Michael Rosenthal

Los Angeles

Writer and Editor at Freelance

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California attorney general investigative sweep and state law proposal target location data

1 month ago | irglobal.com | Michael Rosenthal

On March 10, the California Attorney General’s Office (“AG”) announced an “ongoing investigative sweep into the location data industry” (“investigative sweep”) for compliance with the California Consumer Privacy Act’s (“CCPA”) requirements surrounding location data. Michael S. Rosenthal silver Michael S. is a silver member PAC Michael S. is a committee member Member at Clark Hill PLC Franchise and Distribution Law in Georgia (US)
Parmenides and Dr. Strangelove, Or How I Learned to Stop Worrying about Monism and Accept the World of Relations, at least for the sake of the Good

1 month ago | onlinelibrary.wiley.com | Michael Rosenthal

I want to start with a movie: Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb.1 This 1964 film, directed by Stanley Kubrick, and starring Peter Sellers in multiple roles, satirizes the Cold War defense establishment. It tells the story of a renegade base commander, General Jack D. Ripper, played by Sterling Hayden, who takes advantage of a malfunction in the communications system to send his wing of B-52 bombers to attack the Soviet Union.
CPPA shuts down data brokerage through Delete Act enforcement

1 month ago | irglobal.com | Michael Rosenthal

Authors John F. Howard , Melissa K. VentroneThe California Privacy Protection Agency (“CPPA”) has moved forward with an enforcement action and settlement with two data brokers resulting from its investigative sweep of data broker registration compliance under the California Delete Act. Under the Delete Act, data brokers that operated in 2023 were required to register by Jan. 31, 2024, with the CPPA. Data brokers who failed to register could face fines of $200 per day.
What the Revised Earned Sick Time Act Means

1 month ago | irglobal.com | Michael Rosenthal

On Feb. 21, Governor Whitmer signed an amendment to the Earned Sick Time Act (“ESTA”), which became effective immediately. The law requires most Michigan employers to permit employees to accrue and use paid earned sick time. 1.
Sackett v. U.S., New Mexico NPDES permit for federal, state waters.

1 month ago | irglobal.com | Michael Rosenthal

AuthorsGabe Racz , Jerry D. Worsham II , Axel Buchwalter , Alex TimbasIn Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. Supreme Court held that Clean Water Act-regulated “waters of the United States” (“WOTUS”) are limited to relatively permanent bodies of water connected to traditional interstate navigable waters. With respect to wetlands, WOTUS must have a “continuous surface connection” to lakes or rivers that affect interstate commerce.
Tariffs Are Coming, What Now?

2 months ago | irglobal.com | Michael Rosenthal

Authors Mark R. Ludwikowski , Aristeo Lopez , R. Kevin Williams , Kelsey J. Christensen , Sally Alghazali , Anthony P. CampauUPDATE: At 10:41 this morning President Trump posted on Truth Social announcing that the tariffs with respect to Mexico will be delayed by one month. “I just spoke with President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico. It was a very friendly conversation wherein she agreed to immediately supply 10,000 Mexican Soldiers on the Border separating Mexico and the United States.
Washington Supreme Court Says Employers May Not Unreasonably Restrain Employees

2 months ago | irglobal.com | Michael Rosenthal

In a case of first impression, the Washington Supreme Court interpreted Washington law regarding noncompete agreements to broadly protect employees who earn less than twice the state minimum wage from unreasonable restrictions on obtaining supplemental employment and to narrowly permit employers to impose restrictions consistent with the common law duty of loyalty. Michael S. Rosenthal silver Michael S. is a silver member PAC Michael S.
The “Sad Beige Lawsuit” and the Fight Over Social Media Influencer IP Rights

2 months ago | irglobal.com | Michael Rosenthal

Authors Jonathan Roffe , Madison Mull Can you protect a personal “aesthetic” or “vibe?” Social media influencer Sydney Nicole Gifford believes so, as she recently sued fellow social media influencer Alyssa Sheil in Texas Federal Court, in what is now known as the “sad beige lawsuit.” Gifford and Sheil are both social media influencers who promote Amazon products over their respective social media feeds using a predominantly “neutral, beige, and cream aesthetic.” Gifford claims Sheil copies...
Supreme Court Clarifies Burden of Proof in FLSA Exemption Cases

2 months ago | irglobal.com | Michael Rosenthal

On Jan. 15, the United States Supreme Court issued its decision in E.M.D. Sales, Inc. v. Carrera, which clarified that employers need only prove that an employee is exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) by a preponderance of the evidence. This was a good decision for employers and reversed a Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals decision finding that an exemption must be proven by clear and convincing evidence.
Bipartisan Bills Would Promote Cyber Security Efforts in Healthcare

Sep 23, 2024 | irglobal.com | Michael Rosenthal

The Senate has passed, and in late summer the House introduced, legislation aimed at improving cyber security in healthcare. Congress’ efforts in this regard would put the efforts of two agencies together, in an attempt to share resources including threat intel. WHY IT MATTERSThe healthcare sector is a frequent target for cyber threats, including a massive breach of a payment processing platform early this year that impaired healthcare delivery for weeks.