In this month’s edition of our Privacy & Cybersecurity Update, we examine the U.S. Treasury’s advisories regarding the role of financial intermediaries in ransomware payments, a ruling by the Israeli data protection authority that deems the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield invalid and the CJEU’s ruling finding Belgian, French and U.K. mass surveillance laws incompatible with European law. […]
Clifford Chance – In an increasingly global world, it is more likely than ever that litigators will be faced with managing cross-border cases in unfamiliar locations. The Clifford Chance Litigation Guide App provides a guide to litigation on a country by country basis. The easy to navigate Q&A format means you’ll be able to quickly find what
Divorces are an expensive, time-consuming, and often traumatic affair, especially those involving children, however the divorce rate in the US is declining, but the rate in Utah has shown an upward trend over the past decade. QuoteWizard by LendingTree analyzed National Centers for Health Statistics on divorce and found that Utah’s marriage rate has seen a zero
Divorces on the Decline But The Divorce Statistics in Utah Show An Increase . . So Why? Read More »
A new report by global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright – “Global operational resilience and COVID-19” – reveals how international financial institutions are managing operational resilience in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. A cross-section of senior executives and risk and compliance professionals from more than 50 international financial institutions responded to the survey, which
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COVID Pandemic Sees Lawsuits Against Cruise Lines at Tip of Iceberg Losing a family member is always a moment of sadness and often trauma, but when the family member passes away on vacation it is more so. Every year, there are about 200 deaths on cruise ships. Some of those passengers may have died of
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Criminal law and its operation is the subject of daily media reports, but until anyone is actually faced with a criminal prosecution or defense there an be considerable confusion regarding just how to achieve the best, possible outcome. There are more than 100 million cases filed each year in state trial courts in the United
Criminal Law – Exactly How Can A Criminal Lawyer Help You? Read More »
Clifford Chance – The US Department of Treasury recently issued advisories aimed at financial institutions and corporates being extorted to make or process payments relating to ransomware attacks. The advisories are a reminder to consider money laundering and sanctions risks as part of ransomware crisis management. The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) advisory, “Advisory on
Ransomware: More than your data is at risk warns latest US Treasury Advisories Read More »
Everyone living in the United States, whether you are here as a visitor, in order to improve your education, because you had an offer of employment, are a lawful permanent resident or a citizen, has certain rights and protections as described by the Constitution and U. S. immigration laws. But U.S. immigration law is complex
US Immigration Law: What Are Your Rights and Protections Read More »
Bradley – The 2020 U.S. presidential election is underway, with many voters already casting their ballots under unprecedented circumstances. One of the many consequences of the country’s focus on the COVID-19 pandemic is that voters have not had the opportunity to hear from the candidates for president and vice president on the range of issues
Cannabis Policy – What Might Happen Under Joe Biden Read More »
Cozen O’Connor – On October 8, 2020, Attorney General William Barr announced the release of a Cryptocurrency Enforcement Framework produced by the Department of Justice (DOJ) Cyber-Digital Task Force. The 83-page framework is intended to help cryptocurrency entrepreneurs understand and comply with U.S. legal obligations. The framework outlines the DOJ’s strategies for addressing emerging cyber threats associated
