The Fourth Circuit (again) de-certified classes in the Marriott Data Breach Litigation. As further described below, the court held that the class action waiver at issue in the case was valid, not prohibited by Rule 23, and...more
Since December 18, 2023 public companies other than smaller reporting companies are required to report a cybersecurity incident under Item 1.05 of Form 8-K within four business days after the company determines the incident...more
On July 26, the SEC adopted amendments to Regulation S-K and Exchange Act forms requiring public companies to disclose on a current basis material cybersecurity incidents and to disclose annually information regarding their...more
Over the past decade, the use of biometrics – measurements of people’s unique physical, physiological, biological, or behavioral characteristics – in smartphones, wearable technology, and employee timekeeping devices grew...more
Through Aerospace & Defense Insights, we share with you the top legal and political issues affecting the aerospace and defense (A&D) industry. Our A&D industry team monitors the latest developments to help our clients stay in...more
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) and announced “public listening sessions” soliciting input in advance of formal rulemaking under the Cyber Incident...more
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In a first of its kind trial, a defendant accused of negligently responding to a data breach was cleared of all liability by a jury last month. After two hours of deliberation, the jury rejected plaintiff’s claim that the...more
Last week, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia ordered Capital One to produce a forensic investigation report in multidistrict litigation arising out of the cyber incident Capital One announced in...more
Last week, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia ordered Capital One to produce a forensic investigation report in multidistrict litigation arising out of the cyber incident Capital One announced in...more