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May 23

Keep it Like a Secret

With the passage of the Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA), the federal government handed businesses a lethal new weapon to protect trade secrets in federal court. There should be champagne popping in boardrooms everywhere. Why, you ask? Access to federal courts in and of itself is a major boon for businesses. Any seasoned litigator knows… Read More

May 18

THE ADA’s Dental Debacle

  By: Joel A. Holt, Esq., CIPP/US Talk about the ever changing world of information security and data privacy. Literally, something new, interesting, or terrible occurs daily. The latest giant balloon in the “parade of horribles” is the American Dental Association (“ADA”) providing its members with a free, electronic copy of the 2016 Dental Procedure… Read More

May 04

Clapper Claptrap…Data Breach Class Actions Are Alive and Kicking.

While attending the recent ABA Internet of Things Institute, I heard something troubling from a particular panelist, a data breach class action defense attorney. This attorney, from a monolithic law firm, proclaimed that data breach class-actions were, essentially, on life support as result of the U.S. Supreme Court’s (“SCOTUS”) decision in Clapper v. Amnesty Int’l… Read More

Mar 31

Internet of Things Institute: Day One Takeaways

Day 1 of the ABA Internet of Things Institute:  So, come to find out, the Internet of Things (“IoT”) is not the precursor to SkyNet or a rampant abuse of power by Big Brother.  It is fascinating, and yes, slightly frightening.  The simple fact is, the IoT is just like any other rapid advance in… Read More

Mar 30, 2016

Hungry, Hungry HIPAA

One recent case that didn’t get much attention, but should have, clarifies Ohio health care providers’ potential exposure for the unauthorized disclosure of patient health information (“PHI”).  On August 14, 2015, the Second District Court of Appeals decided Sheldon v. Kettering Health Network. [i]   In Sheldon, the Second District addressed patients’ rights related to the… Read More

Mar 20

Information Security and Privacy Round-Up: Memphis Neurology & Fazio Mechanical

     Information security and privacy is an incredibly broad and pervasive topic.  It spans across industries, relates to private and public sectors, affects small business to publicly traded companies, is governed by federal and state legislation, is enforced by regulators and courts, and incorporates IT and legal solutions.  Information is the DNA of the… Read More

Mar 11, 2016

Budgeting for Information Security

Creating a Budget and Optimizing the Money Spent. Traditionally, there has been a lack of organizational focus on information security (IS) as a strategic priority.

Mar 06, 2016

CFPB’s DWOLLA Enforcement Action: A Warning to Small Financial Institutions

For the first time since its inception, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) brought the regulatory hammer down on an organization for allegedly misrepresenting the robustness of its data security program to consumers.   

Feb 23

Information Governance: Culture of Security vs. Culture of Compliance

Organizations can, and often do, make the mistake of classifying information security as only a compliance matter. Much like taxes, workplace safety, and human resources, information security is governed by a complex set of statutes and regulatory rules. However, unlike the aforementioned areas, information security cannot adequately be solely addressed as a compliance matter.

Feb 22

Events on Ground Corroborate Experts’ Identification of Ransomware as 2016 Top Threat

On February 5, 2016, Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center was the target of a ransomware attack, in which malefactors seized control of the hospital’s computer systems and demanded a ransom in exchange for returning control.[i]  Initial reports indicated that the malefactors demanded 9,000 bitcoin, or $3.6 million, to unlock the system.[ii]  On February 17, 2015, the… Read More

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Laura Snyder
Laura Snyder

5 out of 5 stars

posted 2 days ago

This law firm is the best in the business! Joel was very detailed and attentive to our needs. I wouldn't hesitate to use their services in the future 😁

Dianna Hendrickson
Dianna Hendrickson

5 out of 5 stars

posted 4 months ago

We were very happy with the service provided us. Joel was keen on details and doing things right the first time. We truly appreciated his looking out for us on what some lawyers might have passed off as an insignificant matter.

Heather Richmond
Heather Richmond

5 out of 5 stars

posted 7 months ago

I have been working with Jim Ickes at Ickes & Holt for the last three years. He has literally helped me to navigate my business legally and strategically. Even in California were I have resided I avoided going with the firms out here in Los Angeles. With Jim and his team I appreciated there midwest values and there approach to working with clients. Not only would I recommend him and his firm to everyone I work with I will continue to seek this wise counsel and the work the really do care about. I really feel he has sincerely cared about helping my business grow, Thank you Jim and Ickes and Holt!!

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