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Scott Ferber Speaks at Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business’s annual AI and Future of Finance Conference

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 19:00:00 GMT

On March 21, 2025, Scott Ferber moderated a panel on the FTX bankruptcy at Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business’s annual AI and Future of Finance Conference.

The discussion, "Rebuilding Trust in the Crypto Ecosystem Post-FTX," examined what went wrong at FTX, recoveries in the Chapter 11 case, and the exchange's lasting impact on the crypto industry.

Panelists included Mitchell Sonkin , Independent Director, FTX Bankruptcy; Kumanan Ramanathan, Co-Head of Crypto, Alvarez & Marsal; and Andrew L. Dietderich, Co-Head of Global Finance & Restructuring Group, Sullivan & Cromwell .

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Scott Ferber Engages in Panel Discussion on SEC Cyber Disclosure Rules at 2025 Privacy & Technology Law Forum

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 20:35:13 GMT

On March 5, 2025, Scott Ferber participated in a key panel discussion at the 2025 Privacy & Technology Law Forum, held in Atlanta, GA.

The panel, titled “SEC Cyber Disclosure Rules Under Caremark Standard – How to Brief Your Executives and The Board,” consisted of leading experts discussing the SEC’s evolving cybersecurity disclosure requirements and their significant implications for corporate governance.

Partner Scott Ferber participated in a panel discussion focusing on how the SEC’s new rules under the Caremark standard are redefining board and executive responsibilities in cybersecurity oversight. The session provided actionable guidance for legal and compliance professionals on effectively briefing leadership amid an evolving cyber risk landscape.

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Scott Ferber Moderates Panel on Incident Response at 2025 Complex Claims & Litigation Forum

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 20:30:18 GMT

On February 25, 2025, Scott Ferber moderated a panel discussion on “Incident Response Cautionary Tales” at the 2025 Complex Claims & Litigation Forum in Las Vegas, NV.

The panel, led by Ferber, explored a series of real-world case studies highlighting critical lessons learned from high-stakes incidents. Panelists shared their experiences and best practices, offering valuable insights into how companies can improve their incident response strategies and better prepare for potential crises. From data breaches to liability claims, the discussion covered a broad spectrum of scenarios, providing attendees with actionable strategies to navigate the complexities of incident response.

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Kiran Raj Delivers Keynote Address at 2025 Mary and Michael Jaharis Health Law Institute Symposium

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 20:28:10 GMT

On March 6, 2025, Kiran Raj delivered the keynote address at the 2025 Mary and Michael Jaharis Health Law Institute Symposium, held at DePaul University College of Law.

The symposium, focused on Post-Attack Recovery, Damage Limitation Measures, International Context, and Where We Go from Here, gathered professionals and thought leaders in the field of health law to discuss the critical challenges facing the healthcare sector in the wake of cyberattacks and other security breaches.

The symposium provided an invaluable platform for scholars, practitioners, attorneys and other professionals to exchange ideas on how to navigate the complexities of health law and intellectual property in a world where cyber threats are a growing concern.

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What happens after you get scammed? Can you get your money back?

Fri, 29 Mar 2024 23:22:59 GMT

We are living in a kind of golden age for online fraudsters. As the number of apps and services for storing and sending money has exploded – so too have the schemes that bad actors have cooked up to steal that money. Every year, we hear more and more stories of financial heartbreak. What you don't often hear about is what happens after the scam?

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Ransomware: To Pay or Not to Pay? It Just Got More Complicated

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 22:57:17 GMT

Critical infrastructure and essential services in the United States—especially small or rural service providers—are highly vulnerable to disruptions from cyber attacks. Given the ever-growing need for cybersecurity services in all sectors and the inability of the marketplace to keep up with demand, a number of entities began organizing cyber volunteer efforts to provide assistance to resource-deprived recipients. State and local governments, federal emergency response organizations, for-profit companies, academic institutions and nonprofits have all built cyber volunteer programs that need skilled and experienced cybersecurity talent.

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Cybersecurity Whistleblowers Are Different. Here’s How to Deal With Them.

Sun, 22 May 2022 23:02:38 GMT

-- Kenji Price, Mark Schreiber and Scott Ferber

New Incentives From Regulators Might Drive an Increase in Cyber Whistleblowing. Companies Need Specialized Report-Handling Protocols Now to Prevent Misconduct From Making Headlines.

Compliance teams could see an uptick in cybersecurity whistleblower complaints as regulators expand protections and incentives for those reporting data breaches, vulnerabilities or other cyber-related misconduct. But cybersecurity incident reports require special handling. Here’s how to prepare for the unique nature of cybersecurity whistleblowing.

Whether increased plans to protect or incentivize whistleblowers in the U.S. or U.K. result in a surge of incident reporting remains to be seen, but compliance and legal teams should take steps now to strengthen response and investigation protocols for cybersecurity complaints.

Several agencies in recent months have taken steps to encourage whistleblowing. The Department of Justice (DOJ) in October of last year announced the launch of its Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiative to “combat new and emerging threats to the security of sensitive information and critical systems” through the use of civil enforcement actions. It emphasized the protections extended to whistleblowers who provide information to government authorities, as well as the opportunity to share in any recovery.

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