26 Jun, 2019 Concerns about misinformation could lead to limits on key media freedoms By Mark Sableman Just about anyone can publish just about anything on the internet, without editing or censorship. That’s its glory. That’s also its...
24 Jun, 2019 Appellate Court leaves open question of good faith in copyright litigation By Michael Nepple They say if you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice. At least Rush’s lead singer, Geddy Lee, and the Fourth Circuit Court...
10 Jun, 2019 BIPA litigation offers no legislative reprieve to employers – yet By Susan Lorenc James Shreve Ryan Gehbauer As we previously reported, the Illinois Supreme Court held in Rosenbach v. Six Flags Enter. Corp. that Illinois employees do not have to...
10 Jun, 2019 OCR reminds business associates of direct liability for noncompliance with HIPAA Rules By Milada Goturi The HHS Office for Civil Rights (“OCR”) recently issued a new fact sheet (“Fact Sheet”) addressing direct liability of business...
07 Jun, 2019 SCOTUS rules post-discharge collection actions may result in civil contempt By Brian Hockett On June 3, 2019, the U.S. Supreme Court clarified the standard for holding a creditor in contempt for attempts to collect a debt from...
04 Jun, 2019 Deem and Pass By Christopher Murray A process in the House of Representatives that allows for the passage of legislation by voting on a rule - and not the actual bill. Speed...