Jana Landon

June 06, 2016 | The Legal Intelligencer

The largest cybersecurity incidents often start by an unwitting employee clicking an attachment to a document or responding to a seemingly legitimate email. The recently released 2016 Symantec Internet Security Threat Report found that one particular type of incident—phishing­—has been gaining ground rapidly.

By Jana Landon

6 minute read

February 17, 2016 | The Legal Intelligencer

After a long lead time, the new amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure took effect Dec. 1. As U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts succinctly stated in his 2015 year-end report on the federal judiciary, "The amendments may not look like a big deal at first glance, but they are." Why? Discussions regarding discovery will begin much earlier in the life of a case, and there will be intense pressure upon counsel to better understand the electronically stored information (ESI) in their clients' possession. Litigants will also find a new safe harbor for the preservation of ESI, which should provide parties who take reasonable steps to preserve their ESI with a measure of security, thereby reducing the quantity of sanctions-related litigation. An up-front investment of time and resources in an organization's information governance structure will provide a tangible strategic and monetary advantage in navigating the new discovery regime.

By Jana Landon 
and Peter Bogdasarian

8 minute read

February 02, 2016 | The Legal Intelligencer

Today, threats such as spear phishing, ransomware, and denial-of-service attacks are our modern-day, true urban legends.

By Jana Landon

6 minute read

November 06, 2015 | The Legal Intelligencer

In early October, over 4,400 U.S. companies collectively held their breath in anticipation of a ruling from the Court of Justice of the European Union in the Schrems v. Irish Data Protection Commissioner matter.

By Jana Landon

8 minute read

November 06, 2015 | The Legal Intelligencer

In early October, over 4,400 U.S. companies collectively held their breath in anticipation of a ruling from the Court of Justice of the European Union in the matter.

By Jana Landon

8 minute read

September 04, 2015 | The Legal Intelligencer

The day is finally at hand. Amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure will become effective in three short months, on Dec. 1.

By Jana Landon

6 minute read

September 04, 2015 | The Legal Intelligencer

The day is finally at hand. Amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure will become effective in three short months, on Dec. 1.

By Jana Landon

6 minute read

May 13, 2015 | The Legal Intelligencer

It was reported recently that the parties in the closely watched data breach case of Zurich American Insurance v. Sony Corp. of America settled while Sony's appeal of an unfavorable trial court opinion was pending.

By Jana Landon

7 minute read

May 13, 2015 | The Legal Intelligencer

It was reported recently that the parties in the closely watched data breach case of settled while Sony's appeal of an unfavorable trial court opinion was pending.

By Jana Landon

7 minute read

March 05, 2015 | The Legal Intelligencer

In early February, Anthem Inc.'s chief executive officer, Joseph Swedish, posted an extraordinary document. It was a detailed letter directed to Anthem members describing a cyberattack that exposed the personal information of approximately 80 million customers and employees, making it, according to The Wall Street Journal, likely the largest data breach disclosed by a health care company.

By Jana Landon

7 minute read