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Cybersecurity in 2021: Examining the SolarWinds and MOVEit Attacks and the Need for Robust Protection

Pieter Gunst3 years ago03 mins

Last year bore witness to an unfortunate yet predictable upsurge in cyber-attacks, highlighting a pressing need for robust cybersecurity operational frameworks across businesses and corporations worldwide. Cyber criminals, capitalizing on vulnerabilities in third-party software, have been engaging in escalated, intricate extortion schemes leading to significant financial and operational impacts. This piece by K&L Gates LLP…

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New York State Amplifies Fight Against Wage Theft with Strengthened Penalties and Task Force

Pieter Gunst3 years ago02 mins

On September 6, 2023, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul signed an unprecedented amendment into local Penal Law that significantly strengthens the penalties for employers found guilty of committing ‘wage theft’. This quickly-effective amendment falls in line with a prior announcement made by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin J. Bragg on February 16, 2023. The initial…

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CUHK Student Sentenced to Six Months for Attempting Sedition with Pillar of Shame Banner

Pieter Gunst3 years ago04 mins

A Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) student was sentenced to six months in prison on Tuesday, having been found guilty by a Hong Kong court of attempting to commit sedition. The sedition charges arose from the student’s plan to display a banner of The Pillar of Shame, a sculpture once erected in Hong Kong…

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UAE Human Rights Record and Climate Policies Questioned Ahead of COP28

Pieter Gunst3 years ago03 mins

Amnesty International and over 200 civil society organizations have urged governments participating in the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) to address the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) human rights record and climate policies. COP28, an annual global conference to discuss climate policies, is scheduled to run from November 30 through December 12. The civil society…

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UK to Introduce ‘Failure to Prevent’ Corporate Fraud Offence: Implications for Corporate Liability and Governance

Pieter Gunst3 years ago03 mins

Reports are circulating that the United Kingdom is considering introducing a ‘failure to prevent’ corporate fraud offence. This new criminal offence, if approved, will hold large corporations accountable for fraudulent activities conducted by their associates, marking a significant shift in the country’s corporate responsibility regulations. As detailed on JD Supra, these new regulations aim to…

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California Employers Face New Fair Chance Act Regulations Impacting Background Checks and Criminal History Reviews

Pieter Gunst3 years ago03 mins

As of October 1, significant changes to the background check and criminal history review processes are impacting employers in California. These changes, stemming from new Fair Chance Act regulations, require immediate attention and adaptation of compliance strategies. As reported by Fisher Phillips on JD Supra, here are seven key points every employer needs to familiarize…

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Navigating Online Data Commerce: Empowering Individuals to Reclaim Personal Information Control

Pieter Gunst3 years ago03 mins

Despite the leap forward in technology and the advantages it delivers, it has also bestowed upon us a new type of threat: the indiscriminate spread of personal data. You may find yourself startled at the sheer amount of personal information about you and your family that is freely traded online. This is the data that…

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Ransomware Attack on Tomball: A Wake-Up Call for Prioritizing Cybersecurity in Smaller Cities

Pieter Gunst3 years ago03 mins

The City of Tomball, a quaint yet vibrant locale in Texas, recently made headlines not for its homely Southern charm, but unfortunately due to a significant cybersecurity incident. On September 12, 2023, Tomball filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Texas following a targeted ransomware attack that infiltrated the city’s secure…

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Antitrust Division Prepares for Major Criminal Enforcement Actions this Fall

Pieter Gunst3 years ago02 mins

With the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) heading into the fall season, it appears that the Antitrust Division is preparing for major actions that will demonstrate its criminal enforcement priorities in multiple jurisdictions. This comes on the back of a rather disappointing spring season for the division when the court, in its recent attempt to…

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Senator Peter Welch Warns Against Proposed Federal Public Defender Cuts

Pieter Gunst3 years ago04 mins

U.S. Senator Peter Welch, having a history as a public defender before serving in Congress, is voicing concerns about potential cuts to the federal public defender system proposed by the House and Senate. Welch, a Democrat representing Vermont, sees these potential cuts as a risk to a “bedrock requirement” of the U.S. judicial system. Notably,…

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Five Memphis Officers Indicted for Fatal Beating: Constitutional Rights and Conspiracy Charges Follow

Pieter Gunst3 years ago04 mins

A federal grand jury has recently indicted five Memphis Police Department officers for their involvement in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols. The officers, who have also been charged under Tennessee state law, have pleaded not guilty to these state charges. The officers indicted by the federal grand jury include Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley, Emmitt…

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New York Penal Law Transformation: Wage Theft Now Treated as Criminal Larceny

Pieter Gunst3 years ago03 mins

Last week, New York unveiled significant amendments to its penal law, escalating the severity and implications of wage theft, now treated as larceny in the Empire State. Spearheaded by Governor Kathy Hochul, the new legislation allows prosecutors to seek more robust criminal penalties against employers involved in wage theft. JDSupra reports that these employers are…

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Mark Meadows’ Georgia RICO Case: An Uncertain Future Amid Federal Removal Concerns

Pieter Gunst3 years ago04 mins

On a recent Friday, Judge Steve Jones returned Mark Meadows’s case to Fulton County Superior Court, rejecting Meadows’s attempt to transfer his Georgia RICO case to federal court. Meadows posited that his alleged interference with the presidential election fell under his official duties as White House Chief of Staff; however, Judge Jones deemed no federal…

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UK Crypto Marketing Regulation Update: Global Compliance Mandatory by October 8, 2023

Pieter Gunst3 years ago02 mins

The upcoming changes to crypto marketing rules in the UK are set to come into effect from the 8th of October, 2023. Notably, these new rules will apply regardless of the location of the issuer, extending even to crypto businesses and issuers based outside of the UK. Starting from this date, anyone who makes a…

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Dominican Republic Suspends Haiti Visas Amid Dispute Over Dajabón River Water Access

Pieter Gunst3 years ago03 mins

The Dominican Republic suspended the issuance of visas to citizens of Haiti as of Monday, and is considering closing its border following a conflict over water access. The dispute centers on Haiti’s construction of a canal, leading to concerns about diverting water from the Dajabón River. Recognized for its paramount importance within the Dominican Republic’s…

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Digital Hazing: Unveiling the Alarming Menace Targeting Youth in the Online Realm

Pieter Gunst3 years ago03 mins

In a world where the internet and social media platforms play remarkable roles in our daily lives, particularly those of young students, certain rather disquieting trends are evolving. One such injurious trend is the widespread occurrence of ‘digital hazing’. Hazing, a once clandestine ritual performed behind closed doors, conditional for membership into a group or…

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EEOC Reports Highlight Barriers to Federal Employment for Individuals with Criminal Records

Pieter Gunst3 years ago02 mins

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently released two reports, both focused on the federal employment of workers with prior arrest or conviction records. The publication of these studies occur in accordance with President Biden’s Executive Order 14035, which aims to expand federal employment opportunities for individuals with such backgrounds and mandates an assessment…

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Navigating the Fine Line: When Medical Errors Escalate from Civil to Criminal Investigations

Pieter Gunst3 years ago03 mins

In the world of healthcare, the stakes are high. As a provider, a lapse in critical judgement could lead to a medical error with life-altering consequences. But when does a medical error cross the threshold and become not only a civil dispute but a criminal act? This question has been at the forefront of discussions…

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HHS Recommends Reclassifying Marijuana to Schedule III, Aiming for Greater Medical Research and Industry Growth

Pieter Gunst3 years ago03 mins

In a significant development, on August 29, 2023, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recommended that the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) reclassify marijuana from a Schedule I controlled substance to a Schedule III controlled substance. The recommendation was first reported by Maynard Nexsen over at JDSupra. The proposed reclassification is important because…

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UAE’s Effective Security Initiatives: Reducing Crime through Public Engagement and Legal Reforms

Pieter Gunst3 years ago03 mins

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has made significant strides in boosting security and ensuring the safety of its citizens and residents through a combination of strategic initiatives. These measures span multiple aspects of law enforcement, public involvement, and legal reforms, with the overarching goal of reducing crime and fostering a safe environment. In this report,…

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California Senate Advances Bill Decriminalizing Natural Psychoactive Substances

Pieter Gunst3 years ago03 mins

In an attempt to reform drug laws, Senate Bill 58 was passed by the California Senate last Thursday. This bill aims to decriminalize the possession and personal use of psilocybin, psilocin, mescaline, and dimethyltryptamine (DMT). This is a significant move towards a more progressive stance on natural psychoactive substances in the United States. If this…

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DOJ Allocates $58.9 Million in Grants to Aid Survivors of Gender-Based Violence

Pieter Gunst3 years ago03 mins

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has recently awarded nearly $58.9 million in grants aimed at aiding survivors of domestic and dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. This funding initiative, conducted through the Office on Violence Against Women, looks to enhance the availability of legal representation, improve coordination within the justice system, and provide guidance…

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Top Law Schools for Public Service Careers: preLaw Magazine’s Ranking Revealed

Pieter Gunst3 years ago02 mins

With thousands of students enrolling in law school each year, all with their own vision of servicing their community, it’s crucial to understand which schools provide the best chances of realizing those dreams. While many students aspire to bring about change, only a select few choose to accept lower salaries aligning with their altruistic career…

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University of Arizona Law School Completes Remote Final Exams Following Disturbing Threats from Student

Pieter Gunst3 years ago04 mins

In a shift from usual campus activities, The University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law conducted its final week of classes and exams remotely last spring. The college chose this course of action following allegations of potential threats made against the institution by one of its students. The details initially disclosed to students…

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Addressing Poverty: The Key to Combatting Ecuador’s Escalating Violence and Instability

Pieter Gunst3 years ago03 mins

Special Rapporteur on Extreme Poverty and Human Rights for the UN, Olivier De Schutter, has recently identified poverty as the underlying factor driving violence and instability in Ecuador. Following a two-week visit, De Schutter implored the nation’s leaders to ramp up their fight against the drug-related crime that is currently plaguing the country. The UN…