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August 01, 2019

Conference of Mayors Resolution Calls for Cities Not to Pay RansomwareThe underlying logic is pretty straightforward: if bad actors realize that there's no longer any cash waiting for them at the end of the rainbow, they'll eventually pack up their ball and go home.

EU Court Rules Adding Facebook 'Like' Button Triggers GDPR Data Collection Obligation

August 01, 2019

Websites with embedded Facebook “like” buttons must inform users their data will be collected and processed by the social media giant, the Court of Justice of the European Union has ruled.

Legal Tech: Smart Speakers and E-Discovery

August 01, 2019

For businesses that own such a device, or for individual employees who might have a personally owned one on their office desk, the question of who owns any recorded data remains murky.

Deciphering the Tax Status of Leased Property

August 01, 2019

Is a property leased to a farming tenant a commercial property or an agricultural property? What about a building leased to a government entity? The distinction can make a difference in the tax laws that apply to the parcel.

How a Call to Service May Impact Rights and Obligations Under a Lease

August 01, 2019

When members of the military are be called into action, the impact could be felt right here at home by our commercial landlords, especially those whose tenants are composed of businesses owned or operated by a sole proprietor, or an owner with one or two employees.

Lessor Repossession of Property on Eve of Lessee Bankruptcy: Voluntary Turnover or Face Contempt

August 01, 2019

Lessors who repossess property immediately prior to a lessee bankruptcy filing may be required to return such property or face sanctions by the bankruptcy court. Federal courts are currently split on the issue of whether the lessor must voluntary surrender property seized pre-petition or may hold such property until the debtor obtains an order of turnover.

Achieving Commercial Real Estate Success Post-Brexit

August 01, 2019

Proper planning and the ability to pivot will help American companies with UK, EU commercial property interests.

Case Notes

August 01, 2019

Failure to Read Lease is Not Fatal to Claim

Compliance Officers: Recent Regulatory Guidance and Enforcement Actions and Mitigating the Risk of Personal Liability

August 01, 2019

This article explores legal developments over the past year that may impact compliance officer personal liability.

Perspectives on Blockchain and the Music Industry

August 01, 2019

A Q&A with Entertainment Lawyer Leslie Zigel

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To gauge the level of risk and uncover potential gaps, compliance and privacy leaders should collaborate to consider how often they are monitoring third parties, what intelligence they are gathering with and about their partners and vendors, and whether their risk management practices have been diminished due to cost and resource constraints.
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