The tragic murder of two Israeli Embassy staffers in DC on May 21 is a sobering reminder that tensions between pro-Israel and pro-Palestine groups remain high after October 7, 2023. In the aftermath of that war, several...more
In the first few weeks of 2025, boards of directors have started asking what steps a company is taking to protect their CEO. What’s more, the mitigation strategies for improving the CEO’s security posture may be tax...more
The tragic assassination of the United Healthcare CEO underscores the ongoing and growing risks faced by corporate executives and high-profile individuals—threats that extend beyond physical harm to encompass profound impacts...more
12/12/2024
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Assassinations ,
C-Suite Executives ,
Corporate Branding ,
Corporate Executives ,
Health and Safety ,
Investors ,
Personal Information ,
Protests ,
Reputation Management ,
Safety Training ,
Security Standards ,
Stock Prices ,
Tax Deductions
On February 8, 2024, the Federal Communications Commission outlawed AI-generated voices in robocalls and with the upcoming Presidential election in the United States, it is easy to see why. Imagine the implications if “leaked...more
2/22/2024
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Cybersecurity ,
FCC ,
Ransomware ,
Risk Management ,
Robocalling ,
Scams ,
Security Risk Assessments ,
Technology ,
Telecommunications ,
Telemarketing
The recent wave of mass layoffs has created an uptick in protests and demonstrations by those affected. In some cases, pay and benefit cuts in lieu of layoffs have also resulted in significant repercussions, as evident by the...more
After the downing of the Chinese spy balloon by U.S. Forces in early February 2023, several additional objects have been identified over U.S. and Canadian airspace. While officials have denied that these were additional spy...more
From promoting their products and services to sharing important news, many businesses have a legitimate need for an active social media presence. Cody Shultz, a member of the Investigations and Private Client Practice at...more
When I first got into the privacy space several years ago, I had a basic understanding that the biggest, single source “leak” of personal data is the person themself. People were using poor security settings for online...more
A recent Forbes article details the significant growth of family offices worldwide, particularly in North America. While not as large as titans like Walton Enterprises LLC or Bezos Expeditions, these new single and...more
12/13/2022
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Cyber Attacks ,
Cybersecurity ,
Financial Planning ,
High Net-Worth ,
Inheritance ,
Investigations ,
Investment ,
Privacy Laws ,
Ransomware ,
Tax Returns
Social media makes it easy to connect with a large group of people, while at the same time, sharing too much information can put you at risk for some serious privacy issues. Sharing, geotagging, and posting opinions on social...more
Although the Internet of Things has made everyday living more convenient, there are numerous risks associated with being in a highly connected environment. Cody Shultz, a member of the Investigations and Private Client...more
Although the Internet of Things has made everyday living more convenient, there are numerous risks associated with being in a highly connected environment. Cody Shultz, a member of the Investigations and Private Client...more
What if I told you that a security assessment of your business and residence could provide tax deductible expenses for private air transportation, a security driver, and executive protection agents and have favorable tax...more
Whether or not Elon Musk’s recent acquisition of Twitter is a good thing or bad thing for the future of social media (Twitter accepts buyout, giving Elon Musk total control of the company – The Verge), one aspect of social...more