by PC Editorial Staff | Jan 25, 2022 | cybersecurity, FTC, Labor-Management Relations
Recently, Judge Catherine C. Blake of the United States District Court District of Maryland awarded $7.5 million to Modern Remodeling, INC (MRI) in a jury verdict as part of an unfair competition and restrictive covenant case. Generally, MRI had alleged breaches of...
by Editorial Staff | Oct 4, 2021 | cybersecurity, DHS
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) recently observed increases in ransomware cyberattacks. Indeed, in Alert AA21-265A, the agencies note the use of Conti ransomware in over 400 attacks on various...
by Editorial Staff | Jun 8, 2021 | cybersecurity, U.S. Supreme Court
On June 3rd, 2021, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on interpreting the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA). Otherwise known as Van Buren v. United States, the court case addressed the improper use of computer-based information. Markedly, this ruling comes nearly a year...
by Editorial Staff | Apr 20, 2021 | cybersecurity, DOL, EBSA, Retirement Plans
On April 14th, 2021, the Department of Labor (DOL) announced cybersecurity guidance for plan sponsors, fiduciaries, recordkeepers, and plan participants. Specifically, the direction includes best practices for maintaining cybersecurity, including tips on protecting...
by Girish Anand | May 25, 2018 | cybersecurity
BREAKING NEWS: The GDPR has forced some U.S. companies to shut down their websites, or to convert them to plain text versions. Tronc, which owns the Chicago Tribune, Los Angeles Times and other publications, has blocked EU access to its sites, fearing fines for...