What should I do if I discover fraud against the government?

If you have evidence of fraud involving government contracts, healthcare programs, or financial misrepresentation, you may be eligible to file a whistleblower lawsuit under the False Claims Act. A False Claims Act attorney can help you understand your rights and the legal steps involved in reporting fraud.

How does the False Claims Act protect whistleblowers?

The False Claims Act provides legal protections against retaliation, such as termination or demotion, for individuals who report fraud. Whistleblowers may also be eligible for financial compensation if their case leads to a successful recovery.

What are my rights if I was wrongfully terminated from my job in Massachusetts?

Massachusetts laws, including Chapter 151B and the Massachusetts Wage Act, provide protections for employees against wrongful termination, workplace discrimination, and retaliation. An employment law attorney can help determine if you have a legal claim.

Can I sue for damages if I was harmed by a defective product?

Yes, Massachusetts product liability laws allow consumers to seek compensation for injuries caused by unsafe products, including medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and consumer goods. A defective product attorney can help determine liability and legal options.

What legal protections exist for survivors of sexual abuse in Massachusetts?

Survivors of sexual abuse can file civil claims against individuals and institutions responsible for harm. Massachusetts laws allow survivors to seek justice even years after the abuse occurred. A sexual abuse lawyer can help navigate the legal process confidentially.

How can a cybersecurity lawyer help if my personal data was compromised?

If your personal or financial data was exposed in a breach, you may have legal recourse under Massachusetts data privacy laws (201 CMR 17.00). A cybersecurity attorney can assess whether you have a claim and help you take legal action.

Data Privacy & Cybersecurity

We represent individuals and groups who have been harmed by data breaches, privacy violations and cyberattacks.

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Cybercrime costs globally were an estimated $6 trillion in 2021.

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The likelihood of detection and prosecution for cybercrime in the U.S. is 0.05%.

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The average cost of a data breach globally reached $4.45 million in 2023.

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Healthcare data breach costs averaged $10.93 million in 2023.

In July 2024, Meta (formerly Facebook) settled with Texas for $1.4 billion over claims it unlawfully collected biometric data without consent. 5

Cybercrime is one of the greatest transfers of economic wealth in history, siphoning trillions of dollars annually. This undermines both innovation and investment. As we increasingly live our lives on the internet, even the tiniest details can be exploited and weaponized against us. It’s essential to proactively safeguard against these vulnerabilities. We help address these challenges to protect your digital rights and privacy.

In cases of data breaches or cyber-attacks, we can work to secure just compensation for those whose personal information was compromised, and hold companies accountable for failing to protect sensitive data.

Overview

We provide legal guidance to address evolving digital threats, including the risks posed by quantum computing, to help protect clients’ digital rights and privacy.

We represent clients affected by data breaches, helping them seek fair compensation for any harms endured.

Data Breach Costs

Data breaches not only inflict significant economic damage on businesses and individuals, but they may carry secondary psychological effects such as heightened anxiety, mood disturbances, insomnia, depression, and symptoms like PTSD. These psychological repercussions can have lasting effects, potentially undermining the long-term economic stability and productivity of those impacted.

While emerging technologies like quantum computing offer great potential, they also pose serious risks to data security. Quantum computers, with their capacity to break conventional encryption, threaten to render current communication infrastructures inadequate, with some estimates suggesting that existing systems could be compromised within the next 5-7 years.

We assist clients in claims related to ransomware attacks, helping them pursue recovery for operational disruption, data loss, and ransom payments.

Your Rights

Class Action Rights: Massachusetts law empowers individuals to join forces in class action lawsuits for substantial data breaches.
Privacy Act Claims: The Massachusetts Privacy Act empowers you to hold companies accountable that mishandle your personal information, with the potential to obtain compensation or other remedies.
Breach of Trust: Data breaches at institutions with fiduciary duties to clients can lead to breach of fiduciary duty claims.
Consumer Protection: Violations of consumer protection laws due to poor data security can result in legal claims against companies.
Emotional Distress: Individuals may seek damages for severe emotional impact resulting from a data breach that leads to public embarrassment or personal hardship.

We guide clients through class actions related to large-scale data breaches, seeking compensation for the exposure of sensitive personal, financial, and medical information.

Lawyers' Role

Data Breach Litigation: We represent victims of data breaches, working diligently to obtain compensation for identity theft, financial loss, and other related damages through individual or class action lawsuits.
Privacy Rights Enforcement: If you've been affected by unauthorized data sharing, personal data misuse, or violations of laws like GDPR or CCPA, we can advocate on your behalf.
Cybersecurity Incident Response: We offer strategic legal support for victims of cyberattacks. Our team assists in the aftermath of ransomware, phishing, and other cyber threats, including legal guidance and negotiating with adversaries.
Regulatory Compliance and Advisory: Our advisory services help clients navigate and comply with the intricate web of data protection and cybersecurity regulations to prevent future legal issues.
Technology Litigation: We handle matters in the technology sector including software licensing and service agreement disputes.

How We Can Help

Cybersecurity Incident Response

Provide legal guidance for victims of ransomware attacks, cross-border data breaches, AI-powered cyber threats, and post-quantum encryption failures. Address compliance with Massachusetts breach notification laws (MGL c. 93H), federal regulations, and international data security standards while working to minimize liability and recover damages.

Privacy Rights Enforcement

Represent individuals harmed by unauthorized data sharing or misuse by corporations, AI-driven surveillance under Massachusetts privacy laws (MGL c. 214, §1B), GDPR, the Wiretap Act (18 U.S.C. § 2511), and emerging federal privacy statutes.

Class Action Litigation for Data Breaches

Advocate for groups affected by large-scale data breaches, pursuing claims for financial losses, emotional distress, and data exposure under MGL c. 93A, consumer protection statutes, and evolving cybersecurity laws.

Negligence and Security Failures

Pursue legal action against businesses, cloud service providers, and negligent tech firms responsible for security breaches, unauthorized surveillance, and privacy violations caused by inadequate cybersecurity in cloud storage, IoT devices, smart home technology, and AI-powered infrastructure.

Employee Data Breach Claims

Represent employees harmed by workplace data breaches involving personal, healthcare, biometric, or employment-related information. Pursue claims for violating Massachusetts privacy laws, federal employment regulations, and cybersecurity compliance requirements.

Biometric Data Privacy Violations

Assist clients affected by unauthorized biometric data collection (e.g. facial recognition, fingerprints, iris scans, and AI voice analysis). Pursue claims under Massachusetts consumer protection laws, biometric privacy statutes, and federal regulations.

Algorithmic Bias and AI Misuse

Advocate for individuals harmed by discriminatory AI systems in hiring, lending, insurance, healthcare, and law enforcement. Seek remedies and push for reforms to address algorithmic bias.

Social Media and Digital Privacy Claims

Represent clients in cases involving unauthorized data mining, exposed private communications, deepfake exploitation, AI-generated defamatory content, and social media platform negligence under Chapter 93A and federal privacy laws.

Crypto, Blockchain, and DeFi Fraud

Litigate fraud or breaches involving blockchain assets, DeFi (decentralized finance) scams, stolen cryptocurrency, smart contract failures, and NFT fraud. Apply Massachusetts securities laws (MGL c. 110A), consumer protection, and privacy statutes.

Financial Fraud Recovery

Support individuals and businesses harmed by phishing, synthetic identity theft, automated investment scams, unauthorized transactions, and algorithmic trading manipulation. Seek remedies under consumer protection laws, the Electronic Fund Transfer Act (15 U.S.C. § 1693), and SEC regulations.

Cloud Computing & Healthcare Data Breaches

Represent patients and consumers impacted by healthcare data breaches, ransomware attacks, and negligent medical record security. Seek accountability under HIPAA, GDPR, and MGL c. 93A.

Whistleblower Advocacy

Defend whistleblowers reporting cybersecurity or privacy violations under federal protections (e.g., Dodd-Frank Act) and state laws (e.g., MGL c. 149, § 185). Advocate for remedies in retaliation cases and pursue financial rewards under the False Claims Act, SEC Whistleblower Program, and Massachusetts False Claims Act.

AI-Generated Deepfake & Non-Consensual Content Litigation

Represent victims of deepfake exploitation or non-consensual synthetic media. Hold platforms, AI developers, and content providers accountable under privacy laws, including MGL c. 214, § 1B, and emerging AI and biometric privacy regulations.

Quantum Computing Preparedness Litigation

Pursue claims against businesses or vendors failing to implement quantum-resistant encryption, holding them accountable for foreseeable breaches under MGL c. 93A and relevant federal cybersecurity standards.

Metaverse and Virtual Reality Privacy Claims

Represent users harmed by data exploitation, avatar tracking, or virtual harassment on metaverse platforms, enforcing privacy rights under MGL c. 214, § 1B, and applicable emerging digital privacy laws.

Synthetic Biology and Genetic Data Violations

Assist clients affected by the unauthorized use or breaches of genetic data by biotech firms, using Massachusetts privacy laws (MGL c. 214, § 1B) and federal health data regulations, such as HIPAA.

Autonomous Systems Liability

Represent victims of data breaches or cyberattacks involving autonomous vehicles or drones, holding manufacturers and operators liable under MGL c. 93A and relevant federal standards.

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