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In a decision issued on 18 July 2025 against Google LLC, the Personal Data Protection Office (PDPO) has affirmed that the data protection compliance obligations under Ugandan law apply to all entities that handle the personal data of Ugandan citizens, regardless of where they are based….By: DLA Piper

According to a recent IBM study, the cost of a data breach is the highest it has ever been, with 75% of the increase being due to the cost of lost business and post-breach response activities.  The lesson? Investing in post-breach response preparedness can help dramatically lower breach costs. Below we break down five things law firms…

Between July 25 and Aug. 1, the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) released almost two dozen Notices of Funding Opportunities (NOFOS), totaling approximately $2.2 billion, to help state, local and tribal partners improve emergency preparedness. FEMA released these funding opportunities to help partners respond to natural disasters like floods, fires,…

Website operators secured another win in the protracted battle over third-party website cookies last week when a California state court held that these common tech features were not “trap and trace” devices and therefore a business did not violate the California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA) for having them. Significantly, the court’s August 1 decision…

On July 31, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Paul Atkins (Chair Atkins) presented “Project Crypto,” an initiative aimed at positioning the U.S. as the global leader in the digital finance world. In his address, Chair Atkins outlined his vision to modernize securities rules and regulations, enabling America’s financial markets to fully embrace blockchain…

On July 31, the Colorado Court of Appeals clarified an important procedural question for plaintiffs challenging governmental immunity rulings under the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act (CGIA). In Smith v. City and County of Denver et al., the court held that plaintiffs may choose between filing an immediate interlocutory appeal or waiting until the case concludes…

After an accident, you likely already know that you are entitled to compensatory damages. These are damages intended to compensate you for your financial and intangible losses, such as medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. But did you know that you might also be entitled to another type of damages, called punitive damages,…

Understanding the difference between a freeway and a highway is important. It can be especially relevant when evaluating fault and legal liability after a crash. In California, these distinctions can impact how a case is handled and what evidence is most important. Keep reading this article to learn the crucial differences between a freeway and…