News & Expert Insights

Internet & Web 4 Min Read

Big Tech, China, and Hong Kong

July 20, 2020 Written by Quandary Peak Research

The biggest technology companies have found themselves entangled in the latest chapter of China and Hong Kong’s long, complicated political history.

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Social Media 4 Min Read

The White House vs. Social Media Platforms

July 2, 2020 Written by Quandary Peak Research

To date, social media companies and other online technology platforms have operated virtually unregulated. Big changes may be coming.

Internet & Web 4 Min Read

The Growing Potential for an Antitrust Case Against Google

June 5, 2020 Written by Quandary Peak Research

The US Justice Department appears poised to bring an antitrust case against Google. If it does, this could be the biggest antitrust case in United States history.

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Security 4 Min Read

How Serious Are Zoom’s Data Security Issues?

May 22, 2020 Written by Quandary Peak Research

For many students, families, and businesses, Zoom is an ‘essential service.’ But data security issues with the platform are drawing unwanted attention, criticism, and even lawsuits.

Litigation 4 Min Read

Preparing for a Litigation Surge in the Post-Pandemic World

May 15, 2020 Written by Quandary Peak Research

Health, safety, and legal liability are hot-button issues for employers as the U.S. economy positions to reopen. Many businesses fear the potential for legal minefields surfacing in a post-Covid-19 world, and with good reason – the minefields exist.

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Healthcare & Medical Software 4 Min Read

Healthcare Data-Sharing System May Create Privacy Risks

April 24, 2020 Written by Quandary Peak Research

In a piecemeal regulatory environment, consumers will bear the brunt of the responsibility for vetting any app they choose to give access to their medical information. How that information is protected will be the province of third parties – until legislated otherwise.

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Artificial Intelligence 4 Min Read

An Unlikely Tool for Fighting Pandemics: Artificial Intelligence

April 7, 2020 Written by Quandary Peak Research

Artificial intelligence is not a silver bullet, its ability to efficiently and accurately crunch numbers is aiding the containment and treatment effort for COVID. Lessons learned now will help future outbreaks. No longer the realm of sci-fi, AI is in the fight against the pandemic.