Peter A Halprin

February 15, 2024 | Legaltech News

Small law firms must prioritize cybersecurity and privacy regulations to protect their clients' sensitive information and maintain their professional reputations.

By Daniel B. Garrie Esq., Peter A. Halprin, Esq., and Elsa Ramo, Esq.

9 minute read

April 20, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Amazon is the first major corporation to be hit with a lawsuit for failing to comply with New York City's Biometric Privacy Act, which prohibits businesses from collecting biometric identifiable information without first posting a clear and conspicuous sign at customer entrances. "If certified, thousands of customers would be able to pursue countless claims against Amazon, and the potential for massive damages is high," say authors Peter Halprin and Tae Andrews.

By Peter A. Halprin and Tae Andrews

6 minute read

August 05, 2022 | New York Law Journal

Lawyers and clients with arbitration clauses should familiarize themselves with emergency arbitration procedures and closely evaluate the benefits or disadvantages of utilizing such relief.

By Erin E. Gleason Alvarez and Peter A. Halprin

8 minute read

March 04, 2022 | New York Law Journal

For New York companies, lawyers, and jurists, the 'Merck' decision provides guidance at a critical moment. "War" exclusions may be increasingly tested as cyber crime and unconventional forms of hostilities proliferate.

By Peter A. Halprin, Jeffrey L. Schulman and Stephen Wah

7 minute read

August 06, 2021 | New York Law Journal

Mediators, parties, and counsel should look to virtual mediation as a tool in their dispute resolution arsenal that undeniably increases flexibility and reduces cost. And it may be that, depending upon the nature of a dispute and the needs of the parties, a combination of virtual and in-person processes can be used to get the benefits of both worlds.

By Peter A. Halprin and Giulio Zanolla

8 minute read

May 21, 2021 | New York Law Journal

As both the number and type of New York businesses in the legalized cannabis industry continue to grow, their need for insurance coverage will only expand.

By Peter A. Halprin, Jeffrey Schulman and Mikaela Whitman

5 minute read

May 07, 2021 | New York Law Journal

Insurance coverage for deepfakes is in its nascent stages.

By Peter A. Halprin, Jacquelyn Mohr and Nicolas A. Pappas

8 minute read

February 26, 2021 | New York Law Journal

Two recent cases highlight issues that every New York business should consider in evaluating coverage under crime policies for cyber crime and cyber risks.

By Peter A. Halprin, Mikaela Whitman and Nicolas A. Pappas

7 minute read

June 04, 2020 | New York Law Journal

Companies, large and small, are in trouble.

By Peter A. Halprin, Pamela Woods and Vincent Xu

9 minute read

May 21, 2020 | New York Law Journal

The anticipated surge in bankruptcies will likely result in a wave of D&O claims filed by creditors or bankruptcy trustees.

By Peter A. Halprin, Pamela Woods and Vincent Xu

8 minute read