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Why do M&A transactions seemingly make the perfect target for cybercriminals? How can you protect your investment and preserve value? Join Brendan Hall and Chad Neale as they discuss the importance of proactive portfolio cyber risk management, explore how cybercriminals target companies, and learn about Alliant’s risk service recently recognized by M&A Advisor as a ‘Product of the Year’ finalist. The team emphasizes the need for improved cybersecurity practices and the evolving role of private equity sponsors in overseeing cyber risks across their portfolios.

How does the ruling on ERISA excessive fee cases affect your business? Join Steve Shappell and David Finz, Alliant Claims & Legal, as they look at recent legal developments, including new rules proposed by federal agencies on federal contractors' cybersecurity requirements and excessive fee claims in ERISA litigation. The duo highlights the importance of a software bill of materials (SBOM) for businesses and the need for uniform cybersecurity requirements.

Join Steve Shappell and David Finz, Alliant Claims & Legal, as they utilize recent court decisions to uncover current trends and challenges within D&O and cyber. In this month’s podcast, the duo looks into the recent Blue Bell Listeria Litigation where the appellate court decision highlights the limitations of Comprehensive General Liability (CGL) coverage for directors and officers. Plus three steps to safeguard against phishing attacks following the Second Circuit's decision regarding data breach cases without pled harm.

The 2022 cyber insurance market saw a temporary dip in rates due to global instability. However, ransomware attacks have surged in 2023, making it challenging for insurers to explain falling rates amidst rising claims. Join Meghan O’Malley and Bobby Horn, Alliant Cyber, for an insightful overview of the current state of the cyber market as well as predictions for 2024.

Disruptive technologies such as AI and other innovations continue to expand the creative horizons of music and entertainment production. However, this technological leap has also brought forth complex questions regarding copyright ownership. Who owns the content? Is AI itself a creative entity? Join Joe Charles, Alliant Sports and Entertainment as he welcomes Peter Fields, Partner, Ritholz Levy Fields LLP. Peter discusses intellectual property and the intersection of technology and entertainment, international brand strategies and the overarching legal challenges many artists are facing today.

Tim Crowley, Alliant Management & Professional Solutions, welcomes Chris Arehart, Chubb, to discuss the value of kidnap and ransom (K&R) insurance products, addressing risks and vulnerabilities for businesses of all types, including international considerations. They highlight how K&R safeguards companies and individuals from financial impacts and harm resulting from kidnapping, extortion and detention events and explore lessons from real-world incidents.

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Construction sites face unique challenges during hurricane preparation due to the presence of heavy machinery, large equipment and unfinished structures. These elements, if not properly secured can become dangerous projectiles. It is imperative to understand the importance of assessing and securing current projects, documenting project sites and ensuring contract provisions are in place for hurricane-related challenges. Rob DiBiase and Chris DeBruin, Alliant Construction, and Colin Daigle, Imperium, discuss the necessary steps for effective hurricane preparedness for contractors.

On August 23, 2023, the SEC implemented significant changes to private fund adviser regulations. Ron Borys, Ryan Farnsworth, Tim McAndrew and Steve Shappell join in a roundtable discussion covering the new expectations and requirements following the amendments to the Investment Advisers Act of 1940. While the final rules are less stringent than initially proposed, there is anticipation for considerable costly administration and compliance challenges facing private fund advisers as they conform and become compliant.

CJ Dietzman, Alliant Cyber, and David Finz, Alliant Specialty Claims, discuss the significance of cyber incident tabletop exercises and best practices for effective cyber risk management. The duo emphasizes the importance of validating cyber readiness plans through exercises covering technical, legal and communication aspects with the goal of improving cyber incident response.

Steve Shappell and David Finz, Alliant Claims & Legal, examine three recent court decisions and their potential implications on insurance policies. These decisions include Groff v. DeJoy, which redefines religious accommodation standards and could result in increased employment practice litigation; the Harvard Affirmative Action decision, which could affect diversity and inclusion policies; and the unexpected alteration in cybersecurity regulations by the SEC, mandating swift disclosure of material incidents and cybersecurity approaches.