Podcasts about proposed rulemaking

On January 6, HHS' Office for Civil Rights published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking titled “HIPAA Security Rule to Strengthen the Cybersecurity of Electronic Protected Health Information.” Wes Morris, Senior Director of Consulting Services, Clearwater, speaks with Jennifer Kreick, Partner, Haynes and Boone LLP, and Thomas Tanabe, Associate, Haynes and Boone LLP, about the proposed updates to the HIPAA Security Rule and the practical impacts for health care organizations. They discuss what is driving these proposed updates and issues related to “required” and “addressable” specifications, sanctions, technology asset inventories and network maps, risk analysis, business associates, and costs and timeline related to implementation. Jennifer and Thomas recently authored an AHLA Bulletin on this topic. From AHLA's Health Information and Technology Practice Group. Sponsored by Clearwater.AHLA's Health Law Daily Podcast Is Here! AHLA's popular Health Law Daily email newsletter is now a daily podcast, exclusively for AHLA Premium members. Get all your health law news from the major media outlets on this new podcast! To subscribe and add this private podcast feed to your podcast app, go to americanhealthlaw.org/dailypodcast.

Welcome solo and group practice owners! We are Liath Dalton and Evan Dumas, your co-hosts of Group Practice Tech. In our latest episode, we're hoping to lower the level of distress around the proposed HIPAA Security Rule changes for therapy practice owners.  We discuss: What the some of the proposed changes to the Security Rule are, including penetration testing The timeframe for these changes if they are implemented, and the likelihood they actually will be implemented The rationale behind the proposed changes, and why they're necessary in our current threat landscape How following the PCT Way can minimize the changes you need to make as HIPAA regulations evolve Centering client care and safeguarding client info as a motivating factor, rather than fear Listen here: https://personcenteredtech.com/group/podcast/ For more, visit our website. Resources JD Supra article summarizing proposed HIPAA Security Rule Changes and context: New Year, New HIPAA Security Rule: OCR Adds to Health Care Entities' New Year's Resolutions HHS Fact Sheet on proposed changes: HIPAA Security Rule Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to Strengthen Cybersecurity for Electronic Protected Health Information Full text of the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) in the Federal Register: HIPAA Security Rule To Strengthen the Cybersecurity of Electronic Protected Health Information Comments on the NPRM (Note, you can also search the public comments by keyword; ability make comments closed on 3/7/25) PCT Resources PCT's Comprehensive HIPAA Security Compliance Program (discounted) bundles: For Group Practices For Solo Practitioners PCT's HIPAA Risk Analysis & Risk Mitigation Planning service for mental health  practices -- care for your practice using our supportive, shame-free risk analysis and mitigation planning service. You'll have your Risk Analysis done within 2 hours, performed by a PCT consultant, using a tool built specifically for mental health group practice, and a mitigation checklist to help you reduce your risks. Group Practice Care Premium weekly (live & recorded) direct support & consultation service, Group Practice Office Hours -- including monthly session with therapist attorney Eric Ström, JD PhD LMHC + assignable staff HIPAA Security Awareness: Bring Your Own Device training + access to Device Security Center with step-by-step device-specific tutorials & registration forms for securing and documenting all personally owned & practice-provided devices (for *all* team members at no per-person cost) + assignable staff HIPAA Security Awareness: Remote Workspaces training for all team members + access to Remote Workspace Center with step-by-step tutorials & registration forms for securing and documenting Remote Workspaces (for *all* team members at no per-person cost) + more

This year promises to bring many changes related to HIPAA compliance. In this episode, the Divas present three must have's for every HIPAA compliance program. Ensure that you have the basics in place in order to be prepared for the coming changes.HIPAA Security Rule Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/security/hipaa-security-rule-nprm/factsheet/index.htmlGuidance on Risk Analysis: https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/security/guidance/guidance-risk-analysis/index.html https://www.thecompliancedivas.com

Welcome solo and group practice owners! We are Liath Dalton and Evan Dumas, your co-hosts of Group Practice Tech. In our latest episode, we share an overview of the big stories, developments, and regulatory changes that will impact group practices in 2025. We discuss: A proposed change to the HIPAA Security Rule, and how it will impact group practices OCR resuming their HIPAA Compliance Audit program Updates on telehealth provisions and exceptions for Medicare and important dates to know Updates on the Counseling Compact and the Social Work Licensure Compact Upcoming regulatory changes for AI use and our current recommendations Listen here: https://personcenteredtech.com/group/podcast/ For more, visit our website. Resources: Proposed New Rule From HHS: HIPAA Security Rule Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to Strengthen Cybersecurity for Electronic Protected Health Information Resumption of OCR's (the HIPAA Regulators) HIPAA Audit Program New Rule: HIPAA Privacy Rule Final Rule to Support Reproductive Health Care Privacy: Fact Sheet Model Attestation for a Requested Use or Disclosure of Protected Health Information Potentially Related to Reproductive Health Care New Rule: Fact Sheet 42 CFR Part 2 Final Rule Telehealth Update: DEA/HHS Temporary Rule, Medicare Coverage of Telehealth Services, and What to Watch For in 2025 Medicare Telehealth Flexibilities Get a Three-Month Lifeline JPM2025: Regulation of artificial intelligence: Navigating a new frontier in health care | JD Supra   PCT Resources: Relevant on-demand, legal-ethical CE training: Law & Ethics of Clinical Documentation for a post Roe world Addresses the practical applications of the US Supreme Court's ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, with particular focus on the impacts this decision has on client confidentiality and documentation of clinical services Relevant on-demand, legal-ethical CE training: The Evolving Legal-Ethical Standard of Care for the Clinical Use of Artificial Intelligence in Mental Health Gain insights into the benefits and challenges of incorporating AI technologies into their practice, understand the clinical implications, and learn how to navigate legal and ethical guidelines while maintaining compliance with HIPAA regulations. PCT's Comprehensive HIPAA Security Compliance Program (discounted) bundles: For Group Practices For Solo Practitioners PCT's HIPAA Risk Analysis & Risk Mitigation Planning service for mental health group practices -- care for your practice using our supportive, shame-free risk analysis and mitigation planning service. You'll have your Risk Analysis done within 2 hours, performed by a PCT consultant, using a tool built specifically for mental health group practice, and a mitigation checklist to help you reduce your risks. Group Practice Care Premium weekly (live & recorded) direct support & consultation service, Group Practice Office Hours -- including monthly session with therapist attorney Eric Ström, JD PhD LMHC + assignable staff HIPAA Security Awareness: Bring Your Own Device training + access to Device Security Center with step-by-step device-specific tutorials & registration forms for securing and documenting all personally owned & practice-provided devices (for *all* team members at no per-person cost) + assignable staff HIPAA Security Awareness: Remote Workspaces training for all team members + access to Remote Workspace Center with step-by-step tutorials & registration forms for securing and documenting Remote Workspaces (for *all* team members at no per-person cost) + more

Welcome to today's episode of AI Lawyer Talking Tech, where we explore the groundbreaking advancements and emerging trends shaping the legal landscape. From the integration of AI in legal workflows and cutting-edge litigation tools to major policy shifts addressing data privacy and trade secret protection, the legal industry is rapidly evolving. We'll also discuss how law firms are leveraging marketing innovation, litigation funding challenges, and the implications of new federal and state regulatory changes. Stay tuned as we unravel how these developments impact law firms, corporate legal departments, and the broader legal tech ecosystem. ‘Unique AI experience' for law firms imminent as Access Legal shares 2025 strategy and roadmap26 Nov 2024Legal Technology News - Legal IT Professionals | Everything legal technologyThe Privacy Ghost of TransUnion: The Continuing Struggle to Prove Harm25 Nov 2024Vanderbilt JETLawLegal Innovators California Dates Announced: June 11 + 12, SF25 Nov 2024Artificial LawyerDOJ's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Sensitive Personal Data and Government-Related Data25 Nov 2024Perkins CoieWrapping Paper Series25 Nov 2024Perkins CoieMassachusetts Supreme Court Takes a Closer Look at Wiretap Laws, Potentially Narrowing Privacy Actions25 Nov 2024Gibbons26/11/2024 BlueHalo makes a splash with acquisition of VideoRay25 Nov 2024International Comparative Legal Guides10 Practical Strategies for Law Schools to Embrace AI26 Nov 2024SlawHow a breakup could upend Google (and the tech world)26 Nov 2024AOL.comWeightmans shows its ‘warmth' in brand video26 Nov 2024LBN Liverpool Business NewsMusk And Ramaswamy Race To Build A ‘DOGE' Team For War With Washington26 Nov 2024South Florida ReporterMembership body awards programme recognises people-first approach26 Nov 2024Today's ConveyancerPutting the Uniformity Back in the Uniform Trade Secrets Act: Sixth Circuit Rules Breach of Contract Claims Can Still Be Used to Protect Trade Secrets25 Nov 2024National Law ReviewLuxury brands use experiential marketing to attract customers—and so can law firms25 Nov 2024ABA JournalThe evolution of legal operations: How corporate legal departments can stay ahead of the curve25 Nov 2024Financial Thomson ReutersLex Machina Announces Full Federal – Outcome Analytics for Its Complete Civil Federal District Court Dataset25 Nov 2024Legal ReaderArtificial Intelligence and The Future of Privacy25 Nov 2024Berkman Klein CenterCultivating the E-Discovery Unicorn: Advanced Project Management for Litigation Leaders25 Nov 2024JD SupraCompliance in Flux: Navigating Regulatory Changes as a Startup25 Nov 2024Legal ReaderThe Digital Fortress: Modern Privacy and Data Considerations to avoid Legal Malpractice25 Nov 2024JD SupraCurrent State of Generative AI in Legal: Benefits, Risks, and Best Practices25 Nov 2024Wisconsin Lawyer MagazineCFPB examines carveouts in state data privacy laws for financial institutions25 Nov 2024Auto RemarketingSixFifty Unveils Project To Encode All U.S. Employment Law As Data, with Free Access for Academics25 Nov 2024LawSites

Evan Abrams, an Associate at Steptoe & Johnson, came back on the show to discuss a new Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to regulate connected vehicles linked to China and Russia. Evan advises clients on issues related to anti-money laundering and anti-corruption, and recently co-authored this blog post on the Steptoe website detailing the proposed regulation. Here is a link to Evan's bio if you'd like to get in touch. 

On today's episode of Full Spectrum, the Kelley Drye Communications team will be covering October 2024 FCC Open Meeting . First, senior associate Jenny Wainwright will discuss the Commission's adoption of a Report and Order related to hearing aid compatibility requirements for wireless handsets (1:25). Special counsel Mike Dover will cover the Commission's adoption of a Third Report and Order and Third Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking related to georouting 988 lifeline calls (14:10). Finally, partner Chip Yorkgitis is discussing three spectrum items outside of the meeting (23:25).

Aerospace workforce development with the CEO and Executive Director of the Pacific Northwest Aerospace Alliance. In the news, the Machinist Union votes to strike Boeing, the TSA looks to Real ID enforcement, United Airlines makes a deal with SpaceX for inflight WiFi from Starlink, and more aviation firefighting foam news. Also, interviews from the Pacific Airshow Gold Coast with the Southport Flying Club and Airport president, an Air Commodore with the RAAF, and a decorated Australian war hero. Washington state delegation at the Farnborough Air Show Guest Nikki Malcom is the CEO and Executive Director of the Pacific Northwest Aerospace Alliance (PNAA), a non-profit trade association that promotes the growth and global competitiveness of the Pacific Northwest. Nikki has spent many years in various roles dedicated to the aerospace industry and is obsessed with all things aviation and aerospace, including manufacturing. Nikki was previously our guest in Episode 741. We get an update on the Pacific Northwest Aerospace Cluster, the grant-funded initiative with the mission to make the Pacific Northwest a magnet for aerospace manufacturing. Nikki explains the focus on workforce development [PDF], specifically aerospace career awareness, and all the many different roles in the supply chain. Nikki tells us that the Aerospace From the Ground Up podcast will be launching on the Aerospace is for Everyone YouTube channel. It will mainly target the 18-25 age group, but not exclusively. We can expect to see interviews with and about the people in the industry. The PNAA is working to get more people into the pipeline. That includes launching a mentorship program and developing an online community. PNAA provides business development by representing aerospace interests at Farnborough and other trade shows. Nikki also describes events organized by the Association, including the  PNAA Advance 2025 conference to be held February 3-5, 2025. We also hear about the Aerospace Futures Alliance which advocates for Washington state's aerospace industry. Aviation News Boeing Machinists reject contract as 96% vote to strike The International Association of Machinists membership voted to go on strike at Boeing, despite the union leadership recommending they accept the negotiated contract. 94.6% of the members voted to reject the contract and 96% voted to strike. The proposed contract offered a 25% wage increase over four years but also dropped the annual bonus, which some estimated to be about 4% each year. The union wanted 40% over 3 years. Boeing Commercial Airplane CEO Stephanie Pope told employees in a message that “we did not hold back with an eye on a second vote.” IAM Union Sends Message to IAM District 751 and W24 Members: Our Solidarity Will Win This Fight Boeing strike will be felt throughout the aviation industry Kansas aviation industry could be affected by machinists strike TSA announces proposed rule to provide necessary flexibility as federal agencies prepare to enforce REAL ID requirements beginning May 7, 2025 President George W. Bush signed the REAL ID Act [PDF] into law in 2005. It requires that an identity document, like a driver's license, show that the holder has had their identity verified. Real IDs would be necessary for accessing federal facilities and nuclear power plants, and boarding commercial flights in the United States. The TSA now wants to implement the program by May 7, 2025 and a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking has been published that would provide federal agencies with the necessary flexibility to begin enforcement of the REAL ID regulations on the May 7, 2025 deadline in a manner that takes into account security, operational risk, and public impact. The comment period ends October 15, 2024. See also: The TSA Now Wants a Phased Rollout of the Real ID Next Year — Here's Why.  For more information on REAL ID, visit TSA.gov/real-id.

Timothy O'Toole discusses the Treasury Department's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding an Executive Order focused on regulating certain outbound US investments that could pose a national security threat. This would be known as the Outbound Investment Security Program. Tim is a Member at the law firm Miller & Chevalier and is the Practice Lead of Economic Sanctions and Export Controls. Tim's white collar defense practice focuses on high-stakes cases involving economic sanctions, export controls, foreign investment, cybersecurity, and anti-money laundering laws. You can find a link here to the Trade Compliance Flash that Tim and his colleagues published on this topic as well as a link to his bio on the Miller & Chevalier website.

On August 7, 2024, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and Notice of Inquiry related to the use of artificial intelligence in outbound calls and texts. Among the proposed rules are a definition of an ​“AI-generated call” and disclosure requirements for placing such calls. This item is the latest in a series of actions taken by the FCC this year under its authority to implement the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) and demonstrates the agency's continued focus on what it says is the ​“top category of consumer complaints that [it] receive[s].” Initial comments on the proposed rules will be due 30 days after the item is published in the Federal Register, and reply comments will be due 15 days thereafter. https://www.kelleydrye.com/viewpoints/blogs/ad-law-access/fcc-proposes-new-tcpa-rules-for-ai-calls-and-texts Alysa Hutnik ahutnik@kelleydrye.com (202) 342-8603 www.kelleydrye.com/people/alysa-z-hutnik Jennifer Rodden Wainwright jwainwright@kelleydrye.com (202) 342-8649 www.kelleydrye.com/people/jennifer…dden-wainwright Subscribe to the Ad Law Access blog - www.kelleydrye.com/subscribe Subscribe to the Ad Law News Newsletter - www.kelleydrye.com/subscribe View the Advertising and Privacy Law Resource Center - www.kelleydrye.com/advertising-and-privacy-law Find all of our links here linktr.ee/KelleyDryeAdLaw Hosted by Simone Roach

This Day in Legal History: “Starve or Sell”On August 15, 1876, the U.S. Congress passed a "starve or sell" bill, a genocidal piece of legislation aimed at coercing the Sioux Nation into surrendering their sacred Black Hills. The bill was passed just two months after the Battle of Little Bighorn, where Sioux and Cheyenne warriors achieved a significant victory against General George Custer's forces. The Black Hills had become a target for American expansion after Custer's 1874 expedition discovered gold there, sparking a rush of settlers. Rather than respecting existing treaties, which guaranteed the Black Hills to the Sioux, Congress chose to use starvation as a tool of negotiation. The bill stipulated that no further appropriations for the Sioux's subsistence would be made unless they relinquished the Black Hills, leaving the Sioux with little choice but to sign away their land. This event is a dark chapter in American history, reflecting the broader pattern of exploitation and broken promises that characterized the United States' treatment of Native American tribes. The "starve or sell" bill stands as a stark reminder of the lengths to which the government would go to seize indigenous lands.The FTC has issued its Final Rule on fake reviews, following a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in July 2023. The Rule targets unfair or deceptive practices in consumer reviews, such as fake reviews, undisclosed company insiders writing reviews, and the sale of fake social media influence. Key provisions include prohibiting businesses from buying reviews that express a particular sentiment and requiring clear and conspicuous disclosures in reviews. The Rule also addresses review suppression, ensuring that businesses cannot hide negative reviews through intimidation or selective publication. Notably, the Final Rule excludes a proposed prohibition on "review hijacking," where existing reviews are repurposed for different products. Violations of the Rule could result in significant civil penalties, underscoring the importance of compliance for businesses that rely on customer reviews. The Rule will go into effect 60 days after its publication in the Federal Register. The complex and fact-specific nature of the Rule means businesses must carefully assess their practices to avoid potential penalties.End of “Fake Reviews”? — FTC Issues the Final RuleThe Biden administration announced that the U.S. government's first drug price negotiations under the Inflation Reduction Act will save Americans $7.5 billion in 2026. These savings will benefit senior citizens, who will see $1.5 billion less in out-of-pocket costs for ten key medications, and the government, which will reduce its Medicare spending by $6 billion. The policy, long sought by Democrats, allows Medicare to use its purchasing power to negotiate lower drug prices, a move that could cut the federal deficit by $237 billion over a decade. The newly negotiated prices are expected to be made public by September 1, and the policy will initially affect ten drugs, including treatments for diabetes and heart conditions. While the pharmaceutical industry has opposed the policy, claiming it effectively lets the government set prices, the administration views it as a historic step toward lowering healthcare costs.US Drug Price Negotiations Cut Costs $7.5 Billion in First YearThe Delaware Supreme Court upheld a $267 million fee award for attorneys who secured a $1 billion settlement with Dell Technologies Inc., reinforcing Delaware's precedent of substantial payouts in high-risk corporate litigation. Chief Justice Collins J. Seitz Jr., writing for the court, affirmed that the Chancery Court acted within its discretion, emphasizing that the case was complex and contentious, involving nearly 100 defense lawyers. This decision, which aligns with Delaware's long-standing multi-factor approach to fee awards, rejects Pentwater Capital Management LP's challenge for a lower fee based on federal court standards. The ruling underscores Delaware's reluctance to adopt rigid rules for fee awards, maintaining the court's discretion to consider case-specific factors like complexity, attorney experience, and the risk of non-payment. The decision comes as Tesla faces similar large fee requests in ongoing litigation, raising concerns about public perception of such massive legal fees. The court acknowledged that while these fees are intended to motivate attorneys to take on challenging cases, there is a risk they could be seen as excessive.​​Big Lawyer Paydays in Risky Cases Affirmed by Delaware Court (2)A U.S. judge signaled plans to issue an order requiring Google to give Android users more options for downloading apps, following a jury's finding that Google monopolized app distribution on its platform. Judge James Donato expressed frustration with Google's resistance to implementing reforms proposed by Epic Games, which sued Google for stifling competition. Donato indicated that his ruling will prioritize user and developer flexibility outside the Google Play store, aiming to open up the market after years of Google's dominance. He also mentioned setting up a compliance committee to oversee the changes. Despite Google's concerns about the impact on competition and security, Donato emphasized that Google must pay the price for its monopolistic behavior. This case adds to Google's legal challenges, as it also faces a separate government lawsuit over its search engine practices.US judge says 'monopolist' Google can't avoid app store reforms | ReutersChevron Corp has agreed to pay $550 million to the city of Richmond, California, over a decade as part of a settlement that led the city to drop a proposed tax on Chevron's local refinery. The settlement, approved by the Richmond City Council, will be paid in annual installments from July 2025 to June 2035. Richmond had planned to seek voter approval for a tax on the refinery, arguing that Chevron should contribute more to the community where it has operated for over a century. The settlement avoids the need for a ballot measure and resolves the dispute.Chevron to pay $550 million settlement to Richmond, California | ReutersCipher ChallengeIn the world of finance and taxation, certain phrases hold the key to understanding foundational concepts that impact us all. The following encoded message is one such phrase, essential to grasping the full scope of what individuals and entities must consider when assessing their financial obligations. Decipher this phrase, and you'll uncover a principle that is central to determining what falls within the broad spectrum of economic gain. The answer lies at the heart of how we define the starting point for many financial calculations. 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On today's episode of Full Spectrum, we'll be giving our first take of the items approved by the FCC commissioners at the agency's August 2024 open meeting. First, senior associate Jenny Wainwright will give an overview of an action by the FCC to propose specific disclosures for robocalls and robotexts involving the use of artificial intelligence (00:30). Then, special counsel Mike Dover will cover the other item approved by the commission, a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for updates to the robocall mitigation database (06:55).

Marijuana use has been surging across America as more states have ushered in legalization. The result-- There are now more than 12,000 dispensaries across the nation with only 11 states showing none.--On May 22nd of this year, U.S. News and World Report carried a story indicating that more Americans today use marijuana each day than alcohol. In spite of this, the Biden administration's Department of Justice has submitted their Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to the office of the Federal Register to reclassify marijuana as a less serious drug.--Appearing on Crosstalk to address this issue was Dr. Eric Hussar. Dr. Hussar is a board-certified family medicine physician practicing in Marietta, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine in 2002 and completed a residency at Lancaster General Hospital. He has enjoyed caring for patients ranging from pre-birth to 100 years for more than two decades. He is the Pennsylvania State Director of the American Academy of Medical Ethics.--This program is literally packed with important information. Beginning with explaining the differences between marijuana, hemp, cannabis, etc., Dr. Hussar also looks at marijuana's addictive nature, its effect on depression, the marijuana-pain argument, gummies and kids, the use by expectant mothers, CBD oils, the social costs and more. Pro-con input from listeners wrapped up the broadcast. - -You deserve to know the truth on this issue and you'll find it on this edition of Crosstalk.

Marijuana use has been surging across America as more states have ushered in legalization. The result-- There are now more than 12,000 dispensaries across the nation with only 11 states showing none.--On May 22nd of this year, U.S. News and World Report carried a story indicating that more Americans today use marijuana each day than alcohol. In spite of this, the Biden administration's Department of Justice has submitted their Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to the office of the Federal Register to reclassify marijuana as a less serious drug.--Appearing on Crosstalk to address this issue was Dr. Eric Hussar. Dr. Hussar is a board-certified family medicine physician practicing in Marietta, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine in 2002 and completed a residency at Lancaster General Hospital. He has enjoyed caring for patients ranging from pre-birth to 100 years for more than two decades. He is the Pennsylvania State Director of the American Academy of Medical Ethics.--This program is literally packed with important information. Beginning with explaining the differences between marijuana, hemp, cannabis, etc., Dr. Hussar also looks at marijuana's addictive nature, its effect on depression, the marijuana-pain argument, gummies and kids, the use by expectant mothers, CBD oils, the social costs and more. Pro-con input from listeners wrapped up the broadcast. - -You deserve to know the truth on this issue and you'll find it on this edition of Crosstalk.

Marijuana use has been surging across America as more states have ushered in legalization. The result-- There are now more than 12,000 dispensaries across the nation with only 11 states showing none.--On May 22nd of this year, U.S. News and World Report carried a story indicating that more Americans today use marijuana each day than alcohol. In spite of this, the Biden administration's Department of Justice has submitted their Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to the office of the Federal Register to reclassify marijuana as a less serious drug.--Appearing on Crosstalk to address this issue was Dr. Eric Hussar. Dr. Hussar is a board-certified family medicine physician practicing in Marietta, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine in 2002 and completed a residency at Lancaster General Hospital. He has enjoyed caring for patients ranging from pre-birth to 100 years for more than two decades. He is the Pennsylvania State Director of the American Academy of Medical Ethics.--This program is literally packed with important information. Beginning with explaining the differences between marijuana, hemp, cannabis, etc., Dr. Hussar also looks at marijuana's addictive nature, its effect on depression, the marijuana-pain argument, gummies and kids, the use by expectant mothers, CBD oils, the social costs and more. Pro-con input from listeners wrapped up the broadcast. - -You deserve to know the truth on this issue and you'll find it on this edition of Crosstalk.

Marijuana use has been surging across America as more states have ushered in legalization. The result-- There are now more than 12,000 dispensaries across the nation with only 11 states showing none.--On May 22nd of this year, U.S. News and World Report carried a story indicating that more Americans today use marijuana each day than alcohol. In spite of this, the Biden administration's Department of Justice has submitted their Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to the office of the Federal Register to reclassify marijuana as a less serious drug.--Appearing on Crosstalk to address this issue was Dr. Eric Hussar. Dr. Hussar is a board-certified family medicine physician practicing in Marietta, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine in 2002 and completed a residency at Lancaster General Hospital. He has enjoyed caring for patients ranging from pre-birth to 100 years for more than two decades. He is the Pennsylvania State Director of the American Academy of Medical Ethics.--This program is literally packed with important information. Beginning with explaining the differences between marijuana, hemp, cannabis, etc., Dr. Hussar also looks at marijuana's addictive nature, its effect on depression, the marijuana-pain argument, gummies and kids, the use by expectant mothers, CBD oils, the social costs and more. Pro-con input from listeners wrapped up the broadcast. - -You deserve to know the truth on this issue and you'll find it on this edition of Crosstalk.

Marijuana use has been surging across America as more states have ushered in legalization. The result? There are now more than 12,000 dispensaries across the nation with only 11 states showing none.On May 22nd of this year, U.S. News and World Report carried a story indicating that more Americans today use marijuana each day than alcohol. In spite of this, the Biden administration's Department of Justice has submitted their Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to the office of the Federal Register to reclassify marijuana as a less serious drug.Appearing on Crosstalk to address this issue was Dr. Eric Hussar. Dr. Hussar is a board-certified family medicine physician practicing in Marietta, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine in 2002 and completed a residency at Lancaster General Hospital. He has enjoyed caring for patients ranging from pre-birth to 100 years for more than two decades. He is the Pennsylvania State Director of the American Academy of Medical Ethics.This program is literally packed with important information. Beginning with explaining the differences between marijuana, hemp, cannabis, etc., Dr. Hussar also looks at marijuana's addictive nature, its effect on depression, the marijuana/pain argument, gummies and kids, the use by expectant mothers, CBD oils, the social costs and more. Pro/con input from listeners wrapped up the broadcast. You deserve to know the truth on this issue and you'll find it on this edition of Crosstalk.

Marijuana use has been surging across America as more states have ushered in legalization. The result? There are now more than 12,000 dispensaries across the nation with only 11 states showing none.On May 22nd of this year, U.S. News and World Report carried a story indicating that more Americans today use marijuana each day than alcohol. In spite of this, the Biden administration's Department of Justice has submitted their Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to the office of the Federal Register to reclassify marijuana as a less serious drug.Appearing on Crosstalk to address this issue was Dr. Eric Hussar. Dr. Hussar is a board-certified family medicine physician practicing in Marietta, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine in 2002 and completed a residency at Lancaster General Hospital. He has enjoyed caring for patients ranging from pre-birth to 100 years for more than two decades. He is the Pennsylvania State Director of the American Academy of Medical Ethics.This program is literally packed with important information. Beginning with explaining the differences between marijuana, hemp, cannabis, etc., Dr. Hussar also looks at marijuana's addictive nature, its effect on depression, the marijuana/pain argument, gummies and kids, the use by expectant mothers, CBD oils, the social costs and more. Pro/con input from listeners wrapped up the broadcast. You deserve to know the truth on this issue and you'll find it on this edition of Crosstalk.

This special episode of Public Health Review Morning Edition revisits a popular episode from June 3rd, 2024. Chris Teale, a journalist with Route Fifty, discusses a federal rule that requires websites to adopt standards outlined in the Americans with Disabilities Act; Courtney Youngbar, ASTHO director of Environmental Health, tells us about the concern over a tick-borne disease called alpha-gal syndrome; an ASTHO brief explains how agencies can help pregnant people and infants find the specialized care they need; and an ASTHO framework outlines public health's role in mental health promotion and suicide prevention. ADA Fact Sheet: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Accessibility of Web Information and Services of State and Local Government Entities Route Fifty News Article: Feds move to make gov websites more accessible to people with disabilities ASTHO Blog Article: What Health Officials Should Know About Alpha-Gal Syndrome ASTHO Brief: Implementing Levels of Maternal Care Improves Access to Risk-Appropriate Care ASTHO Report: Public Health's Role in Mental Health Promotion and Suicide Prevention    

NTIA is championing Route Origin Authorizations or ROA's as part of the Biden Administration's cybersecurity plan to fend off nation-state hackers and cyberattacks.In tandem with this effort, on June 6, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) advanced a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking aimed at strengthening internet security through the implementation of border gateway protocols (BGPs) for internet service providers (ISPs). While the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) already encourages federal agencies to embrace these routing security protocols, the FCC's proposed rule would mandate broadband providers to submit confidential reports on their BGP usage.This move is an effort to defend against cyber-attacks by validating the legitimacy of websites and securing web traffic, preventing hackers from spoofing government domains, stealing data, and hijacking critical communications.Here to discuss the policy behind this decision, including routing security, BGPs, and efforts to secure government infrastructure, are Grace Abuhamad and Robert (Bob) Cannon. Grace is the chief of staff at the NTIA, where she previously served as a policy analyst in the Office of International Affairs. Bob is a Senior Telecommunications Policy Analyst at the NTIA. Before joining NTIA, he was a Senior Attorney at the FCC's Office of Policy Analysis.

Chris Teale, a journalist with Route Fifty, discusses a federal rule that requires websites to adopt standards outlined in the Americans with Disabilities Act; Courtney Youngbar, ASTHO Director of Environmental Health, tells us about the concern over a tick-borne disease called Alpha-Gal Syndrome; an ASTHO brief explains how agencies can help pregnant people and infants find the specialized care they need; and an ASTHO framework outlines public health's role in mental health promotion and suicide prevention. ADA Fact Sheet: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Accessibility of Web Information and Services of State and Local Government Entities Route Fifty News Article: Feds move to make gov websites more accessible to people with disabilities ASTHO Blog Article: What Health Officials Should Know About Alpha-Gal Syndrome ASTHO Brief: Implementing Levels of Maternal Care Improves Access to Risk-Appropriate Care ASTHO Report: Public Health's Role in Mental Health Promotion and Suicide Prevention  

Mark Treichel hosts a detailed discussion on the NCUA's new advanced notice of proposed rulemaking on records retention for credit unions, revealing insights from the April 18th board meeting. This episode features insights from Vice Chairman Kyle Hauptman on the proposed regulatory changes aimed at easing the burden on small credit unions regarding record-keeping requirements. Hauptman highlights the challenges small credit unions face in understanding what records to keep, often erring on the side of caution by storing everything to avoid NCUA compliance issues. The discussion includes feedback from credit unions on their record storage practices and the financial and logistical burdens they face. The episode underscores the importance of the NCUA providing clear guidelines to help credit unions efficiently manage records without unnecessary costs or efforts. Treichel supports Hauptman's initiative, seeing it as a beneficial move for smaller credit unions, though he cautions about other regulatory pressures that may contradict these efforts. The episode concludes with Treichel encouraging audience feedback on the rulemaking process and sharing hopes for a future where regulations are more aligned with the operational realities of small credit unions.00:00 Maximizing Success with NCUA: Insider Tips and Support00:35 Introducing a New Approach to the Podcast00:40 NCUA's Proposed Rulemaking on Records Retention01:19 Insights from the NCUA Board Meeting and Remote Participation01:49 Vice Chairman Kyle Hauptman's Advocacy for Small Credit Unions03:37 Exploring the Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Questions08:10 A Deep Dive into Vice Chairman Houtman's Remarks19:42 Concluding Thoughts on NCUA's Impact on Small Credit Unions21:32 Signing Off with a Call for Future Engagement

Podcast: Control Loop: The OT Cybersecurity Podcast (LS 35 · TOP 3% what is this?)Episode: Hunting adversaries.Pub date: 2024-04-03Sellafield nuclear waste site to be prosecuted for alleged cybersecurity failings. CISA issues draft proposal for cyber incident reporting by critical infrastructure entities. Threat actor targets Indian government and energy entities. Suspicious NuGet package appears to target developers in the industrial sector. Guest Eric Goldstein, Executive Assistant Director for Cybersecurity at CISA, shares their CIRCIA Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. The Learning Lab returns! Mark Urban and Josh Hanrahan discuss adversary hunting.Control Loop News Brief.Sellafield nuclear waste site to be prosecuted for alleged cybersecurity failings.Sellafield nuclear waste dump to be prosecuted for alleged cybersecurity offences (The Guardian)Sellafield nuclear site hacked by groups linked to Russia and China (The Guardian)CISA issues draft proposal for cyber incident reporting by critical infrastructure entities.CISA releases draft rule for cyber incident reporting (CyberScoop)Threat actor targets Indian government and energy entities.Operation FlightNight: Indian Government Entities and Energy Sector Targeted by Cyber Espionage Campaign (EclecticIQ)Suspicious NuGet package appears to target developers in the industrial sector.Suspicious NuGet package grabs data from industrial systems (ReversingLabs)Control Loop Interview.Guest is Eric Goldstein, Executive Assistant Director for Cybersecurity at  CISA. Eric shares their CIRCIA Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that goes into effect this week.Control Loop Learning Lab.The Learning Lab is back! On today's segment, listen to Dragos' Mark Urban talking with Josh Hanrahan, Principal Adversary Hunter at Dragos, in part one of their discussion on adversary hunting and VOLTZITE (aka Volt Typhoon). Resources: VOLTZITE Threat Group's Under the Radar Cyber Espionage on U.S. Critical Systems . Control Loop Audience Survey.Please take a moment to fill out our super quick survey. Thanks!Control Loop OT Cybersecurity Briefing.A companion monthly newsletter is available through free subscription and on N2K Networks website.The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from N2K Networks, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

Podcast: Control Loop: The OT Cybersecurity Podcast (LS 34 · TOP 3% what is this?)Episode: Hunting adversaries.Pub date: 2024-04-03Sellafield nuclear waste site to be prosecuted for alleged cybersecurity failings. CISA issues draft proposal for cyber incident reporting by critical infrastructure entities. Threat actor targets Indian government and energy entities. Suspicious NuGet package appears to target developers in the industrial sector. Guest Eric Goldstein, Executive Assistant Director for Cybersecurity at CISA, shares their CIRCIA Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. The Learning Lab returns! Mark Urban and Josh Hanrahan discuss adversary hunting.Control Loop News Brief.Sellafield nuclear waste site to be prosecuted for alleged cybersecurity failings.Sellafield nuclear waste dump to be prosecuted for alleged cybersecurity offences (The Guardian)Sellafield nuclear site hacked by groups linked to Russia and China (The Guardian)CISA issues draft proposal for cyber incident reporting by critical infrastructure entities.CISA releases draft rule for cyber incident reporting (CyberScoop)Threat actor targets Indian government and energy entities.Operation FlightNight: Indian Government Entities and Energy Sector Targeted by Cyber Espionage Campaign (EclecticIQ)Suspicious NuGet package appears to target developers in the industrial sector.Suspicious NuGet package grabs data from industrial systems (ReversingLabs)Control Loop Interview.Guest is Eric Goldstein, Executive Assistant Director for Cybersecurity at  CISA. Eric shares their CIRCIA Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that goes into effect this week.Control Loop Learning Lab.The Learning Lab is back! On today's segment, listen to Dragos' Mark Urban talking with Josh Hanrahan, Principal Adversary Hunter at Dragos, in part one of their discussion on adversary hunting and VOLTZITE (aka Volt Typhoon). Resources: VOLTZITE Threat Group's Under the Radar Cyber Espionage on U.S. Critical Systems . Control Loop Audience Survey.Please take a moment to fill out our super quick survey. Thanks!Control Loop OT Cybersecurity Briefing.A companion monthly newsletter is available through free subscription and on N2K Networks website.The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from N2K Networks, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

Sellafield nuclear waste site to be prosecuted for alleged cybersecurity failings. CISA issues draft proposal for cyber incident reporting by critical infrastructure entities. Threat actor targets Indian government and energy entities. Suspicious NuGet package appears to target developers in the industrial sector. Guest Eric Goldstein, Executive Assistant Director for Cybersecurity at CISA, shares their CIRCIA Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. The Learning Lab returns! Mark Urban and Josh Hanrahan discuss adversary hunting. Control Loop News Brief. Sellafield nuclear waste site to be prosecuted for alleged cybersecurity failings. Sellafield nuclear waste dump to be prosecuted for alleged cybersecurity offences (The Guardian) Sellafield nuclear site hacked by groups linked to Russia and China (The Guardian) CISA issues draft proposal for cyber incident reporting by critical infrastructure entities. CISA releases draft rule for cyber incident reporting (CyberScoop) Threat actor targets Indian government and energy entities. Operation FlightNight: Indian Government Entities and Energy Sector Targeted by Cyber Espionage Campaign (EclecticIQ) Suspicious NuGet package appears to target developers in the industrial sector. Suspicious NuGet package grabs data from industrial systems (ReversingLabs) Control Loop Interview. Guest is Eric Goldstein, Executive Assistant Director for Cybersecurity at  CISA. Eric shares their CIRCIA Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that goes into effect this week. Control Loop Learning Lab. The Learning Lab is back! On today's segment, listen to Dragos' Mark Urban talking with Josh Hanrahan, Principal Adversary Hunter at Dragos, in part one of their discussion on adversary hunting and VOLTZITE (aka Volt Typhoon).  Resources: VOLTZITE Threat Group's Under the Radar Cyber Espionage on U.S. Critical Systems .  Control Loop Audience Survey. Please take a moment to fill out our super quick survey. Thanks! Control Loop OT Cybersecurity Briefing. A companion monthly newsletter is available through free subscription and on N2K Networks website.

The following topics were discussed on the latest Security Sprint: Warm Start Major companies put U.S. cyber defenses to the test in simulated attack The Auto-ISAC Launches Automotive Threat Matrix (ATM) Tool to Enhance Vehicle Cybersecurity Governance Change Healthcare Wake-Up Call: Is Sector Too Codependent? Denise Anderson and Errol Weiss of Health-ISAC Discuss Critical Cyber Issues.  Signing of MOU between CI-ISAC Australia and Health ISAC   Main Topics   Russia, Terrorism ISIS issues horrifying warning as 'lone wolves' ordered to target Christians and Jews. ISIS spokesperson Abu Hudhaifa al-Ansari told "lone wolves" to mobilise and target Christians and Jewish people in the US, Europe and Israel. ISIS calls for Ramadan massacre of Christians and Jews by lone wolves across US, Europe and Israel Reuters: Iran alerted Russia to security threat before Moscow attack Egyptian suspect, 62, to face trial after police foil alleged ISIS terror attack on Notre Dame Cathedral ISIS Issues Fresh Threat To Putin: Reports No evidence so far of Ukraine's involvement in Moscow terrorist attack: Putin What is ISIS-K, the terror group claiming responsibility for the Moscow concert hall attack? Russian intel heads allege Western support for Moscow attack Rocked by Deadly Terror Attack, Kremlin Amps Up Disinformation Machine “Israel is ISIS” and other lies about the Crocus City Hall terror attack Improving the Security of Soft Targets and Crowded Places: A Landscape Assessment Keeping Soft Targets and Crowded Places Safe from Mass-Casualty Attacks: Insights from a Landscape Assessment   Explosive Atlantic hurricane season predicted for 2024, AccuWeather experts warn; April Fools! Atlantic hurricanes to be given both first and last names   Health and Broader Preparedness:  Future State of Smallpox Medical Countermeasures National Academies report says US not ready for intentional, accidental smallpox outbreak Gate 15: Webinar Recording: Getting Started Now: Pandemic Preparedness After-Action Reports, 17 Apr 2020 Gate 15: Pandemic Preparedness: Start Your After-Action Report & Improvement Planning (NOW), 26 Mar 2020)   Quick Hits CISA Seeks Input on CIRCIA Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. CISA releases draft rule for cyber incident reporting Thompson, Clarke Release Statement on CISA Cyber Incident Reporting Proposed Rule WSJ: U.S. Publishes Draft Federal Rules for Cyber Incident Reporting CISA publishes 447-page draft of cyber incident reporting rule CISA's cyber incident reporting rules will apply to 316K entities CISA's proposed framework for cyber incident reporting rules includes subpoena power   CISA: Reported Supply Chain Compromise Affecting XZ Utils Data Compression Library, CVE-2024-3094 Red Hat: Urgent security alert for Fedora 41 and Rawhide users. FBI PSA: Child Sexual Abuse Material Created by Generative AI and Similar Online Tools is Illegal Seven Hackers Associated with Chinese Government Charged with Computer Intrusions Targeting Perceived Critics of China and U.S. Businesses and Politicians The Audacious MGM Hack That Brought Chaos to Las Vegas IRS kicks off annual Dirty Dozen with warning about phishing and smishing scams Ivanti-linked breach of CISA potentially affected more than 100,000 individuals AT&T notifies users of data breach and resets millions of passcodes How the Baltimore bridge collapse spawned a torrent of instant conspiracy theories Misinformation Milestone of More than 100 Israel-Hamas War False Claims Threats to Catholic Charities staffers increase amid far-right anti-migrant campaign Readout from state convening to discuss cybersecurity and the water sector FS-ISAC: New Cyber Threats To Challenge Financial Services Sector In 2024 Rewards for Justice – Reward Offer for Information on ALPHV BlackCat-linked Cyber Actors Targeting U.S. Critical Infrastructure

Program Integrity and Institutional Quality Committee: A Focus on Distance Education and the Return of Title IV Funds. In this episode, host Drumm McNaughton is joined by Tom Netting, president of 10 Government Strategies, to discuss the recent Neg Reg 2024 proceedings and their implications for higher education institutions. They explore the key issues addressed during the negotiations, including distance education, accreditation, cash management, and more. The discussion highlights the importance of staying informed and engaged in the regulatory process to ensure the best outcomes for students and institutions alike.   Key Discussion Points Neg Reg 2024 March Consensus: One Out of Six The first quarter of the year focused on federal negotiated rulemaking, specifically the Program Integrity and Institutional Quality Committee. Consensus was achieved in one out of six major issues, which was related to trio and expanding access to grant assistance for students and immigrants. The Issue Where Consensus Was Achieved Consensus was reached on the issue of trio, which focused on expanding access to grant assistance for students and immigrants. The work of the subcommittee was well-received by the full committee, and the proposed changes to increase opportunities for these student populations were supported by the negotiators. The Five Issues Where Consensus Was Not Achieved Cash management State authorization Distance education Return to Title IV funds Accreditation and a complete rewrite of all accreditation Why is Neg Reg Important to Presidents, Boards, and Executive Levels of Higher Ed? Neg Reg provides an opportunity for the higher education community to discuss and negotiate regulatory compliance issues that affect the delivery of education and the responsibilities of the Department of Education and the Triad. Semantics Matter: Pay Close Attention to Neg Reg Revisions The specific wording of regulations, such as "must" versus "shall" or "may," can have significant implications for interpretation and enforcement. Higher education leaders must carefully review and scrutinize the language used in proposed regulations to ensure they align with the Department of Education's stated intent and do not result in unintended consequences for institutions or students. Clarity Around Consensus, Non-Consensus, and Notice of Proposed Rulemaking If consensus is not reached, the Department of Education can publish a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) based on the negotiations and public comments. Major Points from Neg Reg March 2024: Distance Education, Accreditation, NC-SARA, and Cash Management Proposed changes to NC-SARA, the national process for online education standards, were met with opposition from both institutions and states. The Department of Education appears to be moving more into the area of consumer protection in distance education. Accreditation: Rewriting Part 602 The Department of Education proposed a complete rewrite of accreditation standards, which was met with pushback from accreditors and institutions who felt it was overreaching. Cash Management, Tuition and Fees, Books and Supplies Proposed changes to cash management regulations would exclude books, supplies, and equipment from tuition and fees, requiring opt-in processes for each payment period. Why Higher Ed Leaders Need to Stay Involved in Neg Reg It's crucial for higher education leaders to stay informed about regulatory changes and provide input during public comment periods to ensure the best outcomes for their institutions and students. What's Happening on The Hill Key bills under consideration include the bipartisan year-round Pell proposal, the Making America Stronger Act (WIOA reauthorization), and the College Cost Reduction Act (student loan proposals). The 100 Percent Rule: Certifications and Licensures A new bill, the Clock Hour Program Student Protection Act, aims to restore the 150 percent timeline for institutions to provide comprehensive training for state licensure or certification exams. Title IX Revisions Title IX revisions are expected before July 4th, and there may be some surprising changes that could significantly impact higher education institutions.   Key March 2024 Neg Reg Takeaways for Higher Ed Leaders Higher education leaders should be prepared to advocate for their institutions and students, both on Capitol Hill and in response to Notices of Proposed Rulemaking. The issues discussed during Neg Reg 2024 will have significant implications for financial aid, IT departments, and other aspects of institutional operations. Final Thoughts  The Neg Reg 2024 proceedings have highlighted the complex and often contentious nature of higher education regulation. As the Department of Education continues to push for increased consumer protection and oversight, it is more important than ever for higher education leaders to stay engaged in the process and advocate for their institutions' and students' needs. By working together and providing thoughtful input during public comment periods, the higher education community can help shape regulations that support student success and institutional sustainability in the face of evolving challenges and opportunities.   Read the transcript on our website →   About Our Podcast Guest Tom Netting Having spent all of his professional career devoted to higher education policy oversight and implementation, Tom Netting has an extensive knowledge of the laws and regulations governing all aspects of higher education. His considerable background and experience have afforded him the opportunity to view the development and implementation of federal higher education and workforce development policy in their entirety – including issues related to higher education and workforce development, health care, veteran affairs policies, and the procurement of federal appropriations.   About the Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton is a consultant to higher education institutions in governance, accreditation, strategy and change, and mergers. To learn more about his services and other thought leadership pieces, visit his firm's website: https://changinghighered.com/.    The Change Leader's Social Media Links LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdrumm/ Twitter: @thechangeldr Email: podcast@changinghighered.com #NegReg2024 #HigherEducation #WashingtonUpdate  

The Pentagon unveils its cybersecurity roadmap. A major Massachusetts health insurer reveals a massive data breach. Hot Topic reports credential stuffing. Cisco warns of password spraying targeting VPNs. The FS-ISAC highlights the risk of generative AI to financial institutions. The FEC considers efforts to combat deceptive artificial intelligence. A look at Thread Hijacking attacks. Guests Linda Gray Martin and Britta Glade from RSA Conference join us to discuss what's new and what to look forward to at this year's big show. Plus my conversation with Eric Goldstein, Executive Assistant Director for Cybersecurity at  CISA, with insights on their recent Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. And Baltimore's tragic bridge collapse lays bare the degeneration of X-Twitter.  Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our daily intelligence roundup, Daily Briefing, and you'll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow CyberWire Daily on LinkedIn. CyberWire Guest Guests Linda Gray Martin, Senior Vice President for Operations, and Britta Glade, Vice President for Content and Curation, join us to discuss what's new and what to look forward to at RSA Conference 2024. This year's theme is the Art of Possible.  Also joining us is Eric Goldstein, Executive Assistant Director for Cybersecurity at  CISA, sharing their CIRCIA Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. Selected Reading Pentagon lays out strategy to improve defense industrial base cybersecurity (The Record) Massachusetts Health Insurer Data Breach Impacts 2.8 Million (SecurityWeek) American fast-fashion firm Hot Topic hit by credential stuffing attacks (Security Affairs) Cisco Warns of Password Spraying Attacks Exploiting VPN Services (Cybersecurity News) AI abuse and misinformation campaigns threaten financial institutions (Help Net Security) Federal Elections Commission Considers Regulating AI (BankInfo Security) Thread Hijacking: Phishes That Prey on Your Curiosity (Krebs on Security) The slow death of X-Twitter is measured in disasters like the Baltimore bridge collapse (Vox) Share your feedback. We want to ensure that you are getting the most out of the podcast. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us by completing our brief listener survey as we continually work to improve the show.  Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at cyberwire@n2k.com to request more info. The CyberWire is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © 2023 N2K Networks, Inc.

In this week's Source Code news wrap podcast, we talk about a report by the U.S. Treasury Department looking at AI-specific cybersecurity risks in the financial sector, CISA's newly released Notice of Proposed Rulemaking document for the Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act (CIRCIA), and recently discovered activity linked to APT29. 

On this episode of Full Spectrum, partner Chip Yorkgitis, special counsel Mike Dover, and senior associate Jenny Wainwright provide an overview of four items adopted by the FCC at its most recent open meeting on February 15, 2024. First, Mike discusses a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking aimed at expanding accessibility of the emergency alert system (EAS) by facilitating dissemination of alerts in languages other than English (0:01:30). Second, Chip summarizes a Report and Order adopting rule changes that permit operations by Wireless Multichannel Audio Systems (WMAS), a new wireless microphone technology, in broadcast television and other Part 74 low-power auxiliary station frequency bands, as well as on an unlicensed basis (0:12:38). Third, Jenny outlines a Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to change robocall and robotext rules, specifically related to revocation of consent, pursuant to the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) (0:26:10). Finally, Chip discusses a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for licensing space stations engaged in in-space servicing, assembly, and manufacturing (ISAM) activities (0:37:43).

FinCEN issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on giving investment advisors reporting and recordkeeping obligations under the BSA this week. FinCEN also posted a Financial Trend Analysis reviewing the use of convertible virtual currency and online child sexual exploitation and human trafficking. John and Elliot discuss these and other happenings this week and their meaning for the financial crime compliance community.

This week, there are several important items from the US Treasury. It issued its 2024 risk assessments for money laundering, terrorist financing, and proliferation financing. FinCEN sent a draft Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on residential real estate transactions to the Federal Register for publication. John and Elliot discuss these issuances and their meaning for the financial crime compliance community.

With a recent increase in government attention on K–12 cybersecurity, there is a pressing need to shed light on the challenges school districts face in implementing necessary security measures. Why? Budgeting constraints pose significant obstacles in meeting recommended cybersecurity standards. Brian Stephens of Funds For Learning will discuss: The financial constraints K–12 schools face and the critical role of funding from federal and state governments in addressing cybersecurity concerns. Efforts by Funds For Learning to petition the FCC to expand E-rate funding to support next-generation firewalls and other cybersecurity services. By expanding the technologies and solutions eligible for E-rate funding, schools can obtain the necessary resources to protect against the growing threat of third-party data breaches. Here are links to the most current blog posts about Cybersecurity Notice of Proposed Rulemaking  https://www.fundsforlearning.com/news/2023/11/dont-miss-your-chance-to-impact-e-rate-cybersecurity/, Wi-Fi hotspots https://www.fundsforlearning.com/news/2023/11/wi-fi-hotspots-proposed-for-e-rate-program/ and school bus Wi-Fi https://www.k12dive.com/news/fcc-approves-school-bus-wifi-e-rate/697337/. Funds For Learning also facilitated an informational webinar on the Cyberserucrity Notice for Proposed Rulemaking https://fundsforlearning.app.box.com/s/5gp9qr938qtgs0ug92nkgfvrjvtil4sf. Funds For Learning also conducts an annual survey for E-rate applicants to provide their feedback on the E-rate program. The responses are shared with the FCC through the Funds For Learnings annual E-rate Trends Report. https://www.fundsforlearning.com/e-rate-data/trendsreport/. Lastly, here is an article from Brian about cybersecurity and why it should be funded through E-rate https://www.eschoolnews.com/it-leadership/2023/09/29/will-cybersecurity-receive-e-rate-funding/ In the Security News: Bricked Xmas, If you can hack a wrench, PixieFail and disclosure woes, exposing Bigpanzi (more Android supply chain issues, 20 years of OpenWRT, Jamming, traffic lights, and batteries don't work that well in the extreme cold. All that and more on this episode of Paul's Security Weekly! Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/psw for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/psw-813

With a recent increase in government attention on K–12 cybersecurity, there is a pressing need to shed light on the challenges school districts face in implementing necessary security measures. Why? Budgeting constraints pose significant obstacles in meeting recommended cybersecurity standards. Brian Stephens of Funds For Learning will discuss: The financial constraints K–12 schools face and the critical role of funding from federal and state governments in addressing cybersecurity concerns. Efforts by Funds For Learning to petition the FCC to expand E-rate funding to support next-generation firewalls and other cybersecurity services. By expanding the technologies and solutions eligible for E-rate funding, schools can obtain the necessary resources to protect against the growing threat of third-party data breaches.   Here are links to the most current blog posts about Cybersecurity Notice of Proposed Rulemaking  https://www.fundsforlearning.com/news/2023/11/dont-miss-your-chance-to-impact-e-rate-cybersecurity/, Wi-Fi hotspots https://www.fundsforlearning.com/news/2023/11/wi-fi-hotspots-proposed-for-e-rate-program/ and school bus Wi-Fi https://www.k12dive.com/news/fcc-approves-school-bus-wifi-e-rate/697337/. Funds For Learning also facilitated an informational webinar on the Cyberserucrity Notice for Proposed Rulemaking https://fundsforlearning.app.box.com/s/5gp9qr938qtgs0ug92nkgfvrjvtil4sf. Funds For Learning also conducts an annual survey for E-rate applicants to provide their feedback on the E-rate program. The responses are shared with the FCC through the Funds For Learnings annual E-rate Trends Report. https://www.fundsforlearning.com/e-rate-data/trendsreport/. Lastly, here is an article from Brian about cybersecurity and why it should be funded through E-rate https://www.eschoolnews.com/it-leadership/2023/09/29/will-cybersecurity-receive-e-rate-funding/ Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/psw-813

With a recent increase in government attention on K–12 cybersecurity, there is a pressing need to shed light on the challenges school districts face in implementing necessary security measures. Why? Budgeting constraints pose significant obstacles in meeting recommended cybersecurity standards. Brian Stephens of Funds For Learning will discuss: The financial constraints K–12 schools face and the critical role of funding from federal and state governments in addressing cybersecurity concerns. Efforts by Funds For Learning to petition the FCC to expand E-rate funding to support next-generation firewalls and other cybersecurity services. By expanding the technologies and solutions eligible for E-rate funding, schools can obtain the necessary resources to protect against the growing threat of third-party data breaches. Here are links to the most current blog posts about Cybersecurity Notice of Proposed Rulemaking  https://www.fundsforlearning.com/news/2023/11/dont-miss-your-chance-to-impact-e-rate-cybersecurity/, Wi-Fi hotspots https://www.fundsforlearning.com/news/2023/11/wi-fi-hotspots-proposed-for-e-rate-program/ and school bus Wi-Fi https://www.k12dive.com/news/fcc-approves-school-bus-wifi-e-rate/697337/. Funds For Learning also facilitated an informational webinar on the Cyberserucrity Notice for Proposed Rulemaking https://fundsforlearning.app.box.com/s/5gp9qr938qtgs0ug92nkgfvrjvtil4sf. Funds For Learning also conducts an annual survey for E-rate applicants to provide their feedback on the E-rate program. The responses are shared with the FCC through the Funds For Learnings annual E-rate Trends Report. https://www.fundsforlearning.com/e-rate-data/trendsreport/. Lastly, here is an article from Brian about cybersecurity and why it should be funded through E-rate https://www.eschoolnews.com/it-leadership/2023/09/29/will-cybersecurity-receive-e-rate-funding/ In the Security News: Bricked Xmas, If you can hack a wrench, PixieFail and disclosure woes, exposing Bigpanzi (more Android supply chain issues, 20 years of OpenWRT, Jamming, traffic lights, and batteries don't work that well in the extreme cold. All that and more on this episode of Paul's Security Weekly! Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/psw for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/psw-813

With a recent increase in government attention on K–12 cybersecurity, there is a pressing need to shed light on the challenges school districts face in implementing necessary security measures. Why? Budgeting constraints pose significant obstacles in meeting recommended cybersecurity standards. Brian Stephens of Funds For Learning will discuss: The financial constraints K–12 schools face and the critical role of funding from federal and state governments in addressing cybersecurity concerns. Efforts by Funds For Learning to petition the FCC to expand E-rate funding to support next-generation firewalls and other cybersecurity services. By expanding the technologies and solutions eligible for E-rate funding, schools can obtain the necessary resources to protect against the growing threat of third-party data breaches.   Here are links to the most current blog posts about Cybersecurity Notice of Proposed Rulemaking  https://www.fundsforlearning.com/news/2023/11/dont-miss-your-chance-to-impact-e-rate-cybersecurity/, Wi-Fi hotspots https://www.fundsforlearning.com/news/2023/11/wi-fi-hotspots-proposed-for-e-rate-program/ and school bus Wi-Fi https://www.k12dive.com/news/fcc-approves-school-bus-wifi-e-rate/697337/. Funds For Learning also facilitated an informational webinar on the Cyberserucrity Notice for Proposed Rulemaking https://fundsforlearning.app.box.com/s/5gp9qr938qtgs0ug92nkgfvrjvtil4sf. Funds For Learning also conducts an annual survey for E-rate applicants to provide their feedback on the E-rate program. The responses are shared with the FCC through the Funds For Learnings annual E-rate Trends Report. https://www.fundsforlearning.com/e-rate-data/trendsreport/. Lastly, here is an article from Brian about cybersecurity and why it should be funded through E-rate https://www.eschoolnews.com/it-leadership/2023/09/29/will-cybersecurity-receive-e-rate-funding/ Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/psw-813

Allegations of research misconduct deeply threaten academic research enterprises and individual investigators responsible for conducting responsible research and whose eligibility to receive federal funding rely upon assuring that this is the case year after year. Nevertheless, the numbers of reported research misconduct allegations continue to rise and demand growing attention of institutional grant recipients who must address the allegations to the satisfaction of federal oversight agencies. Since 2005, the Public Health Service (PHS) Policies on Research Misconduct have provided the sole framework for how an institution must respond to purported research misconduct in PHS-funded research. The 2005 PHS Regulations have served as a model for countless institutions in implementing internal guidance and expectations on the topic of research integrity. Investigators facing research misconduct allegations regularly consult the 2005 PHS Regulations for guidance on procedure, substantive definitions, and for exercise of their due process rights, in addition to applicable institutional policies. In October 2023, HHS and ORI issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to update the 2005 PHS Regulations for the first time since enacted.   Among other notable changes, the Proposed Rules: · Clarify and further define key terms and responsibilities of the parties · Clarify responsibilities of federal agencies in overseeing the research misconduct process · Suggest a streamlined appeal process for respondents seeking to dispute ORI's findings or administrative actions · Require sub-recipients of PHS funding comply with the regulation.   Our experienced panelists will discuss how the Proposed Rules will impact the evaluation of research misconduct claims and new challenges that may arise as a result of these changes in an interactive discussion.   Questions? Inquiries about program materials? Contact Trenon Browne at tbrowne@bostonbar.org

In October 2023, the FTC issued a proposed “Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees” targeting so-called “junk fees.” Our special guest is Stacy Cammarano, Staff Attorney in the FTC's Bureau of Consumer Protection, Division of Advertising Practices, and a lead attorney on the proposal. After reviewing how the FTC has previously used its enforcement authority to address “junk fees,” we discuss some of the key issues identified in comments received by the FTC on its October 2022 Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on “junk fees.” We then look at the price and fee disclosures that would be required by the proposal, the businesses that would be covered, and examples of charges for mandatory ancillary goods or services by various industries that would have to be included in disclosed pricing. We also look at the relationship of the FTC's proposal to “junk fees” initiatives of other federal agencies, such as the CFPB, and to state initiatives, and consider the impact of the U.S. Supreme Court's AMG decision on the FTC's use of rulemaking. We conclude with a discussion of likely next steps in the rulemaking process and what businesses can be doing now to reduce compliance risk. Alan Kaplinsky, Senior Counsel in Ballard Spahr's Consumer Financial Services Group, leads the discussion.

In this episode of Full Spectrum, partner Tom Cohen discusses the recently held FCC Open Meeting, including a Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to establish a framework to facilitate equal access to broadband internet access service by preventing digital discrimination of access.

On this episode of Full Spectrum partners Tom Cohen and Chip Yorkgitis discuss the Notice of Proposed Rule Making adopted by the Commission at its October 19 Open Meeting in its newly-commenced Open Internet (or Net Neutrality) proceeding proposing to reclassify broadband Internet access service (“BIAS”) from a lightly regulated information service to a telecommunications service regulated under Title II of the Communications Act (01:19). The Commission's Notice proposes to adopt Open Internet rules that are very similar to those previously imposed in 2015 and largely rescinded in 2017. Additionally, Chip discusses a Second Report and Order adopted at the Open Meeting (but only released on November 1) that expands unlicensed use in the 6 GHz Band in the face of opposition from licensed incumbents by permitting very low power devices to operate in two sub-bands both indoors and outdoors, and both fixed and mobile (15:30). He also explains that the Commission continues to consider other proposals to expand unlicensed power and flexibility – both from a 2020 Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and a Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that accompanies the Second Report and Order. Finally, Tom and Chip give a brief preview of the Digital Discrimination item that is on the Commission's tentative agenda for its November 15 Open Meeting (35:25).

It's October 2023 and the long-awaited Title IX regulations remain a topic of anticipation and speculation. Back in May of 2023, the Department of Education and Office for Civil Rights projected that we'd see these new regulations this month. However, it seems highly unlikely that this timeline will be upheld. So where are we now? And when can we expect to see new Title IX regulations released? In today's episode, we look back at what has happened thus far and where we might be going with these regulations. We get into the public comment period initiated by the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, the thousands of comments the Office for Civil Rights is tasked with responding to, and the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) review that is yet to be completed. Today's episode also covers when we predict the new regulations will be released along with recommendations on what to do in the interim as you continue your compliance efforts. To hear all the latest on this topic and what to expect in the future, be sure to tune in!   Key Points From This Episode: Some updates on what has been happening at ICS. A quick rundown of our virtual and in-person training options. The new Title IX regulations that were set to be released in October of 2023. Assessing where we are now, in October 2023, and why we do not foresee the release of new Title IX regulations by the end of the month. How the Department of Education is empowered to draft and release regulations. A reminder of the draft rules, published in July of 2022, that amend the 2020 regulations. The 2020 Title IX regulations that we have been under for the past four academic years. An overview of the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) and how that initiated a public comment period under the Administrative Procedures Act (APA). How the Office for Civil Rights is tasked with responding to all comments submitted.  The final regulation that gets released and how it can be modified by public comments. Why we don't expect either of the two announced regulations to be released this month: the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) review that is yet to be done. An overview of what the OIRA review entails. Our prediction for when new regulations could be implemented in 2024. Recommendations on how to continue compliance efforts in the interim. Don't forget to like, review, and subscribe to help us grow!   Links Mentioned in Today's Episode: Michaela Bland on LinkedIn 'Consider an Interim Title IX Coordinator for a Cost-Effective Solution' ICS Contact Us Form ICS Lawyer ICS Blog Higher Ed Community Access K-12 Community Access Higher Ed Virtual Certified IX Training K-12 Virtual Certified Title IX Training Courtney Bullard on X Courtney Bullard Email

The reclassification of broadband under Title II is one of the divisive FCC regulatory policy matters of the last decade. It was authorized under the leadership of former Chairman Tom Wheeler, and later erased by ex-Chairman Ajit Pai.On Tuesday, empowered with an all-important third Democratic vote, Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel revealed that she's introducing a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that is being circulated among the Commissioners for consideration. This would open up for public input whether or not "net neutrality" is something the Commission should bring back.Rosenworcel formally announced the NPRM at a National Press Club event. This InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM, offers comments directly from Rosenworcel on the plan to make "net neutrality" happen once again.

In this week's episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, regular guest Keith Coyle from Babst Calland returns to discuss the recent notice of proposed rulemaking (NOPR) from PHMSA regarding gas distribution.  Visit PipelinePodcastNetwork.com for a full episode transcript, as well as detailed show notes with relevant links and insider term definitions. 

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The Cyberlaw Podcast is back from August hiatus, and the theme of the episode seems to be the way other countries are using the global success of U.S. technology to impose their priorities on the U.S. Exhibit 1 is the EU's Digital Services Act, which took effect last month. Michael Ellis spells out a few of the act's sweeping changes in how U.S. tech companies must operate – nominally in Europe but as a practical matter in the U.S. as well. The largest platforms will be heavily regulated, with restrictions on their content curation algorithms and a requirement that they promote government content when governments declare a crisis. Other social media will also be subject to heavy content regulation, such as transparency in their decisions to demote or ban content and a requirement that they respond promptly to takedown requests from “trusted flaggers” of Bad Speech. In search of a silver lining, I point out that many of the transparency and due process requirements are things that Texas and Florida have advocated over the objections of Silicon Valley companies. Compliance with the EU Act will undercut those claims in the Supreme Court arguments we're likely to hear this term,  claiming that it can't be done. Cristin Flynn Goodwin and I note that China's on-again off-again regulatory enthusiasm is off again. Chinese officials are doing their best to ease Western firms' concerns about China's new data security law requirements. Even more remarkable, China's AI regulatory framework was watered down in August, moving away from the EU model and toward a U.S./U.K. ethical/voluntary approach. For now.  Cristin also brings us up to speed on the SEC's rule on breach notification. The short version: The rule will make sense to anyone who's ever stopped putting out a kitchen fire to call their insurer to let them know a claim may be coming.  Nick Weaver brings us up to date on cryptocurrency and the law. Short version: Cryptocurrency had one victory, which it probably deserved, in the Grayscale case, and a series of devastating losses over Tornado Cash, as a court rejected Tornado Cash's claim that its coders and lawyers had found a hole in Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control ("OFAC") regime, and the Justice Department indicted the prime movers in Tornado Cash for conspiracy to launder North Korea's stolen loot. Here's Nick's view in print.  Just to show that the EU isn't the only jurisdiction that can use U.S. legal models to hurt U.S. policy, China managed to kill Intel's acquisition of Tower Semiconductor by stalling its competition authority's review of the deal. I see an eerie parallel between the Chinese aspirations of federal antitrust enforcers and those of the Christian missionaries we sent to China in the 1920s.   Michael and I discuss the belated leak of the national security negotiations between CFIUS and TikTok. After a nod to substance (no real surprises in the draft), we turn to the question of who leaked it, and whether the effort to curb TikTok is dead. Nick and I explore the remarkable impact of the war in Ukraine on drone technology. It may change the course of war in Ukraine (or, indeed, a war over Taiwan), Nick thinks, but it also means that Joe Biden may be the last President to see the sky while in office. (And if you've got space in D.C. and want to hear Nick's provocative thoughts on the topic, he will be in town next week, and eager to give his academic talk: "Dr. Strangedrone, or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Slaughterbots".) Cristin, Michael and I dig into another August policy initiative, the “outbound Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS)” order. Given the long delays and halting rollout, I suggest that the Treasury's Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) on the topic really stands for Ambivalent Notice of Proposed Rulemaking.”  Finally, I suggest that autonomous vehicles may finally have turned the corner to success and rollout, now that they're being used as rolling hookup locations  and (perhaps not coincidentally) being approved to offer 24/7 robotaxi service in San Francisco. Nick's not ready to agree, but we do find common ground in criticizing a study. Download 470th Episode (mp3) You can subscribe to The Cyberlaw Podcast using iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, Pocket Casts, or our RSS feed. As always, The Cyberlaw Podcast is open to feedback. Be sure to engage with @stewartbaker on Twitter. Send your questions, comments, and suggestions for topics or interviewees to CyberlawPodcast@gmail.com. Remember: If your suggested guest appears on the show, we will send you a highly coveted Cyberlaw Podcast mug! The views expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not reflect the opinions of their institutions, clients, friends, families, or pets.

The Cyberlaw Podcast is back from August hiatus, and the theme of the episode seems to be the way other countries are using the global success of U.S. technology to impose their priorities on the U.S. Exhibit 1 is the EU's Digital Services Act, which took effect last month. Michael Ellis spells out a few of the act's sweeping changes in how U.S. tech companies must operate – nominally in Europe but as a practical matter in the U.S. as well. The largest platforms will be heavily regulated, with restrictions on their content curation algorithms and a requirement that they promote government content when governments declare a crisis. Other social media will also be subject to heavy content regulation, such as transparency in their decisions to demote or ban content and a requirement that they respond promptly to takedown requests from “trusted flaggers” of Bad Speech. In search of a silver lining, I point out that many of the transparency and due process requirements are things that Texas and Florida have advocated over the objections of Silicon Valley companies. Compliance with the EU Act will undercut those claims in the Supreme Court arguments we're likely to hear this term,  claiming that it can't be done. Cristin Flynn Goodwin and I note that China's on-again off-again regulatory enthusiasm is off again. Chinese officials are doing their best to ease Western firms' concerns about China's new data security law requirements. Even more remarkable, China's AI regulatory framework was watered down in August, moving away from the EU model and toward a U.S./U.K. ethical/voluntary approach. For now.  Cristin also brings us up to speed on the SEC's rule on breach notification. The short version: The rule will make sense to anyone who's ever stopped putting out a kitchen fire to call their insurer to let them know a claim may be coming.  Nick Weaver brings us up to date on cryptocurrency and the law. Short version: Cryptocurrency had one victory, which it probably deserved, in the Grayscale case, and a series of devastating losses over Tornado Cash, as a court rejected Tornado Cash's claim that its coders and lawyers had found a hole in Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control ("OFAC") regime, and the Justice Department indicted the prime movers in Tornado Cash for conspiracy to launder North Korea's stolen loot. Here's Nick's view in print.  Just to show that the EU isn't the only jurisdiction that can use U.S. legal models to hurt U.S. policy, China managed to kill Intel's acquisition of Tower Semiconductor by stalling its competition authority's review of the deal. I see an eerie parallel between the Chinese aspirations of federal antitrust enforcers and those of the Christian missionaries we sent to China in the 1920s.   Michael and I discuss the belated leak of the national security negotiations between CFIUS and TikTok. After a nod to substance (no real surprises in the draft), we turn to the question of who leaked it, and whether the effort to curb TikTok is dead. Nick and I explore the remarkable impact of the war in Ukraine on drone technology. It may change the course of war in Ukraine (or, indeed, a war over Taiwan), Nick thinks, but it also means that Joe Biden may be the last President to see the sky while in office. (And if you've got space in D.C. and want to hear Nick's provocative thoughts on the topic, he will be in town next week, and eager to give his academic talk: "Dr. Strangedrone, or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Slaughterbots".) Cristin, Michael and I dig into another August policy initiative, the “outbound Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS)” order. Given the long delays and halting rollout, I suggest that the Treasury's Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) on the topic really stands for Ambivalent Notice of Proposed Rulemaking.”  Finally, I suggest that autonomous vehicles may finally have turned the corner to success and rollout, now that they're being used as rolling hookup locations  and (perhaps not coincidentally) being approved to offer 24/7 robotaxi service in San Francisco. Nick's not ready to agree, but we do find common ground in criticizing a study. Download 470th Episode (mp3) You can subscribe to The Cyberlaw Podcast using iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, Pocket Casts, or our RSS feed. As always, The Cyberlaw Podcast is open to feedback. Be sure to engage with @stewartbaker on Twitter. Send your questions, comments, and suggestions for topics or interviewees to CyberlawPodcast@gmail.com. Remember: If your suggested guest appears on the show, we will send you a highly coveted Cyberlaw Podcast mug! The views expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not reflect the opinions of their institutions, clients, friends, families, or pets.

The Problem with Unregulated Call Labeling Analytics Engines, Numeracle Podcast: Verified Identity directly to call recipients without relying on intermediaries. Even in the shadow of the STIR/SHAKEN effort and several public and private sector initiatives, illegal robocalling continues to bedevil legitimate use cases, legitimate corporate, government and NGO operators of outbound calling operations. Numeracle is an industry pioneer and leader with actionable solutions for legal callers that prioritizes their calling identity as the foundation to restoring trust in the voice channel and to their calls by removing barriers, like improper spam labels, from harming their phone numbers. In this podcast, we visit with Keith Buell, General Counsel and Head of Global Public Policy, who walks us through his organization's comments to the FCC and offers us a better understanding of Numeracle's vision: Verified Identity directly to call recipients without relying on intermediaries. “We've gone from an industry where carriers have a duty to deliver calls with 99.999% accuracy to an industry that favors overzealous blocking and labeling without consequence to the blocker,” says Buell. On August 9th, 2023, Numeracle filed comments in response to the FCC's Seventh Report and Order, Eighth Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, and Third Notice of Inquiry in the matter of ‘Advanced Methods to Target and Eliminate Unlawful Robocalls.' A central point, explains Buell: “The FCC should not allow the AEs to insert themselves into the call flow, regardless of whether the call originator or recipient wants them there, and give the AEs carte blanche to make errors and then charge to fix those errors.” Numeracle has offered to provide Verified Identity data to help the analytics with an additional vetted source by which to identify good actors apart from the bad. Numeracle is an industry pioneer and leader with actionable solutions for legal callers that prioritizes their calling identity as the foundation to restoring trust in the voice channel and to their calls by removing barriers, like improper spam labels, from harming their phone numbers. Numeracle's Entity Identity Management™ (EIM) platform puts enterprise brands, BPOs, and service providers in direct control of their identity, which we vet and verify. Our EIM platform can also be used to manage branded communications, to improve call reputation with blocking and labeling prevention and spam label remediation, and we provide visibility into call display to ensure brand identity is presented as intended, with transparency and consistency. Our KYC-based identity vetting and verification is the cornerstone of the platform; developed in support of evolving federal regulations and telecom standards. Visit www.numeracle.com  More news on Numeracle

On today's episode of Full Spectrum, the Kelley Drye Communications team will be discussing several of the matters raised at the FCC's May 18, 2023 Open Meeting. First, (1:00) partner Chip Yorkgitis will cover a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would explore how spectrum in the 42 GHz band might be made available through one of several spectrum access models which have the potential to provide solutions in this evolving space. Second, (15:12) special counsel Michael Dover will cover a Report and Order, NPRM, and Order concerning accessibility for video conferencing services and providing guidance relating to the definition of “interoperable video conferencing service” under the Twenty-First Century Video Accessibility Act.

In January 2023, the FTC issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would ban virtually all non-compete agreements between employers and workers, both retroactively and going forward, categorizing them as an “unfair method of competition” under Section 5 of the FTC Act. What does the FTC's proposed rule look like, and is it destined to succeed? In this episode, co-hosts Jana Seidl and Elyse Dorsey speak with Anna Aryankalayil about the various details and scope of the proposed rule, the reasons behind non-competes, and potential legal challenges to any final rule the FTC may issue. Listen to this episode to learn about all sides of the heated controversy over the proposed ban on non-compete agreements. With special guest: Anna Aryankalayil, Partner, Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe Related Links: Press Release, FTC Proposes Rule to Ban Noncompete Clauses FTC Non-Compete Clause Rulemaking FTC Non-compete Clause Rule (NPRM) Comments Bloomberg article, FTC Noncoompete ban slammed by business groups as ‘unworkable' Hosted by: Jana Seidl, Senior Associate, Baker Botts L.L.P. and Elyse Dorsey, Partner, Kirkland & Ellis LLP