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An Analysis of Proposed Federal Cybersecurity Legislation
Michael Chertoff, the former head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), recently remarked that “cyber threats represent one of the most seriously disruptive challenges to national security since the onset of the nuclear age 60 years ago.” Mr. Chertoff may be on to something. In its April 2012 monthly monitoring report, DHS announced that various companies in the national gas pipeline industry were apparently being targeted by cyberattacks. Between October 2011 and February 2012, DHS claimed that there were 86 reported attacks on U.S. computer systems controlling U.S. critical infrastructure.
U.S. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta recently referred to the “so-called Distributed Denial of Service attacks” that targeted large U.S. financial institutions recently. “These attacks delayed or disrupted services on customers websites,” Panetta said. “While this kind of tactic isn't new, the scale and speed with which it happened was unprecedented.” Those attacks against the private sector represent a “significant escalation of the cyber threat.”
Panetta said his department is “focusing on three main tracks” when it comes to defending the country. In addition to “developing new capabilities,” and creating the necessary policies and organizations, he said the department's third area of focus is “building much more effective cooperation with industry and with our international partners.”
Yachts, Jets, Horses & Hooch: Specialized Commercial Leasing Models
Defining commercial real estate asset class is essentially a property explaining how it identifies — not necessarily what its original intention was or what others think it ought to be. This article discusses, from a general issue-spot and contextual analysis perspective, how lawyers ought to think about specialized leasing formats and the regulatory backdrops that may inform what the documentation needs to contain for compliance purposes.
Hyperlinked Documents: The Latest e-Discovery Challenge
As courts and discovery experts debate whether hyperlinked content should be treated the same as traditional attachments, legal practitioners are grappling with the technical and legal complexities of collecting, analyzing and reviewing these documents in real-world cases.
Identifying Your Practice's Differentiator
How to Convey Your Merits In a Way That Earns Trust, Clients and Distinctions Just as no two individuals have the exact same face, no two lawyers practice in their respective fields or serve clients in the exact same way. Think of this as a "Unique Value Proposition." Internal consideration about what you uniquely bring to your clients, colleagues, firm and industry can provide untold benefits for your law practice.
Risks and Ad Fraud Protection In Digital Advertising
The ever-evolving digital marketing landscape, coupled with the industry-wide adoption of programmatic advertising, poses a significant threat to the effectiveness and integrity of digital advertising campaigns. This article explores various risks to digital advertising from pixel stuffing and ad stacking to domain spoofing and bots. It will also explore what should be done to ensure ad fraud protection and improve effectiveness.
Turning Business Development Plans Into Reality
This article offers practical insights and best practices to navigate the path from roadmap to rainmaking, ensuring your business development efforts are not just sporadic bursts of activity, but an integrated part of your daily success.