Cybersecurity

Coverage spans state and federal laws and international 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

Corporate Counsel |News

A Third of Companies Aren't Preparing for Digital Changes Ahead

Caroline Spiezio | October 19, 2018

A significant amount of companies don't have digital-related changes on their radar, nor the privacy budgets to meet upcoming global privacy regulations.
Legaltech News |Analysis

The Case For, and Against, Federal Cybersecurity Standards

Frank Ready | October 19, 2018

Right now laws surrounding cybersecurity and privacy exist on a patchwork level across many different states. Would a singular federal standard be better?
Corporate Counsel |News

Over Half of Companies Are Far From GDPR Compliance, Report Finds

Caroline Spiezio | October 19, 2018

An IAPP survey found that 56 percent of companies are far from compliant or will never fully comply with the EU's General Data Protection Regulation.
Legaltech News |Commentary

Law Firms Need to Assume Breach—And Invest Accordingly In Internal Defenses

Jonathan Reiber, Illumio | October 19, 2018

Even the best-trained teams cannot keep an intruder from moving throughout a cloud environment if the house has no alarms and all the doors have all been left open. The key may lie in micro-segmentation.
National Law Journal |News

King & Spalding Adds Cybersecurity Duo (and Hacking Champ) From Epstein

Ryan Lovelace | October 17, 2018

New partners Robert Hudock and Adam Solander are the latest additions to King & Spalding's growing D.C. office.
Legaltech News |News

Meritas' New Cybersecurity Standard Requirement Is for Assuring Lawyers' Clients

Victoria Hudgins | October 17, 2018

Meritas has instituted a new cybersecurity requirement to showcase its members have a cybersecurity standard in place as clients demand more consistency.
Corporate Counsel |News

Companies Are Spending More and More on Cybersecurity, Report Says

Dan Clark | October 17, 2018

The BDO Global advisory report is the result of a survey of approximately 140 members of boards of directors from 100 publicly traded companies.
Legal Week |Research

More than one in three in-house lawyers unimpressed by law firm tech credentials

Rowan Bennett | October 17, 2018

Thirty-seven percent of respondents dissatisfied with technology used by law firms
Corporate Counsel |News

Unprepared for a Cyberattack? The DOJ Wants to Change That

Phillip Bantz | October 16, 2018

New U.S. Department of Justice cybersecurity guidelines stress preparedness amid reports that many organizations have failed to plan for a breach.
Corporate Counsel |Q&A

'Dawn of the Code War': Real-Life Lessons for GCs About Cybersecurity and Ongoing Threats

MP McQueen | October 16, 2018

Former assistant attorney general for national security and current Morrison & Foerster partner John P. Carlin has written a new book about the growing cybersecurity threats against global companies, organizations and governments. He talks about why law firms and in-house counsel need to step up their defenses and those of their clients.
The American Lawyer |Q&A

MoFo Partner's Book Warns of a Cybersecurity War to Come

MP McQueen | October 16, 2018

Former assistant attorney general for national security John Carlin talks about why law firms and in-house counsel need to step up their defenses and those of their clients.
New York Law Journal |Analysis

Cybersquatting: Even Today, an Important Concern for Online Businesses

Shari Claire Lewis | October 15, 2018

In her Internet Issues/Social Media column, Shari Claire Lewis summarizes the anti-cybersquatting rules under the ACPA and explores two recent New York court decisions that help to illuminate the kinds of cyberpiracy claims that courts are willing to consider, and those that they are not.
Legaltech News |

Five Eyes Wants Encryption Backdoors, but It May Not Be Practical

Frank Ready | October 15, 2018

The governmental alliance including the U.S. and others released a communique asking tech companies to build back doors into their encryption but now surveillance is more complicated than wiretapping phones.
New York Law Journal |

Disrupting Insurance Is Hard: How to Make It Easier (or at Least Less Hard)

John Pruitt and Ed Stelzer | October 12, 2018

There is now a thriving ecosystem of individuals and enterprises—in industry parlance, “Insuretech”—devoted to developing innovative applications of technology to improve, modernize or, in some cases, disrupt insurance.
New York Law Journal |

Data Breach Risk Management: Keeping Up With Evolving Cyber Liability Insurance

Nadira K. Kirkland | October 12, 2018

Personnel responsible for detecting, reporting and responding to cyber events and privacy violations should also have a thorough understanding of the coverages provided under their cyber policies and how those policies are triggered, well before an incident occurs.
Legaltech News |Analysis

Nervous System: What Hollywood Has Taught the U.S. Government About Cybersecurity

David Kalat, Berkeley Research Group | October 12, 2018

The films WarGames and Sneakers did more than just influence the box office—they helped create cybersecurity policy.
Legaltech News |Analysis

Cybersecurity for Government: Lessons from the Front Line

Roy E. Hadley, Jr., Adams and Reese | October 12, 2018

During the time it takes you to read this article, somewhere in the United States, a governmental entity will probably be the victim of a cyber-attack. This article highlights the areas that are most impactful, based on experience in dealing with cyber-attacks against governmental entities.
Legaltech News |Live Coverage News

GoPro, Sophos GCs Discuss 'Doing the Right Things' With Tech Regulations

Caroline Spiezio | October 11, 2018

Day two of DLA Piper's Global Technology Summit event kicked off with a panel discussing the GDPR's impact and regulatory uncertainty.
Daily Business Review |

In Miami, Dark Web Trafficker Forfeits About $700,000 in Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash

Zach Schlein | October 10, 2018

French national Gal Vallerius pleaded guilty to charges of engaging in a conspiracy to distribute narcotics and money laundering before U.S. District Judge Robert N. Scola Jr. in June. Vallerius was sentenced to 20 years in prison on Tuesday.
Legaltech News |News

Breached Records Up, Breach Incidents Down in First Half of 2018, Report Says

Zach Warren | October 10, 2018

Gemalto's 2018 Breach Level Index found 4.5 billion records were stolen, lost or compromised worldwide in the first half of 2018, a 133 increase over the first half of 2017.
National Law Journal |News

Trump-Appointed Judge Sentences Man in Mueller Case to 6 Months in Prison

C. Ryan Barber | October 10, 2018

U.S. District Judge Dabney Friedrich credited the defendant, Richard Pinedo, for promptly accepting responsibility and agreeing to assist the special counsel. "I commend you for that," Friedrich said in court.
Law.Com |

Compliance Hot Spots: FTC Wants a Bigger Stick for Data Privacy | Bharara's Task Force | ZTE Gets More Quality Time with Monitor

C. Ryan Barber | October 09, 2018

FTC's Rebecca Slaughter makes the case for more rule-making authority at the agency. Preet Bharara's launching a new insider-trading task force, and Williams & Connolly jumps into Elon Musk - Tesla fray. Thanks for reading Compliance Hot Spots.
Daily Report Online |News

11th Circuit Victory Offers Glimpse Into Law Firm's Hourly Rates

Scott Flaherty | October 09, 2018

Although Ropes & Gray sought a discounted rate for its pro bono representation of LabMD in a data breach case, the firm's fee request provides insight into what one of the country's highest earning firms could charge per hour.
The American Lawyer |News

Victory in Case Against FTC Offers Glimpse Into Ropes & Gray's Hourly Rates

Scott Flaherty | October 09, 2018

Although Ropes & Gray sought a discounted rate for its pro bono representation of LabMD in a data breach case, the firm's fee request provides insight into what one of the country's highest earning firms could charge per hour.
The Recorder |News

In the Wake of Facebook Breach Suit, Familiar Plaintiffs Tandem Takes Aim at Google+

Ross Todd | October 09, 2018

For the second time in less than a month, lawyers at Morgan & Morgan and Arnold Law Firm have taken aim at an internet giant with breach claims.
Legaltech News |Analysis

3 Ways NYC Is Looking to Change US Privacy and Cybersecurity

Frank Ready | October 09, 2018

New York City is stepping to the forefront of municipalities who are actively taking the issue of cybersecurity into their own hands.
Corporate Counsel |News

To Disclose or Not to Disclose: Google+ Breach Raises The Question

Caroline Spiezio | October 09, 2018

Google chose not to disclose the breach when it was discovered in March because it found no evidence of data misuse.
Daily Report Online |News

Atlanta Lawyer: China's New Cybersecurity Rules Make Business 'Potentially Perilous'

Phillip Bantz | October 09, 2018

Most companies that operate in China were already wary of losing their grip on intellectual property assets. Now, in light of the new, far-reaching rules, doing business in China is likely to be more challenging, privacy and information security lawyers say.
Legaltech News |News

China's New Cybersecurity Rules Could Expose US Trade Secrets

Phillip Bantz | October 09, 2018

Most companies that operate in China were already wary of losing their grip on intellectual property assets. Now, in light of the new, far-reaching rules, doing business in China is likely to be more challenging, privacy and information security lawyers say.
Legaltech News |Analysis

The Cost of Free Wi-Fi Could Be Private Company Data

Caroline Spiezio | October 09, 2018

Lawyers seeking internet outside of company walls should steer clear of public Wi-Fi, highlighted by the Department of Justice's indictment of Russian hackers last week.
Corporate Counsel |News

The Cost of Free Wi-Fi Could Be Private Company Data

Caroline Spiezio | October 08, 2018

Lawyers seeking internet outside of company walls should steer clear of public Wi-Fi, highlighted by the Department of Justice's indictment of Russian hackers last week.
International |News

China's New Cybersecurity Rules Could Expose US Trade Secrets, Experts Say

Phillip Bantz | October 08, 2018

Most companies that operate in China were already wary of losing their grip on intellectual property assets. Now, in light of the new, far-reaching rules, doing business in China is likely to be more challenging, privacy and information security lawyers say.
Corporate Counsel |News

China's New Cybersecurity Rules Could Expose US Trade Secrets, Experts Say

Phillip Bantz | October 08, 2018

Most companies that operate in China were already wary of losing their grip on intellectual property assets. Now, in light of the new, far-reaching rules, doing business in China is likely to be more challenging, privacy and information security lawyers say.
Legaltech News |Commentary

Top 10 Rules for Building a Strong Security Culture at Your Business

Linda McGlasson, Relativity | October 08, 2018

With a cue from David Letterman, by using these 10 simple behaviors you can add to your company's security posture.
The Legal Intelligencer |News

Pa. Grand Jury Indicts Russian Intelligence Officers for Alleged Hacking of Westinghouse, Anti-Doping Groups

MP McQueen | October 05, 2018

The defendants are accused of computer hacking, wire fraud, identity theft and money laundering, among other felony charges. They are also accused of using social media in disinformation campaigns directed against anti-doping groups and athletes. The Russian government disputes the charges.
Legaltech News |News

Russian Intelligence Officers Indicted for Alleged Hacking of Westinghouse, Anti-Doping Groups

MP McQueen | October 05, 2018

The defendants are accused of computer hacking, wire fraud, identity theft and money laundering, among other felony charges. The Russian government disputes the charges.
Legal Week |News

Magic circle trio among 12 firms backing 'app store' for legal tech products

Roy Strom | October 05, 2018

Top UK trio and elite US firms throw support behind collaborative legal tech venture
Law.Com |Analysis

The Blockchain and GDPR

Michael Smolenski | October 04, 2018

It's clear that the onset of GDPR regulations and a quickly changing consumer sentiment about the sensitivity and value of their personal data will reorient a company's interactions with their customers and their information. There will be some pain points in this transition, as Facebook investors recently demonstrated, but it doesn't have to be a unilateral downturn for the tech industry.
The Legal Intelligencer |Commentary

Insurance Companies Are Facing Cybersecurity Compliance Deadlines

Christopher M. Brubaker | October 04, 2018

South Carolina recently became the first state to adopt the National Association of Insurance Commissioners' Insurance Data Security Model Law. The NAIC is a standard-setting and regulatory support organization consisting of the top insurance regulators from the 50 states, D.C. and five U.S. territories.
Legaltech News |News

GDPR Gets Early Test With Ireland Probe Into Facebook Data Breach

Caroline Spiezio | October 04, 2018

The Irish Data Protection Commission announced its investigation via Twitter on Wednesday. How it handles this first major data breach since the General Data Protection Regulation went into play could have a major impact.
Legaltech News |News

Pro Tip from FTC Privacy Enforcer: Don't Make Life Hard for Us

C. Ryan Barber | October 04, 2018

Some lawyers, FTC privacy attorney Jamie Hine says, “just don't make life easy.” He continues: “That's just a strategy. It's not worth it, I have to be honest."
National Law Journal |

Pro Tip from FTC Privacy Enforcer: Don't Make Life Hard for Us

C. Ryan Barber | October 03, 2018

Some lawyers, FTC privacy attorney Jamie Hine says, “just don't make life easy.” He continues: “That's just a strategy. It's not worth it, I have to be honest."
Daily Report Online |News

New Injunction Sought by Georgia Voters to Improve Ballot Security by Midterm Election

R. Robin McDonald | October 03, 2018

The motion for a preliminary injunction comes two weeks after the federal judge refused to issue an injunction forcing the state to junk its computer voting machines that have been in use since 2002 in favor of paper ballots.
Legaltech News |Analysis

How Vulnerable Are Law Firms to a Facebook-Style Breach?

Frank Ready | October 03, 2018

Stolen access tokens left up to 50 million Facebook accounts susceptible to hackers. Do law firms have the same vulnerabilities?
Law.Com |

What's Next: Facebook's Latest Legal F-Up

Ian Lopez | October 03, 2018

Also, how the federal government is quashing an internet rebellion.
Legal Week |News

HFW launches consultancy venture as firm targets new international business

Krishnan Nair | October 03, 2018

Firm's director of learning and development to lead new standalone venture
Litigation Daily |Commentary

Daily Dicta: Paul Weiss Wins Rare Delaware Decision Allowing Client to Kill $4.8B Merger

Jenna Greene | October 03, 2018

Delaware courts don't normally look kindly on companies that try to pull out of billion-dollar merger agreements. But this case was "markedly different."
Legal Week |News

Freshfields advises on Tesco Bank's £16m FCA settlement over cyberattack

Krishnan Nair and Hannah Roberts | October 02, 2018

The bank reached an early settlement, resulting in a discounted fine
Daily Business Review |Commentary

A Prediction on What Blockchain May Mean for Litigators

Daniel S. Maland | October 01, 2018

We've all heard it—blockchain and distributed ledger technologies (DLT) are the next big thing. But what can we, as litigators, expect to encounter as these technologies continue to gain traction?
Legaltech News |News

Hey Alexa, California's New IoT Law Requires Data Protections

Cheryl Miller | October 01, 2018

“The lack of basic security features on internet connected devices undermines the privacy and security of California's consumers," a California lawmaker says.
The Recorder |

Hey, Alexa, California's New IoT Law Requires Data Protections

Cheryl Miller | September 28, 2018

“The lack of basic security features on internet connected devices undermines the privacy and security of California's consumers," a California lawmaker says.
Legaltech News |News

Facebook Announces Data Breach Affecting More Than 50 Million Users

Zach Warren | September 28, 2018

The breach occurred through the site's 'View As' feature, and could open it up to substantial legal exposure.
Legaltech News |News

Help! I Don't Have a Data Security Assessment. Where Do I Begin?

Zach Warren | September 28, 2018

A recent International Legal Technology Association webinar ran listeners through the process of starting a data security assessment, the importance of establishing a culture of security, and what both in-house and law firm counsel need to know.
Legal Week |

Gide joins innovation push with triple hire for new tech-focused team

Rowan Bennett | September 28, 2018

Top French firm sets up new group focused on emerging sectors such as blockchain and artificial intelligence
Legaltech News |News

Federal Judge Hands Uber Win in Lyft Driver's Suit Over Hacked Mobile App

Ian Lopez | September 28, 2018

A U.S. magistrate judge in California dismissed claims that Uber violated the Stored Communications Act to transmit and collect Lyft driver data for a competitive edge.
New York Law Journal |News

Voya Financial Pays $1 Million to Settle SEC Charges for Deficient Cybersecurity

MP McQueen | September 27, 2018

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission said the settlement announced Wednesday was the first connected with charges filed under the Safeguards Rule and the Identity Theft Red Flags Rule adopted by the SEC in 2013, which requires financial services companies to adopt policies and procedures to prevent data theft.
Litigation Daily |Commentary

Daily Dicta: Blasey Ford Testifies, Plus The Good, the Bad and the Uber

Jenna Greene | September 27, 2018

All eyes will be on the Senate as Christine Blasey Ford testifies, plus Uber is having a good news/ bad news week.
Legaltech News |Analysis

All Work, No Jail: Why Mirai Botnet Hackers Likely Escaped Incarceration

Rhys Dipshan | September 27, 2018

The three developers behind the Mirai Botnet were sentenced to support government cybersecurity investigations. But it's not completely clear how and why they can help.
The Legal Intelligencer |Commentary

How Well Are Law Firms Protecting Their Digital Information?

Leonard Deutchman | September 27, 2018

I have been writing this monthly column for well over a decade now, and each month I have provided what I believe to be answers to questions brought into the legal realm by the ascendance of digital media and communications.
Connecticut Law Tribune |News

Connecticut to Get $4.5M of Uber's $148M Settlement With States Over Data Breach

Robert Storace | September 26, 2018

Uber has agreed to a $148 million settlement over a delayed data breach involving its drivers. The agreement is with the 50 states and the District of Columbia.
The Legal Intelligencer |News

Pa. Due $5.7M From $148M Nationwide Settlement With Uber Over Data Breach

Dan M. Clark | September 26, 2018

The settlement, which includes $5.7 million for Pennsylvania, is the result of a multistate investigation that found Uber paid hackers $100,000 to conceal the breach, which exposed the names, email addresses and cellphone numbers of 57 million users.
Legaltech News |Q&A

Roundtable: Chicago's Tech Experts Answer Three Critical Cybersecurity Questions

Adam Schlagman | September 26, 2018

Earlier this summer a group of security-minded executives in Chicago, long a hub for legal and financial tech, sat down for a panel discussion on anticipating and combatting cybercrime.
Legaltech News |News

Davis Polk Launches Breach Notification Assessment Portal

Victoria Hudgins | September 26, 2018

When clients need to assess what they are required to tell regulators and affected individuals after a data breach, Davis Polk says a central portal has them covered.
New York Law Journal |Case Digests

Excelsior College v. Wolff

August 30, 2018

Examination Mark's 'Bad Faith' Use Falsely Conveyed Affiliation With College
New York Law Journal |Case Digests

Cohen v. Casper Sleep inc.

July 19, 2018

ECPA, SCA Suit Over Code Embedded in E-Commerce Sites Dismissed; Claims Not Stated

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