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Law Firms Facing Unprecedented Cyber Risk
For years, various government authorities and security experts warned the legal industry about the proverbial cyber target painted on their chest. And while a cornucopian crop of headlines bloomed about data breaches, most concentrated on major retailers or recognizable brands. Given nebulous reporting legislations, the data breaches at law firms remained below the press horizon. But you can only dodge so many bullets until one hits the industry square in the chest.
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<b><i>Online Extra:</b></i> Avvo GC Denies That Fixed-Fee Legal Service Violates Ethical Rules
Avvo Inc.'s online fixed-fee legal service violates ethics rules related to advertising and splitting fees, a recent South Carolina bar advisory opinion found. Not surprisingly, Avvo general counsel Josh King disagrees.
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<b><i>Online Extra:</b></i> Convict Seeks New Trial Over Use of Facebook Evidence
A man convicted of murder in New Haven, CT, is asking the state Supreme Court for a new trial on grounds that the judge should not have allowed evidence from Facebook at trial. The defendant argues that photos from his Facebook profile that were presented to the jury were used to portray him as a "thug" and improperly swayed the jury. Police were also able to locate the defendant, Derrick Bouknight, through his Facebook page. '
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<b><i>Online Extra:</b></i> Yahoo Security Breach Sparks Class Actions
At least six class actions have been filed against Yahoo! Inc. in the wake of last month's announcement of a security breach that compromised an estimated 500 million account holders.
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<b><i>Online Extra:</b></i> Much Ado About 'Minimum Standards' for DFS Cybersecurity Regulation
The New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) made headlines on by announcing a 'first-in-the-nation,' comprehensive cybersecurity regulation, which will mandate 16 'minimum standards' for the 4,000+ institutions operating under DFS jurisdiction. The regulation was released on Sept. 28.
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<b><i>Breaking News:</b></i> Much Ado About 'Minimum Standards' for DFS Cybersecurity Regulation
The New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) made headlines on by announcing a 'first-in-the-nation,' comprehensive cybersecurity regulation, which will mandate 16 'minimum standards' for the 4,000+ institutions operating under DFS jurisdiction. The regulation was released on Sept. 28.
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<b><i>Online Extra:</b></i> British Billionaire's Suit Over Alleged Leak Offers First Test of Privacy Law
Gilbert Chagoury, a British billionaire and philanthropist was denied a visa last year to enter the United States because, according to the U.S. government, he was suspected of supporting terrorism. Chagoury denies the allegation, saying the U.S. Department of State relied on bad intelligence. And now he's suing federal agencies that he claims leaked information about him to a reporter. His suit is thought to be the first case brought under the Judicial Redress Act, which President Barack Obama signed in February.
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The Internal Risks of Managing Client Matter Information
Why do so many law firms indulge in risky behavior when it comes to managing their clients' records and information?
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Is Your Printer A Gateway For Hackers? Five Tips for a Secure Printer
Printers can contain sensitive information, or can be an entry point for hackers. It's imperative that law firms shield printers against hackers.
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Third Circuit Sets Standard for Facebook Chat Evidence
Rejecting the appeal of a convicted child molester who used Facebook to exchange explicit photos of minors, a federal appeals court clarified how online chats can be authenticated as criminal evidence.
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