Alexis Harrison

February 18, 2014 | Inside Counsel

Kentucky Senator Rand Paul and members of a libertarian group have filed a class-action lawsuit against the Obama administration over National Security Agency (NSA) data collection.

By Alexis Harrison

3 minute read

February 13, 2014 | Inside Counsel

Brian Lawsky expects to adopt enhanced consumer disclosure rules, capital requirements and a framework for permissible investments with consumer money.

By Alexis Harrison

6 minute read

February 12, 2014 | Inside Counsel

In the wake of several recent security breaches at major department stores, a new study by telecom giant Verizon shows the need for organizations to comply with Payment Card Industry security standards is more important than ever as payment card data becomes more valuable.

By Alexis Harrison

5 minute read

February 12, 2014 | Inside Counsel

Legal research and business information database company LexisNexis has a launched a new product for law firms to rate benchmarking data which will allow general counsel to forecast the cost of potential litigation in order to make informed decisions with strategy.

By Alexis Harrison

3 minute read

February 11, 2014 | Inside Counsel

A new risk survey from N.C. State Universitys Enterprise Risk Management Initiative and Protiviti finds that regulatory changes and heightened regulatory scrutiny are the most worrisome concerns for 2014.

By Alexis Harrison

6 minute read

February 10, 2014 | Inside Counsel

State lawmakers from over a dozen states are trying push back the powers of the federal government of monitoring and tracking citizens amid anger over last years revelations about mass National Security Agency surveillance.

By Alexis Harrison

3 minute read

February 05, 2014 | Inside Counsel

A patent map can visually identify hot spots for innovation as well as connections between industries, the graphical models can provide visual representation of the areas in which companies are protecting intellectual property and can help businesses stay one step ahead of the curve.

By Alexis Harrison

3 minute read

February 03, 2014 | Inside Counsel

A federal judge has denied an October motion by Apple to sanction the electronics giant in connection to obtaining sensitive data about Apples 2011 patent license with Nokia.

By Alexis Harrison

3 minute read

January 31, 2014 | Inside Counsel

A new survey reveals the quality of data, the complexity of compliance, and a lack of confidence in IT systems are the main concerns for companies ahead of the finalizing of a new lease accounting standard.

By Alexis Harrison

3 minute read

January 30, 2014 | Inside Counsel

A member of the SEC is pushing for tighter regulations of money market funds and says they will remain vulnerable if investors continue to run them. SEC Republican Commissioner Michael Piwowar says theres also a need to provide investors with more timely information about funds holdings.

By Alexis Harrison

6 minute read