Publications

In January, Senator Flood of the Nebraska Unicameral introduced LB 1188 —The Uniform Personal Data Protection Act, which if passed will provide Nebraska residents with comprehensive data protection for their personal data. Similar to California, Virginia, and Colorado that have passed comprehensive data protection laws, the Act defines personal data very […]

Earlier this month, the Massachusetts Legislature’s Joint Committee on Advanced Information Technology, the Internet, and Cybersecurity advanced the Massachusetts Information Privacy and Security Act (“MIPSA“) out of committee.  If MIPSA passes, Massachusetts would join California, Colorado, and Virginia as states that have passed state-level data privacy laws in the absence of […]

On February 9, 2022, the SEC issued proposed rules for investment managers and mutual fund managers that would require these firms to adopt basic cybersecurity policies.[1]  The cybersecurity regulatory language requires to account for: (1) Risk assessment; (2) User security and access; (3) Information protection; (4) Cybersecurity threat and vulnerability […]

We continue to monitor legislative activity in the Nebraska Unicameral this session. Below is an update on legislative bills of interest that could impact environmental permitting, cannabis, water projects, and drainage. The Second Regular Session of the 107th Nebraska Legislature convened on January 5, 2022. Legislators introduced bills through January […]

The Second Session of the 107th Nebraska Legislature convened January 5, 2022. Bill introduction concluded January 20, 2022. The deadline for priority bill listing was February 22, 2022. As of Wednesday, February 23, 2022, there are 30 days left in the session. The session concludes April 20, 2022. An updated chart of all Second […]