Langdon & Emison Data Security Incident Notice

Langdon & Emison LLC experienced a data security event that may affect the privacy of certain individuals’ data. We take the privacy and security of all information within our possession very seriously. Please read the following information regarding the event carefully because it contains steps that you can take to help protect your personal information, should you feel appropriate to do so.

What Happened:  On May 28, 2025, we identified unexpected activity on our network. We promptly took steps to ensure the continued security of our environment and engaged digital forensics specialists to assist with our investigation. The investigation confirmed that an unauthorized actor accessed our network on May 27, 2025 and had the ability to access certain files.

What Information Was Involved:  The accessible information varies by individual but may include an individual’s name in combination with a Social Security number, date of birth, driver’s license number, financial account information, medical information, and/or other materials prepared or provided during the course of legal representation.  We have no evidence of any misuse or attempted misuse of the accessible information.

What We Are Doing:  We promptly investigated the event to ensure the continued security of our environment and the data we hold and to understand the nature and scope of what occurred.  We provided this notice with information on steps you can take to protect your data.  We implemented additional security measures to minimize the risk of a similar event occurring in the future.  We notified federal law enforcement and cooperated with its inquiries to aid in any investigation it undertakes.

What You Can Do: You can follow the recommendations set forth below in the Steps You Can Take to Help Project Your Personal Information section.

For More Information.  If you have questions that are not addressed through this notice, you may contact our dedicated assistance line at 1-833-714-7260 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Central time, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, or write to us directly at 911 Main Street, Lexington, MO 64067.

Steps You Can Take to Help Protect Your Personal Information

Review Your Account Statements and Notify Law Enforcement of Suspicious Activity: As a precautionary measure, we recommend that you remain vigilant by reviewing your account statements and credit reports closely. If you detect any suspicious activity on an account, you should promptly notify the financial institution or company with which the account is maintained. You also should promptly report any fraudulent activity or any suspected incidence of identity theft to proper law enforcement authorities, your state attorney general, and/or the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).

Copy of Credit Report: You may obtain a free copy of your credit report from each of the three major credit reporting agencies once every 12 months by visiting www.annualcreditreport.com, calling toll-free 1-877-322-8228, or by completing an Annual Credit Report Request Form and mailing it to Annual Credit Report Request Service, P.O. Box 105281, Atlanta, GA 30348. You also can contact one of the following three national credit reporting agencies:

Fraud Alert: You may want to consider placing a fraud alert on your credit report. An initial fraud alert is free and will stay on your credit file for at least one year. The alert informs creditors of possible fraudulent activity within your report and requests that the creditor contact you prior to establishing any accounts in your name. To place a fraud alert on your credit report, contact any of the three credit reporting agencies identified above. Additional information is available at www.annualcreditreport.com.  You cannot be charged to place or remove a fraud alert.

Credit Freeze: You have the right to put a credit freeze on your credit file for up to one year at no cost. This will prevent new credit from being opened in your name without the use of a PIN number that is issued to you when you initiate the freeze. A credit freeze is designed to prevent potential creditors from accessing your credit report without your consent. As a result, using a credit freeze may interfere with or delay your ability to obtain credit. You must separately place a credit freeze on your credit file with each credit reporting agency. In order to place a credit freeze, you may be required to provide the consumer reporting agency with information that identifies you including your full name, Social Security number, date of birth, current and previous addresses, a copy of your state-issued identification card, and a recent utility bill, bank statement or insurance statement. You cannot be charged to place or lift a credit freeze.

Additional Free Resources: You can obtain information from the consumer reporting agencies, the FTC, or from your respective state Attorney General about fraud alerts, credit freezes, and steps you can take toward preventing identity theft. You may report suspected identity theft to local law enforcement, including to the FTC or to the Attorney General in your state.

You also have certain rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA): These rights include the right to know what is in your file; to dispute incomplete or inaccurate information; to have consumer reporting agencies correct or delete inaccurate, incomplete, or unverifiable information; as well as other rights. For more information about the FCRA, and your rights pursuant to the FCRA, please visit www.consumer.ftc.gov/sites/default/files/articles/pdf/pdf-0096-fair-credit-reporting-act.pdf.