Shari Claire Lewis was interviewed for the Crain’s New York Business article, “US government hack highlights cyber risks for city businesses,” which discusses the impact on small businesses of the recently revealed data hack on the U.S. federal government, purportedly sponsored by Russia. “We have a number of companies now coming to us and saying, ‘Do …
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On November 11, Alan Rutkin spoke at the virtual FDCC webinar, “Insurance Coverage Issues Arising from Cyber Claims.” Alan, an FDCC Defense Counsel member, provided an update on the new and unique cyber claims and the coverage issues they present. The presentation reviewed the following: Cyber losses are increasing in number and severity….and so too …
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On April 21, 2020, Nancy Del Pizzo moderated and presented on a live webinar panel titled: The Evolving Landscape of Privacy and Cybersecurity. She was joined by co-presenters Stephen E. Breidenbach and R. Jason Straight. The one-hour presentation is available for re-viewing and CLE by the American Bar Association. The webinar was sponsored by the …
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On April 22, Alan Rutkin will be participating in a complimentary webinar hosted by AM Best’s Insurance Professional Resources. Insurers have responded to cyber risk with new products and services, but cyber exposures affect many areas, including general liability, directors and officers and other coverages. A panel of insurance counsels examines how cyber claims are …
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HACKENSACK, NJ  – – Rivkin Radler LLP is pleased to announce that Nancy A. Del Pizzo, Jenna Gabay and Gene Kang, have been named 2020 New Jersey Super Lawyers.  Del Pizzo was named a Top Rated Intellectual Property Litigation Attorney; and Gabay and Kang were named Rising Stars. A partner in the firm’s Commercial Litigation; …
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The December issue of Nutrition Industry Executive magazine features Nancy Del Pizzo’s article, “Why California’s New Privacy Act Matters to Non-California Companies.”  The article provides an overview of the California law (“CCPA”), explaining what it entails and recent amendments. The CCPA is effective January 1, 2020. Read Article here. …
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NEW YORK – – Nov. 26, 2019 – Rivkin Radler is proud to announce that Peter C. Contino, Laura Einig and Benjamin P. Malerba have each received a Leadership in Law award from Long Island Business News in the categories of Lifetime Achievement, Unsung Hero and Partner, respectively. The awards recognize individuals who demonstrate dedication, …
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On September 5, 2019, Nancy Del Pizzo was a panelist at the Commerce and Industry Association of New Jersey event, “Data: The New Commodity (What You Need to Know about Privacy Laws).” Nancy spoke on a panel entitled “Laws & Regulations (From N.J. to California & Around the World).” Rivkin Radler also sponsored the event, …
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Alan Rutkin was quoted in an A.M. Best article, “An Act of War?” Click here to read the article. …
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In a Newsday article entitled, “Safe data always key, new law or no,” Shari Claire Lewis discusses the Stop Hacks and Improve Electronic Data Security (SHIELD) Act, which was passed by the State Legislature and awaits Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s signature. The law require businesses to implement data security safeguards. “Data’s one of the highest valued …
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