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That jarring new poll on ‘patriotism’
A new poll shows a new low in Americans’ patriotic feelings. Here’s what’s behind it.
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How big is Trump’s true-believer base?
It’s substantial, but it’s clearly not as big as it once was. And in fact, it’s not a majority of Republicans.
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North Carolina Expands Medicaid After Republicans Abandon Their Opposition
The state’s Democratic governor signed a bill expanding the health insurance program for low-income people days after the measure cleared the Republican-controlled legislature.
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NCB Management Services, Inc. Announces Data Breach Affecting Nearly a Half-Million Consumers
On March 24, 2023, NCB Management Services, Inc. (“NCB”) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Maine after learning that confidential consumer information in the company’s possession was accessed by an unauthorized party. Based on the company’s official filing, the incident resulted in an unauthorized party gaining access to consumers’ first…
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Atlantic General Hospital Notifies 30,704 Patients of Recent Data Breach Affecting Their SSNs and PHI
On March 24, 2023, Atlantic General Hospital (“AGH”) filed a notice of data breach with the Maine Attorney General after learning that an unauthorized party had encrypted portions of the company’s network, gaining access to confidential patient information. Based on the company’s official filing, the incident resulted in an unauthorized party gaining access to consumers’…
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Associates in Dermatology Announces Data Breach Stemming from Ransomware Attack at VPN Solutions, LLC.
On March 17, 2023, Associates in Dermatology (“AID”) filed a notice of data breach with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights. Evidently, the stemmed from a ransomware attack targeting Virtual Private Network Solutions, LLC (“VPN Solutions”), an AID vendor that provides the company with electronic health record management software….By:…
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How Long Does It Take to Resolve a Medical Malpractice Claim?
Medical malpractice claims are complex legal claims that often involve traumatic personal stories and complicated medical and legal issues. Every claim is different, and one unique fact in a case can have a significant impact on the length of time it takes to resolve a claim, whether through a settlement or jury verdict. A simple…
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Where No Forum Contacts “Relate To” Claims at Issue, Ninth Circuit Affirms Dismissal for Lack of Specific Personal Jurisdiction
Specific personal jurisdiction can be a very straightforward concept. If a plaintiff claims to have been injured by a product that the defendant itself sold directly to plaintiff at a store within the forum state, disputes over specific personal jurisdiction would be rare. Other cases can be closer calls, particularly when a defendant has extensive…
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Netanyahu Delays Bid to Overhaul Israel’s Judiciary as Protests Rage
The Israeli prime minister called for dialogue as civil unrest and work stoppages reached a crisis point, grinding the country to a halt.
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U.N. Official Heads to Ukrainian Nuclear Plant as Safety Fears Grow
The official met with President Volodymyr Zelensky to discuss the Zaporizhzhia plant, amid worries that a Ukrainian offensive could raise the already-high risk of disaster.
