Kathy Ossian
Information Technology Law is my FocusKeeping IT Legal
As of May 1, 2021, Kathy Ossian has retired Ossian Law P.C. and is continuing to practice law as Of Counsel to Schuster Law PLC (ossian@schusterlawplc.com) and
Of Counsel to Young Basile (ossian@youngbasile.com)
Kathy thanks all of the wonderful Ossian Law P.C. clients; it has been a pleasure serving you over the past 8 years and I look forward to continuing to work with many of you as Of Counsel to Schuster Law PLC and Of Counsel to Young Basile!
SERVICES
What I Do
Technology Contracts
Whether your organization is procuring the latest technology solution or offering your own to others, having the right contract terms in place is essential. My approach is to use straightforward language designed to protect our clients in software licenses, subscription service contracts, reseller agreements, service provider contracts, web-based terms of use, non-disclosure agreements and any other agreements involving the procurement or use of technology and related services.
Data Protection & Compliance
Keeping your sensitive data secure is a concern for every organization. Proper handling of proprietary business information and confidential customer data is essential. Violation of federal and state data protection laws can result in fines and civil liability. My approach is to assist clients in implementing policies and procedures toward compliance and the proper steps to take in the event of an incident, including meeting various breach notification requirements.
IT Policies
Information Technology policies are vital to the operation of your business. Privacy policies should convey your organization’s actual practices with respect to data use, retention and sharing of customers’ personally identifiable information. Effective policies need to address business use of social media, device management (including both corporate owned and personal devices used to conduct business) and confidentiality, just to name a few. My approach is to thoughtfully tailor policies to achieve clients’ specific goals and needs.
Kathy Ossian
Education:
J.D., Magna Cum Laude, Michigan State University College of Law
B.A., Economics, Michigan State University
Experience:
Schuster Law PLC, Of Counsel, 2021-present
Young Basile, Of Counsel, 2021-present
Ossian Law, Founder & CEO, 2013-2021
University of Phoenix, Advanced Certified Faculty Member, 2001-present
Miller Canfield, Senior Principal/Information Technology & Cyberlaw Section Chair, 1986-2013
Law Clerk to U.S. District Judge Robert E. DeMascio, 1984-1986
IT Law Alerts
European Commission Investigates Apple Over App Store Rules
After receiving complaints filed by music-streaming service Spotify and an audio book distributor, the European Commission formally opened an investigation into Apple. The Commission is looking into whether Apple’s rules for app developers on the distribution of apps...
HomeAdvisor’s Clickwrap Arbitration Clause Overcomes Challenge
A group of Dallas area homeowners used HomeAdvisor’s website to locate contractors for home improvement projects. Though they were recommended by the site and subsequently hired by the homeowners, the contractors abandoned the projects. The homeowners/plaintiffs then...
Court: Capital One Breach Investigation Report Not Privileged
In March 2019, Capital One experienced a data breach affecting over 100 million consumers. The Capital One data breach is the subject of consumer multi-district litigation pending in federal court in Virginia. The case is currently in the discovery stage. The...
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