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Focused on Cybersecurity and Data Privacy as Its Own Risk Factor Due diligence during the early stage of a merger or acquisition either advances the transaction or causes it to terminate. Well-executed due diligence is one of the key factors that leads to a successful closing and contributes to the...
Our Practical Counseling Addresses Real-World Needs Created by a Growing Threat As the design and construction industries become more digitally connected, the risk of damaging cyber attacks has grown exponentially. Shared resources, such as Building Information Modeling (BIM), and an increasing...
Practical Cybersecurity and Privacy Counseling, Tailored to Meet the Real-World Needs of Colleges and Universities Colleges and universities collect, process, and create enormous amounts of data, much of which is sensitive: student education records; student, faculty, and staff health and financial...
Comprehensive Guidance for Seizing and Optimizing Investments in Opportunity Zones In 2017, Congress created significant tax incentives for investment in Opportunity Zones. An investor who has recognized capital gains and makes a timely investment in a "Qualified Opportunity Fund" may (1) defer the...
Mark Gruhin is a business lawyer who has been practicing law for more than 40 years. In addition to his legal practice, he has co-founded and been involved in several start-up businesses, including Careerbuilder.com. Mark has an extensive amount of general corporate experience in venture capital...
Financing Capital Needs With Tax-Exempt Debt Colleges, universities, and K-12 schools are enhancing their campuses by developing state-of-the art buildings, upgrading their infrastructure, and incorporating modern amenities. These improvements will entice students, attract faculty and research...
A Unified Approach to Data Management The digital age has seen a dramatic increase in the amount of data generated year-over-year and remarkable growth in the number and variety of platforms companies use to conduct business. It can be challenging for any business to understand the universe of their...
Supporting Ideas Through a Company’s Life Cycle Transforming an idea into a business is a journey filled with excitement and challenges. Building a company requires an effective team who can make difficult decisions with imperfect information. From choosing partners to securing reliable funding...
Kyra Smerkanich is an insurance litigator who advocates for companies in the insurance industry in complex coverage disputes. Her experience spans from matters involving general liability and environmental liability insurance policies, including PFAS-related claims, to property and event...
From sustainability efforts and diversity, equity and inclusion programs to labor management and board governance, companies and institutions are sharply focused on environmental, social and governance (ESG) risks, actions, and goals — or are ramping up their strategies on these fronts. With a wide...
Kayleigh Keilty is an experienced trial attorney who represents companies in Maryland and across the country in litigation in state and federal courts, particularly in civil matters involving antitrust claims, litigation funding and class actions. Kayleigh also handles complex commercial and...
Jim Gkonos focuses his practice of almost 40 years on insurance and reinsurance regulatory matters, contract and treaty interpretation and reinsurance disputes. As a former division general counsel of a large domestic property and casualty carrier, Jim has significant experience with the regulatory...