It’s a commonplace practice for companies to use third-party vendors to improve business efficiencies, streamline operations and reduce costs. Many companies assume their vendors are managing digital security and, as a result, are less mindful in their own cybersecurity approach. Last year alone, we saw several organizations fall victim to cybercrime through their third-party vendors, including the following instances: proximately 150 million MyFitnessPal user accounts were hacked, exposing user names, email addresses and passwords—causing Under Armour shares to drop...

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1724 is the year it all began for NautaDutilh. It was the year we started to create memories. These memories, our stories if you will, are written in our DNA. And they help us write our future. As we celebrate our 295th anniversary, we would like to share our stories.That is why we launched a special section of our website devoted to the stories of our firm, past, present and future. About Our Icons, our Legal Mastery, the Power of...

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By Mark Adair | Mason Hayes & Curran The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) has published a statement regarding its investigation into certain aspects of the Public Services Card (PSC) scheme run by the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection (Department). The statement levies heavy criticism at the PSC scheme, in particular regarding how the Department dealt with the personal data of millions of citizens in Ireland. The DPC requires the Department to implement substantial changes to remedy the...

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The EACC, in partnership with the International Property Tax Institute (IPTI), wants to keep its members up to date with the latest developments in property taxes in the USA and Europe. IPTI has put together a selection of brief reports from articles contained in IPTI Xtracts which can be found on its website (www.ipti.org).   USA Arkansas: Pulaski County judge rejects Walmart's property tax appeal Pulaski County Judge Barry Hyde on Wednesday rejected Walmart’s bid to cut its Pulaski County property tax assessments...

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During these last days of summer, as many are preparing to take a few days of vacation, we've decided  to devote this issue to vacation tech. How to Travel Comfortably Released last month, VITL is the first active cooling backpack for the fellow sweaty-back syndrome sufferers, designed for the spontaneous traveler and the everyday commuter.   The cooling system uses an ultra-silent fan that doesn't weigh down the bag or affect its sturdy build. The pack comes in two different styles that can be swapped...

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By Cameron Heffernan, Director US, Mach Media Anyone who ever caught an episode or two of Mad Men won’t be able to forget the creative, booze-soaked, evocative pitch meetings Don Draper and his 1960s-era advertising colleagues delivered. In smoke-filled and testosterone-heavy rooms, Draper would go deep into an engaging (and often personal) story to play on the emotions of his audience and bring home the account. He knew the power of storytelling, and he could churn out a good one...

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Pepper Hamilton’s unique ACORN Program (Asset management Compliance and Operational Regulatory Jumpstart Initiative) is designed for emerging investment managers and their newly formed hedge funds In today’s equity and debt markets, there is a growing number of experienced investment management professionals looking to leave their institutions and set up their own shops. Launching a private fund can be an exciting but daunting task. Where do you start? Where do you go for help? Pepper’s ACORN Program is designed to bring an affordable package...

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By Anne Marie Verschuur |Tanguy de Haan | Vincent Wellens | Jeroen Boelens | NautaDutilh Recently the Court of Appeal of The Hague handed down an important decision on the issue of the transfer of priority rights under the European Patent Convention ("EPC"), which is a first in the Netherlands. In its decision, the Court answered the fundamental question whether priority rights can be assigned in the affirmative and ruled that no formal requirements should be imposed on the transfer thereof. The case...

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