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Mitratech Holdings, Inc

IT/DR Plan Spring Cleaning: How to Replace Outdated Policies

Ready to ditch outdated guidelines and adopt a fresh take on your IT Disaster Recovery plans? Spring is the season of renewal, making it the perfect time to refresh not only physical spaces but also strategies and...more

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The Major Microsoft Teams Challenge Stumping Legal & Compliance Teams

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Since 2019, the number of users on Microsoft Teams has risen 1500%, from a modest 20 million users in the pre-pandemic year (2019) to over 320 million users in 2024. Microsoft's collaboration platform is now the default...more

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FDA Clinical Investigations: New Guidance on Electronic Systems

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On October 2, 2024, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released guidance in a question and answer format regarding the use of electronic systems, electronic records, and electronic signatures in clinical...more

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Cybersecurity for Lawyers: Open-Source Software Supply Chain Attacks

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In this post in our series on basic cybersecurity concepts for lawyers, we address open-source software (OSS) supply chain risk. OSS is software developed using an “open-source” protocol, meaning that its code is fully...more

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Efficient Text and Chat Data Discovery Starts with Information Governance (IG)

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When it comes to ensuring that data is preserved and available for litigation, investigations, or government inquiries, it all starts with establishing and codifying clear data governance policies and procedures....more

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Emerging Theories of Liability in the Internet of Things Era

The Internet of Things (“IoT”) has ushered in a new era of connectivity and convenience, but with it comes a host of legal issues and emerging theories of liability. As IoT devices become increasingly ubiquitous in our daily...more

Mayer Brown

EU Cyber Legislation Puts Emphasis on Board Responsibility

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What is a Management Body? Under both DORA and NIS2, a management body can be a body with managerial and/or supervisory functions. The powers and structure of management bodies vary within the EU Member State, and managerial...more

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[Webinar] Creating an AI Governance Program (It's Go-Time) - April 24th, 12:00 pm CT

Pressure for companies to use AI to gain a competitive advantage (or at least not fall behind versus competitors) is steadily rising, and in 2024, CEOs will push their Legal, Compliance, Privacy, and IT Teams to deploy AI...more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Cyber Strategy: HHS Weighs in on Cybersecurity in the Healthcare Industry

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Seyfarth Synopsis: The health care sector faces escalating cybersecurity risks given its size, technological dependence and the sensitive nature of data used therein. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human...more

Husch Blackwell LLP

How to Approach Student AI Use Policies in Higher Education

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The emergence of ChatGPT and other generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools has triggered widespread debates about the propriety of their use, especially in education circles, where academic integrity and confidentiality...more

A&O Shearman

Overcoming eDiscovery-related chat data challenges: Part 2 - prior to an investigation

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This post provides some tips from eDiscovery experts on what to consider ahead of any investigation commencing. Consider ease of compliance when procuring chat software The pandemic accelerated the adoption of chat and...more

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[Webcast Transcript] M365 for Law Firms and Lawyers: Purview Premium eDiscovery and Security, Capabilities and War Stories

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Editor’s Note: In a rapidly evolving technological landscape, understanding the capabilities and limitations of platforms like Microsoft 365 (M365) is crucial for law firms, especially in the realms of eDiscovery and...more

Husch Blackwell LLP

Twelve Planning Tips to Avoid Complications with the SEC’s Cybersecurity Disclosure Rules: Part III

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Key Point: The decision making processes to determine whether a cybersecurity incident is material or not, should include documenting the factors behind each determination and should be practiced before an incident occurs. ...more

Paul Hastings LLP

The Board is Set: Preparing for the SEC’s Upcoming Cybersecurity Rules

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It has been a full year since the initial comment period closed on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) proposed rule on cybersecurity disclosure, governance, and risk management for public companies (the...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Ephemeral Messaging

As U.S. regulators and enforcement authorities alike become increasingly focused on corporate oversight practices of their employees' use of third-party messaging applications, including ephemeral messaging, companies should...more

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SEC Revisits Regulation S-P After Twenty Years of Innovation to Information Technology

On March 15, 2023, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) released its proposal to amend Regulation S-P: Privacy of Consumer Financial Information and Safeguarding Customer Information (the “Proposed...more

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Avoiding Pitfalls in Internal Investigations

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Internal investigations play a critical role in mitigating insider risks, and technology is making the job of investigators easier. Nevertheless, organizations can make missteps that jeopardize the effectiveness of...more

Mitratech Holdings, Inc

[Webinar] Are you Ready? Why Your Board & Stakeholders Are About to Ask You About Your IT Risk Technology - March 14th, 10:00 am...

The attention on IT Risk and Cybersecurity risk management policies is reaching new heights — again. It doesn’t matter if you’re a large enterprise like Uber or a small / midcap company; there’s one common thread as we start...more

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The Dangers of Texting for Business Communications

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In the not-so-distant past, there were fewer channels utilized for business communications, and business norms often limited communications to traditional channels even if other methods of communication were available. This...more

Porter Hedges LLP

Cybersecurity Risk Management Practices for Small and Midsize Businesses

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Cybersecurity is the goliath of tech-related concerns for companies of all sizes, not just large corporations. The Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (“CISA”) encourages small and midsize businesses to focus on...more

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Technology and Data Can be Powerful Fraud Investigative Tools or Create Massive Headaches. Need an Advil?

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Multi-national organizations battle fraud and corruption risks daily given the size, scale, and complexities of their businesses, increased regulation and enforcement, and challenges preparing for a post-pandemic fraud...more

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Time to Update (Or Create) Your Litigation Readiness Plan

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Just how confident are you that your company is prepared to tackle whatever litigation comes your way? If your answer is less than “highly confident,” you’re not alone. In its 2022 Global Disputes Forecast, law firm Baker...more

Snell & Wilmer

Adjusting to Construction in the Smart Home Technology Age

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Over the years, smart home technology has improved, expanded, and become more reasonably priced. As a result, homeowners are increasingly including it in their construction plans. While the conveniences of smart home...more

Levenfeld Pearlstein, LLC

Federal Agency Issues ‘Shields Up’ Warning regarding Preparation for Disruptive Cyber Activity

The U.S. Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Agency (CISA) has issued a rare “shields up” warning regarding cybersecurity attacks, saying that every organization, of every size, should be prepared to respond to disruptive cyber...more

Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA)

Compliance Refresher: Get Cozy With IT Folks, Review Insurance, Fine-Tune Policies, Training

Report on Patient Privacy 21, no. 11 (November, 2021) - Attorney Brad Hammer doesn’t always don a suit and tie, or what he calls his “lawyer’s uniform.” A privacy and security expert and founder of the Vakaris Group based...more

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