After two years, consumers finally have the next step toward ultimate resolution of the Equifax data breach that resulted in the compromise of 147 million individual’s personal information. A proposed settlement to a class action suit was submitted to a federal judge on July 22, 2019. The proposed settlement would […]
Technology & Intellectual Property Update
Department of Education Release New Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (“FERPA”) Guidance
In February of 2019, the U.S. Department of Education (“Department”) released new guidance (“Guidance”) regarding school resource officers, school law enforcement units, and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (“FERPA”). FERPA applies to all education agencies and institutions receiving funds from the Department. However, the Guidance frequently notes that […]
CCPA Update – The Latest on the Employee Exemption Amendment
On July 9, 2019, the California Senate Judiciary Committee passed Assembly Bill 25, but only after changes were made to the version in an attempt to overcome opposition to the bill by labor groups was the bill passed unanimously by the California Assembly. During a Committee hearing, the bill’s author […]
Utah Becomes Third State to Implement Fintech “Sandbox” but Start-Ups Should be Aware that Regulatory Hurdles Remain
On July 7, 2019, Utah became the third state, along with Arizona and Wyoming, to announce it would be implementing a so-called “regulatory sandbox” aimed at fintech companies. A regulatory sandbox allows start-ups and other industry providers to test products and services on a limited basis without needing to obtain […]
Recent SCOTUS Decisions Likely to Have Impact on Copyright Owner’s Decisions to Register Copyright and Institute Infringement Action
Copyright litigation can be lengthy and expensive. And, in light of two recent United States Supreme Court decisions, the delays and costs associated with copyright litigation are likely to increase. Understanding how these decisions affect copyright owners as potential litigants can help to mitigate unexpected delays and unanticipated expenses—or at […]

