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Data Protection Assessments: A New Arsenal for Combating Cyberattacks

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In a landscape where the average cost of a data breach reached an all-time high of $4.88 million in 2024 — a 10% increase over the previous year — data protection assessments (DPAs) serve as a preemptive tool to identify...more

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ESMA Prioritises Cyber Risk and Digital Resilience in 2026 Supervisory Strategy

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The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has announced that cyber risk and digital resilience will remain central to its Union Strategic Supervisory Priorities (USSPs) for 2026. This follows strong engagement from...more

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The EU Data Act Has Taken Effect: Focus on Automotive and Cloud Providers

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The EU Data Act came into effect on September 12, 2025. The European Commission has announced that further tools are in progress to assist with implementation of the EU Data Act, such as setting up a “Data Act Legal...more

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House Bill Introduced to Shield the U.S. From Cybersecurity Risks Posed by Quantum Computing

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Congress members have proposed legislation that would introduce new measures to enhance the United States’ cybersecurity resilience in the face of advancing quantum computing capabilities. On August 8, 2025, a bipartisan...more

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Falling Leaves, Rising Regulations, November 2025 - FCA Sets Out Plans To Support Tokenisation and Consults on Rules for Regulated...

On 14 October 2025, the UK's Financial Services Authority ("FCA") published Consultation Paper 25/28 on “Progressing Fund Tokenisation” (the "CP"), which it claims will be a key component of future financial services. The CP...more

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AI-Powered Cyberattacks Are Here: How They Are Supercharging Ransomware Attacks and How You Can Mitigate Them

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In today’s landscape of evolving cyber threats, assuming your business is safe is no longer an option – it’s time to take proactive steps to defend against cyberattacks. In the arms race between cyberattacks and organizations...more

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Private Capital Takes on Expanding Role in European infrastructure

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Despite national regulatory differences and continued high financing costs, European infrastructure—including data centers, digital assets and renewables—provides increasingly tempting opportunities for private capital...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

CISA + Partners Issue Microsoft Exchange Server Security Best Practices Guidance

Recently, the National Security Agency (NSA), Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC), and Canadian Centre for Cyber Security...more

Perkins Coie

California Governor Newsom Signs Several AI Bills but Vetoes Three

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Key Takeaways - The California legislature sent a range of AI bills to Governor Newsom’s desk in the legislative session that just concluded. The governor signed several into law and vetoed three....more

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

NYDFS Issues Additional Guidance on Managing Risks Related to Third-Party Service Providers

Covered Entities should expect heightened supervisory focus on relationships where third party service providers (TPSPs) access systems or handle non-public information (NPI). On October 21, the New York State Department of...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

DFPI Fines Kiosk Operator $675,000 for Alleged Violations of the Digital Financial Assets Law

On October 30, the California DFPI announced a consent order against a Nevada-based crypto kiosk operator for alleged violations of the Digital Financial Assets Law and the California Consumer Financial Protection Law. The...more

Perkins Coie

Securities Enforcement Forum DC 2025: Shifting Focus, Uncertain Guidance

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Despite the continued absence of SEC staff amid the government shutdown, the Securities Enforcement Forum in Washington, D.C. (the Forum) went forward on October 30, 2025. Panelists from the industry provided a candid look at...more

Venable LLP

Chalk Talk: Managing Threats from the Skies - A Critical Element of Stadium Security

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In the next two years, the number of commercial and recreational drones operating in the United States is expected to almost triple, reaching close to three million. While the vast majority of drones are used for lawful...more

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AI-powered cyber threats: What everyone needs to know

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A new report from Anthropic, a leading Artificial Intelligence (AI) company, highlights a troubling development in the cybersecurity landscape: threat actors are now using AI to automate nearly every step of a cyber extortion...more

Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP

New National Guidance Lays Out 'Responsible Use of AI' for Healthcare Industry

As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly embedded in processes and systems across healthcare organizations, clinicians and administrators face an intensifying challenge to adapt their organizations to the rapidly...more

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Hikma Launches Ustekinumab Biosimilar STARJEMZA

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On November 6, 2025, Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC, and its subsidiary Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc., announced the launch of STARJEMZA (ustekinumab-hmny).  STARJEMZA references Janssen’s STELARA, and is indicated for the...more

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CMS Finalizes Changes to Bona Fide Service Fee Requirements, Alongside Other Adjustments to Medicare Part B Drug Reimbursement...

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On October 31, 2025, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released its Final Rule for the Calendar Year (CY) 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (PFS), detailing significant updates to Medicare Part B payment policies....more

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Study Shows How Climate Change Fueled Hurricane Melissa

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When Hurricane Melissa hit Jamaica last week it was one of the strongest recorded hurricanes in the Atlantic at 185 miles per hour. For perspective, Hurricane Gilbert in 1980 tops the record at 190 miles per hour....more

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New ECB Guide on Outsourcing Cloud Services to Cloud Service Providers

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On 16 July 2025, the European Central Bank ("ECB") published a non-binding Guide clarifying supervisory expectations for institutions outsourcing cloud services....more

Goodwin

Samsung Biologics Completes Spin-Off and Launches Samsung Epis Holdings

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On November 3, 2025, Samsung Biologics announced the completion of the spin-off of its investment and subsidiary management business unit, and the establishment of Samsung Epis Holdings, an investment holding company that...more

McCarter & English, LLP

Keeping the Lights On: Cybersecurity & Data Privacy Concerns in the Commercial Real Estate Industry

Cybersecurity and data privacy matters impact everything around us, including our physical space. Commercial real estate space represents a large part of every city across the globe, whether it is owned or leased. What would...more

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The Federal Circuit Will Not Disrupt the USPTO’s New Era of Discretionary Denials

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In a trio of rulings on Nov. 6, 2025, the Federal Circuit delivered a clear message: discretionary denial of Inter Partes Review (IPR) petitions is unreviewable on appeal. The court will not interfere with the U.S. Patent and...more

Lowenstein Sandler LLP

Crypto Brief - Lowenstein Crypto Newsletter - November 6, 2025

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On Nov. 5, seven Ethereum-based protocols released an announcement regarding the creation of the Ethereum Protocol Advocacy Alliance (EPAA), which aims to coordinate policy efforts with government and regulatory authorities....more

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Use of AI In Decision-Making May Jeopardize Employees’ FLSA Exempt Status

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As artificial intelligence becomes more prevalent in workplaces, it may have an unexpected impact upon employers.  While employers may focus on the benefits AI provides, they must also be mindful that AI may impact employee...more

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Social Links: Robots, Rewinds, and a Rocky Mountain High

A new bipartisan bill introduced in the U.S. Senate would make it illegal for minors to use “companion” AI chatbots, with criminal penalties for systems that engage children in sexual or self-harm discussions. Dubbed the...more

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