Taft partner Bill Wagner authored the article “5 Steps to Protect Your Business From Spoofed Email Fraud,” which was published by Law360 on July 22.

The article discusses how courts decide who bears the loss when cybercriminals hack into email accounts, intercept wire payment instructions, and steal funds. The article also lists concrete five steps businesses and professionals can take to best protect against spoofed email fraud, including buying the right type of cyber insurance to cover a loss should it occur. To read the full article, click here.

Wagner is an accomplished trial lawyer with over 30 years of experience in high-stakes complex litigation. With more than 60 trials under his belt, he brings a wealth of practical courtroom experience to every case he handles. His extensive trial work spans a wide range of legal areas, including business disputes, trade secrets, government contracts, environmental law, class actions, privacy and data security, securities, insurance coverage, and white-collar criminal defense. He excels at breaking down complicated concepts into clear, compelling arguments that resonate with judges and juries, and leads to more efficient and effective strategies and solutions that address all aspects of a client’s problem.