Preview of the New EU General Data Protection Regulation
Written by: Richard Sheinis, Esq. Last week I posted a short blog to let everyone know that a consolidated text of the new EU General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) was released by the European Parliament, and the Council of the Europe
EU Provides A Look Into The New General Data Protection Regulation
Written by: Richard Sheinis,Esq. The European Parliament and Council have issued a consolidated text of the new General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”). I will be reviewing the text and will provide a complete analysis in the coming d
Warning of Another Medical Device Vulnerable to Hacking
Written by: Richard Sheinis, Esq. In a precursor of things to come, earlier this month the CERT Division of the Software Engineering institute based at Carnegie Melon University has warned that the Epiphany Cardio Server is vulnerable to hackin
FMCSA Reduces Random Drug Testing Percentage For 2016
Written by: Don Benson, Esq. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration [“FMCSA”] issued on December 21, 2015, a drug testing program change, effective January 1, 2016, reducing the requirement for random testing from 50 percent to
Past Articles of Interest
Compiled by: Ashik Jahan, Esq. Understanding the legal challenges to President Obama’s executive action for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents (DAPA). http
Glades Reservoir in Hall County, Georgia
By: Scott Cole, Esq. The Public Comment period for the Environmental Impact Study for the proposed Glades Reservoir in Hall County is open. The Public Comment session at the Hall County Auditorium last night had many speculating on what the t
Dr. Jim Roderique Closes His Doors—Time to Cover Your Panel Bases
Written by: Sam Crochet, Esq. Recently, Georgia hand surgeon Jim Roderique announced he is retiring from the medical profession. A mainstay on many employer-panels over the years, Dr. Roderique’s retirement brings to light an important issue
Signs, signs EVERYWHERE
Written by: Lauren Dimitri, Esq. Signs are everywhere! In your office building (“Wet Floor”), on the sidewalk as you walk to lunch (“Sidewalk Closed”) or on the highway as you drive to work (“One Call, That’s All”). Signs are ofte
LabMD Defeats FTC
Written by: Richard Sheinis, Esq. In a surprising ruling, the FTC has taken a big hit to its self-appointed power to regulate the data security practices of every business in the country. On Friday, November 13, the FTC Chief Administrative Law
Defending The Technology Based Medical Malpractice Case Of The Future
By: Richard Sheinis, Esq. The medical industry is taking advantage of wireless technology to change the very premise of how case has been provided for hundreds of years. Regardless of whether a doctor was performing bloodletting in the 1700’s