Accenture's data breach raises concerns over client protection, revealing systemic failures in security measures and response strategies.

The committee recommends maintaining assessment rates and increasing gift payment limits.

Commission discusses billing practices and flat fees for criminal defense attorneys

Arkansas establishes registration requirements and penalties for behavior analysts effective 2025

The Assembly approved AB 2305 to prohibit private equity and similar investors from directing or influencing litigation strategy and decisions, aimed at keeping client interests with licensed attorneys rather than investor return expectations.

The board voted 3-0 to direct county staff to explore creation of a prohibited solicitation/buffer zone around DPSS and other county offices to stop vendors and recruiters who target at-risk residents and to coordinate education and enforcement measures pending legal analysis.

Salon owner highlights health and safety concerns while seeking license reinstatement.

Sponsor proposed pausing processing of pending home-care license applications until the Department of Health inspects all existing licensed home-care agencies; VDH officials confirmed a staffing backlog and said they are hiring but could not give a timeline, prompting pushback from several senators.

Bill section outlines safety protocols and intake procedures for home health care providers

House Bill 1227 prohibits certain testamentary gifts to lawyers from clients to prevent undue influence.

The HMIS oversight committee reported that Metro Finance released invoices containing 259 client names and related personally identifying information from landlord engagement funds; the council adopted a motion to ask named recipients to destroy the materials and requested a written plan to notify affected clients and tighten records procedures.