Impact

Battle for California’s Coastline: Lawsuit Could Impact Billions in Property and Public Beaches

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HALF MOON BAY, Calif. – A legal battle over the construction of a sea wall in Half Moon Bay could have far-reaching implications for properties and beaches along California’s coastline. Last year, a severe storm caused a collapse of bluffs that left the Casa Mira complex, a group of 10 townhouses, vulnerable to the encroaching ocean. The owners obtained an emergency permit to construct a concrete sea wall to protect their homes, but the California Coastal Commission denied their request, citing concerns about the impact on public beaches. In July 2019, the homeowners won a … Read more

Herald-Tribune’s Impact: How Local News Stories in 2023 Catalyzed Positive Change in the Community

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Sarasota, Florida – The local daily newspaper in a community plays a crucial role in shaping its dynamics. Recent studies have shown that these newspapers have a significant impact on voter engagement, election turnout, political polarization, and corruption levels. Moreover, they are known to increase community cohesion and reduce loneliness among readers. However, the impact of local news coverage can also be seen in more immediate ways. Let’s take a look at how the stories published in the Herald-Tribune brought about positive changes in Sarasota in 2023. One notable case involved the alleged hijacking of … Read more

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

Former Georgia Election Workers Awarded $148 Million in Defamation Case Against Rudy Giuliani: Lies and Harassment Expose the Damaging Impact

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WASHINGTON — A jury in Washington D.C. awarded $148 million in damages on Friday to two former Georgia election workers after they sued Rudy Giuliani for defamation. Giuliani’s false allegations caused the women to experience racist threats and harassment. Wandrea “Shaye” Moss and her mother, Ruby Freeman, described the devastating impact of the conspiracy theory spread by Giuliani, who was attempting to keep former President Donald Trump in power following his loss in the 2020 election. The damages included a $75 million award in punitive damages for Moss and Freeman, as well as approximately $36 … Read more