CAYMAN ISLANDS DATA PROTECTION LAW GOES INTO EFFECT SEPTEMBER 30, 2019
Written by: Richard Sheinis, Esq. The Data Protection Law, 2017, (“DPL”) introduces globally-recognized principles surrounding the use of personal information to the Cayman Islands. Similar to the GDPR and other data privacy legisl
EU Court of Justice Rules Using Facebook’s “Like” Button Creates a Joint Data Controller Relationship
Written by: Richard Sheinis, Esq. Fashion ID is an online retailer whose website used a plug-in to feature a Facebook “Like” button. As a result of the plug-in, when a user lands on Fashion ID’s website, information about the
Class Action Proceeds Against Facebook for Violation of Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (“BIPA”)
Written by: Richard Sheinis, Esq. The Ninth Circuit has ruled that a case against Facebook for violating the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act can proceed as a class action. The lawsuit stems out of Facebook’s “Tag Suggest
Richard Sheinis Earns Fellow of Information Privacy Designation
Hall Booth Smith (HBS) is pleased to announce that Richard Sheinis, managing Partner of the Charlotte office, has earned the designation of Fellow of Information Privacy from the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP). This de
Anthony Stewart Earns Fellow of Information Privacy Designation
Hall Booth Smith (HBS) is pleased to announce that Anthony E. Stewart, an attorney in the Atlanta office, has earned the designation of Fellow of Information Privacy from the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP). This design
Why Businesses Throughout The Country Should Be Worried About New York’s SHIELD Act
Written by: Richard Sheinis, Esq. New York’s SHIELD Act has passed the New York Senate, and now awaits passage in the Assembly before it goes to the Governor to sign into law. While the Act contains new rules regarding data breaches and
Hall Booth Smith Opens New Office in Charlotte, North Carolina
Hall Booth Smith, P.C. (HBS) is pleased to announce that it is expanding its footprint by opening an office in Charlotte, North Carolina. The HBS Charlotte office will be led by Partner Richard Sheinis. The Charlotte location will be the firm
Richard Sheinis Co-authors Article for the Journal of Accountancy
Partner Rich Sheinis co-authored an article for the Journal of Accountancy with accountant Sarah Beckett Ference. The article, “Data Security Risk: You Can Take it Anywhere,” can be found here: http://www.journalofaccountancy.com
Richard Sheinis Authors Article for Hospitality Upgrade Magazine’s Legal Corner
In the Fall 2013 issue of Hospitality Upgrade, Partner Rich Sheinis wrote an article entitled “Making Your Cloud Agreement Work for You.” In this article Mr. Sheinis discusses the best course of action for a written contract of services wi
Richard Sheinis Details Best Practices for Minimizing Mobile Security Risk in The August Issue of Hospitality Upgrade Magazine
Richard Sheinis, a partner in the Atlanta office of Hall Booth Smith, P.C. authored a two page article of Sigel Communications Hospitality Upgrade magazine’s August issue. In the article entitled, “Embracing Mobility”. Richard lists steps