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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

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

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

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

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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

Guidepost Solutions LLC

AI Governance – The Ultimate Human-in-the-Loop

...As the world grapples with the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, concerns about the potential risks and unintended consequences have understandably taken center stage. While some advocate for...more

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5 Best Practices for Third Party Risk Management

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Organizations are becoming increasingly reliant on external parties to manage parts of their business. The centralized knowledge, expertise, and economies of scale that third parties provide enables organizations to focus...more

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Integrating Cybersecurity Into M&A Compliance Reviews: Avoiding Hidden Cyber Risks In The Acquisition Of Government Contractors

So you want to acquire a government contractor? Makes sense, and you’re not alone. Over the past few years, the federal contracting landscape continues to evolve as a result of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), primarily...more

White and Williams LLP

Cybersecurity and Legal Due Diligence Considerations in M&A Transactions

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When prospective buyers conduct legal due diligence in merger and acquisition transactions the main focus is typically on the traditional items, such as financials, debt instruments, major contracts and other key metrics...more

PilieroMazza PLLC

Legal Advisor Newsletter - First Quarter 2018

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The topics in the Legal Advisor focus primarily on corporate and business matters, federal contracting, employment law, intellectual property and electronic commerce. We encourage our readers to communicate their views to us...more

Farella Braun + Martel LLP

Cybersecurity and Data Breaches: How In-House Counsel Can Engage the Board

A company's board of directors has a duty to oversee all aspects of the company's risk management efforts. This includes a duty to recognize and minimize the company's exposure to cyber attacks. In today's increasingly...more

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CFTC Approves NFA Interpretive Notice on Information Systems Security Programs, Including Cybersecurity Guidance

The CFTC recently approved the National Futures Association’s interpretive notice (the “Cybersecurity Notice”) on the general requirements that members should implement for their information systems security programs...more

Snell & Wilmer

The OMB’s New Cybersecurity Guidance for Federal Contractors

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Is Controlled Unclassified Information Out of Control? The OMB apparently thinks so. On August 11, 2015, the Obama administration, through the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), which is the largest office within the...more

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Not So Far Out: OMB Memo Indicates Cybersecurity FAR Clauses Are Coming Soon

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On August 11, 2015, the Office of Management and Budget (“OMB”) released a draft policy memo entitled “Improving Cybersecurity Protections in Federal Acquisitions.” The purpose of the memo is to provide federal agencies with...more

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OMB Issues Guidance on Government Contractors’ Cybersecurity Systems

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The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) released a draft guidance document on Aug. 11, 2015, titled “Improving Cybersecurity Protection in Federal Acquisitions” (the “OMB Guidance”). The OMB Guidance instructs agencies on...more

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