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<b><i>Online Extra:</b></i> Yahoo Security Breach Sparks Class Actions Image

<b><i>Online Extra:</b></i> Yahoo Security Breach Sparks Class Actions

Amanda Bronstad

At least six class actions have been filed against Yahoo! Inc. in the wake of last month's announcement of a security breach that compromised an estimated 500 million account holders.

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<b><i>Online Extra:</b></i> Much Ado About 'Minimum Standards' for DFS Cybersecurity Regulation Image

<b><i>Online Extra:</b></i> Much Ado About 'Minimum Standards' for DFS Cybersecurity Regulation

Chris Stecher & Justin Hectus

The New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) made headlines on by announcing a 'first-in-the-nation,' comprehensive cybersecurity regulation, which will mandate 16 'minimum standards' for the 4,000+ institutions operating under DFS jurisdiction. The regulation was released on Sept. 28.

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<b><i>Breaking News:</b></i> Much Ado About 'Minimum Standards' for DFS Cybersecurity Regulation Image

<b><i>Breaking News:</b></i> Much Ado About 'Minimum Standards' for DFS Cybersecurity Regulation

Chris Stecher & Justin Hectus

The New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) made headlines on by announcing a 'first-in-the-nation,' comprehensive cybersecurity regulation, which will mandate 16 'minimum standards' for the 4,000+ institutions operating under DFS jurisdiction. The regulation was released on Sept. 28.

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<b><i>Online Extra:</b></i> British Billionaire's Suit Over Alleged Leak Offers First Test of Privacy Law Image

<b><i>Online Extra:</b></i> British Billionaire's Suit Over Alleged Leak Offers First Test of Privacy Law

Zoe Tillman

Gilbert Chagoury, a British billionaire and philanthropist was denied a visa last year to enter the United States because, according to the U.S. government, he was suspected of supporting terrorism. Chagoury denies the allegation, saying the U.S. Department of State relied on bad intelligence. And now he's suing federal agencies that he claims leaked information about him to a reporter. His suit is thought to be the first case brought under the Judicial Redress Act, which President Barack Obama signed in February.

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The Internal Risks of Managing Client Matter Information Image

The Internal Risks of Managing Client Matter Information

Nancy Beauchemin

Why do so many law firms indulge in risky behavior when it comes to managing their clients' records and information?

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The New FLSA Overtime Rule Image

The New FLSA Overtime Rule

E. Fredrick Preis, Jr. & Rachael Jeanfreau

The DOL recently issued its final overtime rule revamping the white collar exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act for executive, administrative, professional, and highly compensated employees. This Final Rule, effective Dec. 1, 2016, rolls out major changes for employers, and the DOL estimates that 4.2 million workers will either become eligible for overtime or bring home bigger salaries.

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Med Mal News Image

Med Mal News

Discussion of two recent cases of interest.

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Foundational Scrutiny of Forensic Custody Opinions Image

Foundational Scrutiny of Forensic Custody Opinions

Jeffrey P. Wittmann

While there is a wealth of information that forensic evaluators can offer courts as they deal with the tangled issues connected to custody disputes, the deficiencies in our knowledge listed below can be effectively utilized during cross examination to make clear to the court that the final custody "choice" by an evaluator, while sounding logical, may be less reliable than it sounds ' that it may actually rest on sand.

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Marketing Tech: Unfiltered Impressions Image

Marketing Tech: Unfiltered Impressions

Ari Kaplan

For the second consecutive year, Ari Kaplan Advisors conducted independent anonymous interviews with corporate law department leaders, among others, between Jan. 13, 2016 and Jan. 29, 2016. Their responses are easily applicable to law firms, which are often delivering similar services and even competing with litigation support and technology providers.

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<b><i>e-Discovery Tech:</b></i> Why the FRCP Amendments Mean Legal Teams Need Technology Now More Than Ever Image

<b><i>e-Discovery Tech:</b></i> Why the FRCP Amendments Mean Legal Teams Need Technology Now More Than Ever

Nancy Patton

Across organizations, a similar process (more or less) is followed when conducting e-discovery, but the steps often happen in quick succession or nearly simultaneously. The steps are loosely defined by the FRCP and the judicial interpretation that flows from them. The recent changes to the FRCP will inevitably result in the steps shifting and evolving in the coming months and years.

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