States Reject $18 Billion Opioid Settlement From Wholesalers
Attorneys general from more than 20 states rejected a proposed $18 billion settlement offer from three major drug wholesalers, saying it fell short of their expectations for as much as $32 billion, according to a Feb. 14 report by The Wall Stree
Brexit Is Here, so What Does That Mean for Data Privacy?
Written by: Richard Sheinis, Esq. Now that the UK has a withdrawal agreement with the EU, what will this mean for data privacy for personal data in the UK, as well as for personal data that is transferred between the UK and other countries. UK
The Irish DPA Has Opened Investigations Into Google and Tinder
Written by: Chase Langhorne, Esq. Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC) has opened two separate investigations into Google and Tinder, respectively, for GDPR violations. Google The investigation into Google centers around how Google t
CA Attorney General Issues New Draft of CCPA Regulations
Written by: Richard Sheinis, Esq. On February 7, 2020 the California Attorney General published a “redline” version of the CCPA Regulations. These regulations are open for public comment until February 24, 2020. In the meantime, here
Australia Finalizes Consumer Data Rights Rules
Written by: Chase Langhorne, Esq. On November 26, 2017 Australia introduced the consumer data right (CDR) which was designed to give consumers greater control over their personal data. Since that time, Australians have been waiting for the Austr
Duties of UM Carrier Not Expanded Beyond Statutory Construct of O.C.G.A. § 33-7-11
Written by: Mark Maholick, Esq. The case Hunter v. Progressive Mountain Insurance Company, —S.E.2d— 2020 WL 255361 (GA App. Jan. 17, 2020) recently reaffirmed the statutory obligations of an automobile insurance carrier in issuing a
Photographs As Protectible Forms of Expression
Written by: Karl Braun, Esq. Photographs represent a unique and plentiful form of personal and professional expression. Photographs also constitute intellectual property. The pervasive proliferation of photographs on the internet via social medi
Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness (LRIF) Provides Pathway to Permanent Residency for Eligible Liberian Nationals
Written by: Ashik R. Jahan As of December 26, 2019, Liberian immigrants that have been in the United States since November 20, 2014 may be eligible for permanent legal status. The Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act (LRIFA) is a special la
Immigration Updates February 2020
Written by: Ashik Jahan, Esq. USCIS H-1B Fiscal Year 2021 H-1B Cap Season Electronic Registration System Overview The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced on December 6, 2019 that its new electronic process for petitioning
Enactment of the CROWN Act Warrants Review of Employer Policies Governing Grooming and Appearance Standards
Written by: Mariel Smith, Esq. Employers should take note that the CROWN Act is now law in several states and is being considered in many others. The CROWN Act, which stands for “Create a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair,” is a l