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Articles by Peter Halprin
Insuring the Ethereal: Navigating Insurance Coverage for Crypto-related Loss
Blockchain Digital assets and blockchain technology are here to stay. As adoption accelerates—from decentralized finance platforms to crypto-based employee compensation—insurers are looking to provide coverage to these emerging sectors. History, however, provides little guidance as to how claims involving cryptocurrency will be addressed as there are few decisions addressing cryptocurrency losses and the policy language is ever evolving.
Delaware Supreme Court Affirms D&O Coverage for Settlement of Post-M&A Shareholder Litigation and Limits Scope of “Bump-Up’’ Exclusion | JD Supra
On Jan. 27, 2026, in Illinois National Insurance Co. v. Harman International Industries, Inc. (“Harman”), the Delaware Supreme Court issued a notable, pro-policyholder decision addressing the scope of directors and officers (D&O) insurance coverage for settlements arising from post-M&A shareholder litigation.1 The Court affirmed coverage for a $28 million settlement paid by Harman International Industries, Inc.
3 New Cyberinsurance Rulings Aid In Policy Interpretation
The global cyberinsurance market is expected to reach $30 billion by 2027. At present, 56% of the premium associated with cyberinsurance originates in North America.[1]... To view the full article, register now.
3 New Cyberinsurance Rulings Aid In Policy Interpretation
By Peter Halprin, Rebecca Schwarz and Simon Falokun ( October 16, 2025, 4:27 PM EDT) -- The global cyberinsurance market is expected to reach $30 billion by 2027. At present, 56% of the premium associated with cyberinsurance originates in North America.[1]... Law360 is on it, so you are, too. A Law360 subscription puts you at the center of fast-moving legal issues, trends and developments so you can act with speed and confidence.
3 New Cyberinsurance Rulings Aid In Policy Interpretation
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American Companies and Their Counsel Must Take Heed Of the Changing Landscape for London Seated Arbitrations
Law.com CompassLaw.com RadarVerdict SearchScholarChina Law & PracticeLegal Dictionary Click to enter your existing username and password or create a new account. Click to purchase an individual user subscription with your credit card. Expert OpinionAlternative Dispute Resolution 6 minute readAugust 04, 2025 By For American companies who have had arbitrations governed by English procedural law, the U.K. Arbitration Act 1996 (the 1996 Act) has loomed large.
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Risk Managed: The FBI raided former Trump National Security Advisor John Bolton’s home this week. 🚩This is deeply concerning. 🚩Let’s talk about why: After Trump left office in 2021, John Bolton released a book in which he was deeply critical of Trump and his time in the Administration. By all reports, the President now hates him. When asked about the raid, Vice-President JD Vance said: “We're in the very early stages of an ongoing investigation into John Bolton ...
Bankruptcy Exception Overrides “Insured v. Insured” Exclusion as to Debtor-in-Possession
Bill Varie via Getty Images Insurance and bankruptcy concepts often come together in disputes involving insured entities in bankruptcy. One such issue concerns the applicability of certain exclusions to management liability coverages for the bankrupt entity or its officers and directors.
Crafting Effective Privilege Logs for Legal Success
The process of creating a privilege log has evolved significantly over the past few decades. As former U.S. Magistrate Judge Andrew J. Peck remarked, When I got on the bench in 1995, the privilege logs in a typical case [were] two to three pages, maybe 50–100 entries. Now the privilege logs are like little novels, and there may be 10,000 or more entries.
What We Know From Early Cyberinsurance Rulings
By Peter Halprin and Rebecca Schwarz (September 3, 2024, 3:32 PM EDT) -- Concerns about cyber risk continue to be atop lists of what keeps general counsel, risk management professionals and C-suite executives up at night.... Law360 is on it, so you are, too. A Law360 subscription puts you at the center of fast-moving legal issues, trends and developments so you can act with speed and confidence.
Halprin in The Wall Street Journal: Preparing for the Next Worldwide Tech Outage
Haynes and Boone, LLP Partner Peter Halprin spoke with The Wall Street Journal after cybersecurity company CrowdStrike experienced an outage affecting around 8.5 million machines worldwide, stirring banks, airlines, schools, and more. The outage highlights the importance of insurance in providing companies with bottom-line protection against cyber risks, Halprin told The Wall Street Journal.
The Legal Landscape: AI Regulation in the US and EU: What’s Next and Will Insurance Offer Relief?
Click here to listen to the audio In this episode of The Legal Landscape, Haynes Boone Partners Dina Blikshteyn, James Brown and Peter Halprin sat down with William Joy to discuss the recently enacted Colorado AI Act and how it compares to the EU AI Act. They also discussed compliance challenges, liability risks, and whether insurance can cover AI exposures along with what is likely coming next the artificial intelligence world.
AI Regulation in the US and EU: What’s Next and Will Insurance Offer Relief?
We start with the business challenge and focus on results every step of the way.
Once upon a midnight dreary: pondering the Baltimore bridge collapse and what comes next
(April 15, 2024) - Adrian Azer, Peter A. Halprin and Jacob Todd of Haynes Boone discuss insurance coverage and other issues raised by the collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge. The Key Bridge crosses the Patapsco River and is a four-lane, 1.6-mile span that was used by around 31,00 people daily.1 The bridge served as an important connection between Hawkins Point, on the south side of the waterway, and Dundalk, on the north.
With AI Training, Data 'Anonymization' Runs Risk of Becoming a Fig Leaf
A crucial part of making an artificial intelligence system work better is training it on good quality data. For tech providers incorporating AI into their tools, that often means using customer data to hone their algorithms. Most companies have opt-in or opt-out mechanisms for users seeking control over whether their information is used to train the AI they deploy. Want to continue reading?
Gen AI Integrations Are Expanding the Technology's Abilities—and Raising Privacy Red Flags | Legaltech News
When ChatGPT first came onto the scene, it couldanswer any questions about history, the universe, or even the news—but only up to 2021. Now, the generative artificial intelligence chatbot has evolved into a full-fledged platform with hundreds of available plug-ins that have transformed it into a true jack-of-all-trades. Want to continue reading?
How To Navigate Regulators Growing Focus on Connecting Data Privacy and Web Design
Domestic or international, one thing is true—there are more data privacy statutes every month. While the data privacy landscape is often amorphous, over the past two years, federal and state consumer protection regulators have come down hard on companies’ user interfaces as they scrutinize data privacy policies. Want to continue reading?
In a First, a Geolocation Privacy Class Action Will Go to a Jury | New Jersey Law Journal
For the first time, geolocation—the identification of the location of an individual or an object using technology—will see its day in court. The trial in the data privacy class action lawsuit Mata v. Digital Recognition Network Inc. (DRN), filed in the Superior Court of the State of California, San Diego, Central District, on behalf of a certified class of 23 million California residents, is set to begin on May 17, 2024. Want to continue reading?
In a First, a Geolocation Privacy Class Action Will Go to a Jury | Law.com
For the first time, geolocation—the identification of the location of an individual or an object using technology—will see its day in court. The trial in the data privacy class action lawsuit Mata v. Digital Recognition Network Inc. (DRN), filed in the Superior Court of the State of California, San Diego, Central District, on behalf of a certified class of 23 million California residents, is set to begin on May 17, 2024. Want to continue reading?
Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Winner, Provider: HaystackID
The winners of the 2024 Legalweek Leaders in Tech Law Awards were announced on Jan. 29, honoring the most cutting-edge innovation in the legal industry from law firms, in-house legal departments, legal technology providers and ALSPs. This year’s award finalists were our most impressive yet, with the winners truly moving the needle on how technology and innovation can improve the legal industry for the better.
Artificial Intelligence Will Supercharge Knowledge Management for Lawyers
After almost three decades as a lawyer (nearly two of which were spent specializing in knowledge management and innovation), I’ve seen it time and time again. Every few years, usually due to a promising new technology or a general misunderstanding, someone declares the death of knowledge management (KM). Given the hype around generative artificial intelligence (GenAI), it was bound to happen again.
E-Discovery Technology and Innovation Winner, Law Firm: Morgan, Lewis & Bockius
The winners of the 2024 Legalweek Leaders in Tech Law Awards were announced on Jan. 29, honoring the most cutting-edge innovation in the legal industry from law firms, in-house legal departments, legal technology providers and ALSPs. This year’s award finalists were our most impressive yet, with the winners truly moving the needle on how technology and innovation can improve the legal industry for the better.
Cracking the Code: How Do Courts Decide Where Internationally Stored Source Code Should Be Reviewed?
As software continues to advance and permeate the patent space, source code review has become an increasingly necessary part of patent litigation. Yet, source code is frequently subject to protective orders as it is often considered highly valuable, sometimes even the “crown jewel” of a company’s assets. So, experts involved in source code review often must travel to designated locations—frequently counsel’s office—to review the source code in a secure environment.
Ethical Considerations for Litigators Navigating the Artificial Intelligence Landscape
As is often the case with disruptive technologies, the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) has outpaced our ability to regulate it. Predictably, this has led to some cautionary examples of ill-considered use of AI. For instance, a Colorado attorney’s use of generative AI to prepare a motion to set aside summary judgment led to an embarrassing—and potentially career-threatening—result.
E-Discovery Technology, Provider: Relativity
The winners of the 2024 Legalweek Leaders in Tech Law Awards were announced on Jan. 29, honoring the most cutting-edge innovation in the legal industry from law firms, in-house legal departments, legal technology providers and ALSPs. This year’s award finalists were our most impressive yet, with the winners truly moving the needle on how technology and innovation can improve the legal industry for the better.
Small Law Firms Must Take Action and Address Cybersecurity and Privacy Regulations Original
Cybersecurity and privacy regulations have become increasingly important in recent years due to the exponential growth of technology and the internet. The legal industry, including small law firms, is not immune to these challenges. In fact, small law firms must prioritize cybersecurity and privacy regulations to protect their clients’ sensitive information and maintain their professional reputations.
How the Merck Case Shapes the Future of Cyber Insurance
25 minutes ago bankinfosecurity Attorney Peter Halprin on 'War Exclusions' and Attribution Moving Forward Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • January 11, 2024 19 Minutes Merck & Co.'s proposed settlement with insurers over a $1.4 billion claim related to the NotPetya attack will change the language the insurance industry uses to exclude acts of war in its policies, and organizations need to consider how those changes affect risk, said attorney Peter Halprin.
Considerations for Insuring Crypto Assets
Since the peak of cryptocurrencies’ value at the end of 2021, cryptocurrency investors have sustained an estimated $2 trillion in losses. While some of the losses can be attributed to macroeconomic factors that have also impacted traditional finance (e.g., inflation, interest rates), the industry has also been rocked by a series of high-profile cybercrimes and cryptocurrency collapses that have erased the value of millions of customers’ investments.
Viewpoint: Court Rulings Reject Insurer Defenses to Biometric Liability
A series of recent decisions have established that commonly held Commercial General Liability (CGL) policies can and do cover lawsuits brought under Illinois’s Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA). These rulings build on the decision in West Bend Mutual Insurance Co. v. Krishna Schaumburg Tan, Inc. which established that CGL policies cover BIPA claims under their “personal and advertising injury” coverage, by holding that common policy exclusions do not apply.
Privacy protections create liability for companies collecting personal data
Biometric data is information that is biologically unique to an individual and includes retina and iris scans, fingerprints, voiceprints, and scans of hand and face geometry, among other information. Photo: greenbutterfly/Adobe Stock July 1 ushered in new state laws in Colorado and Connecticut, governing the collection and use of biometric data. These statutes create a new potential source of exposure for companies that use biometric data in their business operations.
New state biometric privacy laws highlight the role of insurance
By Peter Halprin and Tae Andrews, attorneys with Pasich LLP While July 1st will be the beginning of summer vacation for some, it will mark the beginning of an era of heightened scrutiny of biometric data privacy practices for others. The latter is due to the fact that new statutes governing biometric data will go into effect on that date in Connecticut and Colorado.
Insurance Considerations For State Biometric Privacy Claims
Two new statutes governing the processing of biometric data went into effect last week, in Colorado and Connecticut. The new laws join a growing number of states that have enacted similar... To view the full article, register now.
Insurance Considerations For State Biometric Privacy Claims
By Peter Halprin and Tae Andrews (July 3, 2023, 3:00 PM EDT) -- Two new statutes governing the processing of biometric data went into effect last week, in Colorado and Connecticut. The new laws join a growing number of states that have enacted similar legislation to confront the unauthorized compromise of biometric data.... Stay ahead of the curve In the legal profession, information is the key to success. You have to know what's happening with clients, competitors, practice areas, and industries.
Risk Management Magazine - Amazon Suit Highlights Biometric Data Risks
A recent lawsuit filed against Amazon for alleged violations of New York City’s Biometric Identifier Information Law highlights new risks for businesses that use customers’ biometric data in their operations. As similar laws begin to take effect in other jurisdictions, many other companies face potential liability. Fortunately for risk professionals, there are a variety of insurance policies that may provide a defense against such suits and potentially cover any related damages or settlements.
Merck’s Insurance Win After Malware Attack Sets Guideposts
A New Jersey intermediate appellate court held May 1 that Merck & Co. was entitled to insurance coverage for damages suffered in 2017 as a result of malware known as NotPetya. The decision provides practical takeaways for corporate purchasers of cyber and property insurance products that include a war exclusion. Background According to Merck, NotPetya damaged more than 40,000 of its computers and caused more than $1.4 billion in damages.
Merck’s Insurance Win After Malware Attack Sets Guideposts
A New Jersey intermediate appellate court held May 1 that Merck & Co. was entitled to insurance coverage for damages suffered in 2017 as a result of malware known as NotPetya. The decision provides practical takeaways for corporate purchasers of cyber and property insurance products that include a war exclusion. Background According to Merck, NotPetya damaged more than 40,000 of its computers and caused more than $1.4 billion in damages.
Amazon Suit Stresses Importance of Insurance Coverage for Biometric-Privacy Claims
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Viewpoint: Illinois Supreme Court Decision Will Spur a Spike in BIPA Claims
The collection and use of biometric information as a means for verifying security and transactions is now commonplace. The result is a recent wave of legislation aimed at protecting individuals from the unauthorized collection, use and disclosure of biometric data, which can involve everything from unlocking an iPhone using facial geometry to clocking in at work using a fingerprint. As the Supreme Court of Illinois recently made clear in Cothron v.
Navigating Hospitality Liability and Insurance Coverage in 2023
HOTEL BUSINESS REVIEW JANUARY FOCUS: Mobile Technology Navigating Hospitality Liability and Insurance Coverage in 2023 By Peter Halprin Partner, Pasich LLP | January 2023 SAVE SHARE TEXT SIZE PRINT COMMENT PDF Co-authored by Jacquelyn Heitman - Partner, & Tae Andrews - Senior Managing Associate, Pasich LLP While the hospitality industry faced numerous challenges over the last year, there are three concerns, grabbed straight from the headlines, that should be top of mind for industry...
Are Biometric Privacy Liability Risks Covered by Insurance?
When taking surveys, general counsel rank privacy liability at the top of their list of concerns, and rightly so. Privacy litigation presents a growing source of exposure for companies that handle biometric data, including customers’ and employees’ retina or iris scans, fingerprints, voiceprints, and scans of hand or face geometry. Many commercial insurance policies can provide coverage against these kinds of lawsuits.
Arbitration 911: Emergency Arbitration Emerges as an Option
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Insurance coverage for Illinois BIPA ruling
By Peter Halprin and Tae Andrews, Pasich LLP Recent litigation has raised the stakes for companies facing lawsuits brought under Illinois’ Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA). Under BIPA, a company may be assessed damages of $1,000 to $5,000 per violation for the improper collection, use, or disclosure of biometric data. In a case currently before the Illinois Supreme Court, Cothron v.
'Merck' Provides Guidance About Insurance Coverage for Cyberattacks | New York Law Journal
The world presently faces a precarious situation with Russian forces reportedly rolling into the Luhansk and Donetsk regions of Ukraine. Prior to these military operations, there were reports of cyberattacks on Ukraine’s defense ministry and two banks. See Ukraine defence ministry website, banks, knocked offline, Reuters (Feb. 15, 2022). Russia rejected involvement in these cyberattacks. See Russia rejects claims it was responsible for cyberattack on Ukraine, Reuters (Feb. 19, 2022).
3 Risk Management Lessons From Pandemic Insurance Wars
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Developing insurance issues as deepfakes continue improving
It is only a matter of time until we see deepfakes of executives making statements that negatively affect a company’s stock price and deepfakes being used to infiltrate a company’s network to steal money or intellectual property. (Credit: Shutterstock.com) Though deepfakes are not new, their realism is improving exponentially. With improved realism comes the inability of viewers to distinguish fact from fiction.
With over 1,500 lawsuits pending, it's time to consider mediating COVID-19 BI claims
Mediation might help get some of these cases to satisfactory resolutions and, in other cases, may lead to a more focused litigation with narrower discovery and a related cost savings. (Photo: Shutterstock) As of this writing, there are nearly 1,500 pending lawsuits between policyholders and insurers seeking rulings as to whether business interruption or other losses are covered under first-party property insurance policies.
Isn’t It Time To Consider Mediating COVID-19 Business Interruption Insurance Claims?
As of this writing, there are nearly 1,500 pending lawsuits between policyholders and insurers seeking rulings as to whether business interruption or other losses are covered under first-party property insurance policies. The first lawsuit was filed on March 16, 2020 and new litigation is still being filed nearly a year later.
Implications for New York businesses on insurance coverage for ransomware attacks
Two recent cases highlight issues that every New York business should consider in evaluating coverage under crime policies for cybercrime and cyber risks. (Photo: Shutterstock) In an all too familiar scenario — a business email compromise scheme — a malicious actor poses as a top-level executive and directs an employee via email to wire money. The alleged purpose of the wire could be to pay a vendor or to consummate an important deal.
What Will ‘G&G Oil’ Mean for New York Businesses Seeking Insurance for Ransomware Attacks?
Two recent cases highlight issues that every New York business should consider in evaluating coverage under crime policies for cyber crime and cyber risks. Shutterstock. In an all too familiar scenario—a business email compromise scheme—a malicious actor poses as a top-level executive and directs an employee via email to wire money. The alleged purpose of the wire could be to pay a vendor or to consummate an important deal.
What CPAs Need to Know About Cyber Insurance Today
What CPAs Need to Know About Cyber Insurance Today by Peter A. Halprin, Esq., Pasich LLP – February 12, 2021 The year 2019 ended with a number of cyberattacks on New Jersey government entities and businesses. In December 2019, it was reported that Hackensack Meridian Health was hit with a ransomware attack that disrupted care across its clinics and 17 hospitals. The attack brought down their computers for two days, and the healthcare network was forced to cancel some surgical procedures.
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