June 11, 2020 | The Recorder
Cybersecurity Challenges for Remote Law FirmsEmployees working from home are particularly vulnerable to phishing scams due to human errors and often have weak security protocols on their Wi-Fi networks, allowing hackers easier access to the network's traffic.
By Brian S. Kabateck and Joana Fang
5 minute read
March 05, 2019 | Litigation Daily
When Suing a Dead Person, Timing Is EverythingThe death of a defendant before a lawsuit is filed or during the pendency of a lawsuit creates very complex issues and is procedurally taxing for any plaintiff lawyer.
By Brian S. Kabateck and Stephanie Charlin
6 minute read
March 05, 2019 | The Recorder
Timing Is Everything When Suing a Dead PersonThe death of a defendant before a lawsuit is filed or during the pendency of a lawsuit creates very complex issues and is procedurally taxing for any plaintiff lawyer.
By Brian S. Kabateck and Stephanie Charlin
6 minute read
February 08, 2019 | The Recorder
How to Get Around the Dreaded Automatic Stay in BankruptcyFor lawyers dismayed by the utility's bankruptcy filing or facing their own instances where a defendant has become a debtor amid litigation, there are ways to prevent an automatic stay from derailing your clients' civil cases for years.
By Brian S. Kabateck and Shant A. Karnikian
5 minute read
March 26, 2018 | The Recorder
#MeToo Wave Has Employers (and Their Insurers) Running for CoverFollowing the wave of attention garnered by high-profile cases involving sexual harassment and assault allegations against supervisors, employers are seeking out whatever help they can to prevent similar conduct from occurring under their watch.
By Brian S. Kabateck and Nicholas R. Moreno
6 minute read
November 27, 2017 | The Recorder
Massive Data Breaches Boost Demand for Cyber InsuranceCyber security risks have become more significant as we store more consumer financial and health information in electronic form. Hardly a week goes…
By Brian S. Kabateck and Joana Fang
9 minute read
May 24, 2017 | The Recorder
Op-Ed: Claiming to Close the Gender Pay Gap, Google Opens Door to Potential LiabilityThe Department of Labor has subjected Silicon Valley companies such as the Mountain View search giant to increased scrutiny in recent months.
By Brian S. Kabateck and Natalie S. Pang
14 minute read
February 21, 2017 | The Recorder
Nightlife Violence: Who Is Responsible for Keeping It at Bay?In an age of mass shootings and terrorist attacks, entertainment venues have a responsibility to implement stronger security measures to protect patrons.
By Brian S. Kabateck, Benjamin S. Hakimfar and Joana Fang
12 minute read
September 08, 2016 | The Recorder
Hello, College Football--and Bad-Faith Insurance SuitsElite players who are projected to be high draft NFL picks often purchase pre-draft insurance policies. They're rarely adequate.
By Brian S. Kabateck and Justin F. Spearman
12 minute read
August 03, 2016 | The Recorder
Next Pokestop: The Courtroom?If people walk off cliffs while playing Pokemon Go, the game's makers could be held responsible.
By Brian S. Kabateck and Natalie Pang
12 minute read