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The relationship between in-house corporate counsel and outside law firm counsel is undergoing significant changes in today’s environment. When companies were faced with lawsuits and investigations in the past, they relied on law firms to manage many aspects of their cases. In-house counsel had their own jobs to do and law firm attorneys possessed the knowledge and expertise to focus on discovery, trial preparation and litigation. In-house counsel worked closely with their law firm counterparts throughout the matter, but for the most part corporate attorneys allowed outside counsel to take the lead on the management of individual matters and paid the bills that were submitted. While legal departments may have grumbled over fees, they often accepted the billable hours and trusted the processes of outside counsel.
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China Finalizes New Regulations to Relax Personal Data Exports from China
By Lindsay Zhu, Scott Warren, Haowen Xu and Charmian Aw
Nearly six months after the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) was first introduced for public consultation, the much-awaited final rules on Regulating and Facilitating Cross-border Data Flows were published and came into effect on March 22, 2024. The New Regulations largely repeat the Draft Regulations, but now have further relaxed personal data exports from China.
The Perfect Storm: Why Contract Hiring In Privacy Will Eclipse Direct Hiring In 2024
By Jared Coseglia
With significantly fewer fully remote positions available in 2023, active job seekers were faced with the question of whether to begin considering compromises on work-from-home flexibility or compromise in other areas like compensation, vertical mobility, quality of life, or employment modality.
Lessons for CISOs from the SolarWinds Breach and SEC Enforcement
By Daniel Garrie, David Cass and Jennifer Deutsch
In an era where digital threats loom large, the responsibilities of Chief Information Security Officers have expanded beyond traditional IT security to encompass a broader governance, risk management, and compliance role. The infamous SolarWinds Corp. attack illustrates the complex cybersecurity landscape CISOs navigate.
A Roadmap for Implementing Information Governance In Law Firms
By Gregg Parker
In today's digital age, the volume of data generated and managed by law firms has skyrocketed, presenting both opportunities and challenges. Unfortunately, in parallel with this exponential growth in data, and partially as a direct result of it, law firms have also experienced a significant increase in targeted cyberattacks.
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