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Sunland Asphalt and Construction, LLC Reports Data Breach Affecting 7,884 Individuals’ Personal Information
On March 17, 2023, Sunland Asphalt and Construction, LLC (“Sunland”) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Maine after learning that an unknown actor had gained access to certain parts of the Sunland network that stored confidential consumer information. Based on the company’s official filing, the incident resulted in an unauthorized…
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Convergent Outsourcing, Inc. Files Notice of Data Breach That Leaked Consumers’ SSNs
On March 17, 2023, Convergent Outsourcing, Inc. filed a notice of data breach with the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office after learning that confidential consumer information in the company’s possession was subject to unauthorized access. Based on the company’s official filing, the incident resulted in an unauthorized party gaining access to consumers’ names, Social Security numbers,…
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California’s Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act Bans 24 Ingredients From Cosmetic Products
Effective January 1, 2025, a new California law will prohibit 24 ingredients from use in cosmetic products. California’s Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act [Assembly Bill (“AB”) 2762] was signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom on September 30, 2020, amidst continued public health concerns about chemicals in consumer products……By: Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP
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District of Rhode Island: Receiving a Prescription in the Forum State Does Not Confer Specific Personal Jurisdiction
Thanks to our friend Adam Masin for sending us today’s hot-off-the-presses case, and a shout-out to Adam and his colleague Nancy Kelly, both of Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, for the great result. We’ll get to that in a moment….By: Reed Smith
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Zelensky Makes Morale-Building Visit to War Zone in East
The Ukrainian president’s trip to the front came as President Xi Jinping of China left Moscow after pledging an enduring partnership with President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia. Here’s what we’re covering:
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Macron Denounces Violent Protests in France
President Emmanuel Macron of France, in his first remarks since pushing through a rise in the retirement age, was firm and unapologetic.
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Russian Faced Prison Time for Instagram Post About War in Ukraine
The case of Olesya Krivtsova, a Russian student who ended up on the Kremlin’s official terrorist list, has underscored the perils of using social media to criticize the Kremlin’s war in Ukraine.
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Uganda Passes Strict Anti-Gay Bill That Imposes Death Penalty for Some
The legislation, which now goes to the president, also calls for life in prison for anyone engaging in gay sex. Policies to stifle L.G.B.T.Q. rights have been on the rise in several African nations.
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As Haiti’s Police Retreat, Gangs Take Over Much of the Capital
Even wealthier areas in the capital, Port-au-Prince, are no longer immune to violence as gangs attack police officers and destroy police stations.
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Lyric Opera’s Proximity Panel on March 26th Will Be Dedicated to the Memory of Joseph London Smith, Grandson of Chaz and Roger Ebert
Immediately following the 2pm matinee performance this Sunday, March 26th, of the Lyric Opera’s eagerly awaited trio of new American operas, “Proximity,” I will be moderating the panel, “Creating Change: Arts and Activism,” a conversation with artists who are using different forms of expression to ignite change. This panel is to honor the memory of my Grandson, Joseph London…
