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Cyberattacks on connected devices continue at a rapid pace, and regulators are well aware of this fact. Access Partnerships’ Maria Zervaki discusses the past year of regulations surrounding the internet of things, as well as predicted upcoming topics in IoT...

For many prospective acquirers, the due diligence process involves laborious, costly tech and policy audits that often extend beyond the deal close, rather than looking for the target’s digital risk and exposure. GroupSense CEO Kurtis Minder discusses this much easier...

As companies have begun making deep cuts, several examples have emerged of how to make and communicate tough decisions in a crisis – laudable ones and regrettable ones alike. Kearney’s John Kurtz discusses corporate leadership, behaviors and ethics in troubled...

Given the far-reaching effects of the coronavirus pandemic, shareholder meeting season this year is far from business as usual. BDO’s Amy Rojik and Tim Kviz explore the forms of relief companies should understand and take advantage of as we adjust...

In a crisis, you may witness vastly different behavior from one person to the next. Calvin London draws parallels between the popular Australian coin-flipping game “Two-up,” and the wide range of human responses to tough times. In the land Down...

Now more than ever, it is crucial for businesses to prepare for multiple dimensions of COVID-19-related risk. MetricStream’s Executive Chairman Gunjan Sinha outlines the key areas where leaders should focus to guide their companies. As we move through 2020, the...

This month marks the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 13, the seventh crewed mission in the Apollo space program. No one has forgotten that part of history, but we would do well to revisit the lessons we learned 50 years...

The Morrison & Foerster Technology Transactions group continues its discussion around contractual nonperformance during the COVID-19 pandemic, covering considerations including anticipatory repudiation, common law doctrines and legal considerations abroad. Anticipatory Repudiation A party’s anticipatory repudiation (also called anticipatory breach) might...

Access Partnership’s Seha Yatim contributes to the discussion on tech policy trends, offering predictions for increased data-sharing regulations this year. Our data is collected by almost every service we use. Many companies, from social media platforms to content platforms, e-marketplaces...

Members of the Morrison & Foerster Technology Transactions group offer practical guidance on how to manage and mitigate risk as the COVID-19 pandemic interrupts operations and impacts performance. The first installment in this two-part series explores using the force majeure...

While belt-tightening is unavoidable for companies nationwide, experts from global law firm Squire Patton Boggs and the Forensic Risk Alliance advise against drastically cutting the compliance spend, as doing so invites risk that could lead to large penalties down the...

Passage of the CARES Act means that $2 trillion in federal loans and grants is being issued. Federal funds come with associated responsibilities for the recipient, which create potential criminal and civil liability if not properly handled. A team from...