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Research Security Enforcement Updates

In this episode of the Enforcement and Investigations Podcast Series, Christine Savage and Mark McPherson discuss recent research security enforcement actions involving the University of Florida and Cleveland Clinic, as well as the biotechnology company Sigma-Aldrich.

Choate Ranks Highly in 2024 Legal 500

The 2024 edition of The Legal 500 recognized 40 Choate attorneys in their respective fields and 10 practice areas.

Choate Lawyers and Practice Groups Recognized by Chambers 2024

The 2024 edition of Chambers USA Guide to America’s Leading Lawyers for Business recognized 34 Choate attorneys as leading counsel in their respective fields, with seven receiving Band 1 rankings.

BBA 2024 White Collar Crime Conference Takeaways

Choate had compiled the key takeaways from the Boston Bar Association’s May 2024 White Collar Crime Conference, which discussed recent white collar crime cases and practice developments.

FTC Seeks Significant Penalties from Two Health Companies Alleging Misuse of Consumer Personal Information

The FTC continues its aggressive pursuit of companies it believes have mishandled consumers’ personal health information, and in particular those who have shared consumers’ information with third-party advertising platforms without consumers’ express authorization.

Christine Savage Speaking on Research Security at NCURA Conference

Christine Savage will speak on a research security panel at the National Counsel of University Research Administrator's (NCURA) Pre-Award Research Administration Conference on Thursday, March 21, 2024.

FTC Finalizes Order with Genetic Testing Company 1Health.io in Privacy and Security of Genetic Information Case

The FTC recently finalized an order with genetic testing company 1Health.io (“1Health” or “Vitagene”), settling claims that it failed to live up to its privacy and security practices. This is the FTC’s first enforcement action focused on both the privacy and security of genetic information.

Christine Savage Co-Authors Adtech Health Data Article in Law360

Christine Savage co-authored the article, “FTC Settlements Widen Efforts to Shield Health Data,” in the September 11, 2023 edition of Law360, related to gathering and sharing data collected through adtech tools.

Choate Attorneys Recognized in Best Lawyers in America® 2024

Best Lawyers in America® has recognized 43 Choate attorneys in its 2024 edition, including naming 4 partners as Lawyer of the Year in Boston for their respective practice areas.