Implementing U.S. and International Social Networking Regulations
October 31, 2012
This article summarizes the recent U.S. legislation regarding applicant privacy and the NLRB's social networking and employment policy guidelines. It also analyzes the state of social media and employment law in the EU, particularly France, the United Kingdom and Argentina as examples of law developing outside of the United States. Finally, this article provides recommendations for employers faced with complying with new laws governing the use of social media.
Cybersecurity Law Firms Needed to Combat Terrorism Threat
October 31, 2012
The next mass terrorism attack may not involve planes, trains or buildings. It very well may involve cyberspace and could be felt by Americans when their lights, computers or smart phones go on the fritz as networks are compromised.
Pinning Your Company's Hopes on Pinterest
October 31, 2012
Heralded as the next big thing in social media, Pinterest presents new legal risks for companies engaged in social media marketing. By sharing images and encouraging others to re-pin them, Pinterest users may inadvertently engage in copyright or trademark infringement, violate licensing agreements, or run afoul of FTC rules for commercial endorsements.
Court Watch
October 31, 2012
Recent rulings of interest.
Benesch Law Migrates from Sharepoint to HighQ Collaborate
October 31, 2012
We not only needed technology that was completely collaborative, but was also easy to use and maintain for the entire firm. We needed a system that had a great user experience and one that would provide a seamless transition so we could continue catering to our clients' needs.
The Future in Law Firm Technology
October 31, 2012
As technology has evolved and we've gone from proprietary systems to open ones with standard data types, access to data is much easier. In fact, today's challenge is not accessing information, it's deciding what to access and what to do with it.
Technology-Assisted Review: One Size Doesn't Fit All
October 31, 2012
This article describes how leveraging technology to accelerate review, known as Technology-Assisted Review (TAR), is an effective tool for managing the cost and the time it takes to complete a large-volume document review.
Social Document Management Systems: A Thing of the Present
October 31, 2012
What is a social document management system? Social DMS is based off the 100% Web concept. This concept envisions that all firm processes, workflows and interactions are accessed and deployed through a 100% Web-based approach. Why? It is the future and reflects how the Web is organized and how consumer culture is organized.
