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HHS Proposes Changes to the HIPAA Security Rule
On January 6, 2025, the United States Department of Health and Human Services published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to update HIPAA’s Security Rule. The update to the Security Rule focuses on strengthening cybersecurity protections for electronic protected...
Construction Litigation in Virginia
Understanding Construction Litigation in Virginia Construction litigation in Virginia encompasses a wide range of legal disputes that arise during the contracting, construction, and payment process. These disputes may involve contractors, subcontractors, developers,...
Federal Sentencing Guidelines Amendment 826: Acquitted Conduct
History of Using Acquitted Conduct in the Federal Sentencing Guidelines Many people believe that it is unfair for judges to use acquitted conduct to sentence individuals in federal court. Historically, federal judges could consider acquitted conduct because of the two...
Underage Alcohol Possession and Drug Possession on Campus
Most college campuses in Virginia and DC have a low tolerance for underage possession of alcohol and drug possession on campus. Not only can underage possession of alcohol or drug possession on campus violate the law, but it could also violate your school’s student...
Regulatory Focus on Data Minimization
Data Minimization in Privacy and Cybersecurity The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently announced that it will require Marriott International and its subsidiary Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide to "implement a robust information security program to settle...
Virginia Business Contracts
Virginia Business Contracts Contracts form the basis for any Virginia business relationship, between customers, vendors, the government, partners, employees, and other entities. They provide the central terms, defining the scope of services, the costs, and the...
PPP Loan Fraud
What is the Paycheck Protection Program? The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) was a relief program enacted by Congress through the CARES Act. It was a COVID-19 pandemic-era program that helped small businesses keep employees on the payroll during the pandemic. The...
Business Privacy Implications in Replying to a Federal Subpoena
Grand Jury Subpoenas And Business Privacy Practices A federal grand jury subpoena to your business can be stressful and confusing. As businesses collect increasingly large amounts of customer data, it is increasingly common for the Department of Justice to serve a...
