Steven M. Richard
Emojis may cause :( in the workplace
As defined in the Oxford Dictionaries, an emoji is a “small digital image or icon used to express an idea or emotion in electronic...
Is a ransomware attack a reportable data breach?
Ransomware involves the denial of access to a user’s data; often, a hacker encrypts an organization’s data with a key known only to the...
Is your business ready for the Internet of Things?
Do you own a wireless router for your home or a printer that allows you to print wirelessly? How about a thermostat connected to...
Cyberthreats looming
In 2016, businesses and consumers encountered some of the largest computer breaches and attacks on record. These include the 2014 breach at Yahoo! with...
Who speaks for the organization at a deposition?
During pretrial discovery in litigation, an organization must produce witnesses to testify on its behalf at depositions. Officers and managers often consider depositions to...
When defendants can win by losing a case
When a business is served with a lawsuit, the company and its legal counsel should undertake a prompt risk-management assessment of the potential exposure...