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Trade Secrets at Risk: The Impact of the FTC’s Non-Compete Ban

The FTC’s new Non-Compete Clause Rule, effective 2024, will impact trade secret protection, job mobility, and economic competition. Discover strategies for safeguarding proprietary information in a post-non-compete era.

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Expanding Protections: Tracking New Biometric Privacy Laws Across the U.S.

Biometric privacy laws emerge in fourteen states. Understand the implications for businesses and the key differences in enforcement and the heightened risk of non-compliance for companies dealing with biometric data.

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A Step in the Right Direction – U.S. Executive Order on AI

President Biden’s Executive Order calls for stringent AI safety standards, privacy protection, responsible AI deployment in government, equity in AI applications, and international collaboration on AI safety and standards.

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Update: Information Blocking Enforcement Regulations Finalized

There is now a perfect storm of ubiquitous Health IT adoption and expansive needs for interoperable health information that necessitates attention on meeting Information Blocking requirements. The HHS OIG and ONC are treating this as a top enforcement priority. Read our key takeaways and learn more about compliance strategies to avoid violations.

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Are Photos Like Fingerprints? BIPA and Biometric Privacy Laws

Illinois’ BIPA is a model for upcoming biometric legislation; we expect 20% of states will have biometric privacy laws by 2024.

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The DOJ’s Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiative

The most recent Health IT vendor to settle with the government is a direct result of the DOJ’s new Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiative.