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Five Pitfalls of Cybersecurity Insurance: Lessons from the United States

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Given the increasing threat of cyberattacks and the corresponding costs, businesses are increasingly considering cybersecurity insurance. But insurance is only as effective as the scope of the coverage. Though Canadian...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

Sony Cyber-Attackers Lurking at Financial Supervisor “Watering Hole” Target Banks and Others

Cybersecurity specialists at BAE Systems and Symantec announced last week new evidence suggesting that the criminals behind the notorious 2014 attack on Sony Corp. are also responsible for recent cyber-attacks involving 104...more

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Sony settles employees’ class action suit for up to $8M

The Sony data breach in 2014 was one of the most significant breaches experienced and was a first on many fronts. It was alleged to have been caused by North Korean hackers (calling themselves Guardians of Peace) seeking to...more

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The Evolving World of Privacy and Data Security Covered at Nossaman-UCI Cyber Symposium

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On October 12, Nossaman and UC Irvine hosted their first annual cyber symposium at the Los Angeles City Club. The event brought experts together to discuss a variety of critical issues in the worlds of privacy and data...more

Blank Rome LLP

Mainbrace: October 2015, No. 4

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As with the world economy, the shipping markets are currently experiencing a major bout of volatility. The wide range of matters we are handling in our maritime law practice certainly reflects the current swings the shipping...more

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Sony Announces Settlement In Data Breach Lawsuit

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Lawyers for former employees of Sony Pictures Entertainment (“SPE”) indicated in a September 2, 2015 filing that they have tentatively reached a settlement with SPE in the class action suit resulting from the data breach...more

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Legal Insights on the Ashley Madison Hack: Part I

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Internet commenters and legal analysts alike are buzzing about the Ashley Madison hack. The website -- which billed itself as a networking site for anyone who wanted to discretely arrange an extramarital affair -- has already...more

Carlton Fields

Seeking Clarity on SEC Disclosure Obligations Related to Cybersecurity

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In response to increasing pressure to update its existing disclosure guidance regarding cybersecurity risks and cyber-incidents, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) is widely expected to overhaul its...more

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Privacy Tuesday – April 2015 #2

Spring has finally arrived on the East Coast, and not a moment too soon. Here are 3 privacy & security bits and bytes to start your week....more

Holland & Knight LLP

How Recent Data Breaches are Changing the Face of Cybersecurity for the Private Sector

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If "The Year of the Breach" and the rapid start to data breaches in 2015 have taught us anything, it is that any company is susceptible to a cyber attack; and, while data breaches are not a new concept, the way the private...more

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State Insurance Regulators Target Insurers' Responses to Cyber-Attacks

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Cyber-attacks are becoming increasingly common and destructive, with the recent incidents involving Sony and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield serving as cautionary tales. As a result, state insurance regulators are focusing on...more

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Cyber Security/Data Breach: President Calls for New AntiHacking Legislation

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With recent high profile cyber-attacks against Sony and other companies, data hacking has quickly risen to forefront of issues on the President’s agenda. That’s why, as widely anticipated, the President took the opportunity...more

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Cybersecurity: The Obama Administration Proposes Legislation - Proposals Would Standardize Breach Notification Requirements,...

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On January 13, 2015, in response to the continuing onslaught of cyber attacks, including the recent cybersecurity attack and data loss at Sony Pictures Entertainment, the Obama Administration sent to Congress three...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

The First Law of International Dynamics: Sanctions May Be Transformed But Never Created or Destroyed

U.S. economic sanctions, by their nature, often change without warning. Since sanctions reflect U.S. foreign and national security policy, they must evolve rapidly with world events. Often, it seems that when one door is...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Privacy & Cybersecurity Update - December 2014

In This Issue: - The Critical Takeaway for Every Company From the Sony Cyber Attack - Sony Data Breach Class Action Complaint Provides Insight Into Cybersecurity Issues - Reminder: New California Data...more

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP

Sizing Up Cyber Risks after the Sony Breach

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Sony’s most recent data breach underscores the difficulties in underwriting and insuring cyber risk. Sony incurred losses that were surprising in both their scope and type. The company already is a defendant in at least four...more

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Sony vs. N. Korea – Let Capitalism Fight Totalitarianism!

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Cyber terrorism, North Korea, Sony, extortion, free speech, The Interview, international relations, journalistic ethics, cyber security… can it get any better than this?...more

Cozen O'Connor

PlayStation Problems: No Defense in Sony’s Cyberattack Suits

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On February 21, 2014, a New York state trial court judge ruled that Zurich American Insurance Company has no duty to defend the Sony Corporation in lawsuits relating to a 2011 cyberattack on its PlayStation network. This...more

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