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When Cybersecurity Becomes A Securities Issue

Recent developments in securities class action litigation, and the related issue of the newly articulated SEC disclosure requirements vis a vis cybersecurity…

Employer Victories In Recent FCRA Class Actions

The Fair Credit Reporting Act addresses the use of background checks by employers. It requires that before getting a background report, the employer must get the subject’s authorization and before…..

In A Business Deal, When Does “Zealous Advocacy” Become Crime?

If a business transaction is later deemed criminal, what are the consequences for the outside lawyer who advised on the […]

Life Sciences Companies Getting Pounded By Class Actions

Last year was a record year for securities class actions, and life sciences companies were especially hard hit. There was […]

Phishing: The Punch That Explodes

One of the most pernicious forms of cyberattack shows no signs of abating. On the contrary, it just keeps getting […]

Why Not An “NTSB” For Cyber Attacks?

Like the NTSB when it investigates plane crashes and train accidents, the proposed agency would investigate an incident and…

Will “Popcorn Lung” Litigation Expand To Coffee & Vaping?

A type of litigation that targets a flavoring used in microwave popcorn may be about to branch into coffee and […]

In-House Lawyers Can Be FCPA Targets

In one case, the company itself got off the hook on the basis of full disclosure and cooperation, but no such luck for the former GC…

The Annual Super Bowl Trademark Party

The NFL has its IP wrapped up tight and it doesn’t suffer meddlers lightly, although it’s loosened up a bit […]

Pricing Algorithms, Collusion and Corporate Compliance

Pricing algorithms are now commonly used by sellers as a way to maximize profits. Attorney Jeffrey Cross, in this Today’s […]

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