February 02, 2018 | New York Law Journal
Unrung Bells and the Quick-Peek OrderGrappling with the delays and discovery motions, courts have fashioned more creative discovery processes. One such mechanism is the “quick-peek” agreement. Viewed as a mechanism for parties to exchange data quickly without the fear of waiving privilege or its subject matter, courts started to consider the mandatory use of the quick-peek to streamline discovery in 2014.
By Thomas G. Rohback and Brooke Oppenheimer
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August 29, 2017 | New York Law Journal
Cyber Ransoms: Mr. Smith Attacks HBO's Loot TrainThomas G. Rohback and Brooke Oppenheimer write: The recent cyber-attack on HBO should be a wakeup call to both businesses and insurers. While the amount sought by the hackers called "Mr. Smith"—roughly $6 million in bitcoin—is not a huge amount for HBO, it is significantly more than the amounts that have typically been demanded in recent cyber extortion demands.
By Thomas G. Rohback and Brooke Oppenheimer
15 minute read
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