February 28, 2023
Blog, Family Law Blog
By:
Robert D. Weinberg
Devotees of the probate code are well aware that 20 Pa. C.S. Section 6111.2 provides that if a former spouse passes away and is either divorced or grounds for divorce[1] have been established, then any beneficiary designation by the deceased ex-spouse in favor of the surviving ex-spouse is deemed ineffective unless the deceased... Read More
February 15, 2023
Blog, Family Law Blog
By:
Carla Schiff Donnelly
You are both good parents and want to spend equal time with your child. You are now faced with the question of which schedule will work best for your child. There are several things to consider. Consider your child’s age. Older children benefit from longer stretches with each parent and... Read More
December 1, 2022
Blog, Insights & Impact Business Blog, The Privacy Hacks
By:
Christopher A. Iacono
Takeaway: Hackers cannot be underestimated, and companies need to take cybersecurity policy seriously. Earlier this year, a massive Twitter data breach occurred. Researchers are learning that the data breach was significantly more severe than initially reported. In the first reports, one hacker was suspected of exploiting a vulnerability within the... Read More
November 8, 2022
Blog, Insights & Impact Business Blog, The Privacy Hacks
Takeaway: When a cybersecurity-related incident occurs, an insured should not automatically assume a standard commercial general liability (CGL) policy issued by an insurer will cover their losses, as CGL policies generally afford coverage to an insured for losses resulting from bodily injury and property damage. An insured’s cybersecurity losses can... Read More
October 21, 2022
Blog, Insights & Impact Business Blog, The Privacy Hacks
By:
Christopher A. Iacono
Takeaway: Security labels on internet-connected devices are on the horizon for companies that manufacture and want to sell such devices worldwide. Last week, the White House National Security Council announced plans for a consumer products cybersecurity labeling program aimed at improving digital safeguards on internet-connected devices. On October 19, 2022,... Read More
October 6, 2022
Blog, Cyber Security, Insights & Impact Business Blog, The Privacy Hacks
By:
Takeaway: The latest directive from CISA will enhance federal agencies’ ability to identify vulnerabilities in their networks to prevent and respond to cybersecurity incidents. On October 3, 2022 the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) announced Binding Operational Directive (BOD) 23-01 entitled Improving Asset Visibility and Vulnerability Detection on Federal... Read More
October 3, 2022
Blog, Family Law Blog
By:
Carla Schiff Donnelly
While no two divorces are alike, high net worth divorces often have complex financial issues that require specific expertise. Think about it, if you had a parent who thought they had cataracts, you would not suggest they go see their internist. A neighborhood ophthalmologist that treats all sorts of eye... Read More
September 14, 2022
Blog, Insights & Impact Business Blog, The Privacy Hacks
By:
Christopher A. Iacono
Takeaway: In many data breach cases, a cybersecurity expert may evaluate whether the company’s security measures were reasonable and appropriate or, alternatively, if the company lacked the requisite technology to detect a breach. In some circumstances, however, a party’s proposed expert may be challenged on the basis of unfair prejudice.... Read More
September 7, 2022
Blog, Insights & Impact Business Blog, The Privacy Hacks
Takeaway: CISA and CGYBER recommend all organizations who did not immediately apply available patches to assume Log4Shell compromise and initiate threat hunting activities. In December 2021, the world was held hostage by hackers who found certain vulnerabilities in Log4Shell and exploited them. As part of this exploitation, suspected and advanced... Read More
August 24, 2022
Blog, Insights & Impact Business Blog, The Privacy Hacks
By:
Christopher A. Iacono
Takeaway: The recent vulnerabilities in Apple software has exemplified the importance of patch management and keeping devices up to date with the latest operating systems and software in order to protect the security of devices. The recent data breach reported by Apple, Inc. (“Apple”) has once again brought global attention... Read More
