Landmark Washington Health Data Privacy Law Creates Suit Risks
Businesses dealing with health-related data in Washington state will be subject to new litigation and enforcement risks next week, as a far-reaching health privacy law takes effect.
A few years before a 2023 cyberattack disrupted manufacturing at one of the largest US producers of disinfectants ahead of flu season, an audit warned of systemic cybersecurity flaws within the company’s production systems.
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Online pharmacy HealthWarehouse.com defeated again a proposed class action alleging it shared consumers’ personal information with
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Hacked critical infrastructure operators will be required to send the federal government detailed reports describing network security breaches and ransom payments within a short time frame under rules proposed by the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.
Businesses dealing with health-related data in Washington state will be subject to new litigation and enforcement risks next week, as a far-reaching health privacy law takes effect.
A California bill would compel social media platforms to verify users with large followings, with the goal of curbing the spread of online misinformation. If enacted, California would likely be the first state to take this approach.
The White House will require federal agencies to test artificial intelligence tools for potential risks and designate officers to ensure oversight, actions intended to encourage responsible adoption of the emerging technology by the US government.
Blackbaud Inc. defeated nearly identical lawsuits filed by Travelers Casualty and Surety Co. of America and Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Co. seeking to recover $2.1 million in payments to nonprofits they insured related to a 2020 data breach suffered by the cloud services provider.
Law firm lateral hiring took a nosedive last year, with associates bearing the brunt of the slowdown in demand from corporate clients.
A Ninth Circuit ruling reopened the door for two Apple users to bring a privacy suit against the technology giant for hosting a fraudulent cryptocurrency wallet in its app store.
Threats of data breaches and cyber-attacks keep chief legal officers and general counsels up at night—even if they don’t directly oversee security at their companies.
The private credit market presents an opportunity for energy companies looking to fund their transition into green energy, according to Texas finance lawyers.
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