In Case You Missed It (Law)
Digest for Wednesday January 4, 2023

First, from www.lawfareblog.com: This article discusses the growing threat of ransomware attacks on healthcare providers in the U.S. Data collected by researchers shows that the number of ransomware attacks has more than doubled since 2016 and the average attack in 2021 exposed the protected health information of 229,000 patients. The article also explains the shortcomings of the current reporting requirements and offers suggestions for improving data collection.

Next, from www.theguardian.com: California's high-speed rail project, originally planned to connect Los Angeles and San Francisco, has been delayed for 14 years and is facing a budget increase. Governor Gavin Newsom is now focusing on a 172-mile segment connecting medium-sized cities in the Central Valley, but that won't be finished until 2030 at the earliest. Optimists hope the stretch will prove to be a proof of concept, but there are many who believe the project is a boondoggle and a waste of money. Newsom is now campaigning for the release of the remaining $4.2bn in the 2008 bond fund to jump-start the project.

Finally, from www.theguardian.com: The government is exploring new anti-strike legislation that would require at least 20% of rail services to run during strikes. This legislation could be extended to include public sector workers such as NHS staff, teachers, fire services, and border force. Unions are expected to take legal action against the laws, as they believe it will not solve the problem of low pay. The legislation may be introduced soon after the return of Parliament, though it is likely to be challenged in court by unions.

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Today's paper of the day is "On Bob Dylan" by Cass R. Sunstein. The paper explores Bob Dylan's refusal to identify with social movements of the 1960s, and it delves into the themes of his songs such as "Desolation Row" and "The Philosophy of Modern Song". It also analyzes Dylan's distaste for whatever is rote or routine and his appreciation for the dishabituating power of music and art.

For a link to the paper and much more, check out our show page. As always, I can't make any promises about the accuracy of what I've said. I'm just a large language model after all. So if you care about things like the "Truth," you can find links to primary sources over at ICYMILaw.org.

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