Catherine D. Meyer, Counsel, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP to Speak at the Knowledge Congress’ Event on Identity Theft (The Red Flag Rule) on 05/07/08
New York, NY, March 28, 2008 --(PR.com)-- The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences has announced today that Catherine D. Meyer, Counsel of Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming teleconference entitled: “Identity Theft: Final Rules & the Impact on Financial Institutions and Creditors (The Red Flag Rule).” This 2-hour event is scheduled for May 7, 2008, Wednesday, from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT. (For further details of the event and an updated list of panelists, please visit: http://www.knowledgecongress.org/event_2008_idtheft.html)
On January 1, 2008, the Red Flag Rule has become in full force and effect. Banks and financial institutions are now required to step up their security efforts and develop and implement an Identity Theft Program to deter thieves from snatching sensitive customer data using clever and sophisticated methods. Banks and financial institutions ought to have a comprehensive understanding of this rule as it will significantly affect the way they conduct, detect and handle instances of potential fraud & identity theft.
The Knowledge Congress has assembled a panel of experts who will express their views on the substantive aspects of this Rule and provide guidance to financial institutions that may be affected by its implementation. The panel will present their findings, which include “Best Practices” in a two-hour teleconference.
About Catherine D. Meyer
Catherine D. Meyer has been Counsel with Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pitman for the past three years after having been a partner with the firm for 20 years. Her practice is a blend of finance and privacy regulation and compliance.
Ms. Meyer spends a considerable portion of her practice advising financial institutions and other companies in the privacy area including rights to financial privacy and protection of customer's privacy rights under state, federal and international statutes and regulations, and assisting when personal information is compromised or threatened. She regularly counsels clients in compliance with regulations affecting the collection, use, sale, transfer and sharing of customer information and the restrictions on such activities in a commercial setting. She assists with marketing issues such as unsolicited commercial email, fax and telephone communications, marketing to children, and issues specific to credit card and check transactions for retailers. Clients call upon her for assistance in data security breach situations to respond appropriately, whether it involves a handful or millions of affected data subjects. Ms. Meyer has also assisted clients in complying with international privacy directives when dealing with customer or employee information on a global scale, including qualifying clients for inclusion under the U.S. Department of Commerce Safe Harbor.
She has been involved in financings, representing lenders in secured transactions and participations and has extensive experience in protecting the rights of creditors in restructuring transactions and in bankruptcy. In UCC matters, particularly Articles 2, 3, 4 and 9, she is able to assist clients in developing procedures to protect themselves against potential losses. Ms. Meyer has represented clients in many sectors, including banks, factors, manufacturers, distributors, and contractors. She has protected her clients interests in a wide variety of industries including manufacturing, travel, retail (on and off line), import/export, restaurants, record labels, casinos, hotels, clothing, medical services, shopping centers, and technology. Her clients range from individuals, to local businesses, to international companies.
Ms. Meyer served for several years as co-chair of the Business Department of the Los Angeles Office and of the firmwide Privacy & Data Protection practice team. She has previously chaired the Commerce, Technology & Licensing practice section and the Insolvency & Restructuring practice section. Ms. Meyer received her J.D. in 1979 from Northwestern University School of Law and her A.B. from Bryn Mawr College in 1973. She is a member of the California Bar and the ABA. She sits on the Board of Editors of the Privacy & Data Security Law Journal (an A.S. Pratt & Sons Publication) and the Privacy & Data Security Review (Sheshunoff Information Services). She is a frequent speaker on data protection and privacy issues.
About Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP is a dynamic full-service law firm with market-leading strengths in the energy, financial services, real estate and technology sectors. Their lawyers serve clients throughout the U.S. and internationally from key global financial centers including New York, London, Tokyo and Shanghai. Industry-driven client teams and a multidisciplinary approach to crucial business issues of the day ensure our clients receive thorough counsel on all aspects of a matter. The 2008 Corporate Counsel survey of Fortune 500 companies named Pillsbury a “Go-To Firm” in six practice areas—litigation, corporate transactions, IP, labor and employment, securities, and international law. Pillsbury ranks 7th nationwide for overall diversity according to the 2008 Vault Guide to the Top 100 Law Firms and was also named as one of Working Mother magazine’s 100 Best Companies in 2006 and 2007.
For more information about Catherine D. Meyer and Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP, please visit: http://www.pillsburylaw.com/
About The Knowledge Congress
The Knowledge Congress is an organization that produces teleconferences that examine regulatory changes across a variety of industries. “We bring together the world's leading authorities and industry participants through informative two-hour teleconferences to study the impact of changing regulations.” To contact or to register to an event, please visit: www.knowledgecongress.org.
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On January 1, 2008, the Red Flag Rule has become in full force and effect. Banks and financial institutions are now required to step up their security efforts and develop and implement an Identity Theft Program to deter thieves from snatching sensitive customer data using clever and sophisticated methods. Banks and financial institutions ought to have a comprehensive understanding of this rule as it will significantly affect the way they conduct, detect and handle instances of potential fraud & identity theft.
The Knowledge Congress has assembled a panel of experts who will express their views on the substantive aspects of this Rule and provide guidance to financial institutions that may be affected by its implementation. The panel will present their findings, which include “Best Practices” in a two-hour teleconference.
About Catherine D. Meyer
Catherine D. Meyer has been Counsel with Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pitman for the past three years after having been a partner with the firm for 20 years. Her practice is a blend of finance and privacy regulation and compliance.
Ms. Meyer spends a considerable portion of her practice advising financial institutions and other companies in the privacy area including rights to financial privacy and protection of customer's privacy rights under state, federal and international statutes and regulations, and assisting when personal information is compromised or threatened. She regularly counsels clients in compliance with regulations affecting the collection, use, sale, transfer and sharing of customer information and the restrictions on such activities in a commercial setting. She assists with marketing issues such as unsolicited commercial email, fax and telephone communications, marketing to children, and issues specific to credit card and check transactions for retailers. Clients call upon her for assistance in data security breach situations to respond appropriately, whether it involves a handful or millions of affected data subjects. Ms. Meyer has also assisted clients in complying with international privacy directives when dealing with customer or employee information on a global scale, including qualifying clients for inclusion under the U.S. Department of Commerce Safe Harbor.
She has been involved in financings, representing lenders in secured transactions and participations and has extensive experience in protecting the rights of creditors in restructuring transactions and in bankruptcy. In UCC matters, particularly Articles 2, 3, 4 and 9, she is able to assist clients in developing procedures to protect themselves against potential losses. Ms. Meyer has represented clients in many sectors, including banks, factors, manufacturers, distributors, and contractors. She has protected her clients interests in a wide variety of industries including manufacturing, travel, retail (on and off line), import/export, restaurants, record labels, casinos, hotels, clothing, medical services, shopping centers, and technology. Her clients range from individuals, to local businesses, to international companies.
Ms. Meyer served for several years as co-chair of the Business Department of the Los Angeles Office and of the firmwide Privacy & Data Protection practice team. She has previously chaired the Commerce, Technology & Licensing practice section and the Insolvency & Restructuring practice section. Ms. Meyer received her J.D. in 1979 from Northwestern University School of Law and her A.B. from Bryn Mawr College in 1973. She is a member of the California Bar and the ABA. She sits on the Board of Editors of the Privacy & Data Security Law Journal (an A.S. Pratt & Sons Publication) and the Privacy & Data Security Review (Sheshunoff Information Services). She is a frequent speaker on data protection and privacy issues.
About Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP is a dynamic full-service law firm with market-leading strengths in the energy, financial services, real estate and technology sectors. Their lawyers serve clients throughout the U.S. and internationally from key global financial centers including New York, London, Tokyo and Shanghai. Industry-driven client teams and a multidisciplinary approach to crucial business issues of the day ensure our clients receive thorough counsel on all aspects of a matter. The 2008 Corporate Counsel survey of Fortune 500 companies named Pillsbury a “Go-To Firm” in six practice areas—litigation, corporate transactions, IP, labor and employment, securities, and international law. Pillsbury ranks 7th nationwide for overall diversity according to the 2008 Vault Guide to the Top 100 Law Firms and was also named as one of Working Mother magazine’s 100 Best Companies in 2006 and 2007.
For more information about Catherine D. Meyer and Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP, please visit: http://www.pillsburylaw.com/
About The Knowledge Congress
The Knowledge Congress is an organization that produces teleconferences that examine regulatory changes across a variety of industries. “We bring together the world's leading authorities and industry participants through informative two-hour teleconferences to study the impact of changing regulations.” To contact or to register to an event, please visit: www.knowledgecongress.org.
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