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Holland & Knight LLP

Settlement Alert: The Dust Settles in SEC's Cybersecurity Lawsuit Against SolarWinds

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In a significant turn of events on July 2, 2025, the SEC, SolarWinds Corp. and its Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), Timothy Brown, announced through a joint letter to the U.S. District Court for the Southern...more

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The Informed Board - November 2024

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At what point has a director served too long? What about term limits? A mandatory retirement age? When do a director’s skills become stale? These issues are addressed in this issue of The Informed Board, as well as why proxy...more

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The Download: Do I need to make money to go public?

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01 Do I need to make money to go public?02 A new M&A playbook in the age of AI03 Cyber enforcement forecast post-SolarWinds decision04 Cyber diligence for IPOs with Kroll’s CISO05 The Download Quiz: Venture capital trends...more

Fenwick & West LLP

Opportunities Abound in New National Defense Authorization Act

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The Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (“FY2024 NDAA”) continues the national security imperative to enhance the country’s scientific and technological developments and to adopt emerging technologies and...more

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Markets Promptly See Effect of New SEC Cybersecurity Disclosure Rules

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On December 18, 2023, prior to the trading session, VF Corp. (NYSE:VFC) issued a press release disclosing that the company was investigating unauthorized activity on its computer systems – and that the intrusion had encrypted...more

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The SEC’s Charges Against SolarWinds and its Chief Information Security Officer Provide Important Cybersecurity Lessons for Public...

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On October 30, 2023, the US Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") announced that it filed charges against SolarWinds Corp. ("SolarWinds" or the "Company") and its Chief Information Security Officer ("CISO") in connection...more

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SEC Division of Examinations Omits Climate Concerns From List of Examination Priorities

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Earlier this week, the SEC's Division of Examinations released its 2024 examination priorities.  While many of these priorities are expected, and reflect the goals articulated by the SEC in prior years, there is a noticeable...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

Top 5 SEC Developments for July 2023

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In order to provide an overview for busy in-house counsel and compliance professionals, we summarize below some of the most important SEC enforcement developments from the past month, with links to primary resources. This...more

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[Event] 7th Annual Legal, Regulatory and Compliance Forum on FinTech & Emerging Payment Systems - April 18th - 19th, New York, NY

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Join American Conference Institute at the 7th Annual Legal, Regulatory and Compliance Forum on FinTech & Emerging Payment Systems on April 18-19, 2023, in New York! Gain key insights into the hurdles arising amid...more

Bass, Berry & Sims PLC

2023 Healthcare Private Equity Outlooks & Trends

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As we kick off 2023, we are optimistic that the healthcare private equity (PE) market will be resilient despite various headwinds. As you think ahead, please consider the issues and trends summarized below that may be helpful...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

How Not to Make a Deal: 5 Key Cybersecurity Concerns in M&A

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Cyber risks are increasing, and as a result, due diligence inquiries and valuations are increasingly focusing on the cybersecurity and privacy risks inherent in a business’s collection, use, retention and disposal of data. ...more

Vinson & Elkins LLP

In the Midst of Yet Another Hot Month for Crypto Prosecutions, DOJ Recruits Private Sector Companies and Foreign Governments to...

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Speaking at the Munich Cyber Security Conference on February 17, 2022, Deputy Attorney General Lisa O. Monaco announced that the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) plans to prioritize “cyber disruption,” foster international...more

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Good security practices for data and networks are essential to M&A success

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With data privacy laws tightening and cyberattacks on the rise, due diligence of technology networks and data processes should be a top priority for dealmakers - May 2021 saw one of the most high-profile cyberattacks in US...more

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Despite COVID-19 Challenges, No Extension of Form CRS Compliance Date for Investment Advisers

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On April 7, 2020, the staff of the Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations (OCIE) issued a risk alert (Alert) informing investment advisory firms of the potential areas of focus for Form CRS-related examinations. In...more

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Senate Considers Bill to Protect Electric Grid from Cyber Attacks

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The Senate is considering bipartisan legislation to boost the defenses of the nation’s power grid against cybersecurity threats. The bill—the Protecting Resources on the Electric Grid with Cybersecurity Technology Act, or...more

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Privacy and Data Security Strategies for Start-Up Companies

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Start-up companies know that, when potential investors kick the tires, they will look carefully at the company’s business model and IP portfolio. These days, investors are also likely to look at whether the company is in...more

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Don’t Let Spoofing Fool You – SEC Says Internal Accounting Controls Should Address Cyber Threats

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On October 16, 2018, the SEC released an Investigative Report detailing recent email spoofing schemes that caused nine public companies to lose a total of nearly $100 million. Building on its February 2018 guidance about the...more

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SEC Issues Disclosure Guidance as Part of Continued Focus on Cybersecurity

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As cybersecurity attacks have continued to gain prominence as a threat posing critical risk management and compliance challenges for financial institutions, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has emerged as an...more

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Yahoo Fined $35 Million for Failing to Report Data Breach

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On April 24, 2018, the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) announced a $35 million fine against the company formerly known as Yahoo! Inc. (now known as Altaba, Inc.) for failing to disclose a massive cyber data breach to its...more

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Revised SEC Guidance Concerning Disclosure of Cybersecurity Risks and Cyber Incidents

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• Disclosures must inform investors about material cybersecurity risks and incidents, including addressing material cybersecurity risks for cyber-attacks that have not yet occurred. • Comprehensive policies and procedures...more

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SEC Issues New Cybersecurity Guidance; Makes Clear that Cybersecurity Disclosures Are Part of Existing SEC Requirements - Guidance...

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On Feb. 21, 2018, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued interpretive guidance on its expectations for corporate disclosures on cybersecurity risks. The guidance delineates where it believes existing SEC rules...more

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SEC Issues Updated Guidance on Cybersecurity Risk Disclosures and Trading on Nonpublic Cybersecurity Information

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On February 21, 2018, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued updates to its interpretive guidance on how public companies should disclose cybersecurity breaches and risks. There are two core messages at...more

Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP

Asset Protection Wake Up Call: Data Security Top Concern for High Net Worth Investors

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A recent study asked high net worth investors which of the following issues they were most concerned about: terrorism, data security, or a major illness. The most prevalent response might surprise you. Seventy-two percent...more

Blank Rome LLP

Cybersecurity, Cyber Insurance: What Fund Directors Need to Know

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Cyberattacks are attempts by hackers to damage, destroy and/or steal data from a computer network or system. From 2013 to 2015, more than 153.6 million people had information stolen in cyberattacks involving companies such as...more

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SEC Cyber Update: Official Outlines Active Role for SEC on Cybersecurity as Enforcement Questions Persist

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SEC Chicago Regional Director David Glockner spoke at a PLI Conference in New York on June 6 regarding the SEC’s data security regulations and enforcement efforts. Mr. Glockner acknowledged frustration with the Division of...more

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