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Client News

Cybersecurity Leader Secureworks to Be Acquired by Sophos

Paul, Weiss is advising Secureworks, a global cybersecurity leader, in its $859 million all-cash take-private acquisition by cybersecurity provider Sophos, a portfolio company of Thoma Bravo.

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Events

John Carlin to Co-host Cybersecurity Law Workshop at the IAPP Global Privacy Summit

Cybersecurity & Data Protection Co-Chair John Carlin will co-host a workshop, “Cybersecurity Law: Risk, Resiliency and Compliance,” at the IAPP Global Privacy Summit 2025.

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CLIENT NEWS

Crypto Companies Launch Nonprofit to Share Unbiased Information and Advance Security Initiatives

Paul, Weiss advised on the formation of the Crypto Information Sharing and Analysis Center, a 501(c)(6) not-for-profit association of organizations dedicated to advancing security initiatives across the crypto ecosystem.

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Awards & Recognition

Paul, Weiss Recognized in Global Data Review’s GDR 100 Rankings

Global Data Review recognized Paul, Weiss in its GDR 100 rankings, which captures the capabilities, track record and market reputation of the world’s leading law firms in the field of data privacy and security.

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Awards & Recognition

John Carlin and Jeannie Rhee Named to Cybersecurity Docket’s Incident Response 50 List

Cybersecurity Docket named Cybersecurity & Data Protection Co-chairs John Carlin and Jeannie Rhee to its annual “Incident Response 50” list, which celebrates the best data breach response lawyers in the business.

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Publications

John Carlin Discusses New Cybersecurity Trends on The Privacy Advisor Podcast

Cybersecurity & Data Privacy Co-Chair John Carlin discussed the latest trends in cybersecurity on the April 15 episode of The Privacy Advisor Podcast hosted by International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) Editorial Director Jedidiah Bracy.

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Events

John Carlin to Speak at CogX Leadership Summit

Cybersecurity & Data Protection Co-Chair John Carlin will participate in a panel, “Actionable Intelligence - How Advancing AI will Combat Cyber Crime,” as part of the CogX Leadership Summit.

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Publications

John Carlin Publishes Second Edition of Cybersecurity Law Fundamentals

Cybersecurity & Data Privacy Co-Chair John Carlin co-wrote the second edition of Cybersecurity Law Fundamentals alongside Professor James Dempsey, a former member of the U.S. Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board under President Obama and current senior policy advisor to the Stanford Program on Geopolitics, Technology and Governance.

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Events

John Carlin to Discuss the Role of the Chief Security Information Officer at Cyber Initiatives Group Summit

Cybersecurity & Data Privacy Co-Chair John Carlin will participate in a virtual panel, “Defending the Role of the CISO,” as part of the Cyber Initiatives Group (CIG) Spring Summit.

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Publications

The DOJ, FBI Release Guidance Regarding New Form 8-K Cybersecurity Incident Reporting Requirements

The FBI and DOJ released guidance regarding the process by which companies affected by cyberattacks can request a delay in public disclosure requirements, and the approach the DOJ will take in determining whether a delay is warranted.

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Events

John Carlin Interviews Deputy AG Lisa Monaco in 10th Anniversary Munich Cyber Security Conference Keynote Event

Cybersecurity & Data Protection Co-Chair John Carlin hosted a closing keynote conversation with Deputy U.S. Attorney General Lisa Monaco as part of the Security Network Munich’s 2024 Munich Cyber Security Conference.

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Events

John Carlin to Discuss SEC’s New Cybersecurity Disclosure Rules at ACI Webinar

Cybersecurity & Data Protection Group Co-Chair John Carlin will participate in a webinar, “Preparing for the SEC Cybersecurity Disclosure Rules,” hosted by the American Conference Institute.

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Events

John Carlin to Deliver Opening Remarks at Aspen Cyber Summit

Cybersecurity & Data Protection Co-Chair John Carlin will moderate the opening panel at the 2023 Aspen Cyber Summit in New York City.

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