Progin v. UMASS Memorial Health Care - Privacy Data Lawsuit

The District of Massachusetts has issued an opinion in the privacy data lawsuit Janice Progin, et al. v. UMASS Memorial Health Care, Inc., et al. The case, docketed as 4:25-cv-40003, concerns alleged privacy data violations by the healthcare defendants.

Narrigan v. Goldberg - Unclaimed Property Act Challenge

The First Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a class action challenging Massachusetts's Disposition of Unclaimed Property Act. The court found the plaintiff's claims regarding interest payments were not ripe and that he lacked standing for injunctive or declaratory relief.

First Circuit: Carr Murder Conviction and Sentence Review

The First Circuit Court of Appeals reviewed Rodolfo Carr's habeas petition challenging his murder conviction and life sentence. The court affirmed the district court's denial of relief, finding no violation of Carr's Sixth Amendment speedy trial rights or ineffective assistance of counsel.

Alaska Proposes Virtual Currency Money Transmission Regulations

The Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development is proposing changes to its money transmission regulations to include virtual currency. The proposed changes would add virtual currency activity as a covered money transmission activity, require licenses for virtual currency transmitters, and update permissible investments to include virtual currency. Public comments are due by September 30, 2022.

Alaska Advisory on Email Account Scams and Cybercrime Protection

The Alaska Division of Banking and Securities issued an advisory to consumers and businesses regarding email account scams and cybercrime protection. The notice highlights threats to financial accounts, including fraudulent payroll changes and unauthorized wire transfers, and provides resources for protection.

Metals.Com Fraud Enforcement - Investor Claim Deadline

The Alaska Division of Banking and Securities, along with other state regulators and the CFTC, filed a joint civil enforcement action against Metals.Com and associated parties for alleged fraud involving 1,600 investors and over $185 million. A receiver has been appointed to manage claims, with a deadline of April 30, 2021, for defrauded clients to submit their claims.

TriZetto Data Breach Notification Letter

TriZetto Provider Solutions is notifying individuals of a cybersecurity incident that may have involved protected health information. The incident, discovered on October 2, 2025, potentially exposed patient names, addresses, dates of birth, and in some cases, Social Security numbers. TriZetto is offering identity protection services to affected individuals.

Hingham Municipal Lighting Plant Data Breach Notification

The Hingham Municipal Lighting Plant has issued a data breach notification letter to affected individuals. The incident involved the exposure of personal information, including names, Social Security numbers, and driver's license numbers. Affected individuals are offered two years of complimentary identity protection services.

Massachusetts General Hospital Data Breach Notification

Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) issued a data breach notification on February 25, 2026, regarding an incident where Protected Health Information (PHI) was inadvertently sent to the incorrect patient. The breach involved names, dates of birth, social security numbers, and diagnoses. MGH is offering 24 months of free credit monitoring and identity theft protection services.

Worcester State University Data Breach Notification

Worcester State University issued a data breach notification letter on February 25, 2026, detailing a breach that exposed personal information of students and staff from January 24 to February 2, 2026. The university has updated its policies to prevent future incidents and is providing guidance on security freezes.