publiclawlibrary.org

New York Tightens Data Breach Laws: Faster Notifications and Broader Privacy Definitions Now Mandatory

by

Albany, N.Y. — In a significant move to ramp up data privacy laws, Governor Kathy Hochul of New York signed new amendments on December 24, 2024, that enforce stricter notification protocols for businesses after data breaches and broaden the spectrum of what constitutes “private information.” This legislative update, both for private-sector entities and government agencies, is aimed at addressing the escalating concerns over personal data security in the digital age. The newly signed amendments usher in a mandatory 30-day notification period for businesses to inform New York residents affected by a data breach. The regulation … Read more

Florida Jury Awards $6.2 Million to Shopper Injured by Pallet Jack at Walmart During Black Friday Rush

by

A Florida jury ordered Walmart to pay close to $6.2 million in a negligence lawsuit stemming from an incident during the bustling Black Friday sales in 2019. The legal battle, which concluded after a five-day trial, revolved around a significant injury claim made by a shopper in one of the retailer’s stores. The accident occurred when a Walmart employee maneuvered a pallet jack through a crowded aisle, failing to issue any warnings or employ safety measures. The plaintiff, who was shopping at the time, was struck in the ankles, leading to a fall and subsequent … Read more

Travis Kearbey Discusses Labor Law Shifts Under Trump Administration in Recent Missouri Lawyer Feature

by

St. Louis, MO – Legal expert Travis Kearbey has recently shared insights regarding potential shifts in labor law under the Trump administration. His commentary, which originally appeared in a Missouri legal publication, discusses anticipated changes and their implications for both employers and employees. Kearbey, associated with the firm Quarles & Brady LLP, projects that the Trump administration could lead significant reform in federal labor policies affecting a broad spectrum of issues from union influence to wage regulations. Advocates and critics alike remain focused on how these modifications might materialize, and the consequent effects on the … Read more

Former Fairfax Officer’s Conviction Upheld in Fatal Shooting of Unarmed Shoplifter Over Sunglasses Theft

by

FAIRFAX, Va. — A Fairfax County court recently upheld the conviction of ex-police officer Wesley Shifflett for reckless handling of a firearm during an incident that left an unarmed man dead over a theft allegation. The former officer was found guilty in October for his role in the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Timothy Johnson, who was suspected of shoplifting sunglasses from a local Nordstrom at Tysons Corner Center in February 2023. During the trial, evidence revealed that Shifflett pursued Johnson into a dimly lit wooded area near the shopping mall before discharging his weapon, fatally … Read more