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A Potential Look Into the Future: California Issues First Draft of Cybersecurity Audit and Risk Assessment Regulations
The Board of the California Privacy Protection Agency (the CPPA) held its first meeting since July on Friday, September 8, 2023, and discussed the first public draft of cybersecurity audit regulations and risk assessment regulations. While the CPPA Board expressly announced that the drafts were for board meeting discussion purposes and that it has not…
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Enabling Biotech Genus Claims Defined Only by Function — A Nearly Impossible Goal — Baxalta Incorporated v. Genentech Inc. (Fed. Cir. Sept. 20, 2023)
In the aftermath of Amgen v. Sanofi, courts continue to invalidate genus claims for lacking enablement. Baxalta Incorporated v. Genentech Inc.2 shows that it is nearly impossible to meet the enablement requirement for claims only reciting the activity of an antibody….By: Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP
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Artificial Intelligence Briefing: AI Insight Forum Underway
Dozens of senators kicked off a series of closed-door sessions, known as the A.I. Insight Forum, to hear from key industry stakeholders and discuss AI regulation. Will they be able to reach consensus on the scope of future legislation? We discuss this, a major setback for CFPB, a call from the G20 to harness the…
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Debt Collection Company LCS Financial Services Files Notice of Data Breach
On September 22, 2023, LCS Financial Services filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Montana after discovering that hackers were able to access the company’s computer system. In this notice, LCS explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’ sensitive information….By: Console and Associates, P.C.
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WVU Medicine Provides Notice of Third-Party Data Breach
On September 26, 2023, West Virginia University Health System posted a website notice informing patients of a third-party data breach involving an incident that occurred at Nuance Communications. In this notice, WVU Medicine explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access patients’ sensitive information, which includes their names, dates of…
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Valve Defendant Summary Judgment Motion Denied
Court: Supreme Court of New York, New York County (NYCAL) – In this asbestos action, defendant Crosby Valve LLC moved to dismiss the action, alleging that plaintiff, John Holland was not exposed to asbestos from any Crosby product. In opposition, plaintiffs highlighted Holland’s deposition testimony, which identified Crosby as a manufacturer. Plaintiffs also pointed to…
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Defendants Unsuccessful On Motions to Preclude Experts and Summary Judgment
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana – In ACT’s continuing coverage of the Robichaux matter, Felton Robichaux filed suit in Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans against a number of defendants alleging he was exposed to asbestos from products he worked with as an insulator and carpenter at Avondale…
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Illinois Legislation Expands Access to Punitive Damages and Expedited Trials
Recently passed Illinois House Bill 219 and Illinois Senate Bill 1748 expand access to punitive damages and expedited trials, respectively. Illinois House Bill 219 allows for the recovery of punitive damages in all wrongful death and survival cases. Illinois Senate Bill 1748 mandates preferential trial setting in pending and future actions where the plaintiff, surviving…
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Russia-Ukraine War: Ukraine’s Influence Increases in Disputed Black Sea Waters
Several ships have sailed a new shipping corridor established to evade Russia’s de facto blockade. A military campaign has helped Ukraine gain some control, experts say.
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Official Visits Between Saudi Arabia and Israel Highlight Warming Ties
Israel’s tourism minister went to Saudi Arabia, and a Saudi envoy toured the Israeli-occupied West Bank. The trips reflected how the two countries are moving toward normalizing their relationship.
