By Gregory G. Plotko and Richard J. Lee | June 8, 2018
PSAs have become a mainstay in the Chapter 11 restructuring process, and it is therefore vital for distressed investors and other creditors to have a clear understanding of the legal terms of a contemplated PSA. This article examines the language of certain key provisions typically found in a PSA, and provides a brief survey of provisions agreed to by debtors in bankruptcy proceedings.
By Michael J. Venditto | June 8, 2018
There are no absolute protections against the downside risk in any transaction. This is especially the case in cross-border transactions that span multiple jurisdictions. Nevertheless, some careful planning and drafting can improve the prospects for the outcome.
By Kenneth Pasquale and Isaac Sasson | June 8, 2018
As the credit markets have slowly tightened and borrowers look for creative solutions to delever and refinance their balance sheets outside of bankruptcy, it is important to keep in mind that a transfer that is otherwise allowed under a borrower's debt documents may still be attacked if there are indicia that the transfer is for “all or substantially all” of the borrower's assets.
New York Law Journal | Expert Opinion
By Angela Turturro | June 4, 2018
In this Special Report: "The Biometric Standards: How New York Measures Up in the Face of Biometric Use Regulations," "The Con of Social Engineering: Law Firms are Easy Prey," "The Future of Cyber Threats: When Attacks Cause Physical Harm," "When the FBI Can Help Companies Deal With a Cyber Event" and "Challenges of a National 72-Hour Data Breach Notification Standard."
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Avi Gesser and Joseph Kniaz | June 1, 2018
Many companies neglect to reach out to the FBI following a cyber incident, turning instead to law firms and cybersecurity firms alone. This might be a mistake considering the practical assistance the FBI can provide to targets of a cyber attack.
New York Law Journal | Expert Opinion
By Nicole Friedlander, Corey Omer and John Evangelakos | June 1, 2018
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified before Congress last month regarding Cambridge Analytica's unauthorized use of data of an estimated 87 million…
By By Anna Rudawski, Alexis Wilpon and David Kessler | June 1, 2018
The 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 John T. Wolak, Mitchell Boyarsky, and Randy A. Gray | June 1, 2018
Although 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 Mark A. Berman, Ronald J. Hedges, and Kennet Westby | June 1, 2018
A 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.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Angela Turturro | May 21, 2018
In this Special Report: "Recent Developments Have Let the Air Out of Slack Fill Lawsuits," "TCPA Shakeup: Analysis of the D.C. Circuit's Long-Awaited Decision in 'ACA International,'" "Potential Pitfalls of the BitLicense," "Will Sovereign Immunity Shield Patent Owners From IPR Challenges?" and "New EU-Mexico Trade Agreement: What Lies Ahead for the Future of ISDS?"
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