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Companies Remain at Risk for Remote IT Worker Fraud; Should Consider Appropriate Mitigation Strategies

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The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) recently announced a coordinated, nationwide enforcement action countering the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK or “North Korea”) government’s efforts to finance its regime...more

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Case-by-Case Approach Helps Financial Services Successfully Navigate Disability-Related Remote Work Requests

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In the post-pandemic workplace, employee requests to work from home have become increasingly common — especially as a form of reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). For employers in the...more

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A Guide to Remote Work Compliance

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The COVID-19 pandemic caused office workers to start working from home—but businesses should expect remote work to last a long time. Beyond the unpredictability of this pandemic, 99% of remote workers want to continue...more

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Your Most Valuable Business Asset Might Not Be What You Think: Trade Secrets for NC Business Owners

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For North Carolina businesses, from small manufacturing companies in the Triad to growing tech firms in the Research Triangle, understanding trade secrets has never been more critical. Recent court decisions have shown just...more

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We get Privacy for work: The Privacy Pitfalls of a Remote Workforce

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Remote work has given employers and employees pathbreaking flexibility, but it has also raised a host of data and employee privacy concerns....more

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Doing Work in Public Spaces: Confidentiality Lessons from Airplanes, Trains & Beyond

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Working on the go has become a necessity for many, but it should never come at the expense of confidentiality. Julie Savarino explains....more

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Navigating Legal Risk in the Remote Work Era

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The widespread adoption of remote work arrangements has reframed the employment landscape, offering organizations access to a broader talent pool and increased operational flexibility. However, this reorganization also...more

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Preventing Trade Secret Theft: Proactive Strategies for In-House Counsel

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Ed. Note: This is the last in a series of articles taken from Gavin Parsons' CLE presentation for the North Carolina Bar Association's Antitrust and Complex Business Dispute CLE Program presented on Thursday, January 30,...more

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NFL Draft Provides Wake-Up Call on Protecting Confidential Information While Working Remotely

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Last week’s NFL draft highlighted more than the accomplishments of athletes at the combine or on the field. While there was extensive coverage of the merits of each player, one of the major headlines coming out of the draft...more

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Trade Secret Protection in 2025: What In-House Counsel Need to Know

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Recent developments in workplace dynamics, regulatory changes, and several high-profile cases have highlighted the growing importance of understanding and protecting your company's trade secrets. For in-house counsel, staying...more

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FBI Warns of Hidden Threats in Remote Hiring: Are North Korean Hackers Your Newest Employees?

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) recently warned employers of increasing security risks from North Korean workers infiltrating U.S. companies by obtaining remote jobs to steal proprietary information and extort money...more

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North Korean IT Remote Worker Fraud Scheme Data Security and Employment Law Impact

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The recent indictment of 14 North Korean nationals for fraudulently obtaining remote IT jobs with U.S.-based companies underscores the importance of vigilant hiring practices. Our Privacy, Cyber & Data Strategy and...more

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Continued Remote Hiring Concerns in IT Sector: What to Look for in 2025 and How to Mitigate Business Risk

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Remote worker fraud is expected to continue to proliferate in 2025. Fully remote hiring and work, particularly in the technology sector, continues to pose unique business and legal risks for companies. Just in December 2024,...more

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Combatting the New Insider Threat: North Korean IT Workers Posing as Remote Employees

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The New York Department of Financial Services issued a cybersecurity advisory on November 1, 2024, regarding a growing threat posed by North Korean operatives seeking remote IT roles at U.S. companies. These operatives secure...more

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Optimizing the Remote Reach: Strategies for Secure and Efficient Data Collection

The digital revolution has irrevocably transformed the way we conduct business, and investigations are no exception. The surge in remote work models has rendered traditional on-site data collection methods increasingly...more

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Unlocking the Power of Precision: Data Quality and Accessibility for Corporate Security Departments

Amidst the relentless waves of pandemic-induced uncertainty, organizations found themselves at a crossroads, compelled to reimagine how their businesses operated. For example, when stay at home orders continued to be extended...more

Barnea Jaffa Lande & Co.

Privacy and AI in Israel and worldwide: a look to 2024

During 2023, privacy protection and artificial intelligence regulation continued apace and their implications continued to be a major focus in Israel and around the world. In Israel, this was reflected in a number of...more

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Decoded: Technology Law Insights - V 4, Issue 10, December 2023

Revisiting…Are Automakers Making Sufficient Efforts to Protect Customer Data? As a follow-up to our previous article and webinar, “Are Automakers Making Sufficient Efforts to Protect Customer Data?", we are addressing the...more

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Workplace Law Forecast 2024 - Your workplace law recap for 2023 and predictions for 2024 to help you prepare for the coming year.

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When I reflect on the relationship that our firm has with our clients, I’m most proud of the fact that you can always count on us. That often means defending complex litigation, steering you through regulatory threats,...more

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Remote Work Strategies for Managing Cybersecurity Teams

Managing a remote cybersecurity team at colleges and universities involves addressing a unique set of challenges to ensure the security of sensitive data and infrastructure. There is an additional overlay of potential...more

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The Academic Advisor - Education Law Insights, Issue 9, November 2023

The Accreditation Overhaul for North Carolina (and Florida) Colleges - Last month, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper signed House Bill 8 (HB 8) into law. In addition to establishing a new computer science requirement for...more

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Cybersecurity Awareness Month Series: Employee Cybersecurity Awareness Training

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As Cybersecurity Awareness Month wraps up, it’s worth mentioning that employee security awareness training is an ongoing process. Employee error remains a significant contributing factor in data breaches. According to the...more

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[Webinar] The New Professional Services Work from Home Reality and Risks - November 6th, 9:00 am - 10:30 am PST

Join us for an exciting online event that explores the challenges and risks associated with the new work from home reality in the professional services industry. Discover how professionals are adapting to remote work and...more

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[Event] The New Professional Services Work from Home Reality and Risks - November 6th, New York, NY

Join us for an exciting in-person event at Covington & Burling LLP, New York Times Building, 8th Avenue, New York, NY 10018, USA. Discover the new reality of professional services work from home and the associated risks....more

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Privacy and Data Protection during Remote Work from Home

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Working from home requires heightened attention to compliance with privacy protection and data security laws. The basis for such compliance, inter alia, is the Israeli Privacy Protection Authority’s guidelines, “Emphases for...more

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