Technology
Risk
Insuring Against a Data Breach
Contractors are not immune from risks associated with cyberattacks and data breaches. Cyber events may result in litigation, so cyber insurance may make sense.
By Margaret L. Flatt and Jesse W. Lincoln
July 20, 2019
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by Margaret L. Flatt
Margaret Flatt focuses her practice on construction and complex business litigation and advises clients in the construction, professional liability, insurance and financial services industries.
by Jesse W. Lincoln
Jesse Lincoln has more than 13 years of practice as a construction lawyer, focused on litigation and arbitration of construction disputes, as well as construction contracts and transactions. He represents construction industry participants at all levels (owners, developers, architects, EPC contractors, general contractors, design/builders, subcontractors) in litigation, arbitration, and transactions.
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