Joseph W. Swanson

Represented global manufacturing company in investigating and responding to cyberattack involving third-party software application. Represented life insurance company in investigating and responding to cyberattack involving third-party software application. Represented property and casualty insurance company in investigating and responding to ransomware attack. Represented settlement administrator in investigating and responding to business email compromise and wire diversion scheme. Defended health care provider in putative class action and federal regulatory investigation stemming from ransomware attack. Represented automotive supplier in investigating and responding to ransomware attack. Defended public entity against putative class action stemming from phishing attack. Represented publicly traded construction company in investigating and responding to data breaches, which included notifications to individuals and regulators. Represented construction company in investigating and responding to wire diversion scheme and business email compromise. Represented electronics supplier in investigating and responding to ransomware attack, data breach, and fraudulent wire transfer scheme. Engagements included advising on contractual obligations with customers, coordinating with law enforcement, and notifying affected individuals and regulators. Represented financial institution in investigating and responding to data breach, which included notifications to consumers and regulators, as well as post-mortem review and analysis. Represented life insurance company in investigating and responding to phishing attack and business email compromise. Representation included notification to law enforcement and regulators. Represented international retailer in investigating and responding to data breach suffered by third-party service provider. Represented public entity in investigating and responding to data breach. Engagement included coordinating with law enforcement and notifying affected individuals. Represented public entity in investigating and responding to cyberthreat. Engagement included vendor contract review and notifying affected individuals. Conducted internal investigation for public company related to insider threat to corporate data. Represented title insurance company in responding to computer-based fraud scheme. Representation included developing best practices for client to reduce threat. Advised insurance company regarding OFAC compliance in connection with ransomware attack and claim. Drafted and revised incident response guide and related policies and procedures for clients in various industries, including telecommunications, life insurance, financial services, and retail. Advised clients on compliance with privacy laws and regulations, including conducting data mapping, drafting privacy policies and related documentation, drafting and negotiating vendor contracts, and overseeing mock audits. Advised private equity firm and other clients on cybersecurity and privacy due diligence in connection with investments and other corporate transactions.

Represented executive and compounding pharmacies in defending against False Claims Act litigation. Represented construction companies in responding to federal grand jury subpoenas. Provided cybersecurity advice to client accused of computer crimes. Engagement included leading the depositions of government’s computer expert. Represented business owner in responding to federal criminal tax investigation. Represented durable medical equipment suppliers in multidistrict federal investigation involving alleged false claims and kickbacks. Represented electronic health record company in responding to and resolving federal False Claims Act investigation. Engagement ended with resolution on favorable terms for the client. Represented construction company in responding to federal contracting investigation. Engagement resulted in investigation being closed with no charges filed. Represented national financial institution in conducting investigation related to grand jury subpoena. Represented educational institution in responding to grand jury subpoena. Defended pharmaceutical company and its executives in FDA investigation. Defended individual against federal charges stemming from theft of government property. Defended individual in SEC proceeding related to federal criminal conviction.

Represented electronic health record company in multiple putative class actions in federal court stemming from federal DOJ investigation. Represented former pharmaceutical executive in federal litigation involving allegations of federal and state securities violations. Represented former officers and directors of retail company in responding to threatened claims of breach of fiduciary duty. Represented publicly held insurance company in litigation that included claims of theft of trade secrets, breach of fiduciary duty, and breach of contract. Defended former directors and officers of nonprofit organization against claims of breach of fiduciary duty associated with bankruptcy proceeding. Defended six former officers of public company against claims asserted in federal and state court involving securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and other claims totaling hundreds of millions of dollars. Represented the special litigation committee of a public company investigating claims involving federal securities violations, breaches of fiduciary duty, insider trading, and an accounting restatement. Represented major insurance company in monitoring and analyzing securities litigation and insider trading investigation involving insureds. Represented executive and corporate entities in garnishment proceedings in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida. Represented pharmaceutical company in federal and state litigation, including multidistrict litigation, that involved allegations by state attorneys general and other plaintiffs regarding drug pricing.

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