ArticleAI Statutory UpdateAs we move toward the end of 2024, it seems the time is right for an update of AI statutory developments so far this year. While the EU has once again set the standard with the EU AI Act...United StatesTechnologyHall Booth Smith, P.C.
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ArticleCMS Issues "Holiday Leave Recommendations Letter" For Nursing Homes, Residents, Resident Family Members, And StaffThis year, the holiday season certainly looks a little different in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.United StatesEmployment and HRHall Booth Smith, P.C.
ArticleIllinois AI Law For EmployersIllinois became the second state, after Colorado, to pass a law to regulate the use of AI by employers. Companies will have time to get ready as the law does not become effective until January 1, 2026.United StatesEmployment and HRHall Booth Smith, P.C.
ArticleCMS Releases New Podcast Series For Frontline Staff Of Nursing Homes To Prevent Spread Of COVID-19In early 2019, The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services created a podcast entitled "CMS Beyond the Policy," describing podcasts as a "modern, user-friendly" United StatesFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesHall Booth Smith, P.C.
PodcastLitigators Lounge: Supreme Shakeup – What Overruling The Chevron Doctrine Means (Podcast)On this episode of Litigators Lounge, Jacqueline Voronov and Shylie Bannon dive into the recent Supreme Court decision to reject the Chevron doctrine...United StatesLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationHall Booth Smith, P.C.
ArticleNew York Proposes Biometric Privacy LawOn January 6, 2021, New York legislators introduced the Biometric Privacy Act ("BPA") to protect the rights of New York residents whose biometric information has been collected, used, or stored...United StatesPrivacyHall Booth Smith, P.C.
ArticleNo Solution Yet For The Transfer Of Personal Data From EU To The USThe transatlantic transfer of personal data from the EU to the US is still a mess. Since the EU Court of Justice struck down the EU-US Privacy Shield in July 2020United StatesPrivacyHall Booth Smith, P.C.
ArticleUpdate In The Post-Schrems II Era And Guidance For The Use Of Standard Contract ClausesIt has been almost two (2) months since the EU Court of Justice struck down the EU-US Privacy Shield. United StatesPrivacyHall Booth Smith, P.C.
ArticleChina Passes New Regulations On Network Data Security ManagementAfter a long wait, on September 30, 2024, China released the "Network Data Security Management Regulations" ("Regulations"). These regulations help clarify requirements under China's Cyber Security Law ("CSL").ChinaTechnologyHall Booth Smith, P.C.
ArticleHappy International Data Privacy Day!With the data privacy and cybersecurity landscape in constant flux and evolution, businesses must perpetually adapt to reduce their liability exposure.United StatesPrivacyHall Booth Smith, P.C.
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ArticleSouth Carolina Workers' Compensation Case Law Update Series: Brooks v. Benore Logistics Systems, Inc.The South Carolina appellate courts have been faced with several questions on workers' compensation in recent months, producing opinions that will affect practice points and claims handling...United StatesEmployment and HRHall Booth Smith, P.C.
ArticleCalifornia's CPRA Is Appearing On Next Month's Election BallotAlthough the upcoming presidential election is currently dominating the political and media discourse, in the data privacy and security world, California's 2020 ballot has been...United StatesPrivacyHall Booth Smith, P.C.
ArticleMeta To Pay Record $1.4 Billion For Unauthorized Use Of Biometric DataOn July 30, 2024, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton reached a record $1.4 billion deal to settle claims against Meta (formerly known as Facebook) related to the tech giant's...United StatesPrivacyHall Booth Smith, P.C.
ArticleNew Developments In AI Technology Offer A Glimpse Of The Future Of Long Term Care: Balancing Resident Care With Safety In Light Of Necessary Pandemic PrecautionsCOVID-19 has disproportionately impacted long term care facility residents and staff. While most of us take pause to reflect on the sheer tragedy of the effect this virus has had on our elder...United StatesTechnologyHall Booth Smith, P.C.
ArticleThe Future Of Privacy And AI Under A New AdministrationIn just over one month, the Republican Party will control the Senate and House of Representatives, not to mention the Oval Office.United StatesTechnologyHall Booth Smith, P.C.
ArticleU.S. National Privacy Legislation Introduced: The SAFE DATA ActSen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., has introduced yet another national privacy legislation bill, known as The SAFE DATA Act.United StatesPrivacyHall Booth Smith, P.C.
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