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Trade Secrets Cyber Insurance

A Trade Secret is any information, not generally known or easily ascertainable, by which an enterprise develops an economic advantage over competitors or customers. In order to maintain trade secrets'... more +
A Trade Secret is any information, not generally known or easily ascertainable, by which an enterprise develops an economic advantage over competitors or customers. In order to maintain trade secrets' protected legal status, enterprises must make reasonable efforts to keep the information secret and prevent unnecessary disclosure.  Trade Secrets may include processes, formulas, methods, designs, patterns, et cetera.   less -
Woodruff Sawyer

Data Theft After Layoffs: Preventive Steps & the Insurance Response

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Many prominent tech companies have recently conducted mass layoffs—some as a response to the slowing economy, and others to correct for pandemic hiring sprees. Whatever the reason, one of the risks that arise when laying off...more

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Cybersecurity and eDiscovery: What you need to know about your vendor

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Baker McKenzie recently released their sixth annual edition of ‘The Year Ahead: Global Disputes Forecast’ in which senior legal and risk leaders share what they expect to see in the coming year. From an overarching...more

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New Federal Tools Can Help Private Sector Protect Trade Secrets From Cyberattacks – And May Soon Require Reporting

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Cybersecurity was undoubtably on the forefront of the agenda for many organizations in 2020 – and 2021 should be no different. The rapid shift to remote work over the past year has led to an increased number of cybersecurity...more

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

Insuring a Newly Remote Workforce Post-COVID-19: Coverage Considerations Under Cyber and Other Commercial Insurance Policies

Longer-term remote work impacts companies’ risk exposures and coverage under many insurance programs. Policy terms may no longer align with the “facts on the ground” of remote operations, which could lead to coverage gaps...more

Robins Kaplan LLP

Your Daily Dose of Financial News

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As we hold our breaths at the opening bell to see if last week’s volatility continues, we consider the impact of computer-driven index funds on that market rollercoaster....more

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Cyber Insurance: Get What You Pay For              

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Due to the increasing number of successful and attempted cyber-attacks and increased government scrutiny surrounding protection of confidential information, companies cannot ignore the various risks associated with potential...more

Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP

Top 10 Ways to Protect Your Company’s Data

You know how important data is to your business and you have been hearing about data breaches for more than a decade, but where do you find a simple, straightforward summary of how to protect your company? That is a question...more

Locke Lord LLP

Testing the Limits – Cyber Coverage Litigation Update

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The growing percentage of businesses that purchase cyber security and data privacy insurance portends a growing number of claims and, inevitably, litigation over some of those claims. Wells Fargo’s 2015 Cyber Security and...more

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Will Your Cyber Insurance Respond When You Need It Most?

On May 7, Columbia Casualty Company, an insurance company, filed one of the first lawsuits by an insurer seeking to deny coverage for a privacy class action under a cyber insurance policy. Why is this significant? As the...more

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