October 24, 2023 | Legaltech News
Debunking the Myths of Legal Technology AdoptionWhile law firms and their IT departments tend to be risk-averse and favor proven solutions, this mentality has shifted considering new security imperatives and vulnerabilities.
By Josh Aaron, Aiden Technologies
6 minute read
October 02, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer
Pennsylvania Governor Appoints New Secretary of Legislative AffairsOn Sept. 27, Gov. Josh Shapiro announced former State Rep. Mike Vereb is stepping down as secretary of legislative affairs and he will appoint Thomas (TJ) Yablonski Jr., a Pennsylvania native who currently serves as a senior adviser in the Governor's Office, to fill the role.
By Gov. Josh Shapiro's Office
2 minute read
September 15, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer
You Diligently Protect Your Clients; What About You? Part 2 (The Middle and the End)Risk management does not end with the signing of the engagement agreement, however. Attorneys should consistently consider and address risks arising in their practice throughout the life of each and every representation.
By Alesia S. Sulock and Josh J.T. Byrne
8 minute read
August 10, 2023 | New York Law Journal
No One Gets There Alone: The Value of Mentorship Programs in the Legal ProfessionBy getting involved in pipeline mentorship programs, attorneys can provide support that lifts up those who might otherwise be left behind—particularly in the highly competitive process of becoming a judicial law clerk.
By Josh Mathew
5 minute read
July 14, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer
You Diligently Protect Your Clients; What About You? Part 1 (The Beginning)By incorporating risk management from the very beginning of the representation, an attorney can better protect against legal malpractice claims or disciplinary complaints arising from simple misunderstandings between lawyer and client.
By Alesia S. Sulock and Josh J.T. Byrne
8 minute read
May 16, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer
Why Your Mental Health Matters to the Disciplinary BoardWhile the very thought of dealing with the Office of Disciplinary Counsel may stress attorneys out, the ODC and the Disciplinary Board have a vested interest in attorneys' mental health.
By Alesia S. Sulock and Josh J.T. Byrne
6 minute read
April 14, 2023 | Law.com
ChatGPT & Generative AI: Everything You Need to KnowCorporate legal departments are increasingly receiving requests from business clients to use ChatGPT or similar AI-powered tools in their operations. These requests can be urgent, with business clients demanding enablement from legal. This article is in two parts: Part One briefly details what "generative AI" tools like ChatGPT are and provides an overview of key legal considerations, including by looking forward to upcoming AI-specific legislation in the EU and the U.S.
By Dan Felz, Wim Nauwelaerts, Paul Greaves and Josh Fox
15 minute read
March 29, 2023 | Law.com
Yes, You Are My Data's KeeperFederal Court Decision Among the First to Allow a Data Breach Liability Claim to Proceed Under Common Law Bailment Theory Data breach lawsuits have often struggled to match up the unique realities of data breaches with traditional theories of legal liability. A recent decision from the Southern District of Indiana, however, cut through these issues by allowing a class action claim to proceed on a theory of liability often proposed by commentators as a solution to the data breach liability conundrum but until recently almost uniformly rejected by courts: the common law theory of bailment.
By Josh Hummel
10 minute read
March 17, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer
When Disciplinary Counsel Knocks on Your Door, How Do You Respond?An understanding of the disciplinary process is essential to successfully defending against a disciplinary action, and can mean the difference between your ability to continue practicing law or needing to find a new job.
By Alesia S. Sulock and Josh J.T. Byrne
7 minute read
January 20, 2023 | Daily Report Online
State Laws Vary Widely on Whether Felons Can Run for OfficeThe states have a range of laws for reinstating rights to felons. In most states, the ability to seek state or local office coincides with the restoration of voting rights.
By Gary Fields and Josh Funk | The Associated Press
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