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A&O Shearman

Cybersecurity in mining: protecting infrastructure and digital assets

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The mining sector is increasingly at risk from cyber attacks, and many companies are racing to defend themselves against the backdrop of a rapidly changing threat landscape. Ross Phillipson and Anna Rudawski explore what is...more

Ropes & Gray LLP

Adversarial Machine Learning in Focus: Novel Risks, Straightforward Legal Approaches

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The Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (“AI/ML”) risk environment is in flux. One reason is that regulators are shifting from AI safety to AI innovation approaches, as a recent DataPhiles post examined. Another is...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

DOJ’s Latest Guidance on the Data Security Program – What’s New?

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The new Department of Justice (DOJ) Data Security Program (DSP) took effect on April 8....more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Six Essential Tips for Navigating Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) in Government Contracts

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In honor of the release of the 6th Edition of the Government Contracts Compliance Handbook, we are sharing six essential tips for successfully navigating Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) in government contracting. The...more

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Business resiliency needs to take centerstage if you want to keep pace with cyber threats and supply chain disruptions

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2024 was a year of numerous and notable cybersecurity failures – although, to be fair, most years are now marred by numerous and notable cybersecurity failures. That’s no longer anything special. What makes 2024 interesting...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Common Privacy Pitfalls in M&A Deals

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Many expect that deal activity will increase in 2025. As we approach the end of the first quarter, it is helpful to keep in mind privacy and data security issues that can potentially derail a deal. We discussed this in a...more

Levenfeld Pearlstein, LLC

M&A Trends in 2025: What Professional Service Firms Need to Know Before Selling

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Professional services firms remain highly sought after by private equity (PE) investors. As of February 2025, the M&A landscape is showing promising signs of resurgence, with expectations of increased deal activity throughout...more

McDermott Will & Emery

M&A in the EU market: Essential factors for investors to consider

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Investing in Europe: Is it a good time to do so? Opinions differ. The EU financial sector has experienced significant growth in recent years, driven by technological advancements and evolving consumer preferences, but there...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Security Requirements and Compliance Obligations in DOJ's Final Rule on Data Transactions

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The Department of Justice’s (DOJ) final rule implements President Biden’s Executive Order 14117 of February 28, 2024, on “Preventing Access to Americans’ Bulk Sensitive Personal Data and United States Government-Related Data...more

Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP

3 Steps to Protect Highly Sensitive Assets in an M&A Deal

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Due diligence is a necessary part of any M&A transaction. This process can be an exhaustive deep dive into the target company’s history. In some cases, the buyer wants to assure itself of certain highly confidential and...more

Mayer Brown

Export of Sensitive Personal Data: US Department of Justice Issues Final Rule to Regulate

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On December 27, 2024, the Department of Justice (DOJ) released a Final Rule, Provisions Pertaining to Preventing Access to U.S. Sensitive Personal Data and Government-Related Data by Countries of Concern or Covered Persons....more

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How CCOs Can Play a Role in Supply Chain Risk Management

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Look around the business landscape today, and supply-chain risks are everywhere –  which means that sooner or later, those risks will appear on the compliance function’s radar screen too. They probably already have....more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Guidelines on the Export of Cyber-surveillance Items Under Article 5 of Regulation 2021-821

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In 2021, the European Union (EU) updated the EU Dual-Use Regulation, setting unified standards for EU member states to control exports of dual-use items. A key addition in Regulation (EU) 2021/821 is Article 5’s “catch-all...more

Bracewell LLP

FINRA Facts and Trends: November 2024

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Welcome to the latest issue of Bracewell’s FINRA Facts and Trends, a monthly newsletter devoted to condensing and digesting recent FINRA developments in the areas of enforcement, regulation and dispute resolution. This month,...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

Key Takeaways From TEDAI 2024

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Foley & Larder LLP recently sponsored TEDAI 2024 in San Francisco, drawing industry leaders and change makers to share meaningful new ideas in the rapidly developing area of artificial intelligence (AI). Four Foley partners,...more

IR Global

The human touch - AI’s role in commerce - The Visionaries

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The Productivity Paradox: Does more technology mean less growth? Is there scope to use AI in commercial contracts? Will it save time, or ultimately cost more time in review and pose greater risk?...more

Hogan Lovells

Security Snippets: NIST publishes guide on due diligence for cyber supply chain risk management

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NIST’s “quick-start guide” is designed to assist acquirers as they evaluate the various risks across their network of suppliers, focusing on supply chain tiers, foreign ownership, control or influence (FOCI), provenance,...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Tech Debt is Common. What does it mean for IPO readiness from a cybersecurity perspective?

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Most high-growth companies have technical debt: work owed to IT or software development due to shortcuts that advance the business. That’s natural. But what if the debt carries security risks? Orrick capital markets partner...more

BakerHostetler

Navigating Cyber and Legal Challenges During the M&A Process: Quick Considerations for Federal Contractors

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Merger and acquisition (M&A) activity is often the lifeblood of corporate growth. While whole treatises can be, and have been, written on cybersecurity and legal challenges during M&A activity, the following are a few key...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

EU’s New Export Due Diligence Guidelines: Keeping Tabs on Cyber-Surveillance Technology

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In 2021, the EU adopted an updated version of the EU Dual-Use Regulation, which establishes common standards for the control of dual-use item exports by EU member states. Among its new provisions, Regulation (EU) 2021/821...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Cybersecurity & Data Privacy Issues in Fund Finance

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During the course of any lending transaction, lenders will conduct a due diligence review of the borrower, including reviewing any relevant “know-your-customer” information. In the context of a fund finance transaction, this...more

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Supply Chain Attacks in the UK: Reducing Risk and Preparing for Upcoming Legal Changes

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Effective information security is no longer just dependent on an organisation’s own internal cybersecurity controls. The UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) highlights that third-party service providers are processing...more

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[Virtual Event] Compliance & Ethics Essentials Workshop - December 2nd - 5th, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm CT

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Learn the key principles of compliance - no travel required! If you’re new to or have minimal experience in compliance management don’t miss this opportunity to build the foundational knowledge you need! SCCE’s four-day...more

Proskauer Rose LLP

Question of the Week: What does the future of dealmaking look like for AI-related companies?

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"We’re currently seeing a lot of follow-on investments into AI. For example, sponsors are making incremental investments into portfolio companies or using portco balance sheet cash and/or stock to finance acquisitions of...more

Gardner Law

[Hybrid Event] Due Diligence Decoded: M&A Success in FDA-Regulated Industries - September 20th, Boston, MA

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Join Gardner Law for a half-day CLE event in person at Loft on Two in Boston, MA or attend virtually. Industry experts will decode the intricacies of regulatory scrutiny and strategic decision-making in acquisitions. Gain...more

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