Technology & Intellectual Property Update

With the recent volatility of cryptocurrencies causing some of the major digital currency platforms and exchanges to file for bankruptcy, a recent decision out of the Southern District of New York provides insight into how cryptocurrency held in certain types of accounts may be treated in bankruptcy proceedings.  At issue […]

As 2023 quickly approaches, it’s a good time to take stock of new privacy regimes taking effect January 1.  We outline the Virginia Privacy Law, here, and this article will examine the California Privacy Rights Act (the “CPRA”).  The CPRA takes effect on January 1, 2023, although enforcement will not […]

As 2022 comes to a close, most of the attention in the consumer data privacy space has centered around the California Privacy Rights Act taking effect on January 1, 2023, but companies should not forget that the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (“VCDPA”) will also go into effect on January […]

Earlier this month (December 2022), the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued a proposed rule that, if finalized, would require nonbank entities to report certain nonpublic agency enforcement actions to the CFPB, for publication in a public database. The purpose of the proposed rule is to allow the CFPB to […]

The World Cup underway in Qatar this month and the world is watching!  Indeed, the theme of the 2022 World Cup group stage is “Football Unites the World”[1].  However, an invitation to the world to watch the games also means there are global opportunities for fraudsters.  While millions of fans […]