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The Roles of Stakeholders for Big Data and Privacy
Chief privacy officer, chief compliance officer, chief information security officer, chief legal officer (or general counsel) ' as organizations adjust and adapt to keep pace with changing technology, laws, regulations and cyber threats, these roles are developing and changing within organizations. But what duties and responsibilities fall within the job description of each of these stakeholders' positions, and how do these positions relate to each other? Where is the overlap? What can organizations do to avoid excessive siloing, which may impede enterprise-wide data governance and privacy goals?
Despite the continuing nationwide lag in job growth, hiring in the areas of data governance and privacy seems to be strong. But do organizations appreciate the differing roles and responsibilities of the various stakeholders involved with these issues? Our very unscientific research suggests that the answer is no.
Bankruptcy Sales: Finding a Diamond In the Rough
There is no efficient market for the sale of bankruptcy assets. Inefficient markets yield a transactional drag, potentially dampening the ability of debtors and trustees to maximize value for creditors. This article identifies ways in which investors may more easily discover bankruptcy asset sales.
Removing Restrictive Covenants In New York
In Rockwell v. Despart, the New York Supreme Court, Third Department, recently revisited a recurring question: When may a landowner seek judicial removal of a covenant restricting use of her land?
Why So Many Great Lawyers Stink at Business Development and What Law Firms Are Doing About It
Why is it that those who are best skilled at advocating for others are ill-equipped at advocating for their own skills and what to do about it?
Blockchain Domains: New Developments for Brand Owners
Blockchain domain names offer decentralized alternatives to traditional DNS-based domain names, promising enhanced security, privacy and censorship resistance. However, these benefits come with significant challenges, particularly for brand owners seeking to protect their trademarks in these new digital spaces.
Coverage Issues Stemming from Dry Cleaner Contamination Suits
In recent years, there has been a growing number of dry cleaners claiming to be "organic," "green," or "eco-friendly." While that may be true with respect to some, many dry cleaners continue to use a cleaning method involving the use of a solvent called perchloroethylene, commonly known as perc. And, there seems to be an increasing number of lawsuits stemming from environmental problems associated with historic dry cleaning operations utilizing this chemical.