Since late 2007, investors in auction rate securities have faced problems selling their holdings due to lack of market liquidity. As a result, a number of securities class action lawsuits have recently been filed on behalf of investors. This briefing provides background and analysis on the auction rate security market, recent liquidity problems, and the resulting litigation.
“Bug bounty” demands: legal bane or information security boon?
A “bug bounty” request occurs when a self-described security researcher contacts a company, claiming to have discovered an information security vulnerability,...