November 1, 2016 – U.S. News and Best Lawyers today released the 2017 “Best Law Firms” list. Thomsen and Burke LLP has earned Tier 1 recognition as a Best Law Firm in the Information Technology Law field. U.S. News and Best Lawyers carry out a rigorous evaluation process to rank more than 11,000 U.S. firms, using client and lawyer evaluations and peer review. A Best Law Firm must also include an attorney currently selected as a Best Lawyer in that practice area (Roszel Thomsen).
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Cloud, Cybersecurity, Encryption and Export Compliance: Assessing the Future of U.S. and Wassenaar Controls
We are in the midst of very dynamic times for information technology export controls. Recent BIS and upcoming DDTC rules will significantly enhance allowances for controlled technology and software to be stored or transmitted via the cloud. Encryption export regulations are also being updated. And the U.S. has gone back to the drawing board to draft a revised rule to implement Wassenaar controls on information security technology, software and services. These U.S. and Wassenaar cybersecurity rules are actively being negotiated and drafted in late 2016 and early 2017.
Roz Thomsen, one of the nation’s leading authorities on information technology export controls, will discuss the latest on these issues. He will talk about the Wassenaar export controls on Intrusion Software and IP Network Surveillance Systems, the changes to the Export Administration Regulations governing Cloud Computing, and the last gasp of the Export Control Reform Initiative, updating the Encryption regulations.
Date: Wednesday, November 16, 2016
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. EST
Location: Webinar
Cost: $50 / no charge for Compliance Alliance members
Contact: Massachusetts Export Center at 617-973-8664
To register online: http://www.mass.gov/export/register
OCTOBER 18-19, 2016
(WASHINGTON, DC)
Toni Paytas will be speaking at American Conference Institute’s 9th National Export Controls Forum
on International Technology Transfers, Cloud Computing & Deemed Exports. This conference provides a unique benchmarking platform around complex EAR and ITAR compliance challenges. Join your industry cohorts to compare best practices for tackling real-life, practical compliance issues.
JULY 13, 2016
Roz Thomsen to speak on cybersecurity and encryption export controls at WIT-NC event.
Roz will provide an update of recent regulatory changes and reform efforts.
JULY 11, 2016 —
Congratulations to Roszel C. Thomsen II of Thomsen and Burke LLP on having been selected by his peers for inclusion in the 23rd Edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Roz was recognized for his work in Information Technology Law. He has been listed continuously since 2006.
Questions? Contact us at info@bestlawyers.com.
JUNE 28, 2016 —
Roz Thomsen speaks at the ISSA International Web Conference
Increasingly legislation and regulation are becoming extremely important drivers for what information security professionals have to do, and the pace of delivery seems to be increasing wherever you work in the world today. Learn about legislation and regulations impacting information security professionals.
OCTOBER 13-14, 2015
(Washington, DC)
Toni Paytas of Thomsen and Burke LLP to speak at the 25th Annual Computers, Freedom, and Privacy Conference. Panelists discuss whether there is a path forward to ensure human rights are not threatened by cross-border trade of surveillance technologies, while also making sure broad regulations don’t prevent security research.
SEPTEMBER 19, 2015
In the Journal of Internet Law‘s September 2015 edition, Roz writes about the unintended consequences of the Commerce Department’s implementation of changes agreed to at the Wassenaar Arrangement.
AUGUST 17, 2015
This is Roz’s 11th year being listed in The Best Lawyers in America.
FEBRUARY 24, 2015
Roz will serve a four-year term on the Information Systems Technical Advisory Committee (ISTAC).