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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.

Events

John Carlin to Speak at French Parliament on Cyber Fraud

Cybersecurity & Data Protection Co-Chair John Carlin will participate in a discussion with members of the French Parliament on the digital transformation of administration and the fight against cyber fraud, among other topics.

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Publications

John Carlin, Jeannie Rhee and David Kessler Discuss Insider Threats in Law360 Column

Cybersecurity and Data Protection Co-Chairs John Carlin and Jeannie Rhee and litigation counsel David Kessler discuss insider threats in a Law360 expert analysis column published on June 1.

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John Carlin to Discuss Strategies for Building Trust and Stability in Cyberspace at Paris Cyber Summit

Cybersecurity & Data Protection Co-Chair John Carlin will participate in a panel, “Which Strategy to Build Trust and Stability Into Cyberspace?” at the annual Paris Cyber Summit.

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PUBLICATIONS

Recent DOJ Prosecutions Underscore the Risk From “Insider” Cyber Threats

Two recent prosecutions demonstrate that the threat is sometimes inside the house and underscore that companies must invest not just in protecting themselves from outside hackers but also in guarding against the risks posed by trusted insiders.

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Events

John Carlin Guest Hosts CAFÉ Insider Podcast Episode on AI Risks to National Security

Cybersecurity & Data Protection Co-Chair John Carlin hosted a special episode of the CAFÉ Insider podcast, interviewing the nation’s first ever National Cyber Director, Chris Inglis.

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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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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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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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PUBLICATIONS

John Carlin Discusses U.S. Response to Russian Ransomware Attack With Washington Post

Litigation partner John Carlin spoke with The Washington Post about a Russian ransomware campaign whose victims allegedly included D.C. police, an airline and other American industries.

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Awards & Recognition

John Carlin Named to Cybersecurity Docket’s “Incident Response 50” Leading Lawyers List

John Carlin, co-chair of Paul Weiss’s Cybersecurity & Data Protection practice, was named to Cybersecurity Docket’s 2023 “Incident Response 50,” an annual list of the best data breach response lawyers in the industry.

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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

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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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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