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Ohio Enacts Unique Safe Harbor to Reduce Data Breach Litigation Risks

Amanda J. Dernovshek, Taylor A. Gast — Mon, 19 Nov 2018 09:00:01 -0500

On November 2, 2018, Ohio became the most recent state to update its data breach laws by enacting the Ohio Data Protection Act.

Legal Essentials: Shifting Focus to Data Protection, Cybersecurity and Vendor Management

Mon, 05 Nov 2018 09:00:02 -0500

For an introduction to these areas, visit Taylor's previous video, an Introduction to Data Privacy, Cybersecurity and Third Party Vendor Management.

In recent years, security risks and data breaches have increased and businesses are working to be better equipped to respond to emergency cyber attack and breach situations.

Enforceability and Incorporation of Online Terms and Conditions

Tue, 14 Aug 2018 09:00:03 -0400

As the business world becomes increasingly more digital, more and more businesses are providing their standard terms and conditions online. Frequently, businesses will then attempt to incorporate those online terms and conditions into their written contracts.

Legal Essentials: An Introduction to Data Privacy, Cybersecurity and Third Party Vendor Management

Thu, 02 Aug 2018 09:00:04 -0400

With the rise of data breaches and regulatory enforcement, businesses must acknowledge cybersecurity and data privacy issues as significant business risks.

Million Dollar Baby: Licensing Terms to Protect Your Ideas

Cody Mott (Summer Associate) — Mon, 09 Jul 2018 09:00:05 -0400

You have an idea, a million dollar invention! You have applied for and received a patent to protect that invention, but now what? One way to make money with your invention is to license your intellectual property rights to a third-party for production or use.

California Enacts Sweeping Privacy Legislation

Taylor A. Gast — Fri, 29 Jun 2018 09:00:06 -0400

On June 28, California governor Jerry Brown signed into law the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018. The Act will significantly impact companies (including many based outside of California) and United States legislation in the coming months, although it is unclear whether the new law will serve as an example for other states or an outlier. Importantly, the Act contains a number of "GDPR-like" features, making it the most restrictive data privacy law that the United States has ever seen.

Legal Essentials: How to Select a Trademark for your Business

Fri, 22 Jun 2018 09:00:07 -0400

Planning on starting your own business? One of the first things that you should do is select a trademark.

Cybersecurity Concerns in Health Care

Taylor A. Gast, Julie LaVille Hamlet, Caroline Renner (Summer Associate) — Thu, 31 May 2018 09:00:08 -0400

Health care systems are eager to adapt to newer technology and widespread network options, all in the name of giving patients the best possible care. However, this comes with a price: more outlets for hackers to breach valuable data.

GDPR Has Arrived and My Company Isn't Ready. Now What?

Taylor A. Gast — Thu, 24 May 2018 09:00:09 -0400

It's not hyperbole to say that the General Data Protection Regulation's May 25th enforcement date marks one of the largest shifts in the history of privacy laws.

Provisions for Vendor Contracts

Wed, 02 May 2018 09:00:10 -0400

This is the second article in a series on Third Party and Vendor Management. The first article discussed pertinent considerations for vendor contracts in the context of cybersecurity.