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Corporate Counsel

3 Things In-House Counsel Need to Know Now About Defending Against Cybersecurity Threats

More and more these days, organizations of all shapes and sizes are working hard to prepare for and defend against cybersecurity threats. And, more and more, organizations are looking to their in-house counsel—their skilled risk managers—to not only assist in those fights, but often to direct, organize and lead those efforts.
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Daily Business Review

Unpleasant Truths About the Recent Ransomware Cyberattacks

The cybersecurity news cycle that unfolded recently has been unlike any before it. WannaCry, once a National Security Agency cyberweapon, and more recently, a variant on the Petya ransomware with similar capabilities unleashed two separate global crises. In both, the ransomware infected hundreds of thousands of computers, phones and mobile devices in more than 150 countries, writes James J. Ward.
5 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Cross-examination:

How to keep your law firm safe from cyber attacks
5 minute read

Legaltech News

How WordPress Takes On the Challenges of Protecting User Data

Paul Sieminski, Automattic's GC, said that the Snowden leaks significantly changed the data privacy and government requests landscape.
7 minute read

Legaltech News

4 Ways Legal Technology Helps Law Firms Protect Client Data

Though software security protocols may seem overwhelming, ignoring them will lead to much higher costs in the aftermath of a breach.
4 minute read

Daily Business Review

Swedish Security Co. Boss Declared 'Bankrupt' After Identity Stolen

The man running Sweden's biggest security firm was declared bankrupt this week after his identity was hacked.
5 minute read

National Law Journal

High-Profile Team Sues Trump Campaign, Alleging Role in DNC Hack

A group of prominent lawyers is behind a new lawsuit filed Wednesday on behalf of Democratic donors against President Donald Trump and Roger Stone, who has advised Trump in an informal capacity.
3 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Data Breaches Have Lingering Effect on Stock Prices, Study Says

According to a study by Comparitech, cyberattacks can drive a stock's performance down on the day of the announcement and slow future growth for years.
8 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Data Breaches Have Lingering Effect on Stock Prices, Study Says

A data breach can hurt a company's stock price and slow down future growth for years, according to a new study.
8 minute read

Daily Report Online

Prosecutors in Reality Winner Case Push for News Reports to Be 'Classified'

U.S. Justice Department lawyers prosecuting former NSA contractor Reality Winner over alleged leaks of classified information regarding Russia's alleged interference in the 2016 presidential election are arguing her defense team should not be allowed to discuss any classified information, even if it was in news reports.
4 minute read

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