By: Genna Garver, Daniel Baich, Kimberly Frumkin As investor interest in cryptocurrencies has picked up, government agencies and non-governmental organizations tasked with protecting investors are taking a harder look at these virtual investment products. While the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), and the National Futures Association… Read More
Although numerous attempts have been made to pass a comprehensive U.S. privacy law over the years, this one might actually succeed. Efforts have begun on multiple fronts. From Senate Commerce Committee hearings to several federal agencies vying for which will lead a federal regulatory effort, privacy is a hot topic in Washington, DC. Businesses should take immediate action to enter the discussions if they have not already done so. Comments on a proposed federal framework are due October 26, 2018. The Commerce Committee will hold additional hearings in October. Industry is coming to the table in an attempt to avoid facing a jumble of inconsistent state privacy laws.
By: Joseph Lynyak, Robert Cattanach, and Sam Bolstad 1. Introduction On June 28, 2018, the California Legislature unanimously passed, and the Governor immediately signed, a sweeping expansion of data privacy protections for residents of California.1 Assembly Bill No. 375, entitled the “California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018” (the “CCPA”), goes far beyond current U.S. privacy protections,… Read More
Back in 1972, California voters added privacy to the state constitution’s list of inalienable rights. On June 28, 2018, the California Legislature enacted and Governor Brown signed the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018. The new Privacy Law creates one of the most comprehensive frameworks for regulating digital privacy in the United States.
Recent discussion on MSNBC regarding Trump’s obstruction of justice Tweet containing: Full Akerman: Trump’s attempt to manipulate the justice system is one big obstruction via @Yahoo Watergate special assistant attorney Nick Akerman explains how Trump’s dealings with the Russia probe and justice department show a clear pattern of behavioR. Watergate special assistant attorney Nick… Read More
Nick Akerman is amazing! I find his insight to be amongst the best. — RunNifRun (@RunNifRun) May 9, 2018 Mueller’s supposed questions released by the White House Nick Akerman, a former Watergate prosecutor, also said the most interesting questions may not have been included in the set provided to Trump’s lawyers. “The… Read More
‘Collusion 101’: Ari Melber Says Russia Payments Could Be Smoking Gun That Takes Down Trump https://t.co/wJ71y8bkuv pic.twitter.com/3FgBzrGWvl — Sarah Reese Jones (@PoliticusSarah) May 9, 2018 My appearance last night with Ari Melber talking about the new revelation about Michael Cohen’s bank accounts. Michael Avenatti releases new documents alleging Trump lawyer Michael Cohen was… Read More
On June 1, China’s new Cybersecurity law took effect. The new law applies not only to domestic Chinese companies but has wide-ranging implications for U.S. and other foreign companies doing business in China.
On 10 January 2017, the European Commission announced its proposal for new legislation which would update the law relating to privacy in electronic communications. The Commission has proposed a draft ePrivacy regulation that would repeal and replace the existing ePrivacy Directive (2002/58/EC) (“ePrivacy Directive”). The draft regulation aims to further the Commission’s Digital Single Market Strategy by complementing and conforming privacy rules in the telecommunications sector with the General Data Protection
On November 7, 2016, the Standing Committee of China’s National People’s Congress promulgated the Cybersecurity Law of the People’s Republic of China (hereinafter referred to as the “CSL”) to become effective on June 1, 2017. While the law purports to create an overall national cyber security plan, its provisions, some of which are still vague, create significant potential uncertainties for companies doing business in China.