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Top 25 Startups Revolutionizing Computer Forensics & Security

July 13, 2010 By 2 Comments

Venture capitalists have become vastly interested in security-related startups that offer a range of services, from computer security, forensics and e-discovery to Web sites that offer more privacy than larger social network sites. Online identity security is a hot commodity, and the following 25 startups offer revolutionary techniques to protect and secure both individual identities and personal or business data.

Computer Security Ventures

  1. Aprigo NINJA is an SaaS solution that provides a unified data dashboard for all unstructured data both on-premise and “in the cloud.” Aprigo prides itself on data breach prevention, the ability to pass compliance audits and to benchmark data. EnterpriseStorageForum.com’s Drew Robb named Aprigo a Top 10 Data Storage Startup for 2010.
  2. Avansic: Started in 2004, this company has become one of the country’s leading digital forensics firms. They service the legal and business communities through electronic evidence discovery, data preservation, expert witness testimony and litigation support while upholding the highest standards of conduct.
  3. Bridgeway Software, the leading provider of Legal Enterprise Management solutions, implements systems in the areas of electronic discovery, matter and case management, electronic invoicing, cost management, corporate governance, contract management, litigation risk assessment and entity management.
  4. Digital Assembly introduced SmartCarving™ and SmartFiltering™ technologies to help forensic investigators recover and analyze photo evidence quickly and easily. The company released its latest version of Adroit Photo Forensics on May 5, 2010. The company’s customers include the FBI, intelligence communities, forensic investigators and leading law firms.
  5. Innotas is a leading provider of on-demand IT governance, an easy-to-use, rapid-to-deploy, and cost-effective way to manage resources and budgets across an IT department’s entire inventory of projects, portfolios, applications, assets, and service requests. Their services span a wide range of industries.

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Global Disclosures: Litigation Risk | Westlaw Business Currents

May 10, 2010 By Leave a Comment

For most U.S. trained attorneys, it probably doesn’t come as a surprise that even the mere possibility of litigation should be disclosed somewhere in a company’s annual report. But for attorneys preparing an annual report for a foreign filer from a less litigious country – basically every other country – take note this 20F/40F season: Companies are erring on the side of conservatism when it comes to litigation risk. Companies from camera manufacturer Canon to mobile phone manufacturer Ericsson to Norwegian oil company Statoil are disclosing risks ranging from IP litigation to uncertainty in certain target markets, to dealing with wrongful termination allegations. While litigation disclosures are certainly not one-size fits all, below are a few of the themes rising up through this 20F/40F filing season.

General litigation risk disclosures come in every shape and size, but a pretty standard example comes from Italian oil and natural gas company Eni SpA. In their recent 20F, however, they stated that lawsuits are an ordinary occurrence in their line of business. A similar disclosure appears in the recent annual report from Newfoundland-based Canadian mineral royalty company Terra Nova Royalty Corp.

And although materiality should play a factor in determining whether to disclose, every lawsuit should be reviewed to determine the potential impact. A prime example is British Columbia, Canada-based Chai Na Ta’s recent admission that the company became involved in a lawsuit related to an automobile accident. Although the company believes that insurance will fully indemnify the company, the disclosure serves as an example that no rock should remain unturned in the quest for transparency. Likewise, Norwegian Statoil discusses in detail two lawsuits, one of which explicitly states the financial impact is immaterial.

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Global Disclosures: Litigation Risk

May 4, 2010 By Leave a Comment

As this year’s foreign private issuer annual reports are now coming in to the SEC, we at Westlaw Business see it as our job to keep you informed of issues and events, based on SEC correspondence, and other related documents, that may impact your filings. To help you prepare your disclosures, we’ve begun this series covering the 20-F/40-F considerations that are most important to global businesses this year.

For most U.S. trained attorneys, it probably doesn’t come as a surprise that even the mere possibility of litigation should be disclosed somewhere in a company’s annual report. But for attorneys preparing an annual report for a foreign filer from a less litigious country – basically every other country – take note this 20F/40F season: Companies are erring on the side of conservatism when it comes to litigation risk. Companies from camera manufacturer Canon to mobile phone manufacturer Ericsson to Norwegian oil company Statoil are disclosing risks ranging from IP litigation to uncertainty in certain target markets, to dealing with wrongful termination allegations. While litigation disclosures are certainly not one-size fits all, below are a few of the themes rising up through this 20F/40F filing season.

General litigation risk disclosures come in every shape and size, but a pretty standard example comes from Italian oil and natural gas company Eni SpA. In their recent 20F, however, they stated that lawsuits are an ordinary occurrence in their line of business. A similar disclosure appears in the recent annual report from Newfoundland-based Canadian mineral royalty company Terra Nova Royalty Corp.

And although materiality should play a factor in determining whether to disclose, every lawsuit should be reviewed to determine the potential impact. A prime example is British Columbia, Canada-based Chai Na Ta’s recent admission that the company became involved in a lawsuit related to an automobile accident. Although the company believes that insurance will fully indemnify the company, the disclosure serves as an example that no rock should remain unturned in the quest for transparency. Likewise, Norwegian Statoil discusses in detail two lawsuits, one of which explicitly states the financial impact is immaterial.

via Global Disclosures: Litigation Risk.

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