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EU Unveils New Online Content and Data Regulation
January 01, 2021
Say Hello to the Digital Services Act.
To Embed, or Not to Embed, that is the Question
January 01, 2021
Would Shakespeare Post Hamlet on Instagram in 2020? While the sound distracting you hear from this article may well be William Shakespeare rapidly turning in his grave like the Mad Hatter Teacup Ride at Disneyworld, recent legal and procedural developments associated with the ubiquitous Instagram social media site have created significant practical and legal risks for both copyright owners and account holders that would have even vexed the Bard himself.
LEGAL TECH: FileTrail Disposes of 1.5 Million Records for Nelson Mullins
January 01, 2021
"Ensuring that electronic records are disposed of in a timely manner is essential to maintaining security, confidentiality and data protection," says Darrell Mervau, FileTrail president. And law firms are taking note.
LEGAL TECH: New TAR Case Spotlights Perils with Broad ESI Protocols
January 01, 2021
A new case has brought into the spotlight the risks responding parties face when entering into ESI protocols with detailed disclosure obligations regarding technology-assisted review (TAR).
2020 The Year in Photos
January 01, 2021
A look back at the year that felt like a decade.
What ALM Reporters and Editors Expect From Law Firms and PR Pros in 2021: Part I
January 01, 2021
Part I of this series looks at what veteran legal editors want and expect from law firms and PR pros in 2021. Part II will be in the February issue. Part I offers you a head start.
For the New Year, Copy High Growth Firms by Prioritizing Marketing Investment
January 01, 2021
Firms must be cautious as they re-examine budget priorities to not underestimate the harm that can be caused by failing to consider the long-range damage that can be done to a firm's brand by cutting back too much on their marketing efforts.
AI Is Calling Time On the Billable Hour
January 01, 2021
The game has changed substantially for law firms today — the evolution of the legal business model is underway and artificial intelligence (AI) is playing a big role in calling time on the billable hour.
For the New Year, Copy High Growth Firms By Prioritizing Marketing Investment
January 01, 2021
In the chaos of this past year, it is easy to lose sight of long-term priorities for the sake of addressing short-term crises. Firms must be cautious as they re-examine budget priorities to not underestimate the harm that can be caused by failing to consider the long-range damage that can be done to a firm's brand by cutting back too much on their marketing efforts.
10 Ways to Prepare for 2021's Collision of Business and Society
January 01, 2021
As we enter 2021, we should expect the needs of business and society to continue colliding. But if law firms prepare for those collisions, they can drive better outcomes.

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