Moore, Christoff & Siddiqui

The district court for the Eastern District of Virginia (EDVA), often called the “Rocket Docket,” is known as one of the fastest and most efficient district courts in the country. Because of its expedited litigation process and reputation for handling complex cases efficiently, the EDVA is a preferred venue for many litigants. Alex Faig provides insights and guidance on navigating the legal landscape in this unique jurisdiction. https://lnkd.in/e4YuRmUz

Whether you are long overdue in developing a Virginia Business Privacy Program or if you want to update your existing Business Privacy Program, now is the time to get started in your 2025 data security and privacy planning. In addition practical considerations, the?Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act?and increased federal regulatory oversight mean each business has increasingly complex data and privacy legal obligations. With this new legal authority, the Virginia Office of Attorney General and federal authorities have stepped up?enforcement actions. And if the legal requirements are not enough, your Virginia or Washington, DC, business needs a Privacy Program to protect your clients, your employees, and your company’s interests from reputational and operational damage. A proactive program, rather than a reactive solution, is the key to navigating these challenges. https://lnkd.in/g5aNZuer

Please help us congratulate Emily Sripinyo on her well deserved promotion to Senior Associate. Emily is an essential attorney in the Family Law Practice Group, and an all-around great person in our office. https://lnkd.in/eCer9zeH

Here's an important practice note from Matthew Cox about Health and Human Services'?proposed update?to HIPAA’s Security Rule. The update to the Security Rule focuses on strengthening cybersecurity protections for electronic protected health information by addressing changes in health care delivery, increased cyberattacks, and observations by the?Office for Civil Rights. The HIPAA Security Rule requires clinics, physicians, hospitals, pharmacies, and other healthcare providers, as well as their business associates (e.g., consultants, subcontractors, billing companies, transcriptionists, and other vendors) to protect patients’ electronically stored protected health information. The Rule requires certain administrative, physical, and technical safeguards to protect the confidentiality and security of patient information. Reach out to our Privacy Practice to learn more about the proposed rule change and how it affects you. https://lnkd.in/eGDec7cj security-rule/

Congratulations to Farheena Siddiqui on her inclusion in The 2025 Best Lawyers, Ones to Watch. Best Lawyers honors attorneys and firms across the country through a purely peer-reviewed process. Congratulations Farheena!

Congratulations to Sam Moore on his inclusion in The 2025 Best Lawyers. Best Lawyers honors attorneys and firms across the country through a purely peer-reviewed process. Congratulations Sam!

We are pleased to announce that Moore, Christoff & Siddiqui has been ranked by Best Law Firms for Commercial Litigation. Best Law Firms is the most credible ranking of exceptional law firms in the country. Achieving a tiered ranking signals a unique combination of quality law practice and breadth of legal expertise. Let us put our experience to work for your business.

We are excited to announce that Matthew Cox has joined the firm’s Criminal Defense?and?Data & Privacy Law?practice groups.?He is committed to finding creative, holistic solutions for his clients that are tailored to each client’s needs. In the Criminal Defense practice group, he will be passionately advocating for clients across Northern Virginia in misdemeanor offenses. Matt has already successfully argued for the dismissal of a felony charge while serving as co-counsel in a felony jury trial. In the Data & Privacy Law practice group, Matt’s practice focuses on counseling businesses on compliance with state, federal, and international privacy regulations, focusing on the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act, CCPA, GDPR, and HIPAA. Matt also assists businesses in responding to law enforcement requests for data through federal grand jury subpoenas. Matt joined the firm after receiving his law degree from The George Washington University Law School. Prior to law school, he earned his master’s degree in criminology from the University of Pennsylvania. https://lnkd.in/eqAfykTF

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC)?recently announced?that it will require?Marriott International and its subsidiary Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide to “implement a robust information security program to settle charges that the companies’ failure to implement reasonable data security led to three large data breaches from 2014 to 2020 impacting more than 344 million customers worldwide.” The announcement and penalties serve as a helpful reminder of the risks associated with failing to maintain an adequate?privacy program, which protects a business’s consumers and partners. Just as important, the terms of FTC’s draft settlement agreement with Marriott provide insight into the growing regulatory focus on data minimization in privacy and cybersecurity matters. Read more ... https://lnkd.in/eVZ_M6Ai

Read more about the importance of contract review on the front end of any business relationship. https://lnkd.in/eRPZtgfw