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Europe Daily News, 22 February 2024
COMPETITION – Communication from the Commission – Commission Notice on the definition of the relevant market for the purposes of Union competition law Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.11483 – MSD Hospitality / Arc Capital / Auberge Resorts) Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.11411 – BPIFrance / Meridiam / Exoes) Prior notification of…
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Motion for Summary Judgment of Valve Manufacturer Denied
Plaintiff-Decedent John Gonder alleged exposure to asbestos during his employment as a Con Edison inspector between the 1970s and 1990s. He died in May 2021 at 86 years old from lung cancer. Defendant Jenkins Bros. filed a motion for summary judgment on the basis that Gonder did not identify Jenkins as a manufacturer of asbestos-containing…
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Regulatory States: PFAS-containing products and further limitations take effect
Right out of the gate in 2024, we’ve seen several states further regulate the sale of PFAS-containing products. On Jan. 1, a Connecticut statute took effect prohibiting the sale or promotion of any “food package to which PFAS has been intentionally introduced during manufacturing or distribution in any amount.” The law defines “food packaging” to…
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DonorPerfect Data Breach Affects Multiple Non-Profits, Including Good Counsel and YSU Foundation
Recently, two non-profit organizations filed data breach notices after discovering that a software vendor, DonorPerfect, experienced a data breach. The two non-profits were Good Counsel and the YSU Foundation. In this notice, the respective non-profits explain that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’ sensitive information, which includes their names…
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CarePro Health Notifies Over 150k of Recent Data Breach
On January 15, 2024, C.R. Pharmacy Service, Inc. d/b/a/ CarePro Health Services (“CarePro”) 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 gained access to its computer network. In this notice, CarePro explains that the incident resulted in an…
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Davlyn Investments Notifies Clients of Recent Data Breach
On February 14, 2024, Davlyn Investments Property Management filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Massachusetts after discovering that an unauthorized party was able to access its IT network. In this notice, Davlyn explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’ sensitive information….By: Console and…
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Middle East Crisis: Hostage Talks Set for Paris on Friday
Top U.S., Israeli and Egyptian intelligence officials, as well as the prime minister of Qatar, are expected to attend the negotiations, which are aimed at securing a cease-fire and the release of hostages, according to an Israeli official.
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U.S. Examined Allegations of Cartel Ties to Allies of Mexico’s President
The inquiry examined accusations of potential links between drug traffickers and close confidants of the president while he governed the country.
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Navalny’s Mother Blasts Russia Over Son’s Remains as Putin Rides Nuclear-Capable Bomber
She said Russian authorities told her they would not release his remains unless she agreed to a “secret funeral.” Meanwhile, Aleksei Navalny’s widow met with President Biden.
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As Gaza Death Toll Nears 30,000, Israel’s Isolation Grows
A worsening humanitarian crisis has brought a wave of condemnation against Israel’s ongoing military operation, and is testing the support of even its staunchest ally, the United States.