Gibson Dunn lawyers provide a look at personal data and other privacy-related legal developments across Europe for October/November 2021.
Client Alert | November 16, 2021
Texas Lawyer named Dallas partner Ashley Rogers among its 2021 “On the Rise” honorees in its Texas Legal Excellence Awards, which honors “lawyers under the age of 40 who have wielded influence in their practice areas in Texas and beyond.”
Firm News | November 12, 2021
Our lawyers provide an overview of the UK Supreme Court’s decision in Lloyd v Google LLC [2021] UKSC 50 and offer our observations on the implications of the Judgment, which is a blow to funding-assisted collective actions in the data protection field in England and Wales.
Client Alert | November 11, 2021
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP is pleased to announce that the firm has elected 27 new partners, effective January 1, 2022.
Press Releases | November 4, 2021
Gibson Dunn lawyers provide a look at personal data and other privacy-related legal developments across Europe for September 2021.
Client Alert | October 20, 2021
In this webcast, an experienced team of national security, cyber-crime, and litigation practitioners at Gibson Dunn will share their experiences in investigating and defending companies that fall victim to theft of their trade secrets, and highlight a number of notable recent criminal prosecutions under the Economic Espionage Act and related statutes.
Webcasts | September 23, 2021
On August 20, 2021, the Standing Committee of China’s National People’s Congress passed the Personal Information Protection Law. The PIPL shares many similarities with the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation, including its extraterritorial reach, restrictions on data transfer, compliance obligations and sanctions for non-compliance, amongst others.
Client Alert | September 10, 2021
Gibson Dunn lawyers provide a look at personal data and other privacy-related legal developments across Europe for July/August 2021.
Client Alert | September 8, 2021
On August 16, 2021, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission announced a settled enforcement action against Pearson plc, a U.K. educational publisher, for inadequate disclosure of a cyber intrusion. The settlement, in which Pearson agreed to pay a $1 million penalty, is the latest indication of the SEC’s continuing focus on cyber disclosures as an enforcement priority and an important signal to public companies that, particularly in the face of an environment of increasing cyberattacks, accurate public disclosure about cyber events and data privacy is critical.
Client Alert | August 23, 2021
Gibson Dunn lawyers provide a look at personal data and other privacy-related legal developments across Europe for June 2021.
Client Alert | July 19, 2021
In the last several years, M&A transaction planners have become increasingly focused on cybersecurity, privacy, and data protection risks, as technology advances and the regulatory regimes evolve. This recorded webcast focuses on how to design and manage an effective cybersecurity and privacy diligence plan.
Webcasts | July 13, 2021
On July 7, 2021, Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed into law the Colorado Privacy Act, making Colorado the third state to pass comprehensive consumer privacy legislation, following California and Virginia.
Client Alert | July 9, 2021
Best Lawyers in France 2022 recognized 18 Gibson Dunn attorneys and named Gibson Dunn the Privacy and Data Security Law “Law Firm of the Year.”
Firm News | June 24, 2021
On June 8, 2021, in Oakwood Laboratories LLC v. Thanoo, the Third Circuit “endeavored to clarify the requirements for pleading a trade secret misappropriation claim under the Defend Trade Secrets Act” (DTSA).
Client Alert | June 24, 2021
The Silicon Valley Business Journal named Palo Alto partner S. Ashlie Beringer to its 2021 Women of Influence list, which features “the 100 most influential women in the Silicon Valley.” The profile was published on June 17, 2021.
Firm News | June 21, 2021
Gibson Dunn's lawyers discuss how the People’s Republic of China is clamping down on the extraction of litigation- and investigation-related corporate and personal data from China - and how this may squeeze litigants and investigation subjects in the future.
Client Alert | June 17, 2021
On 4 June 2021, the European Commission adopted two implementing decisions containing standard contractual clauses for the processing and transfer of personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Client Alert | June 14, 2021
Gibson Dunn lawyers provide a look at personal data and other privacy-related legal developments across Europe for June 2021.
Client Alert | June 8, 2021
On June 3, 2021, the U.S. Supreme Court held 6-3 that the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act does not cover obtaining information for an improper purpose if the user is otherwise authorized to access that information.
Client Alert | June 3, 2021
On May 18, 2021, the New York Privacy Act (“NYPA”) passed out of the New York Senate Consumer Protection Committee. While the New York Privacy Act shares similarities with its counterparts in California and Virginia, such as prohibiting discrimination against consumers that exercise their rights under the laws, the NYPA is substantially broader.
Client Alert | May 21, 2021
Following two major cybersecurity events, President Biden issued a sweeping Executive Order on May 12, 2021, reinforcing his commitment that fighting cyberattacks is “a top priority and essential to national and economic security.” The executive action is the latest of the Administration’s efforts on “prevention, detection, assessment, and remediation of cyber incidents,” coming on the heels of the Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack, and just a few months after the SolarWinds breach.
Client Alert | May 18, 2021
Gibson Dunn lawyers provide a look at personal data and other privacy-related legal developments across Europe for May 2021.
Client Alert | May 12, 2021
On April 26, 2021, in McMorris v. Carlos Lopez & Associates, LLC, three judges of the Second Circuit entered the muddy waters at the intersection of data privacy and constitutional law in addressing when a plaintiff in a data breach case has suffered a sufficient injury to establish standing to bring a lawsuit in federal court under Article III of the United States Constitution based on an increased risk of future identity theft.
Client Alert | April 30, 2021
On April 22, 2021, the Supreme Court held 9-0 that Section 13(b) of the Federal Trade Commission Act, which authorizes federal courts to issue “permanent injunction[s]” in FTC enforcement actions, does not include the power to award equitable monetary relief such as restitution.
Client Alert | April 22, 2021
Gibson Dunn lawyers provide a look at personal data and other privacy-related legal developments across Europe for April 2021.
Client Alert | April 9, 2021
On April 1, 2021, the Supreme Court unanimously held that a device counts as an automatic telephone dialing system under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act only if it stores or produces telephone numbers using a random or sequential number generator.
Client Alert | April 1, 2021
With the California Privacy Rights and Enforcement Act almost two years out from its effective date of January 1, 2023, the California Consumer Privacy Act remains in effect - but remains a moving target for businesses seeking to comply. On March 15, 2021, the California Office of Administrative Law approved additional regulations relating to the right to opt out of sale of personal information; these changes are effective immediately.
Client Alert | March 19, 2021
Gibson Dunn was ranked in the 2021 edition of Global Data Review’s GDR 100 Elite, a list of the world’s top 20 data practices. The firm was recognized as a contentious standout, with the report noting that “Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher appears to have the strongest practice overall.” The firm was also recognized as a litigation standout, with the report stating that “Gibson Dunn upholds its reputation as a fighter: it has plenty of noteworthy litigation jobs.” The GDR 100 was published in December 2020.
Firm News | March 16, 2021
Gibson Dunn lawyers provide a look at personal data and other privacy-related legal developments across Europe for March 2021.
Client Alert | March 10, 2021
On March 2, 2021, Governor Ralph Northam signed the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (“VCDPA”) into law. Gibson Dunn lawyers provide an overview.
Client Alert | March 8, 2021
In this webcast, a panel of Gibson Dunn lawyers focuses on the federal Stored Communications Act, including its access and disclosure prohibitions. They also discuss recent cases interpreting the Stored Communications Act, as well as recent trends in data privacy and California’s new Prop 24.
Webcasts | March 2, 2021
At the end of the Trump Administration, the bipartisan Internet of Things (IoT) Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2020 was enacted, requiring agencies to increase cybersecurity for IoT devices owned or controlled by the federal government.
Client Alert | February 17, 2021
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP is pleased to announce that S. Ashlie Beringer has rejoined the firm’s Palo Alto office as a partner and will serve as co-chair of the Privacy, Cybersecurity and Data Innovation Practice Group.
Press Releases | February 16, 2021
Gibson Dunn lawyers provide a look at personal data and other privacy-related legal developments across Europe for February 2021.
Client Alert | February 12, 2021
New York partner Alexander Southwell is the author of "What's to Come for Cybersecurity in the Biden Era," [PDF] published by The National Law Journal on February 10, 2021.
Publications | February 12, 2021
For the third consecutive year, following the publication of Gibson Dunn’s ninth annual U.S. Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Outlook and Review on Data Privacy Day, we offer this separate International Outlook and Review.
Client Alert | February 1, 2021
Gov. Andrew Cuomo's recently released 2022 budget includes a proposal for a comprehensive data privacy bill. With Democratic supermajorities in both houses of the state Legislature for the first time in history, it is likely that New York may soon have a comprehensive data privacy law that rivals the California Consumer Protection Act and the newly enacted California Privacy Rights and Enforcement Act.
Client Alert | February 1, 2021
Palo Alto partner Benjamin Wagner, of counsel Cassandra Gaedt-Sheckter and associate Iman Charania are the authors of "The Evolution of Privacy Enforcement in California: CPRA and the CA Attorney General's Office," [PDF] published by The Recorder on January 20, 2021.
Article | January 28, 2021
In honor of Data Privacy Day—a worldwide effort to raise awareness and promote best practices in privacy and data protection—we offer this ninth edition of Gibson Dunn’s United States Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Outlook and Review.
Client Alert | January 28, 2021
The California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) will take effect January 1, 2023. In this webcast, a panel of Gibson Dunn lawyers walks through the most significant additions and how businesses should consider these changes in light of their current CCPA compliance programs.
Webcasts | January 22, 2021
At Gibson Dunn, we are proud and honored to be at your side to help solve your most complex legal questions and to continue our partnership with you in the coming year in Germany, in Europe and the world. We trust you will find this German Law Year-End Update insightful and instructive for the best possible start in 2021.
Client Alert | January 14, 2021
Gibson Dunn lawyers provide a look at personal data and other privacy-related legal developments across Europe for January 2021.
Client Alert | January 11, 2021
In this webcast, an experienced team of Gibson Dunn consumer protection attorneys will preview the incoming administration’s anticipated consumer protection agenda in areas including consumer fraud, privacy, and consumer financial protection.
Webcasts | January 7, 2021
On December 18, 2020, three federal banking regulators jointly issued a notice of proposed rulemaking that would impose rapid notification requirements on banking organizations and bank service providers following “significant” computer-security incidents.
Client Alert | January 4, 2021
Paris partner Ahmed Baladi is the contributor to the “France” [PDF] chapter of the Data Protection & Privacy Laws feature published by Financier Worldwide in November 2020.
Publications | December 23, 2020
Brussels of counsel Alejandro Guerrero and London of counsel Sarah Wazen are the contributors to the “Belgium” chapter of the Data Protection & Privacy Laws feature published by Financier Worldwide in November 2020.
Publications | December 23, 2020
In this webcast, a panel of Gibson Dunn attorneys from around the world address these rapidly-changing developments and offer guidance on practical steps companies can take to come into compliance with these far-reaching new privacy requirements.
Webcasts | December 16, 2020
Gibson Dunn lawyers provide a look at personal data and other privacy-related legal developments across Europe for December 2020.
Client Alert | December 14, 2020
President-elect Joe Biden has signaled that robust consumer protections will be a major focus of his policy agenda in what is anticipated to be a dramatic shift from the deregulatory policies of the Trump administration.
Client Alert | November 30, 2020
New York partner Alexander Southwell, Denver partner Ryan Bergsieker and Denver associate Sarah Erickson are the authors of "Where Data Privacy And CFPB Are Headed Under Biden," [PDF] published by Law360 on November 24, 2020.
Publications | November 24, 2020