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Ransomware, Data Breaches and the Tension Between Disclosure and Damage Control

Brian Finch recently returned to Joel Simon‘s Industry Insights podcast to discuss the uptick in cyberattacks, data breaches perpetuating insider trading and strategies companies can employ to guard against these problems....more

President Biden Announces Sweeping New Cybersecurity Reforms

The President’s new Executive Order on Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity includes wide-ranging measures intended to strengthen security standards for the federal government and federal government contractors in response to...more

Congress Passes $1.9 Trillion COVID-19 Relief Package

President Biden signs relief bill into law and begins implementation. President Biden has now signed the American Rescue Plan Act, a $1.9 trillion investment and stimulus package designed to address the ongoing COVID-19...more

The Election Is Over—Now What? Understanding the Biden Administration’s Policy Priorities

President-Elect Biden won a mandate to bring normalcy back to government and to seek bipartisan compromise where possible. The makeup of the U.S. Senate may limit the Biden Administration’s ability to deliver its most...more

Trump vs. Biden: Technology and the Internet

In this election cycle, technology and internet policy is a persistent factor across multiple issue areas. With implications for national security, economic equality, infrastructure and market regulation, the next...more

2020 Election Night Guide

Pillsbury’s political law and public policy groups break down the need-to-know numbers for this year’s election. Pillsbury’s Election Night Guide examines the potential outcomes for the 2020 Presidential election, as well as...more

Cybersecurity Preparedness and the Growing Importance of Operational Resiliency

Creation of a new rapid response team signals regulators may turn today’s cyber examination priorities into tomorrow’s enforcement priorities. The Securities and Exchange Commission, New York State Department of Financial...more

Senate Republicans Unveil Proposed COVID-19 Liability Shield

Senate Republicans have released a proposed liability shield that would offer significant protections to businesses, schools, universities and churches for COVID-19 exposure claims. Businesses would generally be protected...more

New Privacy Laws in California and New York Are on a Collision Course with the COVID-19 Technology Boom

As COVID-19 fuels technological adoption and adaptation in all walks of life, the CCPA and New York SHIELD Act are front and center in the minds of both government enforcers and the private plaintiffs’ bar. The increased...more

COVID-19: Congress and States Debate New Liability Protections for Reopening Businesses

Significant potential changes to liability risks should help guide and inform business reopening plans. Adoption of new COVID-19-related liability protections for businesses has become a top legislative priority for key...more

Liability Protections Are Critical to Ensuring Economic Recovery

Asurge in COVID-related product liability and other tort litigation could dampen the national recovery. Such suits, brought by members of the rapacious plaintiffs’ bar, are already being filed and will no doubt be very...more

President Trump Signs Executive Order for the Nation’s Bulk-Power System

On May 1, 2020, President Trump signed an Executive Order titled “Securing the United States Bulk-Power System” which gives the Secretary of Energy the authority to prohibit certain interests from supplying the U.S....more

Maryland Now Requires the Use of Face Coverings and Physical Distancing Measures at Retail Establishments

Governor Larry Hogan requires the use of face coverings in certain public places and the implementation of physical distancing and public health measures by retail establishments. The use of face coverings in Maryland is...more

CISA Releases New Guidance for Essential Critical Infrastructure

The latest iteration of the federal Critical Infrastructure Guidance expands the scope of critical workers a second time in less than a month, evidencing the continued fluidity of the rules that govern essential critical...more

The District Extends Stay-at-Home Order and Expands COVID-19 Restrictions

DC residents must stay at home until May 15, 2020; essential businesses face increasing social distancing requirements. Mayor Bowser extends DC’s Stay at Home Order to May 15, 2020, and the order now includes non-residents...more

Understanding PREP Act Liability Protections in the Fight Against COVID-19

Answers to frequently asked questions on who is eligible for PREP Act protections, which products are covered, and what activities will be immunized. PREP Act guarantees of immunity are available to those who manufacture,...more

Technology is Not Immune to COVID-19 Cyber Fraud

Transitioning the American workforce to telework presents a heightened risk of cybercrime and new challenges for businesses to protect sensitive data. Mandatory “stay-at-home” orders have forced many businesses to rely on...more

Michigan Issues Stronger Stay-Home Order to Protect Public Health

Gov. Whitmer strengthens her “stay home, stay safe” order and prohibits discharge, discipline, and retaliation against workers who stay home. Gov. Whitmer defines quarantine periods and prohibits discharge, discipline, and...more

Closing the Capitol: Mayor Bowser Issues Stay-at-Home Order

Mayor Bowser orders Washington, DC, residents to stay at home except to perform essential activities and business. DC Mayor Bowser orders residents to stay at home except to perform “essential activities” from April 1 –...more

Virginia Ordered to Stay at Home Until June 10th

Governor Northam issues a statewide stay-at-home order and keeps nonessential businesses closed until June 10, 2020. By executive order, Virginia Gov. Northam issued a statewide stay-at-home order until June 10, 2020. ...more

COVID 19: Analysis of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act

The $2 Trillion Stimulus Package will provide financial assistance and loan programs to all corners of the economy. The U.S. Senate passed a massive aid package designed to provide aid to states, industry and workers...more

Maryland Extends COVID-19 Closures to Nonessential Businesses

Maryland Governor mandates the closure of all nonessential businesses to combat COVID-19 stopping short of implementing a “shelter-in-place” order. Maryland Governor mandates the closure of all nonessential businesses...more

New York Regulation Defines Required Mortgage Forbearance and Bank Fee Waivers for COVID-19 Financial Hardship

New York orders extraordinary measures requiring financial institutions to meet financial needs of and ameliorate the challenges being faced by customers affected by COVID-19. New York State has implemented extraordinary...more

3/31/2020  /  Coronavirus/COVID-19

New Jersey State and Local COVID-19 Orders

New Jersey’s uniform Coronavirus response - In New Jersey, local mandates and regulations regarding COVID-19 are prohibited by New Jersey Executive Order No. 108. ...more

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