How to Obtain Social Media Data for Defending Lawsuits
May 02, 2015
It is pivotal that a practitioner who wants to conduct formal discovery of social media user content understand how each site stores and communicates its data. Armed with information, the informed attorney may well reap huge rewards when engaging in digital discovery.
Avoid Drowning in Data
May 02, 2015
In the era of almost daily news accounts of data security breaches, the legal and business imperative for data and data system protection needs no explanation. What is less apparent, however, is exactly how to properly manage information and its privacy and security. This article suggests an approach for how to design and run a program that is right for your company.
NLRB Shields Online Rants
May 02, 2015
To some, a recent labor board ruling about social media marks the end of workplace civility. To others, it's a boost to protected speech.
Securing a Document Review Center: A Practical Guide
May 02, 2015
Much ink has been spilled in recent years about information security, hacker exploits and hardware and software products used to thwart hackers. Not a single day goes by without news pertaining to the discovery of vulnerabilities in the software we use and cherish, and to hacker exploits affecting the companies we use in our daily lives.
ICANN Betting on '.law' Domain
May 02, 2015
Coming this summer, there will be a new way for law firms and lawyers to distinguish themselves on the Internet: a ".law" top-level website domain.
Legal Issues in Fantasy Sports
May 02, 2015
Fantasy sports once represented a seasonal hobby among friends and coworkers. However, it has now undeniably blossomed into a force in both the American culture and, more important, the U.S. economy. The explosion of fantasy sports can be directly traced to the favored status bestowed upon fantasy sports contests by federal anti-gaming laws ' specifically the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIEGA).
Cybercrime
May 02, 2015
Just when you thought that it could not get worse for companies in the context of cybersecurity and privacy issues ' it does. Below, we review the sobering news about cyberattacks and provide some tips when considering insurance for cyber risk.
<b><i>Online Extra:</b></i> DOJ Releases Cybersecurity Best Practices
May 01, 2015
Dealing with cybersecurity in the United States is challenging for many reasons, but one of the most frequently cited pain points is the patchwork of laws governing the space. Depending on your corporation's industry, consumer base and location, your legal requirements following a significant breach can change dramatically. The Department of Justice (DOJ) is now stepping up to help, setting a list of best practices organizations should bear in mind if and when they are…