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Electronic Data Breaches
In recent years, incidents involving the theft or inadvertent disclosure of significant amounts of electronic data containing personal information have been increasing and have frequently been heavily publicized. Often, a large, public data breach is followed by a flurry of litigation as individuals, banks, and other entities affected sue the company that suffered the breach for not protecting the compromised data more effectively. The company targeted by such claims will often look to its insurance program for coverage for the defense of such lawsuits and any resulting awards. While some companies carry specialty insurance policies that are specifically designed to afford coverage for data-breach-related liability, in many cases the breached company will lack such specialized coverage, and may look to tender the defense of data-breach-related litigation under its general liability policy.
The Rise of Electronic Data Breaches
The Article 8 Opt In
The Article 8 opt-in election adds an additional layer of complexity to the already labyrinthine rules governing perfection of security interests under the UCC. A lender that is unaware of the nuances created by the opt in (may find its security interest vulnerable to being primed by another party that has taken steps to perfect in a superior manner under the circumstances.
Major Differences In UK, U.S. Copyright Laws
This article highlights how copyright law in the United Kingdom differs from U.S. copyright law, and points out differences that may be crucial to entertainment and media businesses familiar with U.S law that are interested in operating in the United Kingdom or under UK law. The article also briefly addresses contrasts in UK and U.S. trademark law.
Beach Boys Songs Written Decades Ago Triggered Current Quarrel With Lawyers
There's current litigation in the ongoing Beach Boys litigation saga. A lawsuit filed in 2019 against Nevada residents Mike Love and his wife Jacquelyne in the U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada that alleges inaccurate payment by the Loves under the retainer agreement and seeks $84.5 million in damages.
Strategy vs. Tactics: Two Sides of a Difficult Coin
With each successive large-scale cyber attack, it is slowly becoming clear that ransomware attacks are targeting the critical infrastructure of the most powerful country on the planet. Understanding the strategy, and tactics of our opponents, as well as the strategy and the tactics we implement as a response are vital to victory.
Transfer Tax Implications on Real Property Leases
The real property transfer tax does not apply to all leases, and understanding the tax rules of the applicable jurisdiction can allow parties to plan ahead to avoid unnecessary tax liability.