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Mainbrace: October 2015, No. 4

Blank Rome LLP on 10/16/2015

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

The Legal Lessons of Data Breaches

Bilzin Sumberg on 9/30/2015

Every business would love to find a fortune teller to give it insight into what trends to follow, which risks to take, and when “exposure” will convert to liability. Some clients might say that, unfortunately, their lawyers...more

10 million Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield members’ information compromised

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider on 9/11/2015

Yesterday, Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield, located in Rochester, NY, announced that it will notify up to 10 million members that it was the victim of a cyber-attack dating back to December of 2013 that exposed their members’...more

Cybersecurity as a Regulatory Issue: The NAIC Considers The Anthem Breach And Weighs a “Cybersecurity Bill of Rights”

Carlton Fields on 9/3/2015

The Cybersecurity Task Force of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (the “NAIC”) met last month, as part of on the NAIC’s 2015 Summer National Meeting in Chicago. The Task Force focused on two issues: the...more

NAIC Report: 2015 Summer National Meeting

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP on 9/3/2015

The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) held its 2015 Summer National Meeting from August 13 through August 18 in Chicago, Illinois. The meeting was notable for the number of new insurance commissioners...more

The Legal Lessons of Data Breaches

Bilzin Sumberg on 9/1/2015

Every business would love to find a fortune teller to give it insight into what trends to follow, which risks to take, and when “exposure” will convert to liability. Some clients might say that, unfortunately, their lawyers...more

Policyholder Insider Quarterly

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP on 7/22/2015

Five Lessons Health Care Companies Should Learn From Cyberattacks - The American health care industry is under attack by sophisticated hackers seeking access to electronic medical records. Since January, three health...more

Seeking Clarity on SEC Disclosure Obligations Related to Cybersecurity

Carlton Fields on 7/1/2015

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

Risky Business: Common Cyber Security Risks, Expensive Consequences

Carlton Fields on 6/17/2015

Large-scale data breaches have become increasingly common, bringing with them not only bad press and loss of customer goodwill, but serious monetary risk. New cyber security legislation enacted in multiple states, including...more

Anthem Data Breach Requires Plan Sponsor Attention

Franczek P.C. on 3/17/2015

On January 29, 2015, Anthem Inc., one of the largest managed health care companies in the country, disclosed that the sensitive personal data of almost 80 million current and former participants in its network was breached in...more

Another Good Reason to Pay Heed to Cyber Security

Snell & Wilmer on 3/9/2015

For many companies, the prospect of a dreadful, costly and reputation-damaging cyber-attack and data breach is all the motivation they need to assess and improve their cyber security and data protection posture RIGHT NOW. ...more

Privacy & Cybersecurity Update - February 2015 (Updated)

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 3/2/2015

In This Issue - White House Releases Proposed Privacy Legislation - Lessons from the Anthem Data Breach - SEC and FINRA Release Results of Industrywide Cybersecurity Examination Sweeps - COSO Releases Report on...more

The Employment Law Authority - January/February 2015

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,... on 2/25/2015

In This Issue: - High Tech, High Risk: Protecting Health Plan Data: Recent Cyber Attack Reminds Employers to Take Swift Action - EEOC FY 2014 Statistics Are Here: What Do They Mean for Employers? - State...more

Latest Update on Anthem Data Breach - Other BCBS Plans May Be Impacted

Polsinelli on 2/16/2015

As a follow-up to its announcement of a massive cyber breach last week, Anthem has updated its “Frequently Asked Questions” for its employer clients, which are posted at www.AnthemFacts.com. The most significant development...more

State Insurance Regulators Target Insurers' Responses to Cyber-Attacks

Carlton Fields on 2/13/2015

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

Anthem Breach Triggers Lawsuits, Investigations And Heightened Concerns About Healthcare Security Infrastructure

King & Spalding on 2/12/2015

Anthem, formerly known as WellPoint, announced on Wednesday that its database had been hacked, exposing the personal information of as many as 80 million individuals. According to Anthem, the information accessed included...more

Cyber Attackers Reach Anthem, Health Care Providers Seen As Vulnerable

Cozen O'Connor on 2/11/2015

Anthem, one of the nation’s largest health insurers, announced last Wednesday that it had been attacked by cyber hackers and that personal information for as many as 80 million individuals had been compromised....more

The Anthem Data Breach: The Fallout and What’s Next

Mintz - Privacy & Cybersecurity Viewpoints on 2/11/2015

By now (unless you have been under a snow drift), you have likely heard about the apparent intrusion into a database at the nation’s largest health insurer, Anthem, Inc. Rather than reiterate the facts as currently known...more

Anthem's Breach: How Employers Should Respond

Ballard Spahr LLP on 2/11/2015

With the news of the breach of security at Anthem health plans, many employers have been wondering whether their employees are affected and how they should respond. The breach extends to members in Anthem-affiliated plans and...more

Responding to the Anthem Cyber Attack

Proskauer on Privacy on 2/11/2015

Anthem Inc. (Anthem), the nation’s second-largest health insurer, revealed late on Wednesday, February 4 that it was the victim of a significant cyber attack. According to Anthem, the attack exposed personal information of...more

CalPERS Members Impacted by Anthem Blue Cross Cyber-Attack

Best Best & Krieger LLP on 2/11/2015

Anthem Blue Cross, one of the nation’s largest health insurance providers, announced last week that it was the target of a cyber-attack in which attackers gained unauthorized access to its IT systems and records....more

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