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How Old Is Too Old to Be President? An Uncomfortable Question Arises Again.
Either of the leading 2024 candidates would be the oldest occupant of the Oval Office ever by the end of his term, and neither seems eager to discuss the ramifications.
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In Private Remarks to Arab Americans, Biden Aide Expresses Regrets on Gaza
In a closed-door meeting, the aide offered some of the administration’s clearest notes of contrition for its response to the Gaza war, a sign of rising Democratic pressure on President Biden.
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Inside Biden’s Protective White House
The White House’s cloistered nature reflects the concern of aides who worry that even small mistakes will be amplified. Lately, the president has burst through that bubble, with mixed results.
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Senators Work Into Weekend on Ukraine and Israel Bill as G.O.P. Slows Progress
The $95 billion package appeared on track for eventual passage, but Republicans who killed a bipartisan version were still trying to make changes.
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Trump Attacks Biden Over Classified Documents and Mental Acuity
In a speech in Harrisburg, Pa., on Friday, former President Donald J. Trump said if President Biden was not going to be charged over classified documents, he should not be either.
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Unleashing the Power of Music to Enhance Your Everyday Lifestyle and Well-Being
Music has been a part of human culture since the beginning of time. It has been used to express emotions, tell stories, and bring people together. But did you know that music also has the power to enhance your everyday lifestyle and well-being? From reducing stress to improving cognitive functions, music has numerous benefits that…
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FTC Brings First Standalone Section 5 Unfairness Claims for Unreasonable Data Retention and Inaccurate Breach Notice
On February 1, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a complaint and proposed consent order against Blackbaud, Inc. concerning a 2020 data security incident that included a ransomware demand and payment. According to the FTC’s complaint, Blackbaud’s allegedly unfair and misleading conduct included not just deficient data security practices but also a delay in…
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A Well-Informed Start to 2024: BBK’s Guidance for New Laws in California – Part Five
New Legislation Related to Local Government – In Part Five of the New Law Guidance series from Best Best & Krieger LLP (BBK), we cover important new legislation for 2024 related to local government. Below we provide takeaways and analyses of AB 965, AB 1637, AB 1638, AB 1734, SB 329, SB 411, SB 748…
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Federal Circuit IP Appeals: Summaries of Key 2023 Decisions (8th Edition)
2023 saw a return to business as usual for the Federal Circuit. Oral arguments are once again in-person and open to the public, and the Court has resumed its former practice of holding occasional sittings outside of Washington, D.C. Turning to the statistics, the number of appeals from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)…
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Data Privacy + Cybersecurity Insider – February 2024 #2
CYBERSECURITY – Ransomware Hitting U.S. Companies at Increasing Rate – Unfortunately, according to Unit 42 of Palo Alto’s recently published “Ransomware and Extortion Report,” ransomware groups had a good year in 2022. They found that threat actors are using multi-extortion tactics to get paid by victims, including data exfiltration. In addition, there was “a 49%…
