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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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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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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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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

Clark Hill PLC

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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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

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

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

Baker Donelson

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

Morrison & Foerster LLP - Social Media

Socially Aware: The Social Media Law Update Volume 6, Issue 4

Five social media law issues to discuss with your clients - The explosive growth of social media has clients facing legal questions that didn’t even exist a few short years ago. Helping your clients navigate this...more

Pillsbury - Internet & Social Media Law Blog

Transferring Customer Data in an Asset Sale

In today’s world, consumer data is a huge asset for companies across all industries, in particular those in technology-focused spaces like social media, apps, wearables, and retailers involved in e-commerce. The value of such...more

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