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Cozen O'Connor

The State AG Report – 1.11.2024

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Here are curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US: • Democratic AGs Support CFPB Proposal to Oversee Digital...more

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AG James Gives Health Care Provider’s Data Security a Checkup Following Ransomware Attack

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New York AG Letitia James settled with Refuah Health Center, Inc. to resolve allegations the health care provider violated the HIPAA Security Rule and Breach Notification Rule, as well as New York’s General Business Law, by...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Colorado AG Issues Guidance on Data Security Best Practices

Colorado requires businesses to take reasonable steps to protect consumer data under both the Colorado Consumer Protection Act and its landmark new data privacy law, the Colorado Privacy Act (CPA). The CPA comes into force on...more

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Priorities and Trends Discussed at NAAG Consumer Protection Fall 2021 Conference

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On November 8, 2021, the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) held its Fall Consumer Protection Conference in person for the first time in two years with more than 170 attendees at the live program and...more

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Oregon Attorney General Reports Rise in Data Breaches

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Data breaches and ransomware attacks are on the rise. On October 7, Oregon Attorney General Rosenblum announced an increase in data breaches reported to his office. The first nine months of 2021 involved 131 reported...more

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The State AG Report – Volume 7, Issue 34 | August 2021

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Here are last week’s curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US: Cannoli Factory Feels the Heat over Alleged Wage...more

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California Attorney General Reminds Healthcare Entities Of Responsibility For Customer Data

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California AG Rob Bonta sent a bulletin to healthcare organizations, including the California Hospital Association, the California Medical Association, and the California Dental Association, reminding healthcare facilities...more

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Massachusetts AG Urges Entities To Act Now On Ransomware Threat

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Massachusetts AG Maura Healey released a statement urging Massachusetts businesses and government entities, including law enforcement, to immediately assess existing data security practices and take appropriate steps to...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

State Attorneys General Update – June 2021

Washington, D.C., Attorney General Racine Sues Amazon - On May 25, 2021, Washington, D.C., Attorney General Karl Racine sued Amazon in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia for alleged antitrust violations under...more

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10 Areas Of Privacy Law That Look Ripe For Change In 2021

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While still in its relative infancy, privacy law has quickly become a turbulent teenager, with constant change around the world. At a minimum, 2021 will require meaningful efforts to implement the changes of 2020, with a...more

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OFAC Issues Advisory on Ransomware Payments

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On October 1, 2020, the U.S. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued an advisory regarding the potential sanctions risk for entities that facilitate ransomware payments. OFAC defined “ransomware” as: A form...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Privacy & Cybersecurity Update - October 2020

In this month's edition of our Privacy & Cybersecurity Update, we examine the U.S. Treasury's advisories regarding the role of financial intermediaries in ransomware payments, a ruling by the Israeli data protection authority...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

Decoded: Technology Law Insights - Issue 8, October 2020

Attorney General William P. Barr Announces Publication of Cryptocurrency Enforcement Framework - "The Framework provides a comprehensive overview of the emerging threats and enforcement challenges associated with the...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

Currents - Energy Industry Insights: Issue 26, July 2020

Dominion Energy and Duke Energy Cancel Construction of Atlantic Coast Pipeline - "Despite a recent win for the project in the US Supreme Court, ongoing delays, litigation and an expected increase in costs threatened the...more

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Interactive Counsel Newsletter: Privacy Report: FBI Issues Updated Ransomware Guidance

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FBI Issues Updated Ransomware Guidance - A recent report from New Zealand-based cybersecurity firm Emsisoft has revealed the extent to which ransomware is being used in cyberattacks in the United States. The first 9 months...more

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