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New York Federal Court Refuses to Extend Accounting Controls Requirements to Cybersecurity Controls

Section 13(b)(2)(B) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 requires public companies to “devise and maintain a system of internal accounting controls.” In a recent opinion, a New York federal court rejected the Securities...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Takeaways From the Dismissal of SEC Claims Against SolarWinds and Its CISO

The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York has dismissed many of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC’s) claims against software development company SolarWinds and its chief information security...more

Holland & Knight LLP

SEC Cyber Enforcement Update: Which Way Are the SolarWinds Blowing? (Update)

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This Holland & Knight blog post is the second installment in a two-part series that examines the challenges to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) charges in its landmark case against SolarWinds Corp....more

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SDNY Dismisses Majority of SEC Landmark Charges Against SolarWinds and CISO

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On July 18, 2024, District Court Judge Engelmayer of the Southern District of New York issued his 107-page opinion and order dismissing most – but not all – of the landmark allegations of the SEC against SolarWinds Corp. and...more

Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP

Key Lessons for Cybersecurity and IT Leaders From Judge's Recent Fraud Decision in SEC Case Against SolarWinds

On July 18, a New York federal judge threw out most of the SEC’s claims brought against both SolarWinds Corp. and the company’s chief information security officer (CISO), Timothy Brown....more

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ISS and Glass Lewis Release Proxy Voting Policy Changes for 2024

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On December 19, 2023, Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. (“ISS”) released its updates to its Proxy Voting Guidelines. Somewhat unusually, ISS made only one change to its voting recommendation policies for U.S. public...more

Woodruff Sawyer

Board of Directors: Prioritize Your Cyber Risk

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Cyber attacks continue to be one of the most concerning risks to businesses. COVID-19 is only exacerbating those risks. Add to that the D&O litigation that happens after a cyber event, and you have a recipe for disaster for...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

A Practical Guide to the Role of Directors in Fighting Ransomware

Takeaways - Boards need to take an active role overseeing cybersecurity measures. - Directors may be held personally responsible for lapses that result in attacks. - U.S. money laundering and sanctions rules may prohibit...more

Foley Hoag LLP - Security, Privacy and the...

Is Your Company’s Board of Directors Cyber Savvy?

Every company should expect that at some point it will experience a data breach. Whether as a result of hackers, disgruntled employees, or careless acts such as losing an unencrypted phone or laptop, data breaches may subject...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Podcast: Cybersecurity and the Boardroom

In this episode, the third of three building on Akin Gump’s annual Top 10 Topics for Directors report, partner Michelle Reed discusses the critical question of cybersecurity and the corporate world. Among the topics covered: ...more

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SEC Announces Second Wave of Cyber Exams of Broker Dealers and Advisors – Is Your Firm Ready?

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In April 2014, the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations (“OCIE”) issued a Risk Alert announcing its first cybersecurity sweep initiative. Pursuant to that initiative,...more

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Board Oversight of Cybersecurity

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Cyber-attacks on U.S. companies have increased over recent years resulting in significant costs to companies. According to surveys, U.S. companies have experienced a 42% increase between 2011 and 2012 in the number of...more

Mintz - Privacy & Cybersecurity Viewpoints

Cyber Risks for the Boardroom Part 4: Coverage for Investigations

Part 4 in our continuing series: “Cyber Risks – Director Liability and Potential Gaps in D&O Coverage”: Coverage For Investigations - One of the biggest gaps in coverage in D&O coverage today is the lack of...more

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