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Standing and Potential Causes of Action in Data Breach Cases
While data breaches have become too common, case law and statutory law governing redress for data breaches is limited. This article explores standing and potential causes of action in data breach suits.
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The Increasing Use of Data Analytics in International Arbitration
Legal practitioners, as well as in-house counsel and other stakeholders, are making increased use of legal analytics in order to reach data-driven decisions in the context of future or ongoing litigation. Access to data analytics is even more relevant in the context of international arbitration, where the parties and counsel exert a greater degree of control over key features of the dispute resolution process.
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Making Shareholder and Director Virtual Meetings Secure
Holding director meetings and shareholder meetings via the Internet may attenuate meeting difficulties while mitigating health concerns, however, doing so raises the issue of cybersecurity.
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Legal Tech: Let's Make a Deal: Law Departments Are Looking for Leverage in Tech Deals
Even during a pandemic, deals for legal tech products and services still need to be struck. But COVID-19's impact on the economy as well as the maturation of corporate legal departments' general understanding of pricing and functionality could be helping them find more leverage at the bargaining table.
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Legal Tech: 3 Reasons to Attend E-Discovery Day 2020
The biggest yearly gathering of e-discovery industry professionals is on December 3, featuring webcasts, CLE opportunities and virtual networking.
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Transitioning to Remote, Electronic Signing for Transactions
The recent move to more remote work environments has prompted many to take a second look at not only eSignature solutions but also remote online notarization (RON). In order to support transactional practice groups in making the transition to electronic signing and closings, one must understand the challenges and opportunities of these technologies.
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Corporate Compliance Programs and the DOJ's Emphasis on Data Analytics: What Companies Need to Consider
In recent months, the U.S. Department of Justice has raised expectations for companies to use data analytics to monitor the effectiveness of their compliance programs and to identify potential misconduct.
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Right-Resourcing Legal Services
What is the right strategic approach for a legal department to optimize its return on investment for the resources it deploys to render legal services?
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Fall 2020 Data Privacy Updates
America and the EU continue altering data privacy frameworks for businesses.
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Privacy Issues of Contact Tracing
Companies considering whether to suggest, or even to require, contact tracing for employees or others must consider a host of legal issues, including privacy. This article describes contact tracing, focusing on how technology has made it a more powerful weapon against viruses and diseases than ever before.
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