Risk Management

Second Circuit Extends Reach Of Benefits Insurance

The case turned on whether a claim made under ERISA, by a woman who alleged retaliation that included termination of […]

Legal, But Immoral? Companies Taking Out Life Insurance Policies On Employees

Hundreds of companies in the U.S., including some of the largest banks, are taking out life insurance policies on their […]

IBM Study: Most Cyber Breaches Involve Human Error

Businesses are spending big money to make sure they have the technology they need to keep data secure but the […]

In Fervor Over Cyber Breaches, Don’t Neglect Paper Risks

Corporate attention has shifted to preventing or managing major cyber security breaches, but a recent Department of Health and Human […]

Suspect “Warranties” For Employer-Sponsored Retirement Plans

When considering a strategy to protect against lawsuits from participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans, companies should look critically at fiduciary […]

United They Stand: Crisis Managers and In-House Attorneys

When legal departments work hand-in-hand with crisis management teams, a bad situation can more easily be kept from getting much […]

Back Off Business, Cybersecurity Is FTC’s Turf Now

A decision issued by U.S. District Judge Esther Salas in New Jersey paves the way for the FTC to seize the mantel as the top federal enforcement authority in the area of cybersecurity.

SEC Commissioner Aguilar Speaks on Cybersecurity Issues for the Boardroom

In a speech at the New York Stock Exchange, SEC Commissioner Luis A. Aguilar strongly urged directors to focus on the need for increased oversight of cyber-risks, and outlined steps directors should take immediately.

Don’t Forget To Close The Back Door: Vendor Management And Privacy

Companies that enter into a contract with a vendor that will access, use or disclose your customer or employee personal information should assume they are responsible for any unauthorized access to, use, or disclosure of that protected information, whether by the vendor or a third party.

GM Skewered For Abusing A Common Data Management Practice

Called “information life-cycle management” at GM, it was essentially a version of what most companies do to reduce the vast […]

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