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.
By Benjamin Dynkin, Barry Dynkin and Daniel Garrie | June 5, 2017
Benjamin Dynkin, Barry Dynkin and Daniel Garrie write: Whether an action amounts to an Act of War under the international law of cyber warfare is a complex, intricate, legal question with serious political and military implications. It is not a vague, abstruse general term that can be filled with any meaning that might be politically expedient.
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By newyorklawjournal | New York Law Journal | June 5, 2017
In this Special Report: "Westworld, Skynet … There Might Be Insurance for That!," "What to Expect From the SEC's New Cyber-Savvy Chair," "Prosecuting Cyber Crime: An Overlooked Part of Bharara's Legacy," "Blockchain: The Key to True Cybersecurity?," "Deal Breakers: The Importance of Privacy and Security Due Diligence in Transactions," "New DFS Cybersecurity Regulations Are Here: Will Your Insurance Protect You?" and "Is Your Discovery Process Setting You Up for a Data Breach?"
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By Mark Sangster, eSentire, Cybersecurity Law and Strategy | June 5, 2017
Ransomware has quickly emerged as a billion dollar industry and shows no sign of slowing down. So why is ransomware the ubiquitous nuisance it is? Simple: It works.
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By Danielle C. Gray and Patrick D. McKegney | June 5, 2017
Danielle C. Gray and Patrick D. McKegney of O'Melveny & Myers discuss a few areas to keep an eye on in the months ahead, in terms of legislation, regulatory guidance and enforcement activity, as Jay Clayton begins his tenure at the SEC.
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By Mikaela Whitman | June 5, 2017
Mikaela Whitman of Liner writes: The rise of AI-enabled devices and robots will create a host of liability issues as they become progressively more autonomous, independent and interconnected. Companies that employ any type of AI-enabled device or robot should consider the kinds of insurance that could provide coverage for those losses.
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By Eric Pesale and Casey C. Sullivan | June 5, 2017
Eric Pesale and Casey C. Sullivan write: Whatever approach attorneys take, it is beyond debate at this point that e-discovery will be fertile hunting ground for hackers in the days and years to come. Smart firms will start taking action now to make sure they don't fall victim to the next damaging cyberattack.
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By Jeffrey D. Neuburger and Jonathan P. Mollod | June 5, 2017
Jeffrey D. Neuburger and Jonathan P. Mollod of Proskauer Rose discuss blockchain generally and its potential cybersecurity-related functions, security considerations when placing assets on the blockchain, and whether existing laws and regulations will have to be changed to foster new blockchain technologies.
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By Daniel L. Stein | June 5, 2017
Daniel L. Stein of Mayer Brown writes: During Preet Bharara's tenure, the Southern District brought a series of historic criminal cases in the cyber area, which should be included as an important part of Bharara's impressive legacy.
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By Andrew M. Reidy and Joseph M. Saka | June 5, 2017
Andrew M. Reidy and Joseph M. Saka of Lowenstein Sandler write: As covered businesses work to meet the deadlines of the new cybersecurity regulations, they also should consider whether they have taken steps to secure insurance that will protect them.
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By Jennifer Daniels | June 5, 2017
Jennifer Daniels of Blank Rome writes: Cybersecurity and data privacy risks have been, and remain, a top concern for companies across industries, so it is not surprising that companies are increasingly conducting diligence specifically to address those risks in connection with transactions.
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