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Cybersecurity
Coverage across state and federal laws and international cybersecurity regulations as well as the measures and technologies used to comply with them. Also cover breaches impacting law firms and find the legal angle for those covering corporations. Litigation ensuing from breaches is covered as well.
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Ashurst Hit By Server Outage
By Habiba Cullen-Jafar | January 9, 2025
The outage caused issues with email at the firm.
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Borden Ladner Gervais Cyber Expert Warns of Growing Threats From AI-Boosted Ransomware Attacks
By Gail J. Cohen | December 27, 2024
Hélène Deschamps Marquis and two other lawyers from Deloitte Canada recently joined BLG’s privacy and cybersecurity group.
1 minute read
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Ex-Spies Reveal How Cybercriminals Exploit Law Firms’ Holiday Vulnerabilities
By Caroline Byrne | November 26, 2024
Cybercriminals leverage law firm data for insider trading, corporate espionage and extortion, making lawyers attractive targets during holidays, but not all threats involve stereotypical hackers, experts say.
1 minute read
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UN Treaty Enacting Cybercrime Standards Is Likely to Face Headwinds in US, Other Countries
By Ella Sherman | November 21, 2024
The U.N. General Assembly plans to vote on the United Nations Convention Against Cybercrime in December. Some critics are concerned about the treaty’s jurisdiction and human rights implications.
1 minute read
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Cyberattacks Slowing Down M&A Deals: New Report
By Gail J. Cohen | November 19, 2024
Blakes’ annual cybersecurity report says attacks and breaches are having an impact on due diligence practices, and artificial intelligence is ramping up the sophistication of scams and attacks.
1 minute read
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German Court Finds Facebook Must Pay Users for Data Breach, But Less Than Expected
By Ulrike Barth | November 19, 2024
The Federal Court of Justice recognises user rights to non-material damages following a massive data breach but plaintiffs' lawyers are likedly to be disappointed by the amount.
1 minute read
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Norton Rose Racial Discrimination Complaint Triggered South African IT Probe
By Alfred Olufemi | November 18, 2024
A complaint about racism and gender bias sparked Norton Rose Fulbright’s investigation into unauthorised IT access, leading an ex-employee to claim unfair dismissal.
1 minute read
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Nigel Farage's Reform UK Faces Legal Action, Pallas Partners Acting
By Jack Womack | October 10, 2024
The law firm will advise the Good Law Project in its legal proceedings against the political entity over alleged breaches of voters' data rights.
2 minute read
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Three-Quarters of Law Firms Have Passwords Leaked on Dark Web
By Louis Altmann | September 30, 2024
A report by Atlas Cloud reveals that more than one million law firm-related passwords have been leaked, including those belonging to large law firms.
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Google Taps King & Spalding to Sue Kremlin-Owned Broadcaster
By Jack Womack | August 21, 2024
The claims are part of a legal battle between Google and Russian state-affiliated media entities which stretches back to 2020.
3 minute read
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NYAG’s Enforcement of Mandated Cybersecurity Safeguards Sends Expensive Shock Waves through Varying Industries
By Jessica Copeland and Ariyana DeWitz | February 3, 2025
The New York Office of Attorney General is holding organizations accountable for the failure to implement mandated cybersecurity safeguards, resulting in the loss of personal and private information. In 2024, the AG entered into several settlement agreements totaling approximately $70 million dollars. In this article, Jessica Copeland and Ariyana DeWitz of Bond, Schoeneck & King discuss a few notable settlements.
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Four Things to Know About Florida’s New Law to Protect Minors Online
By Shannon B. Hartsfield and Barbara A. Martinez | January 31, 2025
A new Florida law became effective on Jan. 1, 2025, that governs social media use for minors and requires age verification in order to access certain materials. Online operators should determine if this law applies to their business activities and be aware of these key issues.
1 minute read
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FTC's Info Security Action Against GoDaddy Sends 'Clear Signal' to Web Hosting Industry: Expert
By Kat Black | January 24, 2025
The Federal Trade Commission announced it will require web hosting company GoDaddy to introduce a "robust information security program" to settle charges that it has failed to protect its platform from security threats since 2018, a decision a cybersecurity law expert says will likely reverberate throughout the web hosting industry.
1 minute read
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New Trouble for Allstate: National Class Action Targets Insurer
By Emily Cousins | January 17, 2025
The class action was filed in the Northern District of Illinois. It goes further than the claims on behalf of Texas consumers in the state action, and looks to encompass a national class.
1 minute read
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Does the Treasury Hack Underscore a Big Problem for the Private Sector?
By Benjamin Joyner | January 16, 2025
Some believe that government agencies are better positioned to manage third party risk than the private sector. But others say the security differences aren't so clear-cut.
1 minute read
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Avoiding Legal Risks: Crafting a Strong Do Not Call Policy for Compliance
By Paul St. Clair | January 16, 2025
A strong Do Not Call Policy (DNC) is vital to comply with the Telephone Consumer Protection Act. Ensuring robust DNC compliance protects an organization's reputation and increases consumer trust. Below is a practical guide for building and implementing DNC policies that ensure compliance and reduce liability.
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Facing the Deepfake Crisis: Insights From Enterprise and Legal Frontlines
By Ben Colman and Daniel B. Garrie | January 16, 2025
Organizations must act now to implement comprehensive detection and prevention strategies. The cost of inaction continues to grow—not just in financial terms, but in the potential destruction of the trust that underpins our digital economy.
1 minute read
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Greenberg Traurig, Holland & Knight Leaders Expect AI Investments to Jump in 2025
By Alexander Lugo | January 15, 2025
Leaders from Florida's highest placing firms on the Am Law 100 predict growing buy-in with AI this year as firms and clients get more comfortable with the emerging technology.
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Cybersecurity Breaches, Cyberbullying, and Ways to Help Protect Clients From Both
By Shari Klevens and Alanna Clair | January 15, 2025
Cybersecurity breaches or cyber-based harassment are concerning issues for institutional and individual clients alike. Here are some considerations to help attorneys navigate their ethical obligations to their clients when these technological issues arise.
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In-House Lawyers Are Focused on Employment and Cybersecurity Disputes, But Looking Out for Conflict Over AI
By Ross Todd | January 15, 2025
The 20th annual litigation trends survey by Norton Rose Fulbright also found that general counsel and in-house litigators have a growing concern about so-called “nuclear verdicts.”
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