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Recessions and Patent Applications: Navigating the Ups and Downs of the Innovation Economy
As predictions of an economic recession in the United States loom, 2023 has started with extensive layoffs throughout the tech industry. Though not to an equal degree, the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and life science industries have not been excluded from employment cuts. In January, Verily, the healthcare and life sciences subsidiary of Alphabet, Inc., announced a…
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French decree regarding the “direct access”: a half-hearted step forward for pharmaceutical innovations
Publication of the French decree regarding the experimentation of the “direct access” to pharmaceutical products with anticipated reimbursement: a half-hearted step forward for pharmaceutical innovations….By: Hogan Lovells
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The UK’s Proposed Laws to Tackle Consumer Subscription Traps – 5 Things You Need to Know
On 25 April 2023, the United Kingdom (UK) government introduced the long-awaited Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill (Bill) into Parliament. Along with some significant changes to the enforcement powers of the UK Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA) in respect of breaches of consumer law by businesses, the Bill contains new protections for consumers that…
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VisionQuest Faces Numerous Lawsuits Over Claims of Physical and Sexual Abuse of Minors
VisionQuest (“VQ”) is yet again in the headlines over allegations of turning a blind eye to the physical and sexual abuse of children committed by staff members. VisionQuest runs multiple facilities to care for children who were adjudicated delinquent or found to be dependent, under the theory that VQ would help them successfully reintegrate into…
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Virginia Premier Posts Notice of Third-Party Data Breach Following Cyber Attack Against NationsBenefits
On April 21, 2023, Virginia Premier posted a notice of data breach on its website explaining that certain members’ personal information was compromised following a cybersecurity incident at one of the company’s vendors, NationsBenefits, LLC. Based on NationsBenefits’ official filing, the incident resulted in an unauthorized party gaining access to consumers’ names, Social Security numbers,…
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Paramount Health Care Confirms Patient Info Leaked Following Compromised NationsBenefits Database
On May 2, 2023, Paramount Health Care posted a notice of data breach on its website after learning that hackers were able to access and potentially remove patient information through a compromised database maintained by NationsBenefits, LLC. Based on NationsBenefits’ official filing, the incident resulted in an unauthorized party gaining access to consumers’ names, Social…
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Apria Healthcare LLC Data Breach Affects Over 1.8 Million Patients
On May 22, 2023, Apria Healthcare LLC filed a notice of data breach with the Maine Attorney General after learning that an unauthorized party accessed files on the company’s computer network containing confidential patient information. Based on the company’s official filing, the incident resulted in an unauthorized party gaining access to consumers’ names and Social…
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What are Common Injuries in a Motorcycle Accident?
The injuries sustained by victims of motorcycle accidents can range from minor wounds to fatalities. While a car or truck passenger has some protection in the vehicle and its safety features, a motorcyclist only has their helmet and protective gear. In an accident, a motorcyclist can be thrown or dragged without anything between their bodies…
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The Battle for Bakhmut, in Photos
Times photographers have been documenting Ukraine’s defense of the Eastern city since May 2022.
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Rare Assault Inside Russia Stretches Into Second Day
Russia’s Defense Ministry said it had pushed pro-Ukrainian fighters back across the border, but the group that claimed responsibility for the incursion said its attacks were continuing.
