Lasik Provider Can't Shake Wiretap Claims In Tracking Row
The operator of a laser eye surgery website must face a proposed class action alleging it illegally shared patients’ confidential medical information with Meta, a California federal judge ruled, finding that the plaintiff could continue to press allegations under state and federal wiretap...
Kelley Drye Adds Ex-23andMe, Facebook Privacy Pros
Kelley Drye & Warren LLP said Monday it is boosting its privacy and information security practice with the addition of a former 23andMe attorney in California and a former Facebook attorney in Texas. Continue reading →
Ohio PBM Suit Belongs In Federal Court, 6th Circ. Rules
The Sixth Circuit on Tuesday ruled that Ohio’s lawsuit accusing pharmacy benefit managers of driving up prescription prices through rebate schemes belongs in federal court, saying in an opinion recommended for publication that the suit imposes liability on conduct undertaken at the...
Latest Houthi threat renews questions about Suez route as US-Iran tensions rise
After announcing a pause on ship attacks in November, the Iran-backed militants posted a pair of threatening videos over the weekend that are sure to cause fresh concerns for ocean carriers planning a return to the Red Sea. Continue reading →
Wan Hai expands Asia terminal network with $89 million Osaka port lease
Taiwan’s third-largest carrier has said it would expand its network of terminals and storage facilities to obtain competitive tariffs at key ports in Asia. Continue reading →
ITS acquisition a ‘big bite’ for Echo in market diversification drive: CEO
Echo’s Doug Waggoner said the opportunity to acquire ITS came as part of his company’s virtually constant search for potential additions. Continue reading →
Underwater cameras could help unlock America’s tidal energy industry
Analysis of an experimental tidal turbine in Washington state recorded no collisions with seals or birds. Underwater turbines could ultimately provide clean energy to over 20 million U.S. homes, the Energy Department says. Continue reading →
Nearly one million customers without power as southeast utilities respond to Winter Storm Fern
Utilities across the southeastern United States are racing to restore power to nearly 1 million customers left in the cold after Winter Storm Fern. Continue reading →
Former Homestake Mine hydro plant in Spearfish Canyon could become an interpretive center
The South Dakota House of Representatives voted 60-9 to transfer the Homestake Mine Hydro Electric Plant in Spearfish Canyon to the Spearfish Canyon Foundation for potential conversion to an interpretive center. Continue reading →