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EU Unveils New Online Content and Data Regulation
Say Hello to the Digital Services Act.
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To Embed, or Not to Embed, that is the Question
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.
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LEGAL TECH: FileTrail Disposes of 1.5 Million Records for Nelson Mullins
"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.
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LEGAL TECH: New TAR Case Spotlights Perils with Broad ESI Protocols
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).
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AI Is Calling Time On the Billable Hour
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.
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: How to Embrace Virtual Seminars in 5 Easy Steps
In 2021 everyone in the legal field has a virtual platform, so firms of all sizes can jump in and offer webinars on topics that highlight their firms' practice areas. Create your own virtual programs by following these 5 steps.
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MARKETING TECH: Leveraging Data to Drive Innovation in A Post-Pandemic (We Hope) World
With a new year and fresh outlook for the future, the time is ripe for legal technologists and innovators to take the delivery of legal services and client experience to the next level. One key is recognizing that successful innovation — be it turning best practices into standard operating procedures, or reinventing the law firm business model altogether — is equal parts mindset, method and message.
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The Open Window to Your World: Smartphone Security in the Age of COVID
Industry developments this year add concern over connected devices and information tracking. New Smartphones include an app for COVID exposures, which can lead to privacy issues.
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The Evolution of TAR
An overview of past technology-assisted review versions and a look at what's next.
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How Cloud Is Helping Companies Weather the Impact of COVID-19
The demand for everything "cloud" has been driven by the massive, and dramatic, shift to a remote-first workforce caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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