NewsFive McDonald Hopkins attorneys selected to 2025 Illinois Super Lawyers and Rising Stars ListsTwo attorneys at McDonald Hopkins have been selected to the 2025 Illinois Super Lawyers list and three McDonald Hopkins attorneys have been selected to the 2025 Illinois Rising Stars list.
Blog PostNew update to HIPAA ushers in potential for additional cybersecurity rulesRecently, the Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights announced plans to update HIPAA in an effort to improve the cybersecurity practices of covered entities and business associates, as the number of targeted cyberattacks, particularly those targeting the healthcare system, continues to skyrocket.
AlertCTA beneficial ownership information reporting requirements back in effect with deadline extensionsReporting companies that were created prior to January 1, 2024, have until January 13, 2025, to comply with CTA requirements (compared with the original deadline of January 1, 2025).
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On March 14, 2025, the Senate passed a continuing resolution (CR) to extend current government funding through September 30, 2025, thereby avoiding an immediate government shutdown. This stopgap measure provides Congress additional time to negotiate and finalize a long-term budget resolution.
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How private equity can offer founder-owners a step forward to scale and secure their legacy without burning out.
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While the Trump administration's firings may disrupt or delay certain Consumer Financial Protection Bureau enforcement activities, financial institutions should continue to comply with applicable consumer data privacy and security laws.
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Blair Dawson recognized as one of the Security Industry Association’s 2025 Women in Security Forum Power 100.
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For now, board member Wilcox is re-employed and the NLRB can resume its operations, having the minimum three-member quorum needed to render decisions. However, this battle is far from over and is likely headed to the United States Supreme Court for a potentially historical reframing of the extent of the President’s authority over all executive branch employees.
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IP is a complex legal landscape governed by factors like value, ownership, jurisdiction, and timing. Understanding these nuances is crucial when protecting assets, making business decisions, or choosing legal counsel. Separating fact from fiction can mean the difference between securing an innovation or losing it.
