News Article
Kurt Stakeman, John Pueschel Pen Article on Data Theft & What In-House Counsel Needs to Know
October 5, 2011
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.—Data and financial theft threaten the integrity of a business and substantially impair the bottom line. So when an organization suspects such theft, how should in-house counsel respond? What does in-house counsel need to know?
Womble Carlyle attorneys John Pueschel and Kurt Stakeman address these topics in a new article in the Association of Corporate Counsel’s Docket magazine. The article, “Enemies at the Gate! Or Are They Already Inside?” helps inside counsel step-by-step through the internal investigation process. Stakeman and Pueschel discuss potential landmines to avoid, as well as steps to help recover the lost assets.
The article is co-written by Timothy Schmidt, an attorney with the Corporate Legal Services department of Johnson Controls, Inc.
Click here to read the article (courtesy of the Association of Corporate Counsel).
Kurt Stakeman represents companies in crimes against corporate victims, including embezzlement, internal theft and employee drug use. He brings 11 years of experience as an assistant district attorney to work for corporate clients in internal investigations.
John Pueschel works with businesses in the increasingly complex area of privacy rights laws and data security. John is a member of the International Association of Privacy Professionals, and is a frequent speaker and author on data security, privacy and identity theft issues.
This document is intended as an informational reminder and does not constitute legal advice. If you have any questions or would like to discuss a particular situation, please contact Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice, LLP. The purpose of this article is to provide general information about significant legal developments and should not be construed as legal advice on any specific facts and circumstances.