Law

On January 28, Data Privacy Day Encourages Consumers to "Own Their Privacy" and Businesses to Improve Their Data Privacy Practices

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Thursday, January 16, 2020
Privacy, Social issues, Law, Terms of service, Information privacy, Data security, Identity management, Internet privacy, Data Privacy Day, Privacy by design, Privacy policy

Data Privacy Day helps consumers understand the value of their personal data and why it is collected and used.

Key Points: 
  • Data Privacy Day helps consumers understand the value of their personal data and why it is collected and used.
  • "With the amount of consumer data collected and stored online, Data Privacy Day encourages businesses to improve data privacy and security practices and educate consumers about the many ways they can make their personal information more private."
  • Attend a Data Privacy Day event : Promote your event or see what Data Privacy Day activities are taking place in your area.
  • For Data Privacy Day 2020, Integris Softwareis offering access to its Data Privacy Maturity Study , a survey and analysis of the technical and organizational data privacy practices of 258 mid and large US enterprises.

HXL, TLRA, CBB, and INST SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Rigrodsky & Long, P.A. Reminds Investors of Investigations of Buyouts

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Thursday, January 16, 2020
Equity, Instructure, Fiduciary, Legal entities, Thoma Bravo, Limited liability company, Companies, Learning, Law

To learn more about this investigation and your rights, visit: https://www.rigrodskylong.com/cases-hexcel-corporation .

Key Points: 
  • To learn more about this investigation and your rights, visit: https://www.rigrodskylong.com/cases-hexcel-corporation .
  • To learn more about this investigation and your rights, visit: https://www.rigrodskylong.com/cases-telaria-inc .
  • Instructure, Inc. (NYSE: INST ) regarding possible breaches of fiduciary duties and other violations of law related to Instructures agreement to be acquired by Thoma Bravo, LLC.
  • Shareholders of Instructure will receive $47.60 in cash for each share of Instructure owned.

Five-time Winner: Greenberg Traurig Real Estate Practice Named a Law360 2019 Practice Group of the Year

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Thursday, January 16, 2020
Law, Greenberg Traurig, Articles, Service companies

Law360 chose Greenberg Traurig as one of five Real Estate Practice Groups of the Year.

Key Points: 
  • Law360 chose Greenberg Traurig as one of five Real Estate Practice Groups of the Year.
  • The firm also was a Law360 Real Estate Practice Group of the Year in 2015, 2013, 2012, and 2011.
  • Greenberg Traurig real estate deals that resulted in this Law360 recognition include the following recent representative transactions:
    Representation of Invesco Real Estate and L + M Development partners in a $1.2 billion New York real estate portfolio acquisition.
  • About Greenberg Traurig's Real Estate Practice: The Greenberg Traurig Real Estate Practice is a cornerstone of the firm and recognized leader in the industry.

Family Attorney Charles Wesley Kim, Jr. of Yelman & Associates selected to Super Lawyers 2020

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Wednesday, January 15, 2020
Divorce, Family law, Lawyer, Human activities, Law, Human behavior

Their team of family lawyers is dedicated, compassionate, and highly experienced, having built a reputation for effective representation that gets results.

Key Points: 
  • Their team of family lawyers is dedicated, compassionate, and highly experienced, having built a reputation for effective representation that gets results.
  • Only one month into 2020, and Yelman & Associates already has something to celebrate besides the New Year.
  • Their very own family attorney, Charles Wesley Kim, Jr , was recently selected to "Super Lawyers" for his success in family law, custody, visitation, and divorce cases.
  • According to Super Lawyers, the selection process is a rigorous one, beginning with a peer nomination by another licensed attorney.

McClatchy Enters into Standstill Agreement with the PBGC

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Wednesday, January 15, 2020
Forbearance, Mortgage, Standstill, Law

These conversations are ongoing and productive, and the Standstill Agreement will allow McClatchy, as well as its lenders, the PBGC, and their respective legal and financial advisors, time to continue their negotiations.

Key Points: 
  • These conversations are ongoing and productive, and the Standstill Agreement will allow McClatchy, as well as its lenders, the PBGC, and their respective legal and financial advisors, time to continue their negotiations.
  • Under the terms of the Standstill Agreement, the PBGC has agreed not to exercise the remedies available to it as a result of McClatchy not making its scheduled qualified pension contribution due on January 15, 2020.
  • Under the Standstill Agreement, the PBGC has agreed to a forbearance period until February 18, 2020, unless terminated earlier, subject to customary terms and conditions.
  • There will be no impact on the qualified pension plan or payments thereunder as a result of the Standstill Agreement.

MFDA issues Notice of Settlement Hearing in respect of Samuel Bilton

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Wednesday, January 15, 2020
Brexit, European Union law, R (Miller) v Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, Royal prerogative, Public law, Constitutional law, Law

The settlement agreement will be between Staff of the MFDA and Samuel Francis Bilton("Respondent") and involves matters for which the Respondent may be disciplined by a Hearing Panel pursuant to MFDA By-laws.

Key Points: 
  • The settlement agreement will be between Staff of the MFDA and Samuel Francis Bilton("Respondent") and involves matters for which the Respondent may be disciplined by a Hearing Panel pursuant to MFDA By-laws.
  • MFDA settlement hearings are typically held in the absence of the public pursuant to section 20.5 of MFDA By-law No.
  • A copy of the Notice of Settlement Hearing is available on the MFDA website at www.mfda.ca .
  • During the period described in the Notice of Settlement Hearing, the Respondent carried on business in the Oakville Ontario, area.

2-Day Training on the A to Z's of HIPAA Privacy, Security & Breach Notification Rules: Raleigh, NC, United States - February 18th-19th, 2020

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Wednesday, January 15, 2020
Law, Data security, 104th United States Congress, Data erasure, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, Privacy law, Computer law, Computer security, Medical privacy, Privacy, Regulatory compliance, Security breach notification laws

DUBLIN, Jan. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The "The A to Z's of HIPAA Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification Rules" conference has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • DUBLIN, Jan. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The "The A to Z's of HIPAA Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification Rules" conference has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • This session is designed to provide intensive, two-day training in HIPAA compliance, including what's new in the regulations, what's changed recently, and what needs to be addressed for compliance by covered entities and business associates.
  • Audits and enforcement will be explained, as well as privacy and security breaches and how to prevent them.
  • Day one sets the stage with an overview of the HIPAA regulations and then continues with the presentation of the specifics of the Privacy Rule, recent changes to the rules, and the basics of the Security Rule.

Super Lawyers® 2020 List Recognizes 4 Top-Rated Attorneys at McCune Wright Arevalo, LLP

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Wednesday, January 15, 2020
Law enforcement, Lawyer, Occupations, Human activities, Law, Human behavior

Since 1991, Super Lawyers has been identifying outstanding attorneys from over 70 practice areas and highlighting their achievements in regional magazines.

Key Points: 
  • Since 1991, Super Lawyers has been identifying outstanding attorneys from over 70 practice areas and highlighting their achievements in regional magazines.
  • Super Lawyers selects attorneys who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.
  • As founding partner at McCune Wright Arevalo, LLP, Richard McCune has appeared on Super Lawyers lists for the past 2 years.
  • Aside from his initial distinction, Weck has appeared on Ontario, CA Super Lawyers lists since 2012 and is recognized for his work in personal injury as part of Super Lawyers 2020 edition.

Endpoint Honored as One of Built in LA’s Best Places to Work In 2020

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Wednesday, January 15, 2020
Finance, Professional services, Mobile, Wireless, Other Technology, Technology, Real property law, Escrow, Personal finance, Endpoint, Mobile, Alabama, Geography of Alabama, Law, Gulf Coast of the United States, Endpoint, Built In

Endpoint , a mobile-first title and escrow company and subsidiary of First American Financial Corporation, today announced it was named to Built In LAs list of Best Places to Work in 2020.

Key Points: 
  • Endpoint , a mobile-first title and escrow company and subsidiary of First American Financial Corporation, today announced it was named to Built In LAs list of Best Places to Work in 2020.
  • "This recognition reflects the strength of our growing team and were honored to join this stellar list of companies."
  • These companies have become part of that mission because they stand for more than just the work theyre doing.
  • Endpoint was also included in Built In LAs Inside Rising Tech Companies list in 2019.

Leo Kirk

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Wednesday, January 15, 2020
Data security, Identity documents, Hacking, Software testing, Vulnerability, Data protection (privacy) laws in Russia, Personal data, Computer security, Law, Social issues

A former social worker has been prosecuted for passing the personal information of service users to a third party provider for Local Authority young person placements.

Key Points: 
  • A former social worker has been prosecuted for passing the personal information of service users to a third party provider for Local Authority young person placements.
  • Leo Kirk unlawfully disclosed referrals for residential or foster placements of vulnerable young people aged 16-18 years old.
  • The referrals contained sensitive personal data including potential identifier information and vulnerability risks of the service user.
  • Mr Kirk of Audenshaw, Manchester appeared before Stockport Magistrates Court and admitted two offences of unlawfully disclosing personal data, in breach of s55 of the Data Protection Act 1998.