Adam Motiwala’s practice areas include litigation, privacy, and data security.
Adam joined the firm in 2017.
Selected Activities
Comments Editor, Chicago Journal of International Law, University of Chicago Law School
Publications
“The Seventh Circuit Holds That Lack of Disclosure and Informed Consent Under Biometric Information Privacy Act Satisfies Article III Standing Requirement,” Cleary Cybersecurity and Privacy Watch blog, May 2020
“FINRA Releases Notice On Cybersecurity Measures In light of COVID-19 Pandemic,” Cleary Cybersecurity and Privacy Watch blog, March 2020
“Illinois Appellate Court Holds Employee Biometric Privacy Claims Are Independent Of Wage and Hour Disputes,” Cleary Cybersecurity and Privacy Watch blog, May 2019
“FINRA Provides Updated Cybersecurity Guidance to Broker-Dealer Firms,” Cleary Cybersecurity and Privacy Watch blog, January 2019
“SEC Divisions’ Issue Public Statement on Digital Assets and ICOs, Echoing Recent Enforcement Actions,” Cleary FinTech Update, November 2018; republished by Law360
“Consumer Protection and Antitrust Regulators, Experts Discuss Privacy, Big Data, and Competition at FTC Hearings,” Cleary Cybersecurity and Privacy Watch blog, November 2018
“New Mandatory Data Breach Reporting Requirements Become Effective for Companies Doing Business in Canada,” Cleary Cybersecurity and Privacy Watch blog, November 2018
“Retail, Remedies, Resources and Results: Observations From the SEC Enforcement Division 2018 Annual Report,” Cleary Enforcement Watch blog, November 2018; republished by the Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance and Financial Regulation.
“SEC Enforcement Division Co-Director Provides Insight Into Commission’s Approach to ICOs and Cryptocurrencies,” Cleary Cybersecurity and Privacy Watch blog, September 2018
“Federal Court, SEC, and FINRA Scrutinize Cryptocurrencies and ICOs,” Cleary FinTech Update blog, September 2018
“GDPR Compliance: Tips for What Comes After May 25,” Cleary Cybersecurity and Privacy Watch blog, May 2018
“FTC Settlement Signals the Importance of Service Provider Oversight,” Cleary Cybersecurity and Privacy Watch blog, May 2018
“Regulators and Law Enforcement Discuss Cyber Enforcement Priorities and Urge Cooperation Following Data Breaches,” Cleary Cybersecurity and Privacy Watch blog, April 2018
“Cyber Security in Ghana – Evaluating Readiness for the Future,” Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre, 2017