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Cybersecurity for All: President Biden Issues Sweeping Cybersecurity Executive Order

By EsqSocial Corporation 17/05/21

On May 12, 2021, President Joe Biden issued a comprehensive Executive Order (EO) on Improving the Nation's Cybersecurity that promises sweeping changes in federal contracts for information technology (IT), cloud services and operational technology.

Chicago Zoning Ordinance Adds Air Quality Environmental Review Provisions

By EsqSocial Corporation 17/05/21

While not all states allow local governments to regulate air pollution, Illinois does.

White House Releases Wide-Ranging Executive Order on Cybersecurity

By EsqSocial Corporation 17/05/21

On Wednesday, the White House released a widely anticipated Executive Order on Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity (EO).

Market Actors Integrate Cryptocurrency into Payment and Investment Products, More NFTs Launched, SEC Staff Issues Crypto Statement, DeFi Hacked for $14M

By EsqSocial Corporation 17/05/21

Market Actors Continue to Integrate Cryptocurrency into Payment Systems - According to a press release this week, California-based Silvergate Bank announced that it will become the issuer of Diem USD, a new cryptocurrency “stablecoin” with each Diem USD unit backed by U.S. dollars.

Five Considerations for Navigating Privacy Compliance Under Virginia’s and California’s New Laws

By EsqSocial Corporation 17/05/21

In March 2021, with the passage of the Consumer Data Protection Act (CDPA), Virginia took its place as the second state to enact comprehensive data privacy legislation.

Top 7 Issues All General Counsel Need to Know About Ransomware

By EsqSocial Corporation 17/05/21

Companies face increasingly tough decision points in preparing for and responding to the proliferation of ransomware attacks.

Introduction of a Patent Box

By EsqSocial Corporation 17/05/21

As announced in the Federal Budget 2021-22, the Government will encourage innovation in Australian medical and biotech technologies by introducing a "patent box" system.

Peloton Recall Highlights Rise in Consumer Product Injuries During COVID-19 Pandemic

By EsqSocial Corporation 17/05/21

Last week, the fitness tech firm Peloton Interactive, Inc (Peloton) announced voluntary recalls of two treadmill machines. Peloton’s announcement, and a corresponding announcement by the U.S.

ATSDR Releases Final Risk Assessment for PFAS

By EsqSocial Corporation 17/05/21

Minimum Risk Levels (MRLs) for PFAS Chemicals - On May 5, 2021, the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), a federal agency within the Department of Health and Human Services focused on minimizing human health risks associated with exposure to hazardous substances, released i

EU-U.S. Data Transfers Under Fresh Spotlight Following Irish DPC Ruling

By EsqSocial Corporation 17/05/21

Today saw a key ruling by the Irish High Court which could have wide ranging implications in relation to a range of data use, targeted advertising and data transfers between Europe and the United States.

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