“Litigation Forecast 2019”: State privacy, data security laws will drive lawsuits

Enforcement of emerging state laws on privacy and data security is expected to be a major driver of litigation in 2019, according to a forecast prepared by the law firm Crowell and Moring LLP.

“Litigation Forecast 2019” advises companies to integrate their legal and product-design teams in order to be prepared for suits, including those facilitated by a right of action afforded individuals.

Companies “should work to close any gaps that may exist between legal departments and product-development groups,”...