A data breach turns into a legal problem within hours, and the decisions you make early shape the regulatory and litigation exposure that follows. We run breach response under privilege, coordinate the forensics, and handle notification, regulator inquiries, and any lawsuits as one connected matter. Our technical backgrounds mean we can actually follow the forensic findings instead of taking them on faith.
Incident Investigation And Containment
The first job is figuring out what happened and stopping it. We engage and direct forensic investigators under attorney-client privilege, work to contain ongoing access, and preserve the evidence you will need later. We also manage internal and external communications carefully, because a stray email or premature statement can undo the privilege protection and create exhibits for the plaintiffs who come next.
Multi-State Notification Obligations
Every state has its own breach notification law, and they differ on triggers, timing, and content. We analyze which laws apply based on where affected individuals live and what data was exposed, then manage notification to individuals, regulators, and credit bureaus on the required schedule. Getting this right keeps a contained incident from turning into a separate regulatory violation for late or deficient notice.
Regulator And AG Inquiries
Notification often draws follow-up from state attorneys general, the FTC, HHS, or sector regulators. We handle these inquiries directly, responding to information demands, framing what your investigation found, and advocating for a resolution that reflects your actual security posture. Where remediation commitments are on the table, we negotiate terms you can realistically meet rather than ones that set up the next enforcement action.
Breach Class Action Defense
Consumer class actions now follow most significant breaches, often built on theories of negligence and inadequate security. We defend these cases from the motion to dismiss through certification, pressing standing and injury arguments and challenging whether class treatment fits. Because we know what the forensic record actually shows, we can separate real exposure from the boilerplate allegations plaintiffs file against every breached company.