AI or Not To AI: Observations from Legalweek NY 2023
April 01, 2023
This year at Legalweek, there was little doubt on what the annual takeaway topic would be. As much as I tried to avoid it for fear of beating the proverbial dead horse, it was impossible not to talk about generative AI, ChatGPT, and all that goes with it. Some fascinating discussions were had and many aspects of AI were uncovered.
Data Mapping: Leave No Data Behind
April 01, 2023
Why Data Mapping Is a Critical Exercise for Corporate Legal Departments
Data mapping is the process of figuring out what information a company gathers, where it is kept and how it moves across the company. This article examines the importance of data mapping for corporate legal departments and how it fits into a larger strategy.
Protect Your Firm from the Coming Cyber Storm
April 01, 2023
The rise of security breaches has us all acutely aware of the importance of keeping firm and client information as safe as possible. Law firms of all sizes continue to be hot targets for cybercriminals looking for sensitive financial, personal and business data about clients and cases. Experts predict that 2023 will see more cybersecurity threats than ever before.
How Companies Can Benefit from 3D Printing
April 01, 2023
3D printing, or additive manufacturing, is raising the bar for companies across a variety of industries in terms of convenience, capabilities, and lowering cost. To maintain a competitive edge, companies must keep pace with the developments occurring within their respective fields and should consider pursuing patent protection when appropriate to capitalize upon their own innovative contributions.
Legal Tech: 10 Things I Hate About Your QC Plan
April 01, 2023
It is essential to have a quality control plan to ensure the accuracy and completeness of your review are consistent with the certification requirements of Rule 26(g) of the FRCP. To help make this process smoother, we've compiled a list of 10 common mistakes in poorly designed QC plans along with practical tips for developing your QC plan so you can avoid these pitfalls.
Legal Tech: EDRM Is Getting a Facelift: Version 2.0 Is Coming
April 01, 2023
With proliferating data sources from collaboration apps, cloud technology and innovations like generative AI, along with evolving international data transfer regimes, e-discovery is in a rapid evolution. And the EDRM model is currently in the process of being updated to reflect that.
Revision to the Definition of 'Waters of the United States'
April 01, 2023
In April of 2020, the EPA and the Department of the Army began the process of revising the definition of the term Waters of the United States (WOTUS). After the new administration took office in 2021, a new final rule was recently published. The changes are scheduled to take effect this year. The definition is significant for a multitude of land uses, as it places limitations on activities that may be conducted within and adjacent to such waters or, in some instances, requires the issuance of permits before certain activities may be conducted.
Landlord & Tenant Law
April 01, 2023
HSTPA Does Not Violate Taking or Due Process Clauses
Landlord Liable for Bite By Tenant's Dog
Tenant Not Liable As Holdover Absent Offer and Acceptance of Rent Payments
Issues of Fact Preclude Summary Judgment on Habitability Claim
Real Property Law
April 01, 2023
Injunctive Relief Denied In Action to Enforce Restrictive Covenant
Neighbor Lacked Standing to Enforce Restrictive Covenant
Easement Holder Entitled to Preliminary Injunction
Disposition to Husband and Wife Creates Tenancy By the Entirety
Tax Sale Notice Satisfied Statutory and Constitutional Requirements
