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New York City Council Passes Tenant Data Privacy Act

By Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP

May 13, 2021

On April 29, 2021, the New York City Council passed the Tenant Data Privacy Act (“TDPA”), which would regulate the collection, use, safeguarding and retention of tenant data by owners of “smart access” buildings. The TDPA has been sent to the New York City Mayor’s desk for signature.…

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Virginia Enacts Employment Protections For Medical Use of Cannabis Oil

By Tyler S. Laughinghouse & Ryan A. Glasgow

May 13, 2021

On March 25, 2021, Virginia Governor Ralph Northam signed into law new protections for employees related to the medicinal use of cannabis oil. Effective July 1, 2021, the newly enacted § 40.1-27.4 will prohibit employers from disciplining, discharging, or discriminating against an employee for his or her lawful use of cannabis oil so long as the use is pursuant to a valid written certification issued by a health care practitioner for the treatment of the…

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New Executive Order Takes Aim at Improving Cybersecurity

By Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP

May 13, 2021

On May 12, 2021, President Biden signed an Executive Order on Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity. The Order outlines a number of initiatives intended to improve cybersecurity in the U.S. and protect federal government networks, including:…

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SEC Staff Issues Statement on Bitcoin Futures

By Scott H. Kimpel

May 13, 2021

On May 11, 2021, staff in the Division of Investment Management (IM) at the Securities and Exchange Commission issued a statement (the Statement) on “Funds Registered Under the Investment Company Act Investing in the Bitcoin Futures Market.” The Statement provides a series of warnings to retail investors about certain risks associated with investments in registered mutual funds whose portfolios include Bitcoin futures. But the Statement also provides further insight into the way SEC staff analyze…

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Senate Bill Would Expand Federal Children’s Privacy Protections

By Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP

May 12, 2021

On May 11, 2021, Senators Edward Markey (D-MA) and Bill Cassidy (R-LA) introduced the Children and Teens’ Online Privacy Protection Act (the “Bill”). The Bill, which would amend the existing Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (“COPPA”), would prohibit companies from collecting personal information from children ages 13 to 15 without their consent.…

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USFWS Proposes to Reverse Course (Again) Regarding Incidental Take Under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act

By Eric J. Murdock, E. Carter Chandler Clements & Linda C. Trees

May 12, 2021

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On May 7, the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS or Service) under the new Biden administration published a proposed rule to revoke a final rule issued during the final weeks of the Trump administration, 86 Fed. Reg. 1134 (Jan. 7, 2021) (January 7 rule), which excluded incidental take from the prohibition against take under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA or Act). 86 Fed. Reg. 24,573 (May 7, 2021) (Proposed Rule). This proposal is…

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Insurer Must Bare All and Defend Strip Club Against Infringement Claims

By Michael S. Levine, Geoffrey B. Fehling & Casey L. Coffey

May 11, 2021

In September, we discussed a Florida district court’s finding that an insurer must defend a Miami strip club in a lawsuit filed by 17 models who alleged the club used their images to promote its business without authorization. Recently, an Illinois federal judge ruled similarly, ordering that First Mercury Insurance Company defend its insured, Triple Location, against a similar lawsuit. In First Mercury Insurance Co. v. Triple Location LLC, three models sued the insured…

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EPA Emphasizes Environmental Justice Considerations in Toxic Reporting Program Updates

By Kerry L. McGrath, Matthew Z. Leopold, Gregory R. Wall & Alexandra Hamilton

May 11, 2021

Last month, EPA announced a planned update of the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) reporting program, incorporating several additions. The updates would expand the TRI program by adding new chemicals, facilities, and tools to increase accessibility of data. The goal, according to EPA’s statement, is “to advance Environmental Justice, improve transparency, and increase access to environmental information.”…

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Norwegian DPA Issues 2.5M EUR Preliminary Fine for U.S. Company Utilizing Web-Tracking IDs

By Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP

May 11, 2021

On May 2, 2021, the Norwegian data protection authority, Datatilsynet, notified Disqus Inc. (“Disqus”), a U.S. company owned by Zeta Global, of its intention to issue a fine of 25 million Norwegian Krone (approximately 2.5 million Euros). The preliminary fine was issued for failure to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation’s (“GDPR”) accountability, lawfulness and transparency requirements, primarily due to Disqus’ tracking of website visitors.…

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Google Play to Require Android App Data Privacy and Security Disclosures

By Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP

May 10, 2021

On May 6, 2021, Google announced that beginning in the second quarter of 2022, mobile app developers submitting new apps and app updates to the Google Play store will be required to disclose certain information regarding their apps’ data collection, use, sharing and security practices, as well as provide a privacy policy for their apps. This information will be displayed in a new “safety section” of Google Play.…

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New York City Council Passes Tenant Data Privacy Act

Virginia Enacts Employment Protections For Medical Use of Cannabis Oil

New Executive Order Takes Aim at Improving Cybersecurity

SEC Staff Issues Statement on Bitcoin Futures

Senate Bill Would Expand Federal Children’s Privacy Protections

USFWS Proposes to Reverse Course (Again) Regarding Incidental Take Under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act

Insurer Must Bare All and Defend Strip Club Against Infringement Claims

EPA Emphasizes Environmental Justice Considerations in Toxic Reporting Program Updates

Norwegian DPA Issues 2.5M EUR Preliminary Fine for U.S. Company Utilizing Web-Tracking IDs

Google Play to Require Android App Data Privacy and Security Disclosures

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