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Video Conferencing and the CCPA
Users have become increasingly concerned about the privacy of videoconferencing platforms, due to exposure of information from security breaches. We examined the privacy policies of six prominent applications to determine their compliance with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
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Cybersecurity Practices Grow As Firms Compete for Talent
Law firms in every segment of the market are hiring cybersecurity and privacy laterals and launching new practices, as more of their clients become aware of their vulnerabilities while working remotely.
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Legal Tech: Fall 2020's Most Interesting E-Discovery Cases
In this quarter's Case Law Review, we'll take a look at recent rulings that cover the discoverability of ESI on sources other than a computer, whether social media posts offer any degree of privacy, and the importance of proportionality when attempting to compel production during litigation.
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Preventing and Mitigating Cultural Engineering Attacks During M&A: What Every Law Firm Needs to Know
Criminals have long taken advantage of unrest and instability, knowing that people's attention will be diverted and their defenses down during uncertain times. This leaves ample space for the less altruistic among us to move in and manipulate a situation to their benefit.
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Ransomware: To Pay or Not to Pay Is Not the Question
Ransomware has come a long way since the 1989 "AIDS Trojan." In 2019 ransomware demands topped $12M. Succinctly put: "Ransom demands grew larger. Tactics became more cutthroat."
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Data Is Fluid -- So Why Are Data Maps Static?
Data "in transit," or in motion, is data that is moving from one location to other, such as from device to device or through a private network. Data "at rest" is data that is not actively moving from place to place, such as archived data. Protecting data in motion and at rest is crucial for data-driven enterprises as hackers continue to come up with new ways to attack.
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Redefining Law Firm Financial Management In an Era of Unprecedented Economic Uncertainty
The pandemic has forced law firms to reevaluate their expenses, refine their budgets, and review their overall operations to adapt to an environment of perpetual uncertainty. To understand their approach, options, and considerations, LSQ engaged Ari Kaplan Advisors to benchmark a range of metrics and perspectives from leaders at an array of organizations
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Why a Mutuality of Services Mindset in Legal Makes for a Better Post-COVID Culture
In the legal industry, transitioning to a culture of care poses more of a challenge to law firms than other businesses. In fact, today's business climate has long been calling for reform to the law firm business model of the billable hour and a reassessment of the economic principles of legal partnerships, which actively encourage self-interest and the maximization of personal financial returns. What is needed now is for attorneys to seize the chance to reshape their profession and strengthen their position as leaders of our society.
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Legal Tech: Illinois District Court Case Provides TAR Guidance
Livingston v. City of Chicago A new technology-assisted review (TAR) case provides instructive guidance on any number of key issues surrounding the use of TAR.
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Legal Tech: Legal Tech Is Catching Up to Diversity Efforts. Now They Have to Get Ahead.
While legal tech companies are donating services and time to racial justice initiatives, establishing long-term change may require a more strategic approach and an assist from data analytics.
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