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Clark Hill PLC

Cannabis Group Series | Securing the Seed: Cybersecurity Challenges in the Cannabis Industry

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As the cannabis industry continues to grow and evolve, so do the challenges it faces, particularly in the realm of cybersecurity. With increasing digitization, cyber threats pose a significant risk to cannabis businesses,...more

Freeman Mathis & Gary

[Webinar] Litigating Data Breaches: Trends, Risks and Strategies - February 18th, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EST

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Join us Wednesday, February 18, from 2 to 3 p.m. EST for the first of our series of six webinars covering trending topics in the Data Security, Privacy & Technology space – “Litigating Data Breaches: Trends, Risks and...more

Mayer Brown

Credibly Challenged Podcast - Interview with Gregory Eskins, Global Cyber Product Leader at Marsh McLennan

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Matt Bisanz interviews Gregory Eskins, Marsh McLennan’s Global Cyber Product Leader about some of AI’s impacts on the insurance business. In particular, they discuss how banks and other financial institutions are relying on...more

Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP

"Avoiding the Dreaded Denial: What Corporate Policyholders Should Know About Their Cyber Insurance Policies"

Navigating a cyber claim with your insurance carrier can be a daunting task especially when a potential denial is looming. Before getting to "no," corporate policyholders should familiarize themselves with potential pitfalls...more

Levenfeld Pearlstein, LLC

FAQ About Cybersecurity in the Construction Industry

The construction industry faces unique cybersecurity challenges that distinguish it from other sectors. With complex payment structures, multiple stakeholders, and extensive use of mobile technology on job sites, construction...more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

The Hidden Legal Minefield: Compliance Concerns with AI Smart Glasses, Part 4: Data Security, Breach Notification, and Third-Party...

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As we have discussed in prior posts, AI-enabled smart glasses are rapidly evolving from niche wearables into powerful tools with broad workplace appeal — but their innovative capabilities bring equally significant legal and...more

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Q4 – 2025 FMG Professional Liability Quarterly Report

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A summary of the important professional liability topics by our expert team members for the fourth quarter. When the Supreme Court decided Sec. & Exch. Comm’n v. Jarkesy, 603 U.S. 109 (2024) last summer —holding that the...more

Haynes Boone

Making a List, Checking it Twice: Avoiding Cyber Attacks During the Holidays

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What’s the Concern? During the holiday season—specifically, Christmas Eve, Christmas, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day—there tends to be a spike in cyber attacks on companies. Cyber attackers target this time of year...more

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Viewpoint: Prudent or Not, an Insured’s Extra Expense Must Be Strictly ‘Necessary’

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In a well-reasoned recent opinion, an Illinois appellate court strictly construed a cyber policy, ruling that reasonable—but contractually unnecessary—payments made by an insured following a cyberattack did not constitute...more

Wiley Rein LLP

[Podcast] Episode 2: AI’s Role in the Evolution of Cyber Threats

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What happens when the familiar faces of trusted clients, coworkers, and peers turn out to be AI-generated imposters? In this episode of The Cyber Periscope, Pam Signorello sits down with Nate Lovett of Wiley's Cyber Insurance...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

Cyber Insurer Offers Product for Deepfakes

Deepfakes continue to be problematic for organizations and individuals. They are hard to detect and hard to respond to when used in an attack against a company....more

Wiley Rein LLP

Payroll Overpayments Were Not “Necessarily Incurred” and Thus Not Extra Expense Under Cyber Policy

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An Illinois Appellate Court, applying Illinois law, has held that an insured’s payroll overpayment following a ransomware attack on the insured’s payroll service provider was not “necessarily incurred,” such that coverage was...more

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

Hit with a cyberattack? What you do in the first 72 hours could save your business

When a cyberattack occurs, time is the most valuable asset. Much like law enforcement’s “first 48” hours rule in criminal investigations, the first 72 hours of a cyberattack, often referred to collectively as the “golden...more

Ankura

Enhancing Business Security: Common Cybersecurity Threats and Effective Protection Strategies

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In today’s digital landscape, businesses of every size face a growing number of cybersecurity threats. From sophisticated spear phishing campaigns to disruptive malware, cyberattacks are no longer a question of if, but when....more

Wiley Rein LLP

Pre-Retroactive Date Conduct Forecloses Coverage for BIPA Lawsuit

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The Appellate Court of Illinois, applying Illinois law, has held that a cyber insurer had no duty to defend or indemnify its insured where the alleged misconduct occurred prior to the policy’s retroactive date. The...more

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Wiley’s Cyber Risks and Insurance 2026 Forecast

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As we prepare to close the books on another eventful year in the cyber and privacy space, Wiley’s Cyber Insurance team is already making predictions for 2026. Q: With the increase in the use of generative AI, how have the...more

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Are you actually covered? A cyber insurance warning for real estate attorneys

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For real estate practitioners, this might be the most important client alert you read this year. Imagine this scenario: you are a real estate closing attorney who has received the funds necessary to pay off a seller’s...more

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

Cybersecurity resolutions for 2026

As 2025 comes to an end, there have been some valuable cybersecurity lessons for businesses. These involve vendor oversight, internal coordination, and incident response plans. Businesses should vow to address them in 2026 if...more

Lowenstein Sandler LLP

Anthropic Reports First Known AI-Orchestrated Cyber Espionage Campaign: Raising Stakes for Data Security

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On November 13, AI company Anthropic reported that its Threat Intelligence team had disrupted a state‑sponsored Chinese threat actor conducting what is believed to be the first largely autonomous AI‑orchestrated cyber...more

Wiley Rein LLP

[Podcast] Episode 1: Phishing Claims Test “Direct” Causation Chain

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Welcome to the premiere episode of The Cyber Periscope, where Pam Signorello sits down with Bill Knauss, special counsel in Wiley's Insurance Practice, to discuss the 2025 NetDiligence Cyber Claims Study, the evolving...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

Litigation Readiness: Seven Things to Keep in Mind (UPDATED)

Data breach class actions inevitably follow from nearly every major security incident. Here are seven things in-house counsel can do to prepare for litigation. 1. Create a Strong Foundation - Depending on the nature and scope...more

Lowenstein Sandler LLP

AI, Deepfakes, and Coverage Drift: What Policyholders Need To Know Now

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As companies accelerate adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) across operations, the cyber risk landscape is changing faster than most insurance programs. Threat actors are leveraging AI to supercharge phishing, deploy...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

New Allegations Trigger Insurance Coverage Despite “Prior Knowledge” and “Prior and Pending Litigation” Exclusions

A recent coverage decision by the Delaware Superior Court in Motive Technologies, Inc. v. Associated Industries Insurance Company shows that examining the full timeline of allegations in a lawsuit can defeat policy exclusions...more

Wiley Rein LLP

Insurer Must Defend Suit Over Unauthorized Use of Images in Social Media Ads

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The U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota, applying Minnesota law, has held that an insurer had a duty to defend a lawsuit alleging personal and advertising injury under both a policy’s general liability coverage...more

Lowenstein Sandler LLP

Deepfakes and Insurance Policy Hot Takes: Securing Coverage for AI Risks

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In this episode of Don't Take No For An Answer, new Lowenstein partner Jeremy M. King joins host Lynda A. Bennett to discuss AI cybersecurity risks and how to insure them. They discuss the plethora of security risks...more

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