On July 31, Federal District Judge Loretta A. Preska (Southern District of New York) upheld the decision of a magistrate judge requiring Microsoft to turn over the contents of customer email stored in Ireland to U.S. investigators. The magistrate’s … [Read more] about District Judge Upholds Decision Requiring Microsoft to Provide Irish Data to U.S. Investigators
Dominique Shelton Named Most Influential Lawyer in Digital Media and E-Commerce Law by Los Angeles Business Journal
Dominique Shelton, partner in the firm’s Litigation & Trial Practice and Privacy & Data Security Groups was recently included by the Los Angeles Business Journal in their inaugural, “Most Influential Lawyers: Digital … [Read more] about Dominique Shelton Named Most Influential Lawyer in Digital Media and E-Commerce Law by Los Angeles Business Journal
U.S. Treasury Secretary Lew Emphasizes Cyber-Risks for Financial Institutions
In remarks delivered earlier this month, U.S. Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew highlighted the dangers of “cyber intrusions” to financial institutions. Secretary Lew cited more than 250 cyber attacks against U.S. banks and credit unions since … [Read more] about U.S. Treasury Secretary Lew Emphasizes Cyber-Risks for Financial Institutions
FTC Updates Guidelines for Obtaining Parental Consent Applicable to Website Operators and Developers of Children’s Apps
On July 16, 2014, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) issued revised guidance regarding compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (“COPPA”). COPPA and the rules promulgated … [Read more] about FTC Updates Guidelines for Obtaining Parental Consent Applicable to Website Operators and Developers of Children’s Apps
Kim Peretti and Jessica Corley co-author Bloomberg BNA article on Director Liability for Cybersecurity
Kim Peretti, co-chair of the firm’s Security Incident Management & Response Team, co-authored with Jessica Corley, chair of the firm’s Securities Litigation Group, the Bloomberg BNA article, “Cybersecurity: What Directors Need … [Read more] about Kim Peretti and Jessica Corley co-author Bloomberg BNA article on Director Liability for Cybersecurity