Whether a court order is appealable is often the first issue analyzed by appellate attorneys. An interlocutory order is an order issued by a court while a case is pending. These orders are not a final disposition of the case,
Continue Reading Trade Secret Misappropriation: Denial of Motion for Attorneys’ Fees under CUTSA is Not an Appealable Order
This year has seen an escalating series of high-profile ransom-ware attacks impacting businesses in a variety of sectors. After this most recent revelation, however, it would behoove law firms, specifically, to be on high alert for emerging cyber threats.
In
Continue Reading Law Firms at Risk: Ransomware Attacks on the Rise
As we anticipated last spring, the Department of Justice (DOJ) has signaled that it will utilize civil enforcement of the False Claims Act (FCA) to address new and emerging cybersecurity threats. On October 6, 2021, Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco
Continue Reading DOJ Announces New Cyber-Fraud Initiative Promoting False Claims Act Enforcement Against Contractors and Grantees Failing to Follow Cybersecurity Standards
Justin T. Yedor and Jeewon Serrato
On October 5, 2021, Jennifer Urban, who serves as Chair of the Board the California Privacy Protection Agency (the CPPA) spoke with members of the California Lawyer’s Association about the Board’s work to get
Continue Reading California Privacy Protection Agency Board Chair Discusses CPRA Rulemaking Process and Agency Authority
On October 12, 2021, New Jersey Acting Attorney General Andrew J. Bruck and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced a settlement with Diamond Institute for Infertility and Menopause, LLC over a data breach that compromised the personal information of 14,663
Continue Reading New Jersey Acting Attorney General Announces Data Breach Settlement with Fertility Clinic
The development of alternative techniques to “third-party” cookies cannot be done at the expense of the right of individuals to protect their personal data and privacy, according to France’s Commission Nationale de l’Informatique et des Libertés (CNIL).
The commission has
Continue Reading The ‘Morning After’ Third Party Cookies
State attorneys general (AGs) have in many ways been the tip of the spear on prioritizing consumer protection in conversations around emerging digital technologies—perhaps more so than even any federal government agency. With newsworthy data breach incidents, ransomware attacks, and
Continue Reading Emerging digital technology, data privacy, and the surveillance economy: all high priorities for state AGs
Modern smartphones, wearables and internet-enabled devices are capable of monitoring heart rate, blood oxygen levels, steps taken, prescription adherence, and other vital health-related activities. Contrary to popular belief, HIPAA does not cover many of these applications and devices. On September
Continue Reading FTC Warns Health Apps and Connected Device Companies to Comply With Health Breach Notification Rule
On October 8, 2021, Senator Ed Markey (D-Mass) and Representatives Kathy Castor (D-Fla) and Lori Trahan (D-Mass) penned a letter to Chair of the Federal Trade Commission Lina Khan, urging the agency to ensure that companies uphold the commitments made
Continue Reading Democratic Lawmakers Urge FTC to Hold Companies Accountable to their Children’s Privacy Notices
Ahhh, October. Changing leaves, dropping temperatures, pumpkin spice everything. What’s not to love?
One of the best things about the only month to start with an O? Our favorite holiday, one that unites people around the country, is in
Continue Reading Keeping Cybersecurity Awareness Month in Your Heart (and Your Programming) Year Round
