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China's New Cybersecurity Law
August 01, 2017
<b><I>The Challenge of Complying</I></b><p>In a bid to assert control over cyberspace, China passed a sweeping cybersecurity law that affects virtually every company doing business in that country. Despite its broad reach and potential for disruption, it appears that very few legal professionals are aware of the law.
Managing Cyber Risks in Medical Practices
August 01, 2017
<b><I>Part Two of a Two-Part Article</I></b><p>Astonishing computing power lets health care providers harness vast computing resources to drive their business plans, manage treatment protocols and crunch data to boost their practices. However, unintended consequences arise and, in the case of computers, one such consequence is cyber peril.
DLA Piper Isn't Alone — 40% of Law Firms Unaware of Breaches
August 01, 2017
A survey of 200 U.S. firms found that many law firms are unprepared for cyber attacks, and it's hurting their standing with clients.
<b><i>Legal Tech</b></i><br> Taking e-Discovery to the Cloud Is the Smart Security Solution
August 01, 2017
The cloud might seem like “someone else's servers,” but major vendors are sensitive to the business need for security, availability and confidentiality. With sensitive, high-value data like that, cloud providers are keenly aware they need to get security right.
WannaCry Attack Is a Wakeup Call for Cyber Preparedness
August 01, 2017
Until May 12, 2017, the more highly publicized ransomware incidents were localized targets impacting only one or a small number of businesses. WannaCry made it clear that ransomware could reach a broad cross-section of computers worldwide, at essentially the same time. There are very few, if any, businesses that can safely say they are not targets for cyber-criminals, because at the very least, businesses have personnel records for their employees.
Ransomware Attack on DLA Piper Puts Law Firms, Clients on Red Alert
July 02, 2017
The ransomware attack on June 27 on DLA Piper sounded an alarm for Big Law. The world's biggest firms are just as prone to ransomware attacks as any other company, and the potential ramifications of a network-crippling malware infection are wide-ranging for a service industry that holds the legal fate of corporations in its palm.
Managing Cyber Risks in Medical Practices
July 02, 2017
<b><I>Part One of a Two-Part Article</I></b><p>We often associate cyber-risks with financial institutions, but while the financial sector certainly does deal with cyber-risks, it is by no means the only industry facing such woes. Health care providers are also vulnerable to cyber-liability risks.
Cybersecurity After WannaCry
July 02, 2017
Following the May 2017 WannaCry ransomware infiltration into over 10,000 organizations and individuals in over 150 countries, it is clear that businesses across industries have no choice but to spend time and resources digesting and culling through the cybersecurity information barrage.
What Can We Tell About the Trump Administration's Focus on Compliance?
July 02, 2017
There are a few early signs that the Trump administration will continue to hold companies to the “way of compliance.” But after the first five months of his presidency, there are still questions about where enforcement is heading in specific compliance areas.
Ransomware Attack on DLA Piper Puts Law Firms, Clients on Red Alert
July 01, 2017
By now, every managing partner has heard the warning: Law firms and their clients' sensitive information are a treasure trove for hackers.But the ransomware…

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