CrowdStrike Global IT Outage

The July 19 CrowdStrike outage exposed global business and operations vulnerabilities for companies that depend on major cybersecurity and technology providers.

Morgan Lewis has mobilized a global team of lawyers from key industries impacted by the outage with regulatory and government agency experience.

How We Can Help

Our team stands ready to guide clients through the full spectrum of current and future issues including:

• Crisis Management
  Compliance with data protection regulations, potential liability issues, and communications management presents complex legal problems for companies in the wake of the global outage. Our firm helps with rapid response, development of communication strategies, and resolving regulatory and litigation concerns, to better mitigate long-term effects, ensure effective recovery, and minimize disruptions. Learn more about our Crisis Management services.
  
  
• Insurance Recovery
  Insurance recovery challenges, particularly coverage disputes and claims for business interruption and cyber-related losses, can be complex and extraordinarily burdensome on companies. Our firm assists with complex insurance claims, dispute resolution, and policy assets recovery to mitigate financial impacts. Learn more about our Insurance Recovery services.
  
  
• Technology Transactions, Outsourcing & Commercial Contracts
  Enforcement and interpretation of technology service agreements and business continuity provisions are key contract-related challenges facing companies in the aftermath of the global outage. Our firm helps renegotiate or enforce technology and outsourcing contracts to ensure compliance and mitigate risks associated with unprecedented disruptions. Learn more about our Technology Transactions, Outsourcing & Commercial Contracts services.
  
  
• Cyber Incident Response and Preparedness
  Ensuring compliance with evolving privacy laws and managing potential data breaches effectively are among the most critical cyber incident response and preparedness challenges companies face. Our compliance management, proactive policy development, and litigation support for data breaches help protect sensitive information and companies respond to cyber incidents. Learn more about our Cyber Incident Response and Preparedness services.
  
  
• Corporate Ethics & Compliance
  Assessing contractual obligations and regulatory compliance is critical in the immediate moments during and after crisis conditions. Our team helps tailor compliance programs to meet the unique challenges posed by business disruptions ensuring that strategies and frameworks are robust enough to manage legal, compliance, and reputational risks effectively and align with global regulatory standards. Learn more about our Corporate Ethics & Compliance services.
  
  
• eData
  Data integrity, contract management, and the need for sophisticated data analytics to assess the impact and respond effectively are among the immediate learning lessons and challenges for companies. Our team provides essential support to safeguard and manage business data, ensure compliance, and optimize contract strategies. Learn more about our eData services.
  
  
• Class Actions & Group Litigation
  Data breaches, service interruptions, and contractual failures may spark or fuel mass litigation issues for companies. Our team offers strategic defense in multi-party actions and guiding companies through complex, cross-border litigations that may arise from disruptive global events. Learn more about our Class Actions & Group Litigation services.

Contact Us

Discover how we mobilize our global network to navigate clients through their most complex and unexpected issues. Contact Shannon Prown to get in touch with a member of our team.

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