Just before the Thanksgiving holiday, UW Medicine reported a HIPAA security breach, affecting roughly 90,000 patients at Harborview and UW Medical Centers. In early October, a UW Medicine employee opened an e-mail attachment containing malicious software. The malware took control of the computer, which had patients’ data stored on it. The information that was exposed […]
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Richik Sarkar will conduct the interview of Marcus Glover, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Horseshoe Cleveland at the “Dialogues on Diversity” on Wednesday, December 4. A reception will follow at the CMBA offices on the second level of the Galleria, 1301 East Ninth Street.
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In a decision given by Vice-Chair Paul Muldoon on November 22nd, 2013, the Environmental Review Tribunal (“ERT” or the “Tribunal”) granted the Appellants a limited, but potentially still very important right to challenge s. 142.1 of the Environmental Protection Act (“EPA”) as violating their right not to be deprived of security of the person under section 7 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms except in accordance with the principles of fundamental justice. (See Dixon v Director of Ministry of the Environment, case nos. 13-084 to 13-089, herein referred to as “Dixon”) Section 142.1 allows residents of Ontario to require a hearing before the ERT only on the grounds that engaging in a renewable energy project in accordance with a renewable energy approval (“REA” will cause: More…
‘Tis the Season
It’s that time of year again… Employers are planning their annual holiday party and employees are gearing up for the big event. It’s a fun time around the office and everyone is looking forward to the holiday party. As an employer and party host, you should be aware of your potential liabilities and take the necessary precautions to minimize those risks. Employers have an obligation to maintain a safe workplace and owe their employees a duty of care. Two concerns should be top of mind this time of year: harassment and drinking and driving. More…
Laws and Regulations Updates
I. Law of the People’s Republic of China on Protection of Consumers’ Interest
In order to protect consumers’ legitimate interest, to maintain social and economic order and to facilitate the proper development of the social market economy, the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress resolved and passed the newly amended Law of the People’s Republic of China on Protection of Consumers’ Interest (the “Law”) on 25 October 2013. The Law shall come into effect on 15 March 2014. The newly amended Law lays down new stipulations in respect of the consumption practice, personal data protection and standard terms for online purchase. Some of the contents are as follows: More…
Hellström fortsätter att expandera och välkomnar Kristoffer Clausen som biträdande jurist på advokatbyrån. Kristoffer kommer närmast från en tjänst som hovrättsfiskal på Göta Hovrätt. Mer om Kristoffer Clausen finner du i länken till höger.
Fecha de publicación: noviembre 15, 2013
Se trata de Rodrigo Ugarte y Arturo Costabal.
Fuente: Revista Capital
A Bill currently going through the UK parliament will mean that newly diagnosed victims of mesothelioma – the aggressive and fatal cancer caused by asbestos – will receive help for the first time through a new support scheme.
Mesothelioma is a cancer of the lining of internal organs, such as the lungs, and almost always arises from exposure to asbestos. Life expectancy from diagnosis is eight to nine months on average.
On 5 November 2013, TARK GRUNTE SUTKIENE joined the Estonian-Russian Chamber of Entrepreneurs as an associated member. The membership allows TARK GRUNTE SUTKIENE to take a big step towards Russian clients and to take active part in the development of cooperation between businessmen in Estonia and Russia.
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The Army’s development of clean domestic energy resources strengthens national security and plays an important role in helping it to achieve its primary mission. As the world’s largest consumer of energy, the military’s recognition of the importance of reducing energy use and diversifying energy supplies, particularly beginning a shift from oil, has important ramifications for the economy and the environment.
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