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Genetic Data From Over 20,000 U.S. Children Misused for ‘Race Science’
The National Institutes of Health failed to protect brain scans that an international group of fringe researchers used to argue for the intellectual superiority of white people.
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Travel Math: When Flying Costs as Much as the Train, Who Wins?
Amtrak says dynamic pricing has helped strengthen its finances, but travelers often grumble at the cost, especially for last-minute travel. Still, the train has a secret weapon: avoiding the airport.
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Unveiling Hidden Worlds: Surprising Wildlife Habitats in Urban Landscapes
When we think of urban landscapes, the first images that usually come to mind are bustling streets, towering skyscrapers, and endless concrete. It’s easy to assume that cities are devoid of nature, but if you take a closer look, you might be surprised to find vibrant ecosystems coexisting alongside the urban hustle and bustle. This…
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Ransomware Attacks Keep Climbing
The Symantec and Carbon Black Threat Hunter Team recently released its Ransomware 2026 report that contains helpful intelligence into the state of ransomware attacks and insight into how they are evolving, despite law enforcement’s success in taking down some of the largest ransomware gangs in 2025….By: Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider
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2025 Year In Review: Video Privacy Protection Act Litigation Trends
Despite having been enacted decades ago – during the heyday of the neighborhood brick-and-mortar video store – the federal Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA) remained as relevant as ever in 2025. Companies continued to face VPPA lawsuits over their use of software that gathers and shares consumers’ interactions with websites….By: WilmerHale
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Texas Requires Providers to Make Disclosures to Patients Related to the Use of AI in Healthcare Services
Key Takeaways – Texas now mandates patient disclosure when AI is used in healthcare services. Effective January 1, 2026, providers of healthcare services and treatments in Texas must clearly and conspicuously disclose the use of artificial intelligence in diagnostic or treatment-related services at the time care is first provided, with limited emergency exceptions….By: Arnall Golden…
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California’s “Shine the Light” Trap: A Simple Request Right with Real Litigation Risk
We know that California has a lot of privacy laws, but the Shine the Light law is one of the oldest in the state, and it still catches businesses off guard because it is not about cookies or ad tech. It’s about who you share customer information with for marketing and what you must disclose when a customer…
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2025 AI Intellectual Property Year in Review: Analysis & Trends | 2nd Edition
This year, intellectual property (IP) law and policy directly addressed the realities of generative artificial intelligence (AI). With a new director at the helm, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued new guidance for AI-assisted inventions….By: Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C.
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Silicosis in Stone Countertop Workers: Regulatory Update and Proposed Legislation
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) recently reported its first confirmed case of silicosis associated with occupational exposure in the stone countertop industry and in response, issued a safety alert.1 The case involved a man in his 40s employed by two stone countertop fabrication and installation companies in Massachusetts. While a fabricator, the man…
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Massachusetts Nuclear Verdict Leads To $90M Bad Faith Award
Insurers in Massachusetts have long struggled with the demands of MGL ch. G.L.c 176D, § 3(9)(f), which requires “prompt, fair and equitable settlements of claims in which liability has become reasonably clear.” Last month a Superior Court ruling illustrated the potentially draconian consequences of a violation: finding an insurer liable for more than $90 million…
