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Photo by National Cancer Institute on Unsplash On May 28, 2026, California’s Attorney General filed a lawsuit against Chrome Holding Co., formerly 23andMe, for failing to protect users’ sensitive data, including genetic data. In 2023, 23andMe experienced a major cybersecurity breach, exposing sensitive data and genetic information for 7 million customers across 14,000 accounts. Although […]
Key Takeaways: Oregon In December 2025, a federal judge in Oregon dismissed a vineyard inheritance lawsuit after finding that attorneys had relied on AI-generated research containing fabricated case law. The court dismissed the plaintiff’s claims, imposed $110,000 in sanctions and fees, and referred the matter to the Oregon State Bar. The court imposed monetary sanctions […]
The Delaware Superior Court’s decision in Hartford Casualty Insurance Co. v. Instagram, LLC reinforces a familiar principle: there is no duty to defend absent an “occurrence,” and there is no “occurrence” without an accident. Key Takeaways: The Underlying Litigation What makes the case notable is not a new rule of law, but how the court […]
Two recent decisions from the Southern District of New York and the Delaware Court of Chancery highlight a growing legal reality: interactions with generative AI tools are not shielded by traditional legal protections. Courts are increasingly recognizing AI chat sessions as third-party communications that are fully discoverable in litigation and, in some cases, powerful evidence […]
Washington has enacted sweeping changes to the enforceability of noncompetition agreements. House Bill 1155, effective June 30, 2027, will render most noncompetition covenants void and impose new compliance obligations on employers and businesses. Key Takeaways What Counts as a Noncompetition Agreement? The statute defines a noncompetition covenant broadly to include any agreement that restrains an […]
Citing a dramatic increase in large health data breaches, DHHS has issued a notice of proposed rulemaking for modifications to the HIPAA Security Rule to enhance cyber security protections for electronic protected health information (ePHI). Some of the major proposed changes include: new definition for “electronic information system“ new definition for “multi-factor authentication” and adding […]
Once again, Washington Courts have confirmed that “buyer beware” is STILL the law in Washington, as seen in the Court of Appeals, Division I’s, ruling in Apgood v. Plautz. The decision is “unpublished”, which means that it can be cited but is not binding. In this case, Robert Apgood purchased a Stanwood home from Robert […]
IntroductionThe recent Court of Appeals decision in Princeton Prop. Mgmt., Inc. v. Allen seeks to strike a balance between the enforcement of settlement agreements in unlawful detainer actions and the protection of tenant rights under the Residential Landlord-Tenant Act (RLTA). Landlords and tenants alike must navigate these legal waters carefully. But in an age of […]
On April 17, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court issued an important ruling for employers. The bar for civil rights claims is now lower. After two lower courts ruled against an employee’s sex discrimination claim, the US Supreme Court unanimously disagreed. The plaintiff will have her claims heard by a jury of her peers.
Washington hospitals facing the ongoing issue of dealing with “complex discharge” patients may have an even more fraught pathway forward following the 2024 Washington State Legislative Session. The passage of one bill (2SSB 5825[1]) and the failure to pass another (SB 5665[2]) may complicate the options hospitals have in meeting the needs of complex discharge patients who need a court-appointed guardian to help them transition out of the hospital.