Nick Akerman

Nick Akerman

November 29, 2016 | Corporate Counsel

It's Easier for Employers to Sue for Data Theft

Why a Ninth Circuit decision and an amendment to the Economic Espionage Act change the landscape.

By Nick Akerman

10 minute read

November 29, 2016 | The Recorder

It's Easier for Employers to Sue for Data Theft

Two new developments this past year have made it easier for employers to sue employees in federal court for stealing data from company computers.

By Nick Akerman, The National Law Journal

10 minute read

November 28, 2016 | National Law Journal

It's Easier for Employers to Sue for Data Theft

Why a Ninth Circuit decision and an amendment to the Economic Espionage Act change the landscape.

By Nick Akerman

10 minute read

June 27, 2016 | National Law Journal

How to Prepare for Theft of Company Information

Companies should take three steps now to ensure use of the Defend Trade Secrets Act.

By Nick Akerman and J Jackson

9 minute read

April 18, 2016 | National Law Journal

Cybersecurity Compliance Just Got Tougher

Companies need specific, well-executed plans to meet growing demands of federal and state agencies.

By Nick Akerman and Dan Goldberger

9 minute read

January 04, 2016 | National Law Journal

'Cannibal Cop' Decision Restrains Employers

Second Circuit ruling on data theft creates more inconsistency regarding federal law's reach.

By Nick Akerman

5 minute read

January 03, 2016 | National Law Journal

'Cannibal Cop' Decision Restrains Employers

Second Circuit ruling on data theft creates more inconsistency regarding federal law's reach.

By Nick Akerman

5 minute read

September 28, 2015 | National Law Journal

Time Is Precious with Computer-Hacking Claims

A recent ruling shows that plaintiffs must act fast when using a federal criminal statute for a civil suit.

By Nick Akerman

5 minute read

September 25, 2015 | National Law Journal

Time Is Precious with Computer-Hacking Claims

A recent ruling shows that plaintiffs must act fast when using a federal criminal statute for a civil suit.

By Nick Akerman

5 minute read

July 27, 2015 | National Law Journal

How To Make Computer Fraud Claims Stick

Employers need clear policies in order to use a federal criminal law as a civil remedy against workers.

By Nick Akerman

5 minute read