Data Security for Small Law Firms with Ondrej Krehel and Gaspare Marturano

August 3rd, 2021|Categories: Cyber Risk, Cyber Risk Litigation, ELP, Emerging Litigation & Risk, HB Emerging Law Notes, HB Risk Notes|Tags: , , , , , |

Data Security for Small Law Firms with Ondrej Krehel and Gaspare Marturano Joining me to discuss this important issue is Ondrej Krehel, CEO & Founder of LIFARS, a New York-based incident response and digital forensics firm specializing in cybersecurity protection. Ondrej is recognized for his digital forensic expertise and ethical hacking skills. He participates in high-profile engagements around the world using his proprietary methodology to achieve the most rapid root-cause analysis and remediation. He is a former lecturer at FBI Training Academy who has led forensic investigations and cybersecurity involving the U.S. government, including military cyber special operations. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Forensics from Police Academy in Bratislava, Slovakia, an M.S. degree in Mathematical Physics from Comenius University in Bratislava, and an Engineering Diploma from Technical University in Zvolen, Slovakia. Joining Ondrej and me is Gaspare J. Marturano, Chief Marketing Officer at LIFARS. Gaspare is a former Director of Information Systems for a large Connecticut law firm and has consulted on these issues with a number of other law firms. This podcast is the audio companion to the Journal on Emerging Issues in Litigation, a collaborative project between HB Litigation Conferences and the Fastcase legal research family, which includes Full Court Press, Law Street Media, and Docket Alarm. If you have comments or wish to participate in one our projects, or want to tell me how [...]

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Does Data Sharing and Zoombombing Cause Actual Harm?

January 14th, 2021|Categories: Cyber Risk, Cyber Risk Litigation, HB Risk Notes|Tags: , , |

Legal Writer Law Street Media FTC Settles Health Data Sharing and Privacy Suit With Fertility App Flo Health Nothing in this life is free. Or cheap. Free and low-cost apps. Free internet searches. Free email. Free iPhones. Yeah. We're paying for it one way or the other. In this case, once again, it's private health information some folks are paying with.  Here is an excerpt of a post shared with the permission of Fastcase and Law Street Media. --Tom Hagy, HB Litigation Conferences WASHINGTON, DC -- Jan. 13, 2021 -- The Federal Trade Commission (FTC)  announced that that it has reached a  proposed settlement with Flo Health, Inc., the “developer of a period and fertility-tracking app used by more than 100 million consumers,” over claims that the company shared user health information with third-party data analytics providers despite promising that this information would remain private. In the complaint, the FTC alleged that Flo promised users that it would keep their health data, which includes menstrual cycle tracking and a PMS symptom log, as well as ovulation, fertility, and pregnancy information, private because it would only use this information to provide the app’s services to users. However, the FTC averred that Flo disclosed millions of users’ health data from its Flo Period & Ovulation Tracker app to third-parties “that provided [...]

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Does Data Sharing and Zoombombing Cause Actual Harm?

December 22nd, 2020|Categories: Cyber Risk, Cyber Risk Litigation, HB Risk Notes|Tags: , , |

Legal Writer Law Street Media Zoom Says Data Sharing, Zoombombing Doesn't Cause Personal Harm Zoom is a good name for this company. It seems to have come out of nowhere to become the new verb for web meetings, robbing that distinction from many more established competitors like WebEx and GoToMeeting, maybe because they don't have cool web-sounding names, although people don't seem to be saying "let's Skype later," as much as they used to. Sure, we still "Facetime," but Zoom really shot to the top when it comes to name recognition. According to CNBC's Ari Levy, Zoom reported fiscal third-quarter revenue growth of more than 300% after seeing 355% expansion in the prior period. The company's stock was up almost seven-fold this year but "pulled back in November on positive news surrounding a coronavirus vaccine," Levy reported. And with success comes risk, especially when dealing with private data.  Here is an excerpt of a post shared with the permission of Fastcase and Law Street Media. --Tom Hagy, HB Litigation Conferences Dec. 4, 2020 (San Francisco) -- On Wednesday [Dec. 2], in the Northern District of California, Zoom Video Communications filed a motion to dismiss the plaintiffs’ first amended consolidated class action complaint (FAC) on the grounds that the FAC failed to state a claim for which relief may be [...]

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The Antitrust Case Against Google

October 30th, 2020|Categories: Emerging Issues Webinars, Emerging Litigation & Risk, Emerging-On-Demand-CLE, HB Emerging Law Notes, Risk-On-Demand-CLE|Tags: , , , , , , , |

The Antitrust Case Against Google Perspectives from highly regarded competition law attorneys, litigators, and economists. This overview and Q&A has been developed for advertisers, mobile device makers, app developers,corporate counsel, business writers, and search market participants. The U.S. Department of Justice and 11 states have filed a sweeping antitrust suit against Google alleging the tech giant  abuses its position as "monopoly gatekeeper for the internet" to block competitors. The complaint says Google has used anticompetitive tactics to maintain and extend its monopolies in the markets for general search services, search advertising, and general search text advertising. The federal and state governments charge Google uses "exclusionary agreements, including tying arrangements" to "lock up distribution channels and block rivals." Google's considerable wealth helps make this happen. Google pays billions of dollars a year to distributors to secure their position as the default search engine, and prohibits these companies from dealing with Google competitors. Google's exclusionary strategy is being applied more harshly in newer technologies, such as voice assistants, and in its goal of dominating other platforms in the IoT category, such as smart speakers, home appliances, and autonomous cars. Without a court order, the government plaintiffs say, "Google will continue executing its anticompetitive strategy, crippling the competitive process, reducing consumer choice, and stifling competition." What does all of this mean to [...]

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Cannabis, CBD: Advertising and Drug Test Problems

July 12th, 2020|Categories: Cyber Risk, Emerging Litigation & Risk, HB Emerging Law Notes, HB Risk Notes|Tags: , , , , , |

COVID-19 vs Cannabis: Are Closures Legal? In the category of “damned if you do; damned if you don’t,” Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker shut down recreational cannabis shops, citing concerns over the spread of COVID-19. The dispensaries say the shutdown could seriously damage the industry. But, the governor said, the spread of disease will continue to damage the health of his constituents, especially as residents of states where recreational marijuana is illegal, come to Massachusetts to do their cannabis shopping. Citizens of the state may still obtain medical cannabis, as reported by WBUR. Too Much TCH: Can CBD Use Cost You Your Job? A New York truck driver has sued a CBD company for allegedly making a product, which he says he uses for pain relief, with too much THC, more than the label indicates. A Pennsylvania woman filed a similar case and a Missouri school bus monitor had a similar experience. Another Missourian blames the store where he purchased his CBD, saying he was assured the product contained minimal THC. All claim they were told they could pass drug tests. All failed their test. And all lost their jobs, according to a post on the Huffs & Puffs website. "Courtesy of a dearth of strict standards of testing, many companies tend to list lower values of THC on the product label," [...]

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The Intersection of Antitrust & Privacy | A MoginRubin Webinar | 10.31.2019

September 14th, 2019|Categories: Emerging-On-Demand-CLE, HB Risk Notes, Risk-On-Demand-CLE|Tags: , , , , , , |

Recorded: Oct. 31, 2019 Duration: 100 minutes Presented by:  MoginRubin LLP Produced by: HB Litigation Conferences The Panel Moderator Daniel J.  Mogin | Managing Partner, MoginRubin LLP Speakers Jennifer M. Oliver, CIPP/US | Partner, MoginRubin LLP Thomas N. Dahdouh | Director, Western Region, Federal Trade Commission Franklin M. Rubinstein | Partner, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Randi W. Singer, CIPP/US, CIPT | Partner, Weil, Gotshal & Manges Contributor Dina Srinivasan | Independent Researcher & Author of The Antitrust Case Against Facebook Dina was unable to present but we thank her for her content contributions.  What you will get: At least 1 hour of CLE credit. Answers to your questions via email. The opportunity to share with others on your team. The complete Powerpoint. The Antitrust Case Against Facebook Dina Srinivasan's statement to the House Committee on the Judiciary, Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial, and Administrative Law The Chicago Booth School Stigler Center Committee on Digital Platforms Final Report Write to us at CLE@LitigationConferences.com to: Ask about CLE Request the materials Send a question for the speakers Market Behavior and Data-Driven Market Power Highly publicized cases and investigations in the U.S. and Europe of big technology, e-commerce, and social media companies demonstrate how anti-competition laws are being used to scrutinize and challenge not only how these corporations conduct themselves in the [...]

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AccessData to Host 2019 User Summit in Las Vegas, April 8-11

February 20th, 2019|Categories: Conferences, Conferences, Conferences, HB Risk Notes, HB Tort Notes|

Use promotion code ADHB10 for 10% off the $825 rate. Renowned experts in fields of forensics, cybersecurity and digital investigations headline conference for forensics and legal professionals For Immediate Release February 20, 2019 | 09:35 AM Eastern Standard Time LINDON, Utah--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AccessData Group, a leading provider of integrated digital forensics and e-discovery software, announced that it will host its 2019 User Summit from April 8-11, at the luxurious Green Valley Ranch Resort in Henderson, Nev. “We will offer five tracks — Basic Digital Forensics, Advanced Digital Forensics, Mobile Forensics, Basic Legal and Advanced Legal — that enable attendees to create a personalized conference schedule tailored to their unique professional roles and responsibilities within their organizations.” The AccessData User Summit is the premier gathering for computer and mobile device forensics, e-discovery and litigation support professionals, all assembled at one conference. Lori Tyler, VP Global Marketing, AccessData “This year’s conference features a deeper faculty of expert speakers than ever, with some of the foremost authorities on cybersecurity, digital investigations, legal workflows and mobile forensics,” said Lori Tyler, Vice President of Global Marketing at AccessData. “We will offer five tracks — Basic Digital Forensics, Advanced Digital Forensics, Mobile Forensics, Basic Legal and Advanced Legal — that enable attendees to create a personalized conference schedule tailored to their unique professional roles and [...]

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Cyber Insurance Policy Language Review: A Deep Dive Into Key Policy Provisions and Important Differences Among Cyber Policies | Oct. 25, 2018 | Now On-Demand!

October 3rd, 2018|Categories: Cyber Risk Litigation, HB Risk Notes, Risk-On-Demand-CLE|Tags: , |

Now Available On Demand PLACE: Your computer or mobile device PRICE:  $197 CLE: 1 credit Please send CLE questions to CLE@LitigationConferences.com SPEAKERS: Judy Selby Principal Judy Selby Consulting LLC  Scott Godes Partner Barnes & Thornburg Please contact us with any registration questions: Brownie.Bokelman@LitigationConferences.com Kathleen.McFadden@LitigationConferences.com Your registration includes: •  A site license to attend this webinar (invite as many people in one location as you can fit around your computer at no extra charge). • Downloadable PowerPoint presentations from our speakers. •  The opportunity to connect directly with speakers via email to        HBWebinars@LitigationConferences.com •  At least one-hour of CLE credit. Produced in collaboration with Judy Selby Consulting LLC   Also available as part of your subscription at the Thomson Reuters West LegalEdcenter.   What's in your cyber policy? Cyber insurance can provide a lifeline to companies dealing with today’s high stakes and constantly evolving cyber risk and regulatory compliance landscape. But not all cyber policies are created equal, and a single policy word can mean the difference between a covered and an uncovered claim.   In this session, we analyze various cyber insurance coverage terms, conditions, and exclusions and describe how the words can impact coverage for real-life claims. What you will learn: • Important differences among generally available insurance coverages for cyber and privacy risks  • Understanding basic cyber insurance policy [...]

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International Cyber Risk Management Conference | April 15-16, 2019 | Toronto

August 22nd, 2018|Categories: Conferences, HB Risk Notes|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

Get 10% off with promotion code HB2019 Check out the Agenda and Faculty Date: April 15-16, 2019 Venue: Metro Toronto Convention Centre 255 Front St. West Toronto, ON M5V 2W6, Canada Information Brownie Bokelman Email +1 (484) 844-0437 Ask for the list of attending organizations.   Photo: Tom Ridge, the first Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the 43rd Governor of Pennsylvania, speaking at ICRMC in 2017. Join 300 cyber insurance and risk professionals. Learn from a carefully selected faculty. Benefit from the program's impressive Steering Committee. Don't miss this great business opportunity!

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International Cyber Risk Management Conference | Dec. 6-7, 2018 | Bermuda

June 23rd, 2018|Categories: Conferences, HB Risk Notes|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

Register  Use promotion code HB2018 and save 10% When Dec. 6-7, 2018 Agenda About Where Hamilton Princess & Beach Club 76 Pitts Bay Road, Pembroke Hamilton Bermuda HM 08 Questions and Sponsorship Opportunities Contact Brownie Bokelman by email or phone. +1 (484) 844-0437       Plan your year-end trip to Bermuda and join global cyber leaders from AIG, Aon, Chubb, Deloitte, Marsh and more. Now in its fifth year internationally . . . . ICRMC is delighted to expand its cyber conference to Bermuda at the invitation of the Bermuda Business Development Agency (BDA). Come learn from experts, networking and share experiences to help you manage the risk and impact caused by a cyber breach. HB is a proud affiliated marketing sponsor of this prestigious event.  World class event, with world class cyber leaders ICRMC Bermuda Session Highlights: The CISO Perspective Reinsurance and ILS – Managing Cyber CAT Risk From Blockchain to Crypto-Currency – Cyber Security Implications Employing AI in Cyber Risk Management See full conference agenda at bermuda.icrmc.com ICRMC Bermuda Speakers: Darius Delon, President, Risk Management 101 and Past Chair of RIMS Canada Council Anthony Belfiore, SVP and CSO, Aon Tom Pageler, Chief Security Officer, BitGo Inc Robert Parisi, Managing Director, Cyber Product Leader, Marsh The Hon E. David Burt JP, MP, Premier of Bermuda and Minister [...]

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