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Data Privacy and Security Considerations for Mobile Health App Developers and Their Counsel
In light of the evolving legal and regulatory landscape, app developers and their counsel should examine developers' privacy and security practices and take steps to safeguard sensitive data related to reproductive health.
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California's Latest Privacy Rulemaking Proposes Further Obligations for Businesses
While the the California Privacy Protection Agency kicked some of the more difficult issues down the road for further consideration, its first draft of proposed Regs is quite comprehensive with respect to the issues addressed. The authority for some of what is proposed is questionable and will likely be challenged in comments, if not judicial action, if such provisions become final.
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Proactively Tackling Unstructured Data Can Give Competitive Advantage
Unstructured data comprises 80% of total data volume for legal organizations, which means that on average, only one-fifth of the entirety of the data set is properly secured and actively managed. Although some believe that ignoring unstructured data establishes plausible deniability that relinquishes them from culpability when a breach occurs, it's an untenable position from both a regulatory and brand reputational perspective.
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Cloud-Based Discovery Is at Critical Mass: A Practical Approach
Part Two of a Two-Part Series Cloud technology use in discovery is inevitable. Fortunately, one of the inherent benefits of cloud discovery platforms is the ability to spin up a proof of concept matter quickly to get your feet wet. This article provides a practical approach to making sure you're ready for the cloud when the time comes.
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Online Accessibility and SEO
How can you make your user experience the best it can be for all potential clients, and lead with empathy and equity as you demonstrate your knowledge? That's where your law firm's SEO strategy comes into play.
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Traditional Legal Ops Putting Law Firms At Disadvantage When Recruiting for Cybersecurity and Privacy
Law firms are still insisting on engaging with clients in the traditional legal model — by hours billed. Whereas cybersecurity services such as breach monitoring have the potential for a much deeper and stickier relationship with the client.
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Ninth Circuit Says Copyright Plaintiffs Can Reach Back More Than Three Years In Seeking Infringement Damages
How far back from accrual of a claim may a plaintiff reach for copyright damages?
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'Banana' Artwork Dispute Presents Slippery Slope for Copyright
In July, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida denied a motion to dismiss in Morford v. Cattelan, a decision that began by posing the question: "Can a banana taped to a wall be art?"
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Removing Restrictive Covenants
In Rockwell v. Despart, the Third Department recently revisited a recurring question: When may a landowner seek judicial removal of a covenant restricting use of her land?
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Dealing With Deleted, Unsent and Edited ESI
While text messages and email have the appearance of reliability, technological advances have, over time, rendered many digital communications less static and more open to manipulation.
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