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23andMe Sale Update

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Our previous report on the Chapter 11 case of 23andMe discussed the Sale Order entered by the Bankruptcy Court on June 27, which approved the proposed sale of substantially all of the assets of the company. We noted that...more

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23andMe Bankruptcy: The Privacy Ombudsman’s Report

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The court-appointed Consumer Privacy Ombudsman (CPO) in the 23andMe bankruptcy last month released a 200-plus-page report assessing the privacy implications of the proposed sale of 23andMe’s assets as part of its Chapter 11...more

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Hashed & Salted: Vol. 4, Issue 3

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Welcome to the Summer of Privacy! As we hit the middle of 2025, California is once again the focus of our attention, as both its legislators and regulators are attempting to square privacy protections with developing...more

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Data for Sale

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What happens to sensitive personal information shared by consumers when the company collecting that information encounters financial distress? That exact issue is currently front and center in the Chapter 11 proceedings of...more

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23andMe and the Role of Privacy in Bankruptcy Law

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There is nothing more inherently unique and personal to an individual than his or her DNA. Unlike many other types of personal information, a person’s DNA is immutable. It can be the key to unlocking extremely sensitive...more

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Podcast - Who Owns Your DNA? Lessons Learned from 23andMe

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In the first episode of a "Florida Capital Conversations" new healthcare privacy series, Tallahassee healthcare attorneys Shannon Hartsfield and Eddie Williams discuss the evolving landscape of genetic data privacy, focusing...more

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Not the Rite Stuff, Private Eyes, and Inquiring Minds

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Rite Aid bankruptcy update: report says pharmacy chain may be facing insolvency as businesses close | Fast Company - Having previously filed for bankruptcy in 2023, Rite Aid is now preparing to file a second bankruptcy...more

McCarter & English, LLP

Follow the Breadcrumbs: Where Does Consumer Data Go as 23andMe Goes Bankrupt?

23andMe, a pioneer in the DNA testing kit industry, announced that it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and recently asked to select an independent customer data representative regarding any sale of user data....more

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Immediate Steps to Safeguard Your Genetic Data Amid 23andMe Bankruptcy Concerns

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Since its 2006 founding, 23andMe’s (the “Company”) service of collecting, analyzing, and reporting customers’ genetic information has raised privacy concerns among many. Worsening those concerns, the Company filed for...more

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State AGs and the FTC Warn of 23andMe Risks Following Bankruptcy Announcement

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Several state attorneys general (AGs) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) have begun scrutinizing ancestry tracking company 23andMe following its recent announcement that it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. As part of...more

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The FTC Addresses 23andMe's Bankruptcy

In a March 31, 2025 letter, the Chair of the FTC, Andrew Ferguson, wrote to the Acting U.S. Bankruptcy Trustee and set out the FTC’s expectations for the protection of consumer information held by 23andMe. As we noted...more

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23andMe’s Court-Supervised Restructuring: Navigating Turbulent Financial Waters

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On March 23, 2025, 23andMe, a pioneer in the field of genetic testing and consumer healthcare, announced it had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Missouri. The objective...more

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The Top 10 Legal Issues for CFOs and GCs of Fashion and Retail Companies

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In 2025, the retail and fashion industries are bracing for a transformative year, heavily influenced by the policies of the new Trump Administration. These policies promise rapid and significant changes, particularly in areas...more

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The Learned Concierge - May 2024, Vol. 8

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The Learned Concierge - Welcome to your monthly legal insights on the trends impacting the Retail, Hospitality, and Food & Beverage Industries....more

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Crypto Customers Lose Anonymity in Celsius Chapter 11

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All crypto Celsius Network, LLC customers expecting and relying on anonymity should be concerned that their crypto transactions may become public. Recently, the Bankruptcy Court in the Celsius Network LLC chapter 11 case...more

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Commercial Litigation Outlook - 2022

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Welcome to the second annual installment of Seyfarth Shaw’s Commercial Litigation Outlook. Our nationally recognized team provides keen insights about what to expect in 2022. In short, it will be a busy year that will call...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

Kattison Avenue | Issue 6 - Summer 2021

Dark Patterns Come to Light in California Data Privacy Laws - Imagine this scenario: You are navigating through a website or watching an in-app ad, when suddenly you are redirected to a subscription page, even though you...more

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Commercial Litigation Outlook - 2021

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As the nation emerges from the pandemic, clients face the double-whammy of delayed resolution of existing disputes (thanks to court shutdowns) and increased litigation activity across the board. The third quarter of 2020 saw...more

Farella Braun + Martel LLP

Undergoing Bankruptcy Proceedings? Here’s How to Make Sure PII Maintains Its Value

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, some businesses are considering potential liquidation or restructuring through bankruptcy. Companies in this situation should keep privacy concerns in mind, because the handling of personal data...more

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UK Private Equity: Horizon Scanning for 2021

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In a year dominated by the pandemic, it is easy to lose sight of some of the more granular legal developments and trends coming over the horizon for 2021 which, in their own ways, can also have a significant impact on the...more

Farella Braun + Martel LLP

Privacy During Bankruptcy Proceedings: Why It Matters

During these particularly trying times resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses of all sizes have been concerned about the future. As a result, considering potential liquidation or restructuring through bankruptcy is...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

Top Legal Issues Facing the Automotive Industry in 2020

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...The Impact of Emerging Technologies on Global Automotive Supply Chains - The intense focus on autonomous vehicles and electrification we see today shows no signs of slowing down: in the new automotive industry, every...more

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Your Daily Dose of Financial News

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Quite a start to the week for consulting powerhouse McKinsey & Co., with a Times expose on the questionable relationship between McKinsey’s clients and the investments its hedge fund has made in those same clients, not to...more

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Consumer Data Privacy in Bankruptcy

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Bankruptcy law and privacy law may appear to be wholly separate areas of the law, but they overlap more than one might anticipate. Balancing individual rights and interests to achieve a social good is at the heart of both...more

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PRIVACY POLICIES AND THE SALE OF CORPORATE ASSETS: It pays to plan ahead to preserve the value of your data assets

Personal data is a valuable corporate asset. At times, the personal information collected from customers (such as email address, mailing address, phone number, etc.) can be a company’s most valuable asset. Unfortunately,...more

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