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Rhys Dipshan

Rhys Dipshan

CT-born, New York-based legal tech reporter covering everything from in-house technology disruption to privacy trends, blockchain, AI, cybersecurity, and ghosts-in-the-machine. Continually waiting for law to catch up with tech. (It's like waiting for Godot, but without the clowns)

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March 01, 2017 | New York Law Journal

Counsel Face Major Challenges with Rise of the Internet of Things

In addition to heeding ever-changing regulations over Internet of Things devices, counsel must reckon with novel security and discovery burdens.

By Rhys Dipshan

8 minute read

February 28, 2017 | Legaltech News

Cyberwar Attorney: Former Legal Adviser to Joint Chiefs Chats Corporate and Military Cyber Threats

Michael Adams discusses cyber threats against U.S. corporations and highlights his time serving as counsel for military cybersecurity teams.

By Rhys Dipshan

10 minute read

February 27, 2017 | Legaltech News

Short Circuits: 3 Areas Where Tech Law Is Falling Behind

From fighting cyberespionage to protecting corporate clients' privacy, outdated laws may be hindering corporations.

By Rhys Dipshan

16 minute read

February 24, 2017 | Corporate Counsel

Corporations Move Toward Encryption, But It's a Mixed Blessing for Legal

As corporations increasingly eye encryption to mitigate cybersecurity risks, e-discovery operations may become more challenging.

By Rhys Dipshan

7 minute read

February 23, 2017 | Legaltech News

Microsoft's Cloud IP Protection: A Solution Without a 'Patent Troll' Problem?

Microsoft's conversations with customers have led it to tackle an emerging risk through Azure IP Advantage, but others say the 'umbrella' program may not yet be legal necessity.

By Rhys Dipshan

13 minute read

February 22, 2017 | New York Law Journal

State's Financial Cybersecurity Regulation Reaches Beyond Borders, Industries

The regulation requires any company doing business with a "covered entity" to have robust information security processes and procedures.

By Rhys Dipshan

10 minute read

February 22, 2017 | The American Lawyer

Domino Effect: NY's Financial Cybersecurity Regulation Reaches Beyond Borders, Industries

The regulation requires any company doing business with a "covered entity" to have robust information security processes and procedures.

By Rhys Dipshan

9 minute read

February 21, 2017 | Legaltech News

For Finance Industry In-House Counsel, the Future Is Pressing, but Largely Unknown

DTCC general counsel Ann Shuman discusses the challenges of legal departments and what to expect from a life at the helm of market and technology evolution.

By Rhys Dipshan

10 minute read

February 21, 2017 | Legaltech News

The Evolution of a Cyber Lawyer: LTN Talks With Align's John Araneo

Araneo discusses his path to becoming cybersecurity counsel at Align, and what general counsel across the corporate world are underestimating about modern-day threats.

By Rhys Dipshan

7 minute read

February 16, 2017 | Corporate Counsel

The Actual Cost of In-House Artificial Intelligence Adoption

The time, capital and personnel required to get basic AI technologies running in-house underscores why such implementation is limited to legal teams.

By Rhys Dipshan

9 minute read