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Amid urgent national security, cybersecurity and data privacy threats, companies require deeply experienced counsel to respond strategically to potentially crippling data incidents, so they can get back to business. Led by the nation’s leading legal advisors on national security and data-related regulatory matters, we help boards and top executives safely navigate high-impact breaches and related cyber incidents, and offer specialized regulatory advice in the transactional and compliance contexts.

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The Year Ahead: Key Cybersecurity and Privacy Issues for 2023

Against a backdrop of an evolving threat environment, expect new regulations on cybersecurity and privacy from federal, state and international authorities and increased enforcement.

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Events

John Carlin to Moderate Aspen Institute Panel on Technology and National Security Risk

Litigation partner John Carlin will moderate a panel, “An ‘All-Tools’ Approach to Disrupting Digital Threats,” hosted by the Aspen Institute.

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Biden Administration Announces Updated National Cybersecurity Strategy

The Biden administration recently released an updated National Cybersecurity Strategy calling for stronger regulation of cybersecurity and more counter-hacking activity by law enforcement. 

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Deputy Attorney General Announces Creation of Disruptive Technology Strike Force

Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco recently announced the creation of the Disruptive Technology Strike Force, a joint initiative led by the Departments of Justice and Commerce to address new national security and cybersecurity threats—such as cyberattacks by rogue nation-states and the weaponization of personal data—arising from new technology. 

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Firm News

Peter Carey Joins Paul, Weiss as Counsel

Peter Carey has joined Paul, Weiss as counsel in the Cybersecurity & Data Protection and White Collar & Regulatory Defense groups in the Litigation Department.

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PUBLICATIONS

DOJ Multinational Operation to Disrupt Ransomware Organization Focuses on Aiding Ransomware Victims

The DOJ recently announced that its months-long effort to disrupt the operations of Hive, a group that has launched ransomware attacks against more than 1,500 entities around the world, resulted in the successful interdiction of Hive’s operations, saving ransomware victims over $130 million.

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Events

John Carlin to Headline Munich Cyber Security Conference

Litigation partner John Carlin will be featured in multiple sessions as part of Security Network Munich’s 10th annual Munich Cyber Security Conference.

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Omnibus Appropriations Bill Breaks Ground with Cybersecurity Requirements for IoT Medical Devices

New legislation signals the federal government’s continued march to regulate cybersecurity by empowering regulatory agencies to create new rules in a sector-by-sector approach. 

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John Carlin Discusses TikTok Security Concerns on CBS Evening News

Litigation partner John Carlin appeared on CBS Evening News on December 12 to discuss national security concerns around popular social media app TikTok.

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Events

Jeh Johnson and John Carlin to Discuss the Evolving Cybersecurity Landscape in Paul, Weiss Webinar

Co-heads of the Global Cybersecurity & Data Protection practice Jeh Johnson and John Carlin will participate in a webinar, “Navigating the Evolving Cybersecurity Landscape: Insider Insights,” hosted by Paul, Weiss.

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NYDFS Proposes Updated Cybersecurity Regulation

The New York State Department of Financial Services recently proposed updates to its cybersecurity regulations. If finalized, the updates would significantly increase the obligations of NYDFS-regulated entities to report cybersecurity events and protect consumer data.

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Firm News

Secretary Johnson and Other Former National Security Officials Raise Alarm Over Tech Antitrust Bill

Litigation partner Jeh Johnson and other former senior intelligence, defense and homeland security officials drafted an open letter calling for a national security review of recent congressional tech legislation.

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Awards & Recognition

Jeannie Rhee Shortlisted for “Privacy & Data Protection Lawyer of the Year” in Euromoney Women in Business Law Awards

Litigation partner Jeannie Rhee has been shortlisted for “Privacy & Data Protection Lawyer of the Year” in Euromoney’s 2022 Women in Business Law America Awards.

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Senior DOJ and National Security Official John P. Carlin Joins Paul, Weiss in Washington, D.C.

John P. Carlin has joined Paul, Weiss as co-head of the Cybersecurity & Data Protection practice and as a partner in the Litigation Department. He will be resident in Washington, D.C.

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