Jenny L. Holmes

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• Rochester Business Journal

  Investing in AI? Help the law protect you by having policies, procedures in place

  This article includes commentary from Rochester Privacy & Technology partner Jenny Holmes, deputy leader of the firm’s Cybersecurity & Privacy team, on the importance of AI policies and procedures as businesses increasingly incorporate generative AI into their operations. Jenny notes several best practices and considerations for establishing well-defined AI policies and procedures.

  March 4, 2025
• Rochester Business Journal

  Does your website invite litigation? How to avoid risks.

  Rochester Privacy & Technology partner Jenny Holmes, deputy leader of the firm’s Cybersecurity & Privacy team, is quoted in this article covering technology-related litigation trends. Jenny shares that she has seen an increasing number of businesses dealing with litigation stemming from data breaches and data privacy issues, often a result of companies not fully understanding the technology they’re using. Jenny also discusses a few best practices, including taking the time to talk to legal counsel before implementing new technologies.

  Feb 28, 2024
• National Housing & Rehabilitation Association

  Nixon Peabody welcomes Sumeet Sharma to firm partnership

  The following article highlights the recent elevations of Rochester partner and Cybersecurity & Privacy deputy team leader Jenny Holmes, Albany Affordable Housing & Real Estate partner and Environmental team co-leader Dana Stanton, Washington, DC Community Development Finance partner Sumeet Sharma, and Rochester AHRE counsel Ninteretse Jean Pierre.

  Feb 7, 2024
• Rochester Business Journal

  Movers & shakers: Jenny Holmes

  The following article highlights the recent elevations of Rochester partner and Cybersecurity & Privacy deputy team leader Jenny Holmes, Albany Affordable Housing & Real Estate partner and Environmental team co-leader Dana Stanton, Washington, DC Community Development Finance partner Sumeet Sharma, and Rochester AHRE counsel Ninteretse Jean Pierre.

  Feb 5, 2024
• Rochester Business Journal

  Movers & shakers: Ninteretse Jean Pierre

  The following article highlights the recent elevations of Rochester partner and Cybersecurity & Privacy deputy team leader Jenny Holmes, Albany Affordable Housing & Real Estate partner and Environmental team co-leader Dana Stanton, Washington, DC Community Development Finance partner Sumeet Sharma, and Rochester AHRE counsel Ninteretse Jean Pierre.

  Feb 5, 2024
• Albany Business Review

  People on the move in Albany: Dana Stanton

  The following article highlights the recent elevations of Rochester partner and Cybersecurity & Privacy deputy team leader Jenny Holmes, Albany Affordable Housing & Real Estate partner and Environmental team co-leader Dana Stanton, Washington, DC Community Development Finance partner Sumeet Sharma, and Rochester AHRE counsel Ninteretse Jean Pierre.

  Feb 1, 2024
• Law360

  UK safety biz Halma buys medical tool maker for $89 million

  This article mentions NP for representing Halma PLC in its acquisition of TeDan, a group of companies that develop, manufacture, and supply medical devices to surgeons. The NP deal team was led by New York City Corporate partner Dan Belostock and also included Corporate partners Alexandra Lopez-Casero and Thomas McCord of Boston, Kevin Grant of New York City, and Shahzad Malik of Los Angeles; Boston Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Hannah Bornstein and Brian French; Boston Labor & Employment partner Jeff Gilbreth; Los Angeles Intellectual Property partner Seth Levy; Rochester Privacy & Technology counsel Jenny Holmes and Boston Corporate counsel David Crosby; Corporate associates Brian Kenney of Washington, DC and Tim Sharkey of New York City; Chicago IP associates Ben Rosborough and Eliana Torres; Los Angeles Labor & Employment associate Alice Kwak; Chicago IP senior paralegal Tim Fiester; and Chicago Corporate paralegal Astrid McGruder.

  Dec 20, 2023
• Law.com

  Legal Speak live from WIPL 2023, part 1 (podcast)

  Rochester counsel Jenny Holmes, deputy leader of the firm’s Cybersecurity & Privacy practice team, joins the podcast to discuss her career path and provide an overview of her panel discussion at ALM’s Women, Influence & Power in Law conference, “Act Like a Lawyer, Think Like a Cyber Professional.”

  Oct 18, 2023
• The Daily Record/Rochester Business Journal

  2023 Legal Excellence honorees announced

  This article mentions counsel Jenny Holmes, deputy leader of the Cybersecurity & Privacy practice, and Affordable Housing & Real Estate associate Stephen Fantuzzo, both of Rochester, for being recognized as “Up and Coming Lawyers” as part of the publications’ 2023 Legal Excellence Awards.

  Aug 17, 2023
• Cybersecurity Law Report

  Analyzing 2023’s new state privacy laws: The first six plus compliance measures

  Rochester counsel Jenny Holmes, deputy leader of the firm’s Cybersecurity & Privacy practice, is quoted in this article analyzing the first wave of new data privacy state laws set to take effect this year. Jenny discusses how companies can ensure their data privacy programs are adaptable, and the potential impact for companies that have already needed to comply with the California Consumer Privacy Act.

  July 27, 2023
• Bloomberg Law |

  Vista invests in supply chain risk software

  This article mentions NP for advising Resilinc Corp. in its strategic growth investment transaction with Vista Equity Partners LLC. The NP team was led by San Francisco Cybersecurity & Privacy partner Greg O’Hara and included Corporate partners David Martland, Thomas McCord, and Alexandra Lopez-Casero of Boston, Rachel Pugliese of New York City, and Shahzad Malik of Los Angeles; San Francisco Labor & Employment partner Seth Neulight; Cybersecurity & Privacy counsels Jenny Holmes of Rochester and Jason Kunze of Chicago; Boston Corporate counsel David Crosby; Chicago Intellectual Property counsel Wayne Tang; and Corporate associates James Mangan from Boston, Jacalyn Smith from Chicago, Corey Habib from Manchester, and Brian Kenney of Washington, DC.

  May 9, 2023
• The Deal

  Vista Equity invests in Resilinc

  This article mentions San Francisco Cybersecurity & Privacy partner Greg O’Hara for leading the NP team advising Resilinc Corp. in its strategic growth investment transaction with Vista Equity Partners LLC. The NP team also included Corporate partners David Martland, Thomas McCord, and Alexandra Lopez-Casero of Boston, Rachel Pugliese of New York City, and Shahzad Malik of Los Angeles; San Francisco Labor & Employment partner Seth Neulight; Cybersecurity & Privacy counsels Jenny Holmes of Rochester and Jason Kunze of Chicago; Boston Corporate counsel David Crosby; Chicago Intellectual Property counsel Wayne Tang; and Corporate associates James Mangan from Boston, Jacalyn Smith from Chicago, Corey Habib from Manchester, and Brian Kenney of Washington, DC.

  May 8, 2023
• Compliance Week

  Companies should be on alert as California closes in on final CPRA rules

  Rochester counsel and Cybersecurity & Privacy deputy practice leader Jenny Holmes is quoted throughout this article on California releasing its first round of final rules to implement the California Privacy Rights Act. Jenny also discusses best practices for businesses working to comply with the rules.

  April 11, 2023
• Mergers & Acquisitions

  S&P Global Mobility purchases Market Scan

  This article covering S&P Global Mobility’s purchase of automotive pricing and incentive intelligence company Market Scan, mentions NP for advising Market Scan in the sale. The NP deal team was led by San Francisco Corporate partner Lior Zorea, leader of the firm’s West Coast Emerging Companies and Venture Capital team. The team also included Corporate partners Christian Hancey of Rochester and Shahzad Malik of Los Angeles; San Francisco Affordable Housing & Real Estate partners Ian O’Banion and Alison Torbitt; Corporate counsels Michael Fitzpatrick of Boston and Matthew Goedert of San Francisco; Washington, DC Complex Disputes counsel Brian Whittaker; Rochester Cybersecurity & Privacy counsel Jenny Holmes; Corporate associates Robert Pethick of Boston and Brian Kenney of Washington, DC; and Washington, DC Construction & Real Estate Litigation associate Martha Medina.

  March 10, 2023
• Compliance Week

  Best practices for navigating changing US data privacy landscape

  Rochester counsel Jenny Holmes, deputy leader of the Cybersecurity & Privacy team, is quoted throughout this article covering best practices for businesses as they work to comply with existing and upcoming data privacy laws.

  Feb 27, 2023
• Business Insurance

  States expand data liability for employers

  Rochester counsel Jenny Holmes, deputy leader of NP’s Cybersecurity & Privacy practice, is quoted in this article on state data privacy laws that are set to take effect in 2023, noting that the California Privacy Rights Act is closer to what is seen in Europe with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

  Dec 20, 2022
• The Deal

  Resonetics to acquire two SAES units

  The following article covers Resonetics LLC’s $900 million agreement to acquire Memry Corp. and SAES Smart Materials Inc. from NP client SAES Getters SpA. The article mentions Manchester partner and Private Equity & Family Offices team leader Phil Taub and Boston partner Amy O’Keefe, both of the Corporate group, for leading the NP team representing SAES Getters on U.S. legal matters. The team also includes Chicago partner and Global Finance co-leader Rob Drobnak; Corporate partners Alexandra Lopez-Casero and Thomas McCord from Boston, Andrew Share from Manchester, and Sean Clancy from Washington, DC; Affordable Housing & Real Estate partners Mark Beaudoin from Manchester and Alison Torbitt from San Francisco; Boston Labor & Employment partner Jeff Gilbreth; Rochester Intellectual Property partner Kristen Walsh; Washington, DC Complex Disputes partner and Antitrust leader Gordon Lang; Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Mark Knights; Rochester counsel and Cybersecurity & Privacy deputy leader Jenny Holmes; Boston Corporate counsel David Crosby; Washington, DC Complex Disputes counsel Brian Whittaker; Albany Affordable Housing & Finance counsel Dana Stanton; Corporate associates Shaziah Singh from New York, Anthony Bova from Boston, Corey Habib from Manchester, and Hrishikesh Shah from Chicago; and Manchester Corporate department attorney Dave Zimmermann.

  Dec 9, 2022
• Rochester Business Journal

  Corporate social responsibility impacts everyone from employees to community

  This article by Rochester counsel Jenny Holmes, deputy leader of the firm’s Cybersecurity & Privacy practice, previews next week’s inaugural NP Impact Week of Service and discusses the role corporate social responsibility plays in bettering society.

  Oct 21, 2022
• Rochester Business Journal

  Loyalty programs - What you should know about compliance with the CCPA

  Rochester Privacy & Technology counsel Jenny Holmes contributed this article, which takes a deep dive into the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and explains the requirements and risks for businesses that use loyalty programs to incentivize consumers in exchange for their personal information.
  May 13, 2022
• Rochester Business Journal

  What AG report on “credential stuffing” hacks mean for your business

  This article by Rochester counsel Jenny Holmes, deputy leader of the firm’s Cybersecurity & Privacy practice, summarizes the New York Attorney General’s January report on the findings of a broad investigation into “credential stuffing” revealing more than 1.1 million online accounts have been compromised in cyberattacks at 17 prominent companies.

  Feb 11, 2022
• Bloomberg Law

  Facial Recognition Systems Regulation: Outlook for 2022

  Washington, DC Intellectual Property associate Palash Basu and Rochester Corporate associate Jenny Holmes, deputy leader of NP’s Cybersecurity & Privacy team, co-authored this article looking at potential facial recognition regulation in the year ahead, while also highlighting recent developments in this area.
  Dec 23, 2021
• Rochester Business Journal

  NY follows suit: Increased privacy protections for biometric data

  Cybersecurity & Privacy deputy leader and Rochester Corporate associate Jenny Holmes contributed this article on New York State’s pending Biometric Privacy Act and New York City’s biometric law, which came into effect earlier this month, and their impact on businesses.
  July 16, 2021
• Bloomberg Law

  Retirement plan cybersecurity audits shock unprepared industry

  This article on the U.S. Department of Labor’s abrupt enforcement of retirement plan cybersecurity quotes Cybersecurity & Privacy deputy team leader and Rochester Corporate associate Jenny Holmes on the rushed nature of the rollout and how plan sponsors are preparing for potential audits.
  June 28, 2021
• Bloomberg Law

  New York’s biometric law will bring hefty fines for noncompliance

  This article, covering the New York biometric privacy statute set to take effect in July and its impact on businesses, quotes Data Privacy & Cybersecurity deputy team leader and Rochester Corporate associate Jenny Holmes on the 30-day cure period that provides business owners time to fix a violation before they can be sued.
  June 9, 2021
• The New IT Podcast

  Laying Down the Law with Data Privacy and Cybersecurity

  Data Privacy & Cybersecurity deputy team leader and Rochester associate Jenny Holmes appears as a guest in this tech-focused podcast to discuss her outlook and best practices on cloud computing, putting together an incident response plan, and the Privacy Shield.
  Dec 2, 2020
• HR News

  Number of 401(k) Funds Offered to Plan Participants Shrinks

  This article on the shrinking number of funds offered to 401(k) plan participants quotes a recent Fall Employee Benefits Briefing blog post written by Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation leader and Corporate partner Eric Paley, Corporate partners Christian Hancey and Brian Kopp, and Corporate associates Lena Gionnette and Jenny Holmes, all in Rochester; and Washington, D.C. Corporate counsel Damian Myers.
  Dec 1, 2020
• Rochester Business Journal

  The Once-and-Future Privacy Shield

  Data Privacy & Cybersecurity deputy leader and Rochester associate Jenny Holmes contributed this article analyzing the European Court of Justice’s recent invalidation of the Privacy Shield and its impact on data flows between the US and the EU. This article was co-developed with Los Angeles partner Jason P. Gonzalez and Boston associate Troy K. Lieberman, both from the Data Privacy & Cybersecurity team.
  Nov 6, 2020
• Rochester Business Journal

  Incident response plans critical for any organization

  The following article in Rochester Business Journal’s special report on Cybersecurity quote Data Privacy & Cybersecurity deputy team leader and Rochester associate Jenny Holmes for her insights on state, federal and international cybersecurity laws, and legal best practices on selecting a cloud computing service provider and putting together an incident response plan.
  Oct 23, 2020
• Rochester Business Journal

  Transitioning to cloud-based services: Due diligence is key

  The following article in Rochester Business Journal’s special report on Cybersecurity quote Data Privacy & Cybersecurity deputy team leader and Rochester associate Jenny Holmes for her insights on state, federal and international cybersecurity laws, and legal best practices on selecting a cloud computing service provider and putting together an incident response plan.
  Oct 23, 2020
• Rochester Business Journal

  Legal guidance a necessity for companies amid coronavirus uncertainty

  In this article on the most common COVID-related issues that businesses and companies are seeking legal help for, Data Privacy & Cybersecurity deputy leader Jenny Holmes and Complex Commercial Disputes associate Eric Ferrante, both in Rochester, are quoted for their outlook on cybersecurity best practices, force majeure clauses, and rent concerns from both landlords and tenants.
  Sep 4, 2020
• Rochester Business Journal

  California data security law to have widespread impact

  Rochester Corporate associate Jenny Holmes talks to the Rochester Business Journal for their special report on the impact of the California Consumer Privacy Act, which goes into effect January 1. Jenny anticipates that companies will have to comply with the strictest state law on the books if Congress does not pass a federal law.
  Nov 29, 2019
• Rochester Business Journal

  Keep up with laws developing to protect our consumer data

  In the latest installment of his monthly column, Rochester Corporate partner Jeremy Wolk analyzes state-level legislation aimed at enhancing consumer privacy rights and protections, similar to the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation. Rochester Corporate associate Jenny Holmes contributed to the column.
  Nov 15, 2019
• Rochester Business Journal

  Corporate spending on cybersecurity continues to increase

  Jenny Holmes, Nixon Peabody associate, is quoted in this article about the trend of rising costs for cybersecurity protection.

  Oct 25, 2019
• Boston Globe

  What makes you work harder? Strap on a sensor and find out

  In this story, Rochester Corporate associate Jenny Holmes discusses privacy concerns raised by employers who are leveraging wearable devices such as fitness trackers to learn more about workplace productivity.
  July 16, 2019
• Law360

  Nexstar sells 19 stations for $1.32B to satisfy regulators

  In the following coverage, Nixon Peabody is mentioned for its role as counsel to Tegna, which agreed to purchase a number of television stations from Nexstar Media Group for $740 million. Washington, DC, Corporate partner John Partigan led the deal team.
  March 21, 2019
• Rochester Business Journal

  Facebook lawsuit underscores importance of transparent collection and use of data

  Rochester Corporate partner Jeremy Wolk wrote this contributed column analyzing a lawsuit filed against Facebook in Washington, DC, alleging violations of state-level consumer protection laws by the social media company. This article incorporates perspective from an alert written by Washington Complex Commercial Disputes associate Brian Donnelly, Rochester Corporate associate Jenny Holmes, and Los Angeles Government Investigations & White Collar Defense associate Karina Puttieva.
  Jan 25, 2019
• Confero

  Cybersecurity and benefits plans: The next front in the ongoing battle to protect personal information

  Rochester Corporate group associate Jenny Holmes contributed this article to the quarterly magazine for Westminster Consulting, discussing why benefit plans are inviting targets for would-be data thieves, and what plan administrators need to do to protect personal data.
  July 1, 2018
• Rochester Business Journal

  European Union law on data protection takes effect

  Rochester corporate group partner Jeremy Wolk and associate Jenny Holmes co-wrote this contributed article on the introduction of the General Data Protection Regulation, “a set of tougher rules designed to give European Union citizens more control over their personal data.” The regulation applies to all organizations, regardless of location, that handle the personal data of EU citizens.
  June 8, 2018
• Journal of Compensation and Benefits

  The Delayed Final Rule and Disability Claims Procedures: Are You Ready? Do You Have to Be?

  Labor and employment associates Claire Rowland and Jenny Holmes authored this article about key changes and impact of the U.S. Department of Labor’s updated regulations for required disability claims procedures (Final Rule) going into effect on April 1, 2018.
  March 20, 2018
• Pensions & Investments

  Partial delay of fiduciary rule leaves investment industry in limbo

  Rochester labor and employment partner Christian Hancey and associate Jenny Holmes co-wrote this article on the Department of Labor’s new fiduciary rule regulations.
  Dec 7, 2017
• Rochester Business Journal

  Before acquiring a firm, check its cybersecurity setup

  Rochester private equity and investment funds partner Jeremy Wolk and labor and employment associate Jenny Holmes co-authored this column about cybersecurity due diligence.
  March 17, 2017
• Rochester Business Journal

  Employees' smartphones threaten company security

  Chief Information Officer Mike Green and Rochester labor and employment associate Jenny Holmes are quoted in this article about data protection issues surrounding bring your own device policies.

  Jan 20, 2017
• Rochester Business Journal

  No immunity from cyberattacks and data breaches in 2016 and beyond

  Rochester private equity and investment funds partner Jeremy Wolk and labor and employment associate Jenny Holmes co-authored this column about cyber security. The column provides an overview of the risks and potential legislative changes that could help small businesses and tips for creating a privacy policy.
  Jan 13, 2017