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FCC Launches Privacy and Data Protection Task Force To Safeguard Consumer Privacy
Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel announced the formation of a Privacy and Data Protection Task Force (Task Force) at the FCC during a recent speech at the Center for Democracy and Technology Forum on Data Privacy……By: Perkins Coie
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Minister of Health releases statement on drug and other health product shortages
On June 5, 2023, the Minister of Health released a statement on drug and other health product shortages, providing an update on actions being taken aimed at minimizing shortages and their impacts….By: Smart & Biggar
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Precision Imaging Centers Experiences Data Breach Affecting Over 31k Patients’ Confidential Information
On June 27, 2023, legal counsel for Precision Imaging Centers (“Precision Imaging”) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Maine on the company’s behalf after Precision Imaging discovered that it had been the recent victim of a cyberattack, giving hackers to confidential consumer data. In this notice, Precision Imaging explains that…
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Fireworks – Do Burn Bans Snuff Them?
For the last 15 years, our Tilting the Scales article outlining the “Top 10 Texas Fireworks Laws” has been an explosive hit every July 4 and New Year’s. This year, especially with the excessive heat we’re experiencing, you may be wondering if your upcoming weekend fireworks extravaganza will be dampened by a county burn ban?…By:…
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Citi Trends, Inc. Announces Data Breach Affecting Thousands of Employees and Job Applicants
On June 28, 2023, Citi Trends, Inc. filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Montana after discovering that an unauthorized party was able to access confidential employee information stored on the company’s IT network. In this notice, Citi Trends explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to…
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Roosevelt University Notifies 47,877 Individuals of Recent Data Breach Involving FAFSA Applications
On June 28, 2023, Roosevelt University (“RU”) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Maine after discovering that an unauthorized actor was able to access confidential student and prospective student information in the school’s possession. In this notice, RU explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party gaining access to…
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Defense Weaknesses & Solutions in Health & Safety Product Liability Matters
The layperson’s expectation is that products work as designed, safely, and without putting the public at risk. But while that may sound perfectly reasonable in a vacuum, when applied to the legal arena, these expectations put defendants at risk right out of the gate….By: IMS Consulting & Expert Services
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Putin Makes Show of Support as U.S. Officials Say Top General Appears Detained
The Russian leader tried to project business as usual, even as the circumstances surrounding General Sergei Surovikin were still very murky.
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Officer in Fatal Shooting of Teenager Detained on Homicide Charges as Protests Continue
The killing has reignited anger in France at police violence, especially against people of color. On Thursday, after two nights of violent protests, riot police officers fired tear gas to break up a march being held for the slain 17-year-old.
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Is Botswana Getting a Raw Deal From De Beers Diamonds?
Botswana, in southern Africa, has partnered with the London-based diamond giant De Beers for decades. Many in the country are pushing to get a better deal from the industry.
