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Medical Device Companies Settle Trade Secrets Dispute for $8,000,000
Aegis Spine Inc. has agreed to pay $8,000,000 to fellow spinal implant manufacturer Life Spine Inc., following Life Spine’s suit in the Northern District of Illinois alleging Aegis had misappropriated Life Spine’s trade secrets to create a “knockoff” competitive implant….By: Seyfarth Shaw LLP
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California Legislature Proposes Modifications to CCPA for Children Under 18
On January 29 the California legislature introduced the California Children’s Data Privacy Act (AB 1949) in what appears to be the first bill proposed to amend the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) since passage of ballot initiative Prop 24 in 2020. Despite being passed as a ballot initiative by California voters, Section 25 of Prop…
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AI in 2024: What Every GC Needs to Know
As we enter into this second full year of the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution, a clear understanding of the technology and its legal implications becomes crucial for every General Counsel (GC). From understanding the technology itself and its limitations to navigating through legal uncertainties and establishing best practices, this alert covers the most pressing issues…
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FCC Chairwoman Proposes AI Telemarketing Restrictions
On January 31, 2024, Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel released a statement proposing that the FCC impose blanket restrictions on the use of artificial intelligence (“AI”) in telemarketing. Chairwoman Rosenworcel suggested that the FCC issue a Declaratory Ruling making clear that AI-generated voices are “artificial.” If deemed artificial, AI telemarketing calls, would then……By:…
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Dechert Re:Torts – Key Developments in Product Liability and Mass Torts – Issue 12
The Phantom-Case Menace: Managing the Use of AI in Court Filings – Last summer, we noted caution regarding two parallel ways generative AI tools are impacting courtroom practice: (1) lawyers using generative AI and unwittingly citing non-existent cases; and (2) courts responding by imposing limits on the use of AI. As we predicted, both trends…
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Sometimes Just Having Insurance Is Not Enough – The Importance of Timely Notice
A recent holding by the Southern District of Texas – Houston Division relieved Great American Assurance Co. of its duty to defend or indemnify its insured, Apache Industrial Services, finding that Apache’s two-year delay in providing notice barred coverage….By: Oliva Gibbs LLP
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Washington National Insurance Company Announces Data Breach Following SIM Swapping Attack
On January 26, 2024, Washington National Insurance Company filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Massachusetts after discovering that a senior officer was targeted in a SIM-swapping attack. In this notice, Washington National explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’ sensitive information, which includes…
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J.D. Gilmour Confirms Data Breach Stemming from Unauthorized Access to Employee Email Account
On January 16, 2024, J.D. Gilmour filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of California after discovering that an unauthorized party was able to access an employee’s email account. In this notice, J.D. Gilmour explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’ sensitive information….By: Console and…
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National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners Experiences Data Breach Leaking Data Breach
On January 31, 2024, the National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners (“NBOME”) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Vermont after discovering that an unauthorized party was able to access the organization’s IT network. In this notice, NBOME explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access…
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Mideast Crisis: Hamas Has Responded to Latest Deal Offer, Officials Say
The Qatari prime minister, speaking at a news conference in Doha with the U.S. secretary of state, Antony J. Blinken, said Hamas’s response was “positive” but gave few details.
