Margaret A. Dale
Partner
Margaret Dale is a versatile first-chair litigator who handles different types of complex business disputes for a wide variety of clients across many industries.
While her practice is diverse, she regularly handles privacy and data security matters, including regulatory investigations and class action lawsuits stemming from data breaches. She also focuses on intellectual property, where she represents individual artists and arts-related organizations and museums. With respect to securities and corporate governance, Margaret handles SEC enforcement proceedings, shareholder and partnership disputes, stock option, warrant and preferred stock matters, escrow fights and Delaware 220 actions, as well as regulatory and internal investigations.
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As reported last week, it appears that a state-sponsored security hack has resulted in a major security compromise in widely-used software offered by a company called SolarWinds. The compromised software, known as Orion, is enterprise network management software that helps organizations manage their networks, servers and networked devices. The software is widely-used by both public … Continue Reading
As reported last week, a state-sponsored hacker may have breached multiple U.S. government networks through a widely-used software product offered by SolarWinds. The compromised product helps organizations manage their networks, servers and networked devices. The product is not only used by government agencies, but is widely used in both the public and private sectors. Whether or … Continue Reading
A cyber breach can have serious legal, financial, and reputational consequences for a fund sponsor, as described in our previous post. As such, cybersecurity threats must be treated as business risks, not just a potential IT problem. Senior management at fund sponsors should take the lead to ensure that the sponsor is taking appropriate actions … Continue Reading
With more people working remotely than ever before in light of COVID-19, firms in the private equity and hedge fund space should review their Regulation S-P privacy and information-safeguarding policies to ensure they are compliant and ready for a prolonged period of remote work. In particular, in view of SEC guidance, firms should focus on … Continue Reading
Cybersecurity breaches and threats are pervasive concerns for any entity storing valuable data or managing large sums of money: private investment funds are no exception. Recently three private equity firms suffered breaches that compromised their email accounts and wire transfers, resulting in $1.3 million in losses. We have seen the SEC follow through on its … Continue Reading
COVID-19 has created many new concerns for private fund managers; however, managers should be particularly mindful of heightened cybersecurity and fraud risks. With increased numbers of employees teleworking, there are increased vulnerabilities for cybercriminal intrusions creating privacy-related risks for fund portfolio information, LP confidential data, and other sensitive electronically-stored materials.… Continue Reading
Last year, we highlighted the risks of filing a Section 220 books and records request post-litigation, citing a case where the Delaware Chancery Court found that such use was an improper attempt to “sue first, ask questions later.” Recently, the Delaware Chancery Court opined on this issue again in Lebanon County Employees’ Retirement Fund v. … Continue Reading
The private fund industry is more in the public eye than ever before. Private capital and private markets have experienced massive growth over the last two decades, substantially outpacing the growth of public equity. We have witnessed that trend continue during the past year, and have worked with our clients to navigate the greater uncertainty … Continue Reading
How to Respond to the SolarWinds “Orion” Supply Chain Attack
By Jeffrey Neuburger, Ryan Blaney, Margaret A. Dale and Nolan Goldberg on Posted in Compliance, Cybersecurity
A Timely Reason to Review Procedures for Risk Assessments and Vendor Contracts in Light of the SolarWinds Attack
By Nolan Goldberg, Ryan Blaney, Margaret A. Dale and Jeffrey Neuburger on Posted in Cybersecurity
Private Equity and Cybersecurity: A Guide to Preparing for and Responding to a Breach
Privacy in the Time of Pandemic: COVID-19 Provides Opportunity to Revisit Regulation S-P Privacy Policies
Private Equity and Cybersecurity: Threats, Consequences, and the Regulatory Framework
Cybersecurity and Fraud Risks for Fund Managers in the Wake of Coronavirus
By Alexandra V. Bargoot, Margaret A. Dale and Seetha Ramachandran on Posted in News, Private Equity
Vice Chancellor Veers Away from Delaware Section 220 Precedent
Top Ten Regulatory and Litigation Risks for Private Funds in 2020
By Margaret A. Dale, Michael R. Hackett, Kirsten E. Lapham, Timothy W. Mungovan, Joshua M. Newville, Seetha Ramachandran, Samuel J. Waldon, Jonathan M. Weiss, Anthony M. Drenzek, James Anderson, Alexandra V. Bargoot, William D. Dalsen, Adam L. Deming, David W. Heck, Brian A. Hooven, Christina H. Kroll, Hena M. Vora and Lucy C. Wolf on Posted in Business Development Companies, Compliance, Disputes, Examinations, Hedge Funds, Mergers & Acquisitions, OCIE, Private Credit, Private Equity, Private Equity Litigation, Regulation, SEC, Securities Law, Venture Capital, White Collar
