February 26, 2020 | New York Law Journal
New SHIELD Act Provisions Take Effect in March, Additional Legislation PendingAs more states consider and implement privacy legislation, companies should examine what information they collect; why the information is collected; who has access to the information; how the information is protected from unauthorized access; and whether the company is prepared in the event of a breach.
By Christopher A. Iacono and Gabrielle I. Weiss
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August 23, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer
Preparing for Pennsylvania's Consumer Privacy LegislationHouse Bill 1049, modeled after the CCPA, addresses consumer data privacy by setting forth the rights of consumers as well as the duties of companies relating to the collection of consumer personal information.
By Christopher A. Iacono and Gabrielle I. Weiss
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December 18, 2008 | The Legal Intelligencer
FASB May Expand Obligations to Disclose Contingent Loss LiabilitiesThe Financial Accounting Standards Board, or FASB, proposed an amendment to FASB's Statement No. 5, Accounting for Contingencies. The proposed amendment is in response to concerns from investors regarding companies' disclosures related to loss contingencies in financial statements. The amendment, if adopted, would substantially expand companies' obligations to disclose contingent loss liabilities, including litigation loss contingencies.
By Alexandra C. Gaugler and Christopher A. Iacono
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