Competing Duties of a Life Insurance Agent: The Potential for a Conflict of Interest in the Sale of Life Insurance Policies and Annuities

June 15, 2023

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The legal and regulatory scheme is set up in favor of life insurance companies to the detriment of the agents and customers. The imbalance of duties imposed upon a life insurance agent in the sale of life insurance policies and annuities to a client presents a potential conflict of interest.... Read More

Privacy vs. Productivity: Risks That Come to Employers

May 31, 2023

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By: Christopher A. Iacono

Takeaway: On both a federal and state level, there has been a concerted push to protect employee privacy more thoroughly. As the law continues to develop or, as in the case of the NLRB, new methods of enforcement come into play, employers must balance the desire to monitor employee activity... Read More

Could One Plaintiff’s Phone Call Lead to ADA Litigation? The Supreme Court Will Decide

May 22, 2023

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By: Matthew R. Barnes

Every business or nonprofit open to the public, regardless of size, must comply with Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”). The ADA permits a plaintiff to sue a business for failing to provide full and equal access to goods, services, and facilities. The ADA’s aim is laudable;... Read More

SEC Proposes Three New Cybersecurity Rules to Enhance Consumer Protection and Market Security

April 11, 2023

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By: Christopher A. Iacono

On March 15, 2023, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) took a major step towards strengthening cybersecurity in the financial sector by proposing three new rules. These rules aim to improve privacy, data security, and compliance measures while addressing the growing need for transparency in the constantly evolving... Read More

Twitter Data Breach Nightmare – Millions of Subscriber’s Data Remains at Risk

December 1, 2022

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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

Cybersecurity Insurance: Circuit Courts Weigh in on Insurers’ Liability for an Insured’s Losses Stemming from a Data Breach

November 8, 2022

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By: Quintin DiLucente

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

Labeling Devices for Cybersecurity Protection

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

CISA Announces New Binding Operational Directive to Manage Federal Civilian Agency Threats

October 6, 2022

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By: Mary Kate McDevitt

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

Requirements of Cybersecurity Expert Testimony in the Third Circuit

September 14, 2022

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By: Christopher A. Iacono , Quintin DiLucente

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

Bad Actors Continue to Exploit Log4Shell Vulnerabilities

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