John T. Holden, Shareholder, Dickie McCamey & Chilcote P.C. to Speak at the Knowledge Group’s Webcast

New York, NY, September 11, 2015 --(PR.com)-- The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that John T. Holden, Shareholder, Dickie McCamey & Chilcote P.C. will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “The Impact of Cybersecurity Risks and the Apportionment of Liability - How Will It Affect Your Firm? Live Webcast.” This event is scheduled for November 20, 2015 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM ET

About John T. Holden

John T. Holden is a shareholder of Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote, P.C. and works in its Charlotte, North Carolina office. He has practiced law for 24 years, with ten of them being a civil litigator and trial attorney in New York City.

Mr. Holden currently focuses on Cyber Security and Data Breach, an incident that he says, “Companies shouldn’t prepare for the ‘if’ but, the ‘when’.” He is a much sought-after speaker on the topic, having presented to national audiences about the inevitable threats, how to protect and prepare, and how to appropriately proceed immediately after an incident.

His presentations include:
• “Cyber Security: Understanding and Defending Data Breaches” (Panelist); CLM Western Pennsylvania Chapter Seminar
• “Cyber Security: Don’t be a Target for Data Breach” (Speaker); Pennsylvania CLE
• “Dealing with the Dark Side: The Law’s Reaction to Data Breach” (Speaker); RIMS seminar
• “Real Risk in the Real World: How to Manage Your Cyber Risk” (Speaker); Risk International seminar

Mr. Holden is being considered for membership of The Sedona Conference® Working Group SeriesSM – Cyber Security, which identifies and comments on trends in data security and privacy law, in an effort to help organizations prepare for and respond to data breaches, and to assist attorneys and judicial officers in resolving questions of legal liability and damages.

He received his J.D. from Vermont Law School after earning his bachelor’s degree at the State University of New York at Albany.

About Dickie McCamey & Chilcote P.C.

Founded in 1906, Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote (DMC) is a nationally recognized law firm providing comprehensive legal expertise. The firm provides solutions with an emphasis on trial advocacy for individuals and businesses. The firm serves industry-leading clients across the country from offices throughout the Mid-Atlantic region in Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina and West Virginia. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, DMC has over 160 attorneys in 13 offices, offering legal counsel in various industries and practice areas. Defined practice groups enable the firm’s professionals to focus on defined areas of the law to meet the specific needs of each client in a prompt, efficient, and cost-effective manner – personalized service for the best outcome.

Event Synopsis:
As the volume of data breaches continue to replicate, cyber risks and liabilities are starting to cave in to mutual fund industries. Day after day, cyberattacks poses greater business threats, making it a huge concern not just to IT Departments but to investors, fund managers, trustees and insurers as well. Cyber risks and liability awareness and management is a need that every firm must address.

In this CLE webinar, a panel of key thought leaders and practitioners will provide an in-depth discussion of the significant issues relating to Cybersecurity Risks and Liability Apportionment. Speaker will explain the implications and challenges including the best practices to avoid common pitfalls and to comply with Cybersecurity laws.

Key topics include:

- Cybersecurity Risks and Liabilities- An Overview
- Information Governance Programs
- Apportion Liability for Cyber Losses
- Cyber Insurance Policies and Advantages
- Cyber Violations, Costs and Legal Consequences
- Compliance Risks and Potential Impact on Insurers and Fund Managers
- Best Practices to Avoid Future Cyber Litigation

About The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series

The Knowledge Group was established with the mission to produce unbiased, objective, and educational live webinars that examine industry trends and regulatory changes from a variety of different perspectives. The goal is to deliver a unique multilevel analysis of an important issue affecting business in a highly focused format.