Brian Neil Hoffman

Brian Neil Hoffman

February 07, 2019 | Corporate Counsel

Downturn Diligence: Increasing Your Business's Recession Resilience

Whether the next downturn comes this year or years from now, planning today for a more onerous regulatory and litigation environment will put your business a step ahead of the competition when trouble comes.

By Brian Neil Hoffman and Paul Swanson

6 minute read

August 06, 2018 | Legaltech News

Five Takeaways from Recent Cybersecurity Developments by Colorado and the SEC

Colorado recently adopted a new law expanding companies' obligations in the event of a cybersecurity incident and establishing new data security and disposal obligations. Recent announcements by the SEC likewise emphasize important responsive points for both companies and their personnel.

By Brian Neil Hoffman, Holland & Hart

2 minute read

June 12, 2017 | Legaltech News

The Layered Federal and State Cybersecurity Regulation of Financial Services Firms

Cybercrime poses an ever-increasing threat to consumers of financial products and services, and now individual states are increasingly joining federal agencies in the regulatory game.

By Brian Neil Hoffman, Romaine Marshall and Matt Sorensen, Holland & Hart, Cybersecurity Law & Strategy

10 minute read

December 05, 2013 | New York Law Journal

Is Exercising Employee Stock Options Illegal Insider Trading? Maybe

Daniel Nathan and Brian Neil Hoffman of Morrison & Foerster write: Stock option exercises may create additional risks of violating the securities laws depending upon how they are exercised. Through careful advance planning and sound legal advice, stock options holders can minimize their risks of committing insider trading and reap the benefits of their stock options.

By Daniel Nathan and Brian Neil Hoffman

13 minute read