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DLA Piper Is First Law Firm Hit by Global Ransomware Attack

Summary: After a ransomware has been circulating the globe and attacking companies recently, DLA Piper has become the first law…

Former Dentons Associate Michael Potere Arrested for Extortion

Summary: A former Dentons associate turned against the law firm, demanding money and artwork or else he would leak confidential…

10 Ways Law Firms Can Protect Themselves

Summary: Cybersecurity is a serious threat that law firms are starting to grasp but there are still serious weaknesses that…

Class-Action Lawsuit Filed against Chicago Law Firm Over Security Weaknesses

  Summary: Law firm Edelson P.C. filed a lawsuit against a Chicago law firm for cybersecurity vulnerabilities and is now…

Third Party Might Hack Alleged San Bernardino Shooter’s iPhone for Apple

Summary: A mysterious third party may be able to hack into the alleged San Bernardino shooter's iPhone. A mysterious third…

Silk Road Prosecutor Joins Latham & Watkins

Summary: Issues of cybersecurity is driving up the demand for attorneys that know the industry, leading to a high-profile prosecutor…

Ashley Madison CEO Steps Down

Summary: Noel Biderman has resigned as CEO of Ashley Madison, weeks after a hacking scandal rocked the company. Noel Biderman,…

More Lawsuits Filed against Ashley Madison

Summary: Several lawsuits have now been filed in the United States in the wake of the Ashley Madison hacking. Following…

Busted Ashley Madison Users Scramble to Explain

Summary: Many of the individuals whose Ashley Madison profile information was released by hackers have desperately tried to explain away…

BakerHostetler Report Reveals Employee Negligence is Primary Cause of Security Breaches

Summary: A report recently released by BakerHostetler shows that employee carelessness was a leading cause of its clients security breaches…

Banks, Law Enforcement Want Law Firms to Disclose Hackings

Summary: Many large law firms do not disclose or even acknowledge when their systems are hacked, causing concern for many…

Francis King Carey School of Law Adds Two Specializations to Master of Science in Law Program

Summary: Two brand new concentrations have been added to the Master of Science in Law program offered by the University of…