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Why Untangling the CISO from IT Can Improve Governance and Security Outcomes
April 01, 2021
Despite the fact that the CISO's duties are growing in scope and importance, and data protection has become a board-level concern, many security leaders still do not have a direct line to the CEO.
The Legal Industry Pivoted Quickly in the Wake of COVID-19, and Recent Surveys Suggest There's No Turning Back
April 01, 2021
This article discusses the key lessons that can be taken from a series of recent surveys that seek to understand the long-term impacts of COVID-19 on the industry from the perspective of legal executives and frontline lawyers in U.S. firms and corporate law departments.
Accountability and ROI: Building Cybersecurity into Your Budget
April 01, 2021
If we intend to minimize the risk of a successful attack, we must accept cybersecurity as an ongoing, evolving, relentless effort that requires diligence and discipline. And we have to throw more money at it, too.
What In-House Counsel Need from Outside Counsel As Pandemic Landscape Shifts
April 01, 2021
The global COVID-19 pandemic forced lawyers — individuals whose relationships formerly depended upon firm handshakes and looking their clients directly in the eye — to build client trust through a tiny camera lens. Here's a Q&A with GCs to discuss what matters most to their companies when hiring outside counsel.
Voice of the Client: What In-House Counsel Need from Outside Counsel As Pandemic Landscapes Shifts
April 01, 2021
Responses from GCs on what matters most to their companies when hiring outside counsel.
Privacy and Ethical Concerns of Vaccine Passports
April 01, 2021
While the concept of digital vaccine passports might seem like a perfect solution, implementation is muddled not only by administrative feasibility, but the web of legal and business considerations raised if requiring the passport to return to the workplace or enter a business. This article untangles some of these complex legal considerations, including privacy and ethical concerns, offering employers guidance in evaluating their feasibility at the workplace.
California Privacy Protection Agency Roster Set
April 01, 2021
California named five members to the inaugural board of the California Privacy Protection Agency, a new entity created by voters in 2020 that will enforce the state's sweeping consumer privacy laws.
Criminal Liability of Executives and In-House Attorneys for Corporate Actions
April 01, 2021
Data breaches, while frequent in number and severity, remain big news events today. Even more newsworthy is when a corporate in-house attorney is criminally prosecuted in connection with his role in responding to a data breach event.
Legal Tech: The Ethics of E-Discovery In a Remote Work Environment
April 01, 2021
Just as the pandemic has challenged every aspect of our lives, the shift to a remote work environment has significantly impacted e-discovery and the ethical obligations of attorneys in this ever-evolving technological and legal landscape.
Managing a Cyber Crisis: 7 Practical Tips to Recover with Strength
March 01, 2021
As companies confront the ever-evolving cyber threat landscape, here are seven practical tips for incident response in 2021.

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