Stephen Mathias from Kochhar & Co. reports that, on August 3, 2022, the Government of India withdrew the Indian Data Protection Bill that was pending before the Indian Parliament.
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NFTs: For Many Retailers, the “N” Stands for Nostalgia
Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are creating new economic opportunities in old, familiar spaces. To capitalize on the current popularity of NFTs, some retailers are turning to the timeless art of nostalgia: reworking old media or products into an NFT collection to
California Privacy Protection Agency Holds Public Meeting to Formally Oppose the Federal American Data Privacy and Protection Act
On July 28, 2022, the California Privacy Protection Agency Board held a special public meeting to discuss agency staff’s recommendations that the Board formally oppose the draft federal American Data Privacy and Protection Act.
NFTs: For Many Retailers, the “N” Stands for Nostalgia
Non-fungible tokens are creating new economic opportunities in old, familiar spaces. To capitalize on the current popularity of NFTs, some retailers are turning to the timeless art of nostalgia: reworking old media or products into an NFT collection to advertise
“Imposed by Law”: Coverage for Contract-Based Liabilities
An oft-seen version of the insuring agreement in Commercial General Liability (CGL) policies provides that the insurance company will pay for “any and all sums” the policyholder is “legally obligated to pay” for liabilities “imposed by law” or “assumed under
Alan Marcuis Recognized as 2022 Best Mentor, Texas
HuntonAK labor and employment partner Alan Marcuis was recognized as a finalist for 2022 Best Mentor by the Texas Legal awards. The Texas Legal Awards honors Texas lawyers recognized as influential innovators who demonstrate strong leadership qualities and legal prowess.
EPA Publishes 2021 TRI Preliminary Dataset and Plans to Remove De Minimis TRI Reporting Exemption for PFAS
On July 28, 2022, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published the 2021 Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) preliminary dataset that provides public access to data about chemical releases, waste management, and pollution prevention activities that took place in calendar year
Sharon Goodwyn Elected as Chair to Hampton Roads Community Foundation
Labor and Employment counsel Sharon Goodwyn was elected as Chair to the Board of Directors of the Hampton Roads Community Foundation. Sharon is the first African American and the first woman to serve as chair of the foundation.
T-Mobile to Pay $500 Million to Settle Claims Related to 2021 Breach
On July 22, 2022, T-Mobile entered into an agreement to settle a class action lawsuit stemming from its 2021 data breach.
Premium Processing Will Soon Be Available for EB-1C and EB-2 NIW I-140 Petitions
Stage 1 of USCIS’s previously announced Premium Processing Expansion program is set to begin on June 1, 2022. Stage 1 will focus on I-140 petitions and will be rolled out in phases, with only long-pending cases eligible to upgrade to