Sima Kazmir

Sima Kazmir

January 17, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Cyberattacks Lead to Increased Scrutiny: How Can Companies Stay Ahead of the Curve?

Cyberattacks are an unavoidable business risk. A recent U.S. Treasury Department report observed that through June 30, 2021, the total value of suspicious activity associated with ransomware transactions in 2021 was $590 million, exceeding the total value reported for all of 2020.

By Walter Andrews, Andrea DeField and Sima Kazmir

6 minute read

September 03, 2021 | Insurance Coverage Law Center

Insured Directors Not 'Necessary' for Complete Adjudication of Insurer's Coverage Obligations

A federal court in New York denied an insurer's attempt to dismiss a coverage dispute, rejecting the insurer's contention that the individual insured directors were "necessary" parties.

By Michael S. Levine, Geoffrey B. Fehling, & Sima Kazmir.

4 minute read

September 03, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

How Cyber, D&O Insurance Can Mitigate Risk to C-Suite and Board Following a Cyber Attack

Since the start of the pandemic, cyber criminals have become increasingly brazen. An unfortunate byproduct of these emboldened criminals is that fallout from their cyber attacks has become increasingly public, disruptive, and detrimental to public and private companies.

By Andrea DeField, Geoffrey Fehling and Sima Kazmir

8 minute read