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Don't Be Afraid of Cybersecurity Information Sharing
Recent government action has shown that the White House and Congress are keenly aware of the potential data security benefits of robust information sharing between and among the private sector and the government. Last year, President Barack Obama unveiled an executive order (EO) to improve the cybersecurity of critical infrastructure entities that highlighted the important role information sharing must play. In recent years, information sharing bills have been introduced regularly in both the Senate and the House, and again on July 10 of this year, Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) introduced the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2014 (CISA) in an effort to encourage the flow of cyberthreat data between the private sector and the government.
Companies are already sharing cyberthreat data, but many remain leery as they engage in this largely unchartered territory. This article analyzes the primary concerns raised by companies and highlight steps they can take to safely share information and leverage this important weapon against cybercrime.
Law Firms are Reducing Redundant Real Estate by Bringing Support Services Back to the Office
A trend analysis of the benefits and challenges of bringing back administrative, word processing and billing services to law offices.
New York's Latest Cybersecurity Commitment
On Aug. 9, 2023, Gov. Kathy Hochul introduced New York's inaugural comprehensive cybersecurity strategy. In sum, the plan aims to update government networks, bolster county-level digital defenses, and regulate critical infrastructure.
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Risks of “Baseball Arbitration” in Resolving Real Estate Disputes
“Baseball arbitration” refers to the process used in Major League Baseball in which if an eligible player's representative and the club ownership cannot reach a compensation agreement through negotiation, each party enters a final submission and during a formal hearing each side — player and management — presents its case and then the designated panel of arbitrators chooses one of the salary bids with no other result being allowed. This method has become increasingly popular even beyond the sport of baseball.
Disconnect Between In-House and Outside Counsel
'Disconnect Between In-House and Outside Counsel is a continuation of the discussion of client expectations and the disconnect that often occurs. And although the outside attorneys should be pursuing how inside-counsel actually think, inside counsel should make an effort to impart this information without waiting to be asked.