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As the SEC pursues an unprecedented enforcement action against SolarWinds and its CISO, the CISO community needs clarity and reassurance that their good faith judgments will not subject them to personal liability. We propose a framework for CISO liability that turns on good faith, recognizing that effective cyber risk management requires a whole-of-company approach.

#ICYMI As adversaries enhance the sophistication of their cyberattacks, America's data and privacy are increasingly at risk. Hear NSI Founder and Executive Director Jamil Jaffer discuss the implications of the recent hack and massive data breach at AT&T, highlighting this growing threat, with Taylor Riggs, CFA, Brian Brenberg, and Jackie DeAngelis on Fox Business Network. Catch National Security Institute (NSI), George Mason University - Antonin Scalia Law School, and George Mason University in the news! #cybersecurity #cyberattacks #cyberandtech #nationalsecurity #dataprivacy #datasecurity #data #internationalaffairs #foreignaffairs

From the #capitalmarkets outlook to a growing #cybersecurity cottage industry, Locke Lord Chair David Taylor shares his 2024 predictions with Law360 on the legal landscape in #Texas. https://ow.ly/mBoz50QnaNf #privacylaw

Forty percent of respondents say their businesses saw an increase in cyber and data protection dispute exposure over the previous 12 months – the greatest increase in any dispute category – with the same share expecting their exposure to deepen in 2024. Join my partner Joe McClendon and me as we discuss this and more at the 2024 Annual Litigation Trends Summit. https://lnkd.in/e7rh8HDi

If you missed our Disputes Conference last month, you can catch up on the key takeaways here. It won't surprise anyone that economic uncertainty was a big topic. Just this month we have seen the publication of insolvency statistics showing a 21.4% year on year increase in corporate insolvencies, and a 14 year high for corporate insolvency figures. Early action is important, and these takeaways set out some brief practical tips as to steps you might want to take now to protect or improve your position. Follow the link below for the full text ⬇

Discover the key takeaways from our inaugural Disputes Conference 👇 Last month, we welcomed in-house legal counsel to our first Disputes Conference, chaired by Jonathan Hoey. We discussed a range of current and future disputes trends, including: • Cyber security, with a keynote speech from #cybersecurity expert Graham Cluley. • #ESG from a regulatory and litigation perspective • Using #tech in disputes • The impact of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act Read more about the conference’s key points in our latest article: https://lnkd.in/e_tRTD99 #Disputes #DisputeResolution 

Last month's disputes conference didn't just look at the current and future trends in disputes; the speakers went a step further to give practical advice to those lenders, business owners and professionals who attended to help them to prepare for what comes next. Even if you missed the conference, you can still discover the key takeaways from the discussions. Grab a cup of tea and follow the link below for a 5 minute summary of the outlook for disputes in 2024.

In today’s digital landscape, a data breach is not a matter of if, but when, so putting a plan in place to limit the financial and reputational damage is critical to a business. During #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth in October, the Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches is bringing together a panel of experts from complimentary fields to discuss cybersecurity from a 360-degree perspective and offer real-world insights on how to best protect one’s business, especially in the event of an attack. Join us Tuesday, October 8, from 11:45 to 1:30 p.m. for a robust seminar featuring Jones Foster litigation shareholder Robert Wilkins, a Florida Bar Board Certified Business Litigation attorney; Chuck Poole, CISSP, CEO of PalmTech; Donald Silver, COO of Boardroom PR; and Travis Jones, FBI Special Agent, at the Chamber of Commerce in West Palm Beach. Register now: https://bit.ly/3XE14xM #partnersinprogress #cybersecurity #databreach #dataprivacy #incidentresponseplan

We expect to see increased interest from claimant groups in bringing actions stemming from the potentially systemic risks that are occupying the minds of lawmakers, companies, and individuals around the world – namely, environmental, social and governance risks and cyber.   I have participated in our Predictions 2024 campaign that was launched last week. Take a look at what we predict may be on the horizon for our core sectors in the coming year.   Follow our hashtag #predictions2024 to stay up to date.

In this episode of KBKast, we are joined by Glenn Maiden, at Fortinet as we dive deep into the gaps of cyber and shine the light on the importance of connections - between cybersecurity professionals, businesses, government agencies, law enforcement, and other stakeholders. We uncover challenges faced by the industry and how strategic investments, shared expertise, and tactical partnerships can be used to make the lives of cybercriminals a lot more difficult. Listen to the full episode ⤵ https://lnkd.in/e82H8Kn2