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Cybersecurity in the Age of Industry 4.0 - Part 2

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This is the second article in our two-part series on Cybersecurity in the Age of Industry 4.0, focusing on the legal implications and potential liabilities manufacturers face from cyberattacks, as well as practical...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

Making Victims Whole in a Multi-Jurisdictional Civil Fraud Case

Multi-jurisdictional civil fraud matters often present multiple challenges that make the tracing and recovery of assets a complex, costly, and time-consuming investigative process. Making a fraud victim whole again requires...more

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Is Theft of Trade Secrets a Crime in Arkansas?

Is theft of trade secrets a crime in Arkansas? Yes. Under Arkansas Code Annotated Section 5-36-107, the Arkansas Penal Code establishes that theft of trade secrets is a Class A misdemeanor. The statute establishes that a...more

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6 Proactive Tips to Address Employee Defection Concerns Before a Crisis Unfolds

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It is often said that the best defense is a good offense. That is certainly true if you are an employer conducting a risk assessment of potential employee defections that could expose your company to losses of valuable...more

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Protecting Trade Secrets in a Hot Labor Market — Make Sure Departing Employees Don’t Exit Through the Gift Shop

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In this hot labor market, businesses have been laser focused on hiring and retaining talent. While increased employee mobility leads to some exciting hires, it also means some workers are leaving for new opportunities. When...more

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Weekly IRS Roundup November 29 – December 3, 2021

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Presented below is our summary of significant Internal Revenue Service (IRS) guidance and relevant tax matters for the week of November 29, 2021 – December 3, 2021... November 29, 2021: The IRS published a news release...more

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Theft of U.S. Companies’ IP Assets and Other National Security Issues Involving Foreign Governments and Foreign-Controlled...

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Federal authorities have recently described the threat of economic espionage from foreign entities as one of the greatest threats to the economic vitality of the United States, and this has led to an increase in...more

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Insurance Coverage for Cybercrimes in the Wake of COVID-19

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Attorneys are well aware of the ways in which corporate clients are increasingly conducting their business and affairs electronically. A business may routinely place orders with trusted vendors via e-mail, rely on the...more

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OTA & Travel Distribution Update - April 7th, 2017

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Below please find this week’s OTA & Travel Distribution Update for the week ending April 7, 2017. The recently released European Commission’s report on the hotel industry headlines this week’s Update. - European...more

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Food Industry Continues to Face Data Privacy and Security Risk

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In 2014, grocers and restaurants continued to be plagued by attacks leading to the theft of credit card information. Among others, Supervalu Inc. and Jimmy John’s both experienced intrusions in 2014, extending the string of...more

Pillsbury - Internet & Social Media Law Blog

Ever Lost -- or Worse Yet, Had Stolen -- a Smart Phone, Laptop, Tablet, Etc.?

Many of us have been focused on cyber-security, especially in the wake of the recent data breaches over the holidays, among other things. Two Maryland Law Enforcement Officers are leveraging the power of social media and the...more

Burns & Levinson LLP

Your Trade Secrets May Be Vulnerable to “Legal” Theft

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As in-house counsel, how would you like to tell your CEO: “While our customer lists, pricing information, and business processes are trade secrets, we can’t sue the independent contractor who stole them because we did not do...more

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Stolen Thumb Drive Sets HIPAA Precedent

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A Massachusetts dermatology practice, Adult & Pediatric Dermatology, P.C. ("APDerm") recently agreed to pay $150,000 to settle potential violations of HIPAA Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification Rules. The settlement was...more

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Mitigating Theft of Trade Secrets

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In today’s complex global economy, competition is fierce. For many businesses, trade secrets are their single most important and valuable asset, and strong protection of that asset is paramount. In the same regard, trade...more

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Concerns About Databases Of Retail Employee Thefts

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On April 3, 2013, the New York Times published an article about commercial databases that contain reports from retail employers about employees who were accused of stealing from their workplaces. Other retailers, for a fee,...more

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IP Alert: White House Launches Effort to Curb Trade Secret Misappropriation

On February 20, 2013, the White House issued a report outlining a new plan to combat trade secret theft from U.S. businesses. Faced with the escalating theft of U.S. trade secrets and noting “the crucial role of trade...more

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