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Donna Ruscitti

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Donna Ruscitti is a partner in the Corporate Department with noteworthy experience in counseling clients in the areas of technology implementations, ERP systems, cloud computing services, e-commerce, software licensing and internet law, as well as general business matters. With her general business background, she continues to work in a broad spectrum of areas and brings business sense to technology and intellectual property matters.

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November Privacy and Security Roundup: Cybersecurity export controls, mandatory reporting bills and Safeguards Rule changes

By Donna Ruscitti and Porter Wright on Categories: Cybersecurity, Privacy and Security Roundup
BIS has issued an interim final rule, and entities dealing with cybersecurity exports are being asked to submit comments by early December. In this latest edition of our Privacy and Security Roundup, we share the details of the final rule’s two key measures including export restrictions and a new License Exception, provide an update on … Continue Reading

October Privacy and Security Roundup: Cryptocurrencies endure scrutiny, China’s Privacy Law goes into effect and new EU SCCs now required

By Diana Lingyu Jia, Donna Ruscitti and Porter Wright on Categories: Cybersecurity, FTC Issues, Privacy, Privacy and Security Roundup
Across the globe, concerns continue regarding cryptocurrencies and digital currency exchanges. In the October edition of our Privacy and Security Roundup, we dive into the latest details surrounding OFAC’s efforts to stifle ransomware attacks, how organizations should carefully assess the new Personal Information Protection Law in China, the new EU Standard Contractual Clauses requirement effective … Continue Reading

September Privacy and Security Roundup: Funding national cybersecurity, violating Safeguards Rule and fighting cyber threats

By Donna Ruscitti and Porter Wright on Categories: Cybersecurity, Privacy and Security Roundup
Not only are public and private companies increasingly targeted for cyber-attacks, but local and state governments across the country are as well. In our latest Privacy and Security Roundup, we cover the Senate-passed bill that includes nearly $2 billion in national cybersecurity funding, recent sanctions by the SEC on investment advisors and broker-dealers, a new … Continue Reading

Privacy and Security Roundup: New consumer privacy laws, big developments in ransomware attacks and the FBI’s Operation Trojan Shield

By Donna Ruscitti and Porter Wright on Categories: Privacy and Security Roundup
More states, including Ohio, are working on comprehensive consumer privacy laws that could impact how companies share data. In our August 2021 Privacy and Security Roundup, we cover the nuances in the various legislation, more ransomware and supply chain attacks and news of a messaging app used as a Trojan horse by the FBI.… Continue Reading

Privacy and Security Roundup: Ransomware attack causes gasoline shortages, a new executive order to enhance cyber security and raising the stakes for trans-Atlantic data transfers

By Donna Ruscitti and Porter Wright on Categories: Cybersecurity, Privacy, Privacy and Security Roundup
The past few weeks have provided some big developments in the area of data privacy and security. In this Privacy and Security Roundup, we cover a ransomware attack on the largest oil pipeline in the U.S., an Executive Order from President Joe Biden to enhance U.S. cybersecurity and potential mandatory reporting/sharing requirements, the U.S. Supreme … Continue Reading

Privacy and Security Roundup: The FBI removes malicious web shells from Microsoft Exchange Servers, clarity on auto-dialers and new privacy legislation

By Donna Ruscitti and Porter Wright on Categories: Privacy, Privacy and Security Roundup
The technology industry is constantly evolving and trusted legal advice is more important than ever. The attorneys in our Privacy and Data Security practice group are proud to offer a new blog series to provide curated data privacy and security news, developments and things to know moving forward. We will provide analysis designed to keep … Continue Reading

UPDATE: Kawhi Leonard debuts new shoe amid logo dispute

By Donna Ruscitti on Categories: Copyright, Intellectual Property, Trademarks
NBA star Kawhi Leonard debuted his new signature shoe during the 2020 NBA All-Star game on Feb. 16 in Chicago. The shoe from New Balance noticeably does not include the so-called “KL2” or “Klaw” logo because of Leonard’s ongoing legal dispute with Nike, Inc. Rick Mescher explained Leonard’s lawsuit filed against Nike regarding that logo … Continue Reading

Riding the waves of U.S. data privacy legislation

By Donna Ruscitti on Categories: Privacy
Much has been written about the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Commentators have touted the EU’s supposedly superior data protection regimen. But don’t lose focus on what is happening within the U.S. and the implications for U.S. companies that may not be focused on GDPR requirements. Even companies that are GDPR focused may not … Continue Reading

Sixth Circuit finds insurance coverage for phishing losses

By Donna Ruscitti on Categories: Data Breach
“The risk of loss due to some form of cyberattack should prompt employers to consider insuring against those losses. But, not all cyberinsurance policies are created equal.” Our colleague, Brian Hall, writes in the most recent Employer Law Report blog post which discusses the recent 6th Circuit case, American Tooling Center, Inc. v. Travelers Casualty and Surety … Continue Reading

Don’t wannacry? Help your IT staff prevent ransomware

By Donna Ruscitti on Categories: Data Breach
This week our colleagues at Employer Law Report published a post discussing the recent “Wannacry” ransomware attack. In the post, Brian Hall outlines the risks employers may face when dealing with cyber attacks and how human resource departments can help protect their organizations. Click below to read the full article. Don’t wannacry? Help your IT staff prevent … Continue Reading

What is the immunity notice required to take full advantage of the Defending Trade Secrets Act?

By Donna Ruscitti on Categories: Copyright, Intellectual Property
We’ve previously posted about the Defending Trade Secrets Act allowing plaintiffs to pursue a trade secret claim in federal court. Our colleagues at Employer Law Report recently reported on how employers can take advantage of this Act. An important piece of the Act includes immunity from criminal and civil liability for employees who disclose their … Continue Reading

Porter Wright announces the 2016 Technology Seminar Series

By Donna Ruscitti on Categories: Data Breach, Domain Names, gTLDs, HIPAA Compliance, HITECH Act Compliance, Information Technology, Intellectual Property, Porter Wright News, Privacy
Porter Wright continues its tradition of providing cutting-edge information about how technology affects your business with the 2016 Technology Seminar Series, beginning  May 18. This year’s sessions are: May 18: Big Data, Data Analytics & the Law 2016: What Your Company Needs to Know About the Evolution of the Next Big Thing “Big data” is one of today’s … Continue Reading

Minimizing the damages of health care data breaches

By Donna Ruscitti on Categories: Data Breach, HIPAA Compliance, Identity Theft, Privacy
Our colleagues over at Antitrust Law Source recently published a podcast on the inevitable health care data breach and how you can lessen the damages. Some key issues include: when to review data security policies, how to prepare for a potential breach and how to deal with third-party vendor access. Listen to the podcast to … Continue Reading

Seminar shares tips to consider if you think a “patent troll” is targeting you or your company

By Donna Ruscitti on Categories: Intellectual Property, Patents
Probably the most important takeaway from the second installment of Porter Wright’s Technology Seminar Series was this: No single thing defines a so-called patent troll — and if (or when) you get a letter accusing infringement, there’s no uniform way to respond. Instead, stop and take a breath. Then, be tenacious about collecting information about … Continue Reading

No ifs ands or butts about it: Ohio plaintiffs must prove injuries are “reasonably foreseeable”

By Donna Ruscitti on Categories: Porter Wright News
Our colleagues on Porter Wright’s product liability team shared an alert about a decision that should be of interest to our manufacturing readers. In Butts v. OMG, Inc., et al., the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals clarified that a plaintiff’s burden, when bringing a design defect or inadequate warnings claim under the Ohio Products Liability … Continue Reading

Court considers the role of social media in class action cases

By Donna Ruscitti on Categories: Social Media
Our colleagues at the Employer Law Report blog report that Gawker Media LLC has asked a district court to limit plaintiff’s use of social media for providing notice of a class action lawsuit to potential class members. With concerns about maintaining objectivity and the possibility that plaintiff’s complaints could go viral,  the case presents a … Continue Reading

Immigration reform may help out tech companies

By Donna Ruscitti on Categories: Information Technology
Our colleagues at Employer Law Report recently discussed how President Obama’s immigration reform measures could affect tech companies whose workforces include non-U.S. residents with H-1B visas. According to a memo from the Department of Homeland Security, the visa application and approval process may become easier for employers and their highly skilled workers. Read more… Continue Reading

Florida ramps up data breach notification law

By Donna Ruscitti and Porter Wright on Categories: Data Breach, Information Technology, Privacy
The Florida Information Protection Act of 2014, aimed at strengthening Florida’s data breach notification law, goes into effect tomorrow, July 1, 2014. The act contains major changes to Florida’s existing data breach notification statute and makes it one of the toughest in the nation. Shortened notice period For example, notice to consumers must be given within … Continue Reading
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