A Matter of Law podcast series: Lifecycle of a Data Breach

Cyberattacks and data breaches are an ever-growing concern for businesses worldwide. Beyond the immediate operational and reputational fallout, companies increasingly face complex litigation and regulatory scrutiny in the aftermath of an incident. Courts across the United States are continuing to define the boundaries of standing, injury, and liability in these cases, shaping a rapidly evolving body of law that every organization handling sensitive data needs to understand.

In this episode of A Matter of Law, partners Allison Holt Ryan, Adam Cooke, and Alicia Paller of Hogan Lovells’ Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Disputes practice walk listeners through the full lifecycle of a data-breach lawsuit—from the initial motion to dismiss, through discovery and class certification, to potential settlement. Drawing on years of experience defending clients in high-stakes privacy and cybersecurity disputes, they share key insights on:

• How courts are applying standing requirements and evaluating claims of injury
• What trends are emerging in class-certification rulings and expert discovery
• How early strategic decisions can influence litigation outcomes and settlement dynamics

For more insights and thought leadership on data, privacy, and cybersecurity disputes, visit The Data Brief available on the Global Class Actions Hub.

Authored by Allison Holt Ryan, Adam Cooke, and Alicia Paller.