LockBit Takedown & Pseudo-Reemergence Continue to Crystallize the Economic Impacts of Ransomware-as-a-Service
In the ongoing global hunt for cybercriminals, the past thirty days have been illuminating for some, unsurprising for others, and climactic for all following the takedown of LockBit.
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Proposes Changes Under Section 111
CMS has clarified its plans to amend Section 111 relating to workers' compensation settlements, announcing its plan to change its TPOC under Section 11 and increase the CMP to be imposed on reporting entities.
Litigators Lounge: Looking Back at 60 Years of Gender Discrimination & Title VII
On the newest episode of Litigators Lounge, Paramus Partner Jacqueline Voronov and Jacksonville Partner Shylie Bannon celebrate the start of Women’s History Month by discussing the history of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
HBS Partner Richard Sheinis Hosts New Podcast “PrivacyCafé”
Hall Booth Smith is proud to announce the launch of its new podcast PrivacyCafé, hosted by Partner Richard Sheinis.
FTC Moves to Modernize Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule
After almost four years of review and 175,000 public comments later, the FTC unveiled its plan to update the Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule (COPPA Rule) on December 20, 2023, after the Commission voted 3-0. The last COPPA revision w
Hotel Business Review: Jacqueline Voronov on Employee Social Media Use in the Workplace
Paramus Partner Jacqueline Voronov recently published an article for Hotel Business Review that discusses the legal implications hotels and hospitality companies need to navigate with employee’s use of social media.
EU’s Cookie Reduction Pledge: How It Affects Your Business
The EU's cookie reduction pledge represents a significant move towards enhanced digital privacy. While offering more control over cookies, the emergence of alternative tracking methods like device fingerprinting and contextual targeting highligh
Forecasting 2024 Global Privacy Legislative Developments
Global legislative developments in the privacy sphere were abundant in 2023. Privacy professionals from around the world predict that legislation pertaining to data privacy and cyber security will continue to flourish in 2024, and this post expl
U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging Holds Hearing on Assisted Living for First Time in 20 Years
The U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging recently held its first hearing in 20 years on aging services. Here's what you need to know.
Litigators Lounge: Analyzing New Department of Labor Guidelines
This episode discusses the recently announced final rule by the U.S. Department of Labor on the classification of a worker as either an employee or independent contractor.