In a recent turn of events, PHH Mortgage Corporation (“PHH”) notified the Attorney General of Texas of a data breach that happened on September 27, 2023. This breach resulted in an unauthorized party gaining access to critical and sensitive consumer data. Among the data leaked were consumers’ names, addresses, dates of birth, and worst of…
Reports have surfaced about a data breach incident involving debt collection company LCS Financial Services, which happened on September 22, 2023. The company has officially filed a notice of the event with the Attorney General of Montana. According to the declaration, LCS Financial Services discovered that hackers managed to infiltrate their computer system, leading to…
In a recent turn of events, Community First Medical Center (CFMC) has sent data breach notification letters to 216k patients. The Chicago-based healthcare center had to take this measure after experiencing a significant data breach. On September 26, 2023, CFMC filed a notice of the data breach with the Attorney General of Maine. The data…
In many nations, provident funds play a critical role in ensuring the financial stability of individuals post-retirement. These government-administered retirement funds were primarily developed to act as a form of “social protection” in an attempt to fight poverty at the time of retirement. The idea was a response to many social programs at the time,…
In an increasingly connected and globalized world, many US-based employers are exploring opportunities to employ personnel in foreign jurisdictions. One such interesting case is the employment of US citizens residing in Italy. As it stands, the international employment landscape presents its own unique set of opportunities, challenges, and considerations. According to information published by Freeman…
In an unfortunate recent development, Johnson Financial Group (JFG) disclosed a data breach of a vendor they utilize which resulted in the potential exposure of the sensitive personal information of over 93,000 consumers. This notice followed a mandatory disclosure to the Attorney General of Maine on September 22, 2023, in line with statutory data breach…
On September 22, 2023, Financial Institution Service Corp. (FISC) issued a notice detailing a considerable data breach. The breach reportedly was tied to a vulnerability in MOVEit, a file-transfer application that had been exploited by cybercriminals, impacting over 750,000 individuals. This was disclosed in FISC’s filing of a notice of data breach with the Attorney…
In a recent development, six more companies have been adversely affected by a data breach at Sovos Compliance LLC (“Sovos”), as per information filed by Sovos. The incident in question relates to the MOVEit file transfer application and took place on September 22, 2023. JD Supra reports that the breach enabled an unauthorized entity to…
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…