June 01, 2018 | New York Law Journal
The Future of Cyber Threats: When Attacks Cause Physical HarmThe ability of cyber threats to compromise information systems is an ongoing danger to all organizations. However, an emerging threat presents a new challenge—cyberattacks that may cause physical harm to systems and persons. This threat has become acute for certain sectors such as critical infrastructure.
By By Anna Rudawski, Alexis Wilpon and David Kessler
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June 01, 2018 | New York Law Journal
The Biometric Standards: How New York Measures Up in the Face of Biometric Use RegulationsAlthough New York has yet to enact legislation regarding the use of biometric identifiers and information (i.e. facial recognition, retinal scans, etc.), a recent legislative proposal and the statutes and regulations of other jurisdictions, provide valuable guidance to New York businesses regarding permissible practices.
By John T. Wolak, Mitchell Boyarsky, and Randy A. Gray
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June 01, 2018 | New York Law Journal
The Con of Social Engineering: Law Firms are Easy PreyA discussion of the threat that social engineering (aka the "human side of hacking") poses to law firms, and some tips and practical guidelines to reduce its effectiveness.
By Mark A. Berman, Ronald J. Hedges, and Kennet Westby
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May 30, 2018 | New York Law Journal
Barton Adds Steven Ebert, Erwin Lontok and Julia Maxfield as PartnersAnd other announcements of recent hirings and promotions of New York attorneys.
By Patricia Kane |
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May 29, 2018 | New York Law Journal
Realty Law DigestScott E. Mollen, a partner at Herrick, Feinstein, discusses “159 MP Corp. v. Redbridge Bedford,” which involved an appeal by commercial tenants in an action for a judgment declaring that two long term commercial leases are in full force and effect and that the tenants are not in violation of their obligations under the leases. A trial court had denied their motion for a Yellowstone injunction…and granted the landlord's cross motion for summary judgment dismissing the complaint.
By Scott E. Mollen
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May 29, 2018 | New York Law Journal
90-Day Notice For Suit On Note Revisited: Court Of Appeals NeededFor those occasions when a mortgage lender may elect to sue on the note—as opposed to foreclosing the mortgage—saving service of the 90-day notice which might otherwise be elicited by the pervasively ubiquitous RPAPL §1304 is meaningful. Is the notice required? The Second Department says yes, while the Fourth Department says no. Until this issue is addressed by the Court of Appeals, the answer to the question remains uncertain.
By Bruce J. Bergman
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May 29, 2018 | New York Law Journal
Pitching Your Cybersecurity Case to Law Enforcement AgenciesSteven A. Cash and Naju R. Lathia discuss the issues that arise when your client is the victim of a cybercrime—with a focus on the who, what, when, where and why's of involving law enforcement.
By Steven A. Cash and Naju R. Lathia
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May 28, 2018 | New York Law Journal
The Next Step in Privacy Law Evolution?What should concern every entity that possesses someone else's personal data is the fact that the rapid recent evolution of cybersecurity laws and regulations so soon after the start of the 21st century readily implies the dust is, as of yet, far from settled.
By Stephen Treglia
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May 25, 2018 | New York Law Journal
Dunnington Bartholow & Miller Adds Fashion Lawyer Olivera Medenica as PartnerAnd other announcements of recent hirings and promotions of New York attorneys.
By Patricia Kane |
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May 23, 2018 | New York Law Journal
First Department to Hold Call of the Dismissal CalendarsThe call of the calendars required by Section 600.12(c) of the Rules of Practice of the Appellate Division, First Department, will be held on May 31,…
By Patricia Kane |
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