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New Virginia Law Prohibits the Release of Employees' PII
Virginia has passed legislation to prohibit the disclosure of employees’ "personal identifying information" (PII). Effective July 1, 2013, the new law makes it unlawful for an employer to release to a third party any…
Handy Health Tracking Mobile App...Or Regulated Medical Device?
The use of mobile apps for health purposes has created new questions for users, developers, and regulators regarding the balance between convenience, expanded health care, and public safety. The line between apps that…
House Passes H.R. 624,Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act; Obama Administration Responds
Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act ( CISPA ) (H.R. 624), introduced on February 13, 2013 by House Intelligence Committee Chairman Mike Rogers (R-MI)…
So You Want to Self-Regulate? The NAD As Standard Bearer
The Federal Trade Commission has been an active proponent of industry self-regulation, recognizing that industry cooperation can lead to efficiency, innovation, and the dissemination of useful information, which can…
Supreme Court Overturns Class Certification in Suit Against Comcast
On March 27, 2013, the Supreme Court held five to four in Comcast Corp. v. Behrend, No. 11-864 (Mar. 27, 2013) that the district court improperly granted certification in an antitrust class action because of the…