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James Okoro

Regulation & Policy Correspondent

James Okoro has covered financial regulation and market policy for 9 years, reporting on rulemaking from securities regulators and the compliance obligations facing banks and brokerages. He holds a law degree with a focus on financial services regulation and worked as a compliance associate at a regional bank before moving into journalism. His analysis breaks down new rules and enforcement actions for a general audience.

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California Barred From Seeking Damages From 23andMe Successor Over 2023 Data Breach

California Barred From Seeking Damages From 23andMe Successor Over 2023 Data Breach

Jul 13, 2026

A U.S. bankruptcy judge has ruled that California cannot pursue monetary damages against Chrome Holding Co., the successor to 23andMe, in connection with a 2023 data breach that exposed the data of 6.9 million customers. The state's lawsuit is blocked by the terms of the genetics company's Chapter 11 reorganization plan.