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What You Need to Know to Get Started with Privacy Shield Certification

David F. Katz

If your company maintains operations in the European Union or is U.S. based but obtaining personal data from European citizens, you will need to strongly consider obtaining certification under the new Privacy Shield framework. Certification began in August 2016, and will make compliance with EU privacy laws when transferring data to the U.S. possible for the immediate future.

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Blockchain: A Short Primer for Lawyers

Emile Loza de Siles

This article familiarizes lawyers with cryptocurrency and, particularly, the enabling blockchain technology, methodologies and systems. It also introduces lawyers to blockchain's current and future uses and points to other resources to learn more about this profoundly disruptive and promising collection of technological advancements.

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Blockchain: A Short Primer for Lawyers

Emile Loza de Siles

This article familiarizes lawyers with cryptocurrency and, particularly, the enabling blockchain technology, methodologies and systems. It also introduces lawyers to blockchain's current and future uses and points to other resources to learn more about this profoundly disruptive and promising collection of technological advancements.

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Application of Bankruptcy Law to Internet Assets

Jonathan Bick

Internet assets generally, and Internet asset licenses in particular, are increasingly subject to bankruptcy proceedings.

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A 'Loss' Under the CFAA Does Not Require Interruption of Service Image

A 'Loss' Under the CFAA Does Not Require Interruption of Service

Richard Raysman & Peter Brown

This article focuses on what federal appellate courts agree upon with regard to the text of the CFAA.

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<b><i>Online Extra</b></i><br>Are You Ready for the New China Cybersecurity Law? Image

<b><i>Online Extra</b></i><br>Are You Ready for the New China Cybersecurity Law?

Zach Warren

<b><i>A Consilio Survey Found 75% of Legal Tech Professionals Are Unfamiliar with the Law, But Multinational Companies Can Still Prepare Before the June Implementation</b></i><p>In December 2016, China passed a comprehensive Cybersecurity Law, expanding the country's data localization requirement once it goes into effect this June and sparking heated debate among Chinese lawmakers. Some experts say even more legislation could be on the way.

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Three Things Law Firms Should Consider When Using Website Metrics

Google Analytics Can Prove a Useful Tool in Helping Firms Draw More Clients

<b><i>Google Analytics Can Prove a Useful Tool in Helping Firms Draw More Clients</b></i><br>Many law firms proclaim their excellence by touting top lawyers from prestigious schools and decades of courtroom success. While these facts still afford some strategic advantages, an effective content marketing strategy is another way to gain an edge over your competition in today's legal market.

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<i>BREAKING NEWS</i><br>Yahoo General Counsel Ron Bell Resigns Amid Data Breach Controversy Image

<i>BREAKING NEWS</i><br>Yahoo General Counsel Ron Bell Resigns Amid Data Breach Controversy

Jennifer Williams-Alvarez

Yahoo Inc. announced on March 1 that general counsel Ron Bell is leaving the tech giant after an investigation of the company revealed that its legal team failed to sufficiently inquire into a massive 2014 cybersecurity breach.

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Untangling the Mystery of Cybersecurity Insurance

Sean Cooney

There are more technology options available to protect businesses than ever before, and both the U.S. government and private industry have made great strides in understanding and combating some of the most common cyber threats.

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The Constitutionality of Using Cell-Site Simulators

Richard Raysman & Peter Brown

According to the Department of Justice Policy Guidance: Use of Cell-Site Simulator Technology (Sept. 3, 2015), a cell-site simulator “function[s] by…

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