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Chinese-Brokered Deal Upends Mideast Diplomacy and Challenges U.S.
The agreement negotiated in Beijing to restore relations between Saudi Arabia and Iran signaled at least a temporary reordering of the usual alliances and rivalries, with Washington left on the sidelines.
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Inside Ron DeSantis’s Politicized Removal of an Elected Prosecutor
The Florida governor accused the Democratic prosecutor of undermining public safety. But a close examination of the episode reveals just how fueled it was by Mr. DeSantis’s political aims.
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Cerebral Inc. Acknowledges Its Use of Online Tracking Technologies Resulted in the Unauthorized Disclosure of Patient Data
On March 1, 2023, Cerebral Inc. (“Cerebral”) filed a notice of data breach with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights after learning that certain online tracking technologies called pixels used by the company resulted in the unauthorized disclosure of sensitive consumer information. Based on the company’s official filing, the…
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Lawrence General Hospital Files Notice of Data Breach Affecting over 70k Patients
On February 23, 2023, Lawrence General Hospital filed a notice of data breach with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights (“HHS-OCR”) after learning that confidential patient information that had been entrusted to the company was leaked following a cybersecurity event. Based on the company’s official filing with the HHS-OCR,…
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The Maximum Illogic of “Maximum Strength” OTC Fraud Claims
The plaintiffs in Acosta-Aguayo v. Walgreen Co., 2023 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 34836 (N.D. Ill. March 2, 2023), visited their friendly neighborhood drug store and bought a lawsuit. Well, first they bought pain relief patches. Those patches were over the counter (OTC) products….By: Reed Smith
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CHSPSC, Inc. Files Notice of Data Breach Following Cybersecurity Event at Cybersecurity Company Fortra
On March 8, 2023, Community Health Systems Professional Services Company (“CHSPSC, Inc.”) filed a notice of data breach with the Maine Attorney General’s Office after the organization learned that a cybersecurity event at one of the company’s vendors subjected patient information to unauthorized access. Based on the company’s official filing, the incident resulted in an…
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Codman Square Health Center Reports Data Breach with Federal Government Following Ransomware Attack
On March 1, 2023, Codman Square Health Center (“Codman”) filed a notice of data breach with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights after learning that a ransomware attack targeting the company’s IT system compromised confidential patient information. Based on the company’s official filing, the incident resulted in an unauthorized…
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British and French Leaders Pledge to Coordinate Support for Ukraine
Meeting in Paris, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak of Britain and President Emmanuel Macron of France vowed to stay the course on Ukraine but steered clear of concrete promises to provide new advanced weapons, like fighter jets. Here is what we’re covering:
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Saudi Arabia and Iran Agree to Resume Diplomatic Relations
The deal between regional rivals underlines China’s growing economic and political importance in the Middle East, and what some analysts say is waning American influence.
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Pregnant Russians Flock to Argentina to Gain a Shot at Citizenship
Since the Ukraine war, pregnant Russians have been flocking to the South American country where obtaining citizenship is relatively easy — if your child is born there.
