Michelle A Schaap

December 01, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal

As of November 2023, more than 40 states have introduced proactive cybersecurity legislation, and at least 20 states adopted proactive privacy and/or cybersecurity laws. Included below is a sampling of states and federal proactive laws adopted as of this writing as well as tips for identifying which of these laws may apply to you, and other recommended best practices to meet the mandates of these laws.

By Michelle A. Schaap and Frank X. Wukovits

10 minute read

November 23, 2022 | New Jersey Law Journal

Attorneys have not only an ethical duty to keep their client's data confidential, but also a duty to keep abreast of the latest resources (technology) available to do so. Attorneys are further ethically required to notify clients of a data breach that compromises clients' data.

By Michelle A. Schaap

10 minute read

December 02, 2021 | New Jersey Law Journal

If attorneys fail to assess vendors properly and to identify and manage the potential risks they may create, attorneys fail in their ethical obligations to their clients and do disservice to their own personnel too. This article discusses appropriate processes to manage supplier risk.

By Michelle A. Schaap and Ryan M. Beeck

7 minute read

November 24, 2020 | New Jersey Law Journal

An appeal pending at the U.S. Supreme Court should resolve the issue of whether employee action exceeding access authorization will implicate the CFAA. Regardless of the ruling, employers can and should take certain steps.

By Michelle A. Schaap and Gregory Green

8 minute read