In a recent development, the University of Minnesota (“U of M”) gave an update concerning a data security incident that could have possibly jeopardized millions of Social Security numbers belonging to current and former students. This update was provided on September 21, 2023. The incident led to an unauthorized entity gaining access to confidential information…
Brady Martz & Associates, PC, a renowned accounting firm, recently filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Maine after finding out that unauthorized access was granted to certain segments of their computer network. This distressing event occurred on September 8, 2023, and has affected a large number of consumers. The data…
On September 20, 2023, BMO Bank, NA (“BMO”) officially acknowledged a recent data breach. The bank notified the Attorney General of Texas that sensitive information under their custody was compromised due to unauthorised access. The admission followed the bank’s discovery that an unauthorized party had gained access to its data reserves. This infiltrator had access…
In a recently reported incident, Lakeland Community College sent out a notice of data breach to approximately 285,000 people. The notice was filed with the Attorney General of Maine after the realization that an unauthorized party had illicit access to the college’s computer network for around three weeks, beginning September 19, 2023. According to the…
In a recent development, Pharm-Pacc disclosed a significant data breach on their computer network. On September 14, 2023, Pharm-Pacc filed a formal notice acknowledging the incident to the Attorney General of Montana. The company faced an intrusion in its systems, leading to unauthorized access to its customer database. This unauthorized access ultimately resulted in personal…
With the international business landscape becoming increasingly complex, corporate legal professionals should be aware of the regulatory requirements associated with operating in varying jurisdictions. One such jurisdiction is Israel, where the obligations for social security for businesses are particularly notable. Entrepreneurs and businesspersons who are interested in conducting business operations in the state of Israel…
Cadence Bank confirmed that a data breach involving MOVEit, a file transfer application, has compromised customer information. The breach, which was discovered and notified to the Montana Attorney General on September 15, 2023, exposed sensitive data held by the bank, including customer names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers and financial…
Limestone Bank, now known as Peoples Bank, recently announced a data breach following unauthorized activity in an employee’s email account. The bank made this information public through a notice of data breach filed with the Attorney General of Maine on September 15, 2023. As whistleblowers, the bank’s leadership team opted to share that an unauthorized…
Recently, Skidmore College reported that a ransomware attack had led to a data breach exposing the personal details of over 121,000 individuals. This information was revealed through a notice of data breach filed by the college with the Attorney General of Maine on September 15, 2023. We learn from this summary on JDSupra that Skidmore…
Spanish law firm ECIJA continues to expand its partner team with the recent hire of Álvaro Rodríguez de la Calle. This marks ECIJA’s second lateral hire in Madrid in two short weeks. Álvaro Rodríguez de la Calle, previously a labor and social security inspector, has now joined the ranks of ECIJA. Rodríguez de la Calle…
Sept 8, 2023, witnessed a significant event in the banking industry as Northfield Bank reported an incident of third-party data breach involving one of its vendors to the Attorney General of Vermont. The data breach was attributed to the vendor’s use of a widely utilized file transfer application, MOVEit, that was compromised leading to this…
In recent news, the IRS has announced the commencement of a comprehensive effort to establish equilibrium in tax compliance. This move, aimed at high-income earners, partnerships, large corporations, and promoters manipulating the nation’s tax laws, is expected to utilize advanced technology, including Artificial Intelligence, to aid IRS compliance teams in improving their detection tactics for…
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…
The Texas Medical Liability Trust (TMLT) has recently filed a notice of data breach. Reported on September 11, 2023, this breach discloses that an unauthorized party obtained access to consumers’ sensitive information. In conjunction with its affiliates—Texas Medical Insurance Company, Physicians Insurance Company, and Lone Star Alliance Inc., a Risk Retention Group—TMLT made this announcement…
One key misconception surrounding divorce related conversations is the duration of alimony obligations – does it last forever? In the State of New Jersey, laws indicate that the dependent spouse, who relied significantly on the other’s income to maintain their marital standard of living, might be entitled to alimony as part of the divorce settlement….
In an official notice filed with the Attorney General of Maine on September 7, 2023, Lifeline Systems Company (“Lifeline”) disclosed a significant data breach involving the unauthorized access to sensitive customer information. The company has confirmed that personal data of over 74,000 customers have been exposed as a result of the breach. The incident marks…
In a recent development, the D.C. Circuit has passed a judgement that the term “entitled to supplemental security income benefits” for the purposes of the Medicare Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) calculation, only refers to patients who are actually receiving cash payments. The verdict upholds the grant of summary judgment from the D.C. District Court, and…
Bienville Orthopaedic Specialists LLC (BOS) recently reported a significant data breach that resulted in the exposure of sensitive user data, including social security numbers, possibly affecting almost 240,000 individuals. The company released a notice of this breach after registers of unauthorized access to their IT network came to light. A notification about this alarming security…
In a recent development, over 105,000 individuals were notified by Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) regarding a significant data breach affecting their personal data including Social Security numbers, among other critical identifiers. JD Supra reported this event. On September 5, 2023, MPS became aware of an unauthorized intrusion into its digital systems. As a response to…
As summer draws to a close and 2024 looms, certain provisions from the SECURE 2.0 legislation for retirement plans are gradually coming into view, poised to soon become law. One such provision, scheduled for implementation in 2024, is a rule that insists on all catch-up contributions made by participants with Social Security wages under Code…
On August 23, 2023, a notable legal compliance firm, Sovos Compliance LLC (“Sovos”), discovered and filed a notice of a significant data breach. This breach happened on behalf of several companies owing to a critical vulnerability within the MOVEit file-transfer application utilized by Sovos. This legal incident led to an unauthorized party gaining access to…
The University System of Georgia has announced that it has been a victim of a data breach as a result of a vulnerability in MOVEit, an Ipswitch file transfer software. The revelation, made on September 3, 2023, included acknowledgement that the compromised data involved confidential information from both students and staff members of the organization….
On September 1, 2023, Cognizant / TMG, a leading consulting firm, submitted a data breach notice to the Attorney General of Texas. This was following the discovery of unauthorized access to vital data held on the company’s network by unknown actors. A review into this breach revealed highly sensitive consumer information may have been exposed….
On September 1, 2023, a notable data breach occurred at ACSO of Texas, L.P., trading as Advance America. The company filed a notice of data breach after realizing an unauthorized entity had gained access to confidential consumer information within its IT network. This breach impacted 278,491 Advance America customers in Texas, marking a significant violation…
The HHS Office of the Inspector General (OIG) has recently delivered an ‘unfavorable’ advisory opinion in relation to a proposed joint venture concerning interoperative neuro monitoring (IONM). Details of the advisory opinion were published in August, shedding light on certain aspects regarding compliance in joint ventures. While some of the specifics remain undisclosed, the central…