News & Analysis as of

Corporate Counsel Cybersecurity

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

NYDFS Imposes $2M Penalty for Violations of its Cybersecurity Regulation

The New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) announced on August 14, 2025, resolution of civil enforcement action requiring Healthplex, Inc., a licensed insurance agent and independent adjuster, to pay a $2...more

Paul Hastings LLP

You’ve Got Mail: NYDFS Enforcement Action Highlights Cybersecurity Risk of Over-Retention and Other Risks

Paul Hastings LLP on

On Aug. 14, 2025, the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) issued a Consent Decree announcing that Healthplex, Inc. (Healthplex) has agreed to pay a $2 million fine, as a result of an investigation into a 2021...more

Coblentz Patch Duffy & Bass

Navigating the Shifting AI Landscape: What U.S. Businesses Need to Know in 2025

Artificial intelligence is no longer a wild west frontier technology—it’s a regulated one. As AI systems become central to how companies operate, communicate, and compete, legal oversight is catching up. In 2025, AI...more

Smith Anderson

Brewing Trouble: The Steep Price of Privacy Missteps

Smith Anderson on

A recent high-profile breach at a women-focused dating app underscores how quickly a privacy misstep can escalate into lawsuits and reputational harm. The incident offers a cautionary tale for any company handling sensitive...more

Morgan Lewis - Tech & Sourcing

Key Takeaways from the CrowdStrike Global Threat Report 2025

Published in August 2025, the CrowdStrike Global Threat Report 2025 provides a detailed overview of the evolving cyber threat landscape, drawing on data from millions of endpoints and cloud workloads worldwide....more

Blank Rome LLP

Beyond the Balance Sheet: The Continued Importance of Cybersecurity in M&A

Blank Rome LLP on

In our August 1 post, we discussed how companies that acquire government contractors can inherit the False Claims Act (“FCA”) exposure based on their targets’ cybersecurity violations. Now, the Department of Justice (“DOJ”)...more

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP

Herb Stapleton's FBI Experience Proves to be Asset to Dinsmore's Corporate Team

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP on

With Herb Stapleton’s recent arrival to the Firm’s corporate team, Dinsmore adds a powerful asset to help clients stay ahead of cyber threats…or manage the fallout when the worst happens. As a former FBI agent and Special...more

Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.

Ransomware Attacks Target SonicWall Firewall Vulnerability

Ransomware group Akira is believed to be behind a large number of attacks that appear to be tied to SonicWall firewalls with SSLVPN enabled. Over the past week, a large number of attacks by the ransomware group Akira have...more

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,...

California Finalizes Groundbreaking Regulations on AI, Risk Assessments, and Cybersecurity, Part II: What Businesses Need to Know

In July 2025, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) Board unanimously approved new regulations pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) that specifically address the use of automated decisionmaking...more

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP

Former FBI Executive and Cybersecurity Leader Herbert Stapleton Joins Dinsmore’s National Corporate Practice

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP on

After 9/11, Herb Stapleton felt a deep pull toward public service. He left behind a successful legal career to join the FBI, where he eventually led the Indianapolis Field Office as Special Agent in Charge. His work focused...more

Association of Certified E-Discovery...

[Webinar] What’s Keeping Legal Leadership Up at Night? - August 19th, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT

Modern Pressures, Measured Responses: A Candid Conversation Between GCs and Law Firm Leaders - The ground beneath the legal industry is shifting, and leaders are feeling it in real time. From the unpredictable pace of AI...more

White & Case LLP

DOJ Secures First of Its Kind Cybersecurity False Claims Act Settlement

White & Case LLP on

On July 30, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that biotechnology company Illumina Inc. agreed to pay $9.8 million plus interest to resolve allegations of misrepresenting compliance with federal...more

McGuireWoods LLP

California Defense Contractor and Private Equity Firm Agree to Pay $1.75M to Resolve False Claims Act Liability Relating to...

McGuireWoods LLP on

On July 31, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) announced a $1.75 million False Claims Act (“FCA”) settlement with Aero Turbine Inc. (“Aero Turbine”), a California-based defense contractor, and private equity firm...more

Mintz - Health Care Viewpoints

“False” Sense of Security: DOJ Announces False Claims Act Settlements Related to Failure to Comply with Cybersecurity Requirements

On July 31, 2025, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a pair of settlements with companies accused of having violated the False Claims Act (FCA) by falsely representing their compliance with certain...more

Carlton Fields

No Password Required: Former Lead Attorney at U.S. Cyber Command, Cyber Law Strategist, and Appreciator of ‘Mad Men’ Hats

Carlton Fields on

On this episode, hosts Jack Clabby of Carlton Fields and Kayley Melton, executive director of operations at the Cognitive Security Institute, sit down with Kurt Sanger — a seasoned cyber law leader and former deputy general...more

Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.

California Adopts Regulations on Cybersecurity Audits

California has approved new regulations requiring some companies to conduct annual audits of their cybersecurity programs, including the policies, procedures, and practices for protecting personal information. On July 24,...more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) Finally Voted to Adopt Much Debated Update to CCPA Regulations: What Your Business...

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on

On July 24, 2025, the California Privacy Protection Agency (“CPPA”) unanimously voted to adopt a package of Proposed Regulations for the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”), marking a significant development in...more

Husch Blackwell LLP

Trump Administration’s AI Action Plan and New Executive Orders Offer Strategic Opportunities and Legal Risks for Private...

Husch Blackwell LLP on

Key Point: “Winning the Race: America’s AI Action Plan,” the Trump Administration’s summary approach to federal artificial intelligence (AI) policy, and three new Executive Orders (EO) propose a wide-ranging federal strategy...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

The Last Piece of DORA Falls Into Place: 10 Lessons From the First Six Months

- What is new: The EU’s Delegated Regulation on Subcontracting has come into force, completing the legal framework of the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA). Attention will now turn to enforcement. - Why it matters:...more

Paul Hastings LLP

ICO Annual Report Provides Insight Into Data Protection Risks for Businesses

Paul Hastings LLP on

The UK Information Commissioner’s Office’s (the ICO’s) latest Annual Report summarises its accomplishments and priorities, including last year’s enforcement actions. Based on our review of the report, we see the ICO focusing,...more

Clark Hill PLC

Key lessons on the False Claims Act for government contractors after Raytheon’s $8.4 million settlement

Clark Hill PLC on

Government contractors should be on high alert following the recent announcement that Raytheon Company, its parent RTX Corporation, and Nightwing Group, LLC, have agreed to pay $8.4 million to resolve allegations of violating...more

Baker Botts L.L.P.

EU Releases General-Purpose AI Code of Practice

Baker Botts L.L.P. on

On July 10, 2025, the EU published its Code of Practice for General-Purpose AI Models, a comprehensive, though not exhaustive, framework designed to guide Artificial Intelligence ("AI") providers in complying with the...more

Womble Bond Dickinson

The ICO’s Penalty Against 23andMe Brings New Emphasis on Cybersecurity Risks - Key Takeaways for U.S. Companies

Womble Bond Dickinson on

The dramatic increase in global reach that the internet provides U.S.-based companies comes as a double edge sword. While it significantly increases a company’s potential customer pool, it also subjects companies to...more

Fisher Phillips

New SEC Cybersecurity Compliance Deadlines are Coming: What 5 Things Should Covered Institutions Do to Prepare?

Fisher Phillips on

The SEC’s amended Regulation S-P, adopted last year, will soon enhance data privacy protections for broker-dealers, investment companies, registered investment advisors, and transfer agents. The updated rule requires these...more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

Texas Enacts Liability Shield From Punitive Damages for Certain Small Businesses That Adopt Cybersecurity Programs

Jackson Lewis P.C. on

On June 20, 2025, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed SB 2610 into law, joining a growing number of states that aim to incentivize sound cybersecurity practices through legislative safe harbors. Modeled on laws in states like...more

1,254 Results
 / 
View per page
Page: of 51

"My best business intelligence, in one easy email…"

Your first step to building a free, personalized, morning email brief covering pertinent authors and topics on JD Supra:
*By using the service, you signify your acceptance of JD Supra's Privacy Policy.
- hide
- hide