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Navigating the Changing Landscape: State Privacy Laws Impact Healthcare Companies Outside of HIPAA

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January 5, 2024 (City, State) – As new consumer privacy laws continue to emerge across the United States, healthcare companies not regulated under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) must stay informed in order to effectively navigate this evolving landscape and ensure compliance. In particular, healthcare organizations such as pharmaceutical manufacturers, medical device companies, and consumer-directed digital health companies need to understand if these state privacy laws apply to them. Several states, including California, Colorado, Connecticut, Virginia, and Utah, have enacted laws to address the gaps in comprehensive federal consumer privacy legislation. While … Read more

New York City Mayor Files Lawsuit Against Bus Companies Over Texas Migrant Transport, Seeking $708 Million in Damages

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NEW YORK CITY – The administration of Mayor Eric Adams has filed a lawsuit against 17 bus companies for transporting 33,000 migrants from Texas. The lawsuit, filed in the New York Supreme Court, alleges that Texas violated New York Social Services Law as part of Governor Greg Abbott’s plan to expel migrants who illegally crossed the US-Mexico border. In response to an influx of migrants in 2022, Abbott implemented a strategy to transport those arriving in the US from Mexico to Democratic states across the country. The lawsuit claims that these bus companies, directed by … Read more

New York City Files Lawsuit Seeking $700 Million from Texas Charter Bus Companies for Migrant Care Expenses

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NEW YORK CITY – New York City has filed a lawsuit seeking over $700 million from Texas charter bus companies to cover the expenses incurred for housing and caring for migrants transported to the city. The lawsuit aims to cover past and future costs of migrants, with over 33,600 people having already been transported from Texas to New York City. Mayor Eric Adams’ administration has been grappling with ways to address the influx of buses bringing migrants to the city. The mayor hopes that the lawsuit will serve as a warning against future transports. In … Read more

New York City Files Lawsuit Demanding $700 Million From Texas Charter Bus Companies Over Migrant Housing Costs

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New York City has filed a lawsuit seeking over $700 million from Texas charter bus companies to cover the expenses of housing and caring for migrants who have been transported to the city. The lawsuit aims to recover past shelter, food, and healthcare costs for migrants brought from Texas, as well as future costs for migrants already in the city and those who may be transported in the future. According to the mayor’s office, more than 33,600 migrants have already been transported to New York City from Texas. The mayor’s administration has been trying to … Read more