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Stay informed with our latest insights on privacy and technology trends, along with key updates from our firm.
The Emerging Conflict in Data Privacy Regulation: FCC, FTC, and the Proposed American Privacy Rights Act
This week, let’s consider a brewing conflict between the Federal Communications Act (FCC) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) concerning the enforcement of data privacy laws as highlighted by the proposed American Privacy Rights Act (APRA).
U.S. State Privacy Laws (as of April 2024)
This week, let’s consider the current patchwork of state consumer privacy laws in the United States.
Hosch & Morris Co-Founders Counted Among the Best Lawyers in Dallas
Hosch & Morris Co-Founders recognized by D Magazine as Best Lawyers for Digital Information & Technology.
Health Privacy vs. Generative AI
This week, let’s consider the risks associated with the use of generative AI in healthcare settings, and explore ways to mitigate them, including the use of privacy-enhancing technologies.
AI Legal Ethics: New Guidance from New York
This week, let’s consider recent guidance issued by the New York State Bar Association's Task Force on AI and Ethics regarding the ethical and practical implications of the use of artificial intelligence by lawyers.
The Age of the Avatar
This week, let’s highlight the legal issues associated with avatars in Web 2.0 and Web 3.0, considering ownership, privacy, intellectual property, contracts, advertising, endorsements, deepfakes and more.
“Public Insecurity:” The Special Vulnerability of Public Facilities
This week, let’s focus on the ransomware attacks on state and local governments and consider some risk-reducing cybersecurity measures.
FTC Focuses on Vendors and Secure Software Development: Settlement with Global Tel*Link Corp.
This week, let’s consider the Federal Trade Commission’s recent settlement with Global Tel*Link Corp. and two of its subsidiaries—all were providers of products and services to “more than 85% of the U.S. inmate population” and were faulted, in part, for failing to observe secure software development practices.
“Forum Shopping:” How Much is Too Much?
This week, let’s look at the federal Judicial Conference’s new Policy on Case Assignment and consider the long-standing issue of forum shopping.
Security vs. Privacy: Unpacking L.A. County's Criminal Record Search Changes
This week, let’s consider the unintended consequences of the Los Angeles County Superior Court’s decision to remove birthdate information from its criminal record search engines.
Stop Selling Data: Avast's Strategy Stymied by the FTC
This week, let’s consider the Federal Trade Commission’s recent settlement with Avast, which, among other things, contains a $16.5 million penalty and bans Avast from selling web browsing data for advertising purposes
AI Legal Ethics: Guidance from California and Florida, and a Proposed Rule from the Fifth Circuit
This week, let’s consider recent guidance and proposed rules from California, Florida, and the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, all addressing the ethical and practical implications of the use of artificial intelligence by lawyers.
Guarding the Currency of Trust: The FCC Restricts AI-Generated Voices
This week, let’s consider the recent decree by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to curtain the use of AI-generated voices under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA).
Hosch & Morris, PLLC is Ranked in the Chambers Regional Spotlight Texas 2024
Hosch & Morris ranked in the Chambers Regional Spotlight Texas 2024.
Blackbaud's FTC Deal: Delete Data, Amp Up Security
This week, let’s take a look at the Federal Trade Commission’s recent settlement with Blackbaud Inc, a service provider of software and services for more than 45,000 companies, and consider it as guidance on reasonable security measures and data retention practices.
How do you “Own” Data?
This week, let’s consider what “owning data” actually means — hint: It’s not what you may think.
Kate Morris to Speak at the Annual “Damages in Civil Litigation” and “Advanced Intellectual Property Law” Conferences
On February 2nd, Hosch & Morris co-founding member Kate Morris will speak at two conferences hosted online by the State Bar of Texas and Texas Bar CLE.
Understanding the New Data Broker Registration Laws
This week, let’s delve into the new data broker registration laws, and focus on the laws in California and Texas.
FTC Cracks Down on Data Broker Sale of Sensitive Location Data
This week, let’s highlight the FTC’s first settlement with a data broker, which includes a proposed order banning the sale of sensitive geolocation data and containing sweeping requirements—to erase or anonymize previously collected data, verify supplier compliance, contract appropriately, and prevent data misuse by others, among other things.
The SEC's Twitter Account Compromise: Lessons and the Threat of SIM Swap Attacks
This week, let’s cover the cybersecurity incident that has shocked the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Bitcoin market, and examine what companies can learn about securing their social media accounts and dealing with the threat of SIM swap attacks.