Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Litigation Update: Trends and Developments, Implications of Major Decisions

This CLE webinar will discuss significant data privacy and cybersecurity decisions rendered in 2025 and the first part of 2026 and the implications these decisions have for businesses trying to maintain compliance and mitigate risks under the current legal framework. The panel will examine common plaintiffs' claims and theories of harm, provide guidance on proactive steps companies should take to prepare for and defend against potential lawsuits, and look at key litigation trends and developments from the first part of 2026 and beyond.

With the rise in the number of data and security breaches, companies are increasingly at risk for a potential lawsuit after a breach occurs. Litigation based on consumer protection laws, breach of contract, negligence, invasion of privacy, and unjust enrichment are just some of the claims being brought by plaintiffs, sometimes within just days or weeks after a security incident has occurred.

The number of states that have enacted or introduced legislation to protect consumers' personal data continues to grow. These new state laws present compliance challenges as well as increased litigation risks because many provide a statutory basis for new types of claims against companies that fail to maintain compliance with the new requirements.

Listen as our authoritative panel discusses the recent trends and developments in cybersecurity and data privacy litigation and provides guidance for counsel advising clients on compliance and risk mitigation strategies under the evolving legal framework.