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Computer Science > Computers and Society
Designing effective instruction requires instructional designers to create assessment questions aligned with clearly defined knowledge components (KCs). These KCs represent specific knowledge or skills that students must acquire. This process is often time-consuming and relies heavily on expert labor.
Standing At The Crossroads: Fourth Circuit To Decide Who Can Challenge HIPAA Administrative Subpoenas
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Supreme Court Temporarily Restores Telehealth Access To Mifepristone
Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP are most popular: within Cannabis & Hemp topic(s) The Supreme Court of the United States (“SCOTUS”)1 the ability of patients to receive mifepristone via mail-order after a telehealth visit following a recent decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit (the “Fifth Circuit”) staying implementation of guidelines previously adopted by the Food and Drug Administration (the “FDA”) that eliminated in-person physician consultation and dispensing...
Supreme Court Temporarily Restores Telehealth Access to Mifepristone
The Supreme Court of the United States (“SCOTUS”) temporarily reinstated[1] the ability of patients to receive mifepristone via mail-order after a telehealth visit following a recent decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit (the “Fifth Circuit”) staying implementation of guidelines previously adopted by the Food and Drug Administration (the “FDA”) that eliminated in-person physician consultation and dispensing requirements for the drug.
Health-E Law Episode 24: ViVE 2026: AI And The Future Of Healthcare (Podcast)
Michael D. Orlando’s articles from Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP are most popular: with readers working within the Healthcare industries Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP are most popular: within Cannabis & Hemp topic(s) Welcome to Health-e Law, Sheppard’s podcast exploring the fascinating health tech topics and trends of the day.
Alternatively activated macrophages cause DNA damage through an arginase 1-mediated bystander effect and promote epithelial cell transformation
Abstract Colorectal oncogenesis involves progressive genetic and epigenetic alterations in colon epithelial cells. Classically activated M1 macrophages can generate bystander-induced mutations and neoplastic transformation in epithelial cells. Herein, we report a novel mechanism by which alternatively activated M2 macrophages also induce a bystander effect.
A decade after the death of Berta Cáceres, we can no longer tolerate threats to environmental activists (commentary)
Environmental activist Berta Cáceres won the Goldman Environmental Prize in 2015 for successfully halting the Agua Zarca project, a massive hydropower development along the Gualcarque River in her native Honduras. On March 3, 2016, 10 years ago this month, gunmen hired by executives of the company building the dam assassinated her for her activism. Since then, Berta has become a global symbol of courage and sacrifice in the face of greed and violence.
A decade after the death of Berta Cáceres, we can no longer tolerate threats to environmental activists (commentary)
On the 10th anniversary of the murder of environmental activist Berta Cáceres, the director of the Goldman Environmental Prize argues in a new op-ed that the era of impunity for such crimes is over and that the capacity to defend such people is steadily increasing. A 2015 winner of the award for her work defending her Indigenous community against a hydroelectric development in Honduras, Cáceres was killed by gunmen hired by executives of the dam-building company.
The February 2026 Compliance Deadline Is Here: Practical Steps For Substance Use Disorder Information Privacy Compliance
SM Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP More Businesses turn to Sheppard to deliver sophisticated counsel to help clients move ahead. With more than 1,200 lawyers located in 16 offices worldwide, our client-centered approach is grounded in nearly a century of building enduring relationships on trust and collaboration.
Androco Mines Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Wahana Group of Indonesia for Aceh Gold Concessions Development.
Androco Mines Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Wahana Group of Indonesia for Aceh Gold Concessions Development. Round table discussions with Indonesian leadership. Consolidated Mining Concession Strategic Partnership Set to Advance Gold Exploration and Development in Aceh Province. The MOU executed between our company and Wahana Group is a significant step in our joint collaborative mining focus for the concessions in Aceh Province.” — Mrs.
AI Pitfalls In Healthcare Transaction (Video)
Carolyn Metnick’s articles from Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton are most popular: with Inhouse Counsel with readers working within the Retail & Leisure industries With AI adoption accelerating across healthcare, stakeholders are under pressure to implement solutions that deliver value while meeting growing regulatory scrutiny. The legal landscape is rapidly evolving, creating additional challenges to compliant implementation of AI.
Opting Out Of Web Tracking Has Never Been Easier In California
Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton are most popular: within Energy and Natural Resources topic(s) On October 8, 2025, Governor Newsom signed the California Opt Me Out Act (the "Act") into law, which expands on the California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA"). Most notably, the Act mandates that businesses developing or maintaining internet browsers must include functionalities enabling consumers to automatically communicate their preference to opt out of the sharing or selling of personal information.
A New Era Of Privacy Enforcement: Lessons For Digital Health Players
SM Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton More Sheppard Mullin is a full service Global 100 firm with over 1,000 attorneys in 16 offices located in the United States, Europe and Asia. Since 1927, companies have turned to Sheppard Mullin to handle corporate and technology matters, high stakes litigation and complex financial transactions. In the US, the firm’s clients include more than half of the Fortune 100.
White House Announces Nation Health Data Tracking System Of Personal Health Data
The White House announced it is launching a health data tracking system early next year that involves an unprecedented partnership between the federal government, providers, payors, and private sector technology companies. The stated objective is to enable patients to more easily access and share their personal health data and medical records across different platforms, including through apps operated by private technology companies (the "Tracking System").
DOJ Issues DEI Guidance for Federal Funding Recipients
Skip to main content August 01, 2025 Volume XV, Number 213 Legal Analysis. Expertly Written. Quickly Found. Trending News DOJ Releases DEI Guidance Print Mail Download />i Facebook Linkedin Reddit X Takeaways The DOJ released guidance on 07.30.25 regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion programs (as practices that may violate federal anti-discrimination law) and the application of federal anti-discrimination laws to those who receive federal funds.
New Texas Law Permits Use Of AI In Health Care
Texas recently enacted a pair of laws aimed at AI governance in the public sector and in healthcare. Starting September 1, 2025, there will be statutory authorization for health care practitioners (HCPs) in Texas to use AI for care-related purposes. This includes a practitioner's ability to develop courses of treatment and to diagnose patients.
Health-e Law Episode 18: AI In Clinical Research: Opportunities, Risks, And The Road Ahead With Bill Kish And Dr. Brad Pruitt Of Kenosha AI (Podcast)
Welcome to Health-e Law, Sheppard Mullin's podcast exploring the fascinating health tech topics and trends of the day. In this episode, Sara Shanti welcomes Bill Kish and Dr. Brad Pruitt of Kenosha AI to explore how artificial intelligence can enhance efficiency and compliance in healthcare research. CLICK HERE TO READ TRANSCRIPT What is Kenosha AI, and what is its potential role in transforming healthcare and research operations?
Texas Enacts Responsible AI Governance Act Adding To Patchwork Of AI Laws
At the end of June, Texas enacted the "Texas Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance Act" (the "Act"), adding to the patchwork of growing AI laws. This summary addresses the Act's most significant provisions.
Hot Topics In HIPAA
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The State Of Reproductive Healthcare Privacy
Since the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization decision (which overturned the landmark Roe v. Wade decision), the healthcare industry has continued to grapple with renewed concerns over patient privacy and reproductive healthcare. Legislators and regulators have not been idle, establishing a patchwork of authorities which require careful navigation and consideration. It is worth noting that reproductive healthcare privacy is not a concern exclusive to women.
Nevada’s New Workers’ Comp and Personal Injury Law: A Simpler Guide to NRS 616C.215
Skip to main content June 30, 2025 Volume XV, Number 181 Legal Analysis. Expertly Written. Quickly Found.
The State of Reproductive Healthcare Privacy
Since the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision (which overturned the landmark Roe v. Wade decision), the healthcare industry has continued to grapple with renewed concerns over patient privacy and reproductive healthcare. Legislators and regulators have not been idle, establishing a patchwork of authorities which require careful navigation and consideration. It is worth noting that reproductive healthcare privacy is not a concern exclusive to women.
Division of labor among H3K4 methyltransferases defines distinct facets of homeostatic plasticity
Keywords homeostatic plasticity chromatin histone methylation transcription neurodevelopmental disorders lysine methyltransferase 2 KMT2 Research topic(s) CP: Neuroscience Introduction Histone 3 lysine 4 methylation (H3K4me) is one of the most extensively regulated post-translational modifications in metazoans. The three states, mono-, di-, and tri-methylation (H3K4me1-3), differentially mark gene regulatory elements at transcriptionally engaged genomic loci.
Health-e Law Episode 17: Navigating AI: Governance And Innovation At UCSD Health With Ron Skillens Of UCSD Health (Podcast)
Welcome to Health-e Law, Sheppard Mullin's podcast exploring the fascinating health tech topics and trends of the day. In this episode, Ron Skillens, Chief Compliance and Privacy Officer at UC San Diego Health, joins host Michael Orlando to discuss the transformative potential of AI in healthcare and the importance of balancing innovation with compliance. What We Discussed in This Episode: How could AI transform patient care and hospital operations in the next five years?
Healthcare Security Is Homeland Security: A Discussion With Jonathan Meyer
SM Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton More Sheppard Mullin is a full service Global 100 firm with over 1,000 attorneys in 16 offices located in the United States, Europe and Asia. Since 1927, companies have turned to Sheppard Mullin to handle corporate and technology matters, high stakes litigation and complex financial transactions. In the US, the firm’s clients include more than half of the Fortune 100.
Healthcare Security is Homeland Security: A Discussion with Jonathan Meyer
Click here to listen to the audio. In an era where cyber threats are escalating, healthcare has emerged as a critical battleground for security. Its significance has become increasingly crucial as the intersection of healthcare, cybersecurity, and technology permeates every aspect of our lives.
Health-e Law Episode 16: Crossroads of Care: Navigating Executive Orders
Click here to listen to the audio. Welcome to Health-e Law, Sheppard Mullin's podcast exploring the fascinating health tech topics and trends of the day. In this episode, Jonathan Meyer, a partner at Sheppard Mullin and Leader of the firm’s National Security Team, joins us again to discuss the early days of the new Trump administration and what might be on the horizon in terms of cybersecurity and data privacy.
Unpacking HHS' Proposal To Amend HIPAA Security Rule
Just in time to bring in the new year, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued a notice of proposed rulemaking on Dec. 27 to significantly amend the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act's security rule. The security rule, which sets forth the security standards for safeguarding electronic protected health information that govern HIPAA covered entities and business associates, has evolved since its inception in 2003.
Unpacking HHS' Proposal To Amend HIPAA Security Rule
By Sara Shanti, Carolyn Metnick and Michael Sutton ( February 6, 2025, 5:29 PM EST) -- Just in time to bring in the new year, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued a notice of proposed rulemaking on Dec. 27 to significantly amend the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act's security rule.... Law360 is on it, so you are, too. A Law360 subscription puts you at the center of fast-moving legal issues, trends and developments so you can act with speed and confidence.
Unpacking HHS' Proposal To Amend HIPAA Security Rule
ADVERTISEMENT Don't want ads? Subscribe or login now. By Sara Shanti, Carolyn Metnick and Michael Sutton ( February 6, 2025, 5:29 PM EST) -- Just in time to bring in the new year, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued a notice of proposed rulemaking on Dec. 27 to significantly amend the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act's security rule....
New York Adopts Comprehensive Hospital Cybersecurity Requirements
Cyberattacks on healthcare organizations are on the rise, with the number of affected individuals nearly tripling between 2022 and 2024, according to data compiled by the Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights ("OCR").1 OCR data also reveals a 239% and 278% increase in hacking incidents and ransomware attacks, respectively, between January 2018 and September 2023.
HHS' Last-Minute Holiday Gift: Proposed Changes To The HIPAA Security Rule
SM Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton More Sheppard Mullin is a full service Global 100 firm with over 1,000 attorneys in 16 offices located in the United States, Europe and Asia. Since 1927, companies have turned to Sheppard Mullin to handle corporate and technology matters, high stakes litigation and complex financial transactions. In the US, the firm’s clients include more than half of the Fortune 100.
Texas Considers Comprehensive AI Bill
SM Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton More Sheppard Mullin is a full service Global 100 firm with over 1,000 attorneys in 16 offices located in the United States, Europe and Asia. Since 1927, companies have turned to Sheppard Mullin to handle corporate and technology matters, high stakes litigation and complex financial transactions. In the US, the firm’s clients include more than half of the Fortune 100.
Client Alert: SEC Charges Companies for Failing to Timely File Form D
Skip to main content January 06, 2025 Volume XV, Number 6 Legal Analysis. Expertly Written. Quickly Found. Trending News Client Alert: SEC Charges Companies for Failing to Timely File Form D Print Mail Download />i Facebook Twitter Linkedin Pinterest Reddit Facebook Messenger Email Digg Print X Buffer Flipboard As we enter 2025, compliance with U.S. securities regulations remains a critical focus for startups and early-stage companies.
Health-e Law Episode 14: The Future (Of Healthcare) Is Female With Danielle Vrabie And Amanda Zablocki, Co-Chairs Of Sheppard Mullin's WHLC (Podcast)
Welcome to Health-e Law, Sheppard Mullin's podcast exploring the fascinating health tech topics and trends of the day. In this episode, Danielle Vrabie and Amanda Zablocki, partners at Sheppard Mullin and Co-Chairs of the firm's Women in Healthcare Leadership Collaborative (WHLC), join Sara Shanti to talk about the importance of elevating women to leadership roles in healthcare. What We Discussed in this Episode: Women make up about 75% of entry level positions in healthcare.
California Limits Health Plan Use Of AI In Utilization Management
California Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill 1120 into law, which is known as the Physicians Make Decisions Act. At a high level, the Act aims to safeguard patient access to treatments by mandating a certain level of health care provider oversight when payors use AI to assess the medical necessity of requested medical services, and by extension, coverage for such medical services.
Health-e Law Episode 13: Overcoming Challenges To Innovation In Preventative Care With Steven Collens Of MATTER (Podcast)
Welcome to Health-e Law, Sheppard Mullin's podcast exploring the fascinating health tech topics and trends of the day. In this episode, Steven Collens, CEO of MATTER, a global healthcare innovation hub based in Chicago, joins us to explore advancements in preventative care and the innovations driving this transformation. What We Discussed in this Episode: What markers for success does MATTER look for? What type of entrepreneurs does MATTER seek? How is innovation moving policy/creating policy?
Healthcare Needs More Hackers: A Discussion With Ilona Cohen
Ethical hackers are becoming crucial allies in the battle against healthcare data breaches and ransomware attacks. In the twelfth episode of Sheppard Mullin's Health-e Law Podcast, Ilona Cohen, Chief Legal Officer and Chief Policy Officer of HackerOne, delved into the pressing issue of cybersecurity in the healthcare sector and the pivotal role that ethical hacking may play, with Sheppard Mullin's Phil Kim, Sara Shanti, and Michael Sutton.
Healthcare Needs More Hackers: A Discussion with Ilona Cohen
Click here to listen to the audio. Ethical hackers are becoming crucial allies in the battle against healthcare data breaches and ransomware attacks. In the twelfth episode of Sheppard Mullin’s Health-e Law Podcast, Ilona Cohen, Chief Legal Officer and Chief Policy Officer of HackerOne, delved into the pressing issue of cybersecurity in the healthcare sector and the pivotal role that ethical hacking may play, with Sheppard Mullin’s Phil Kim, Sara Shanti, and Michael Sutton.
CMS Releases First Annual Evaluation Report For Kidney Care Choices Model
SM Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton More Sheppard Mullin is a full service Global 100 firm with over 1,000 attorneys in 16 offices located in the United States, Europe and Asia. Since 1927, companies have turned to Sheppard Mullin to handle corporate and technology matters, high stakes litigation and complex financial transactions. In the US, the firm’s clients include more than half of the Fortune 100.
Health-e Law Episode 12: Healthcare Needs More Hackers With Ilona Cohen Of HackerOne (Podcast)
Welcome to Health-e Law, Sheppard Mullin's podcast exploring the fascinating health tech topics and trends of the day. In this episode, Sheppard Mullin's Sara Shanti, Phil Kim, and Michael D. Sutton, are joined by Ilona Cohen, Chief Legal Officer and Chief Policy Officer of HackerOne, to discuss creative and inspiring solutions for addressing the surge of data breaches in healthcare. What We Discussed in this Episode: What does "data breach" mean in the healthcare context?
Do You Catch Our Drift? Navigating The Waters Of Offshoring And Patient Data
Listen to this post With technology rapidly evolving and jurisdictions appearing blurred, it is increasingly important to be mindful of data flow and use. This is particularly true where patient data is being accessed by offshore subcontractors. Simply put, offshoring occurs where a party contracts for services to be rendered, in whole or in part, by another party located outside of the United States and its territories.
Do You Catch Our Drift? Navigating the Waters of Offshoring and Patient Data
With technology rapidly evolving and jurisdictions appearing blurred, it is increasingly important to be mindful of data flow and use. This is particularly true where patient data is being accessed by offshore subcontractors. Simply put, offshoring occurs where a party contracts for services to be rendered, in whole or in part, by another party located outside of the United States and its territories.
Health-e Law Episode 11: CURES And Beyond: Reining In The Long Tail Of Healthcare (Podcast)
Welcome to Health-e Law, Sheppard Mullin's podcast exploring the fascinating health tech topics and trends of the day. In this episode, Gregory Stein, Founder, Chief Executive Officer, and Director of Shadowbox, joins us to discuss how the 21st Century Cures Act could impact interplay within the healthcare industry, particularly interoperability as a means of addressing what has become, according to recent testimony before the U.S. Senate Budget Committee, a $950 billion administrative burden.
Assessing Data Assets In Healthcare: A Discussion With Arti Bedi Pullins
Listen to this post Gradually, data is being recognized as an asset in an increasingly data-hungry healthcare industry. In the tenth episode of Sheppard Mullin's Health-e Law Podcast, Arti Bedi Pullins, President and Chief Healthcare Officer at QuestionPro, discusses how industry players can recognize the value of data as an asset with Sheppard Mullin's Digital Health Team co-chairs, Sara Shanti and Phil Kim.
Assessing Data Assets in Healthcare: A Discussion with Arti Bedi Pullins
Gradually, data is being recognized as an asset in an increasingly data-hungry healthcare industry. In the tenth episode of Sheppard Mullin’s Health-e Law Podcast, Arti Bedi Pullins, President and Chief Healthcare Officer at QuestionPro, discusses how industry players can recognize the value of data as an asset with Sheppard Mullin’s Digital Health Team co-chairs, Sara Shanti and Phil Kim.
Health-e Law Episode 10: Assessing Data Assets In Healthcare With Arti Bedi Pullins Of QuestionPro (Podcast)
Welcome to Health-e Law, Sheppard Mullin's podcast exploring the fascinating health tech topics and trends of the day. In this episode, Arti Bedi Pullins, President and Chief Healthcare Officer at QuestionPro, joins us to discuss how the healthcare sector is increasingly recognizing and leveraging data as an asset, including how data is being collected for value-based or outcome-based payment models. How is data being recognized as an asset in the healthcare sector?
Remote Patient Monitoring Innovating Health Tech: A Discussion with Dr. Vipul Kella
The healthcare sector is undergoing a transformative phase due in large part to the integration of digital technologies into every-day care. At the forefront of this revolution is Remote Patient Monitoring (“RPM”), a technology that appears poised to redefine the industry’s approach to care.
Remote Patient Monitoring Innovating Health Tech: A Discussion With Dr. Vipul Kella
The healthcare sector is undergoing a transformative phase due in large part to the integration of digital technologies into every-day care. At the forefront of this revolution is Remote Patient Monitoring ("RPM"), a technology that appears poised to redefine the industry's approach to care.
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