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New Florida Law Expands Protections for Utility Workers Performing Essential Infrastructure Work

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On May 22, 2025, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill 1386 into law, reclassifying criminal penalties for assault and battery against utility workers while they are engaged in critical infrastructure work. The law...more

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Data and Cybersecurity: European Union Legislation and Proposals - Updated December 2024

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The pace of new EU law continues unabated, with IoT, cyber security and digital services being key areas of activity....more

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EU Ratifies Pioneering Artificial Intelligence Legislation

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On May 21, 2024, the European Union finalized the adoption of the groundbreaking EU Artificial Intelligence Act, a comprehensive and sector-agnostic legislation that extends globally. This 420-page Act aims to regulate the...more

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Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act - What Companies Need to Know Now

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The Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act (“CIRCIA” or “the Act”) is a new federal law, adopted in March 2022, which requires critical infrastructure entities to report certain cybersecurity incidents and...more

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New Legislation Will Require Critical Sector Entities to Report Certain Cyber Incidents

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On March 15, 2022, President Biden signed into law the Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act (the Act) as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022. The Act requires "critical sector" entities to...more

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Biden Issues Memorandum Aimed at Improving Cybersecurity

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On July 28, 2021, President Biden issued a Memorandum on Improving Cybersecurity for Critical Infrastructure Control Systems. The Memo recognizes that the protection of the nation’s critical infrastructure lies not only with...more

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