicability thresholds and…

On June 29, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced its much anticipated and long-awaited updates to the Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising (the Guides). The Guides, which have not been revised since 2009, provide FTC guidance on advertising practices that may be unfair or deceptive in violation of Section…

Nearly three years after the European Union’s (“EU”) high court struck down the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield Framework, the European Commission (the “Commission” or “EC”) adopted an adequacy decision for the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (the “Data Privacy Framework”) on July 10, 2023, stating that the United States ensures a level of data protection equivalent to…

Over the past two decades, safety officials have increased their attention towards diacetyl and its potential role in causing bronchiolitis obliterans, commonly known as “popcorn lung.” Initial concerns arose when popcorn factory workers exhibited serious lung issues by breathing in diacetyl-the buttery-flavored chemical widely used in foods. However, diacetyl continues to be found in many…

As someone who cares about their health, you listen when your doctor recommends a procedure. But how can you be sure that your doctor’s suggestions are based on your own best interests rather than their own? Recent reports highlight the growing concern over unnecessary atherectomies—a minimally invasive procedure used to remove plaque buildup from an…

As an employee in the technology or cryptocurrency industry, you hoped to put your skills to use behind a company that could make a real difference in the world. However, both tech companies and cryptocurrency companies occupy an incredibly competitive and, in some cases, underregulated space. The pressure to succeed, while an incredibly powerful motivator,…