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Cyber Governance Code of Practice: UK Publishes Draft Code and Calls for Views
On 23 January 2024, the UK Government announced a call for views and requested feedback from businesses of all sizes across every sector on its draft Cyber Governance Code of Practice (the “Draft Code”). Aimed at directors and other business leaders, the Draft Code sets out critical cyber governance areas on which organisations of all sizes should…
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Sulfuric Acid Release/Hazardous Materials Transportation Act: Ohio Appellate Court Addresses Whether Certain State Law Claims Are Preempted
The Court of Appeals of Ohio (“Appellate Court”) addressed in a February 5th Opinion issues arising out of a judicial action for damages due to the release of sulfuric acid causing an injury. See Einbecker v. Gates Corporation, 2024, WL 416332….By: Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard,
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Canopy Children’s Solutions Files Official Notice of Data Breach
On February 2, 2024, Mississippi Children’s Home Society, CARES Center, Inc., Mississippi Children’s Home Services, Inc., d.b.a. Canopy Children’s Solutions (“Canopy”) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Vermont after discovering that files on its network had been encrypted by hackers. In this notice, Canopy explains that the incident resulted in…
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Vail-Summit Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery Notifies Patients of Recent Data Breach
On January 30, 2024, Vail-Summit Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery (“VSON”) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Vermont after discovering that an unauthorized party attempted to infiltrate the company’s computer network. In this notice, VSON explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’ sensitive information, which…
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Krystal BioTech Files Formal Notice of Data Breach That Leaked an Unknown Number of SSNs
On January 30, 2024, Krystal BioTech, Inc. (“Krystal”) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Massachusetts after discovering that an unauthorized party was able to access confidential information that had been entrusted to Krystal. In this notice, Krystal explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access…
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Perry Johnson & Associates Reports Data Breach Affecting Patients of the South Bend Clinic
On February 5, 2024, Perry Johnson & Associates (“PJ&A”) filed a notice of data breach on behalf of The South Bend Clinic after discovering that an unauthorized party was able to access PJ&A’s computer network. In this notice, PJ&A explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’ sensitive information,…
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Middle East Crisis: Netanyahu Asks Military for Plans to Evacuate Rafah, Where 1.4 Million Are Sheltering
Israel’s prime minister asked the army to draw up plans to “evacuate the civilian population and topple the brigades” of Hamas in Rafah, the border city where displaced Gazans have sought shelter.
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Israeli Settlers Left Gaza in 2005. They Now See a Chance to Return.
The United States and many other nations are pushing Israel to hand Gaza back to Palestinian leadership. But within Israel, a powerful lobby is trying to rally support for Jewish settlements there.
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Pakistan Election Surprise: Imran Khan’s Party Puts Up a Fight
The military had cracked down on the party of the former prime minister in favor of another former leader, Nawaz Sharif. But Mr. Sharif’s party was lagging as results trickled in.
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In Tucker Carlson Interview, Putin Suggests a Peace Deal
The Russian leader clearly believes he can now negotiate from strength, but the message in the Tucker Carlson interview was muddled, critics say.
