February 06, 2020 | Legaltech News
Why the Debate Over AI Patent Inventors Won't End SoonAlthough international patent offices say only humans can be the inventor of a patent, panelists at Legalweek say tech has advanced too much for that to be a limitation.
By Victoria Hudgins
3 minute read
February 05, 2020 | Legaltech News
3 Ways 5G Will Revolutionize Your OfficeA panel at Legalweek looked at the ways 5G will change business culture and industry. But like with anything internet-based, the avenues for bad actors will also grow.
By Victoria Hudgins
2 minute read
February 04, 2020 | Legaltech News
The Biggest Hurdle for Legal Tech Innovation? Law Firms' Business StructureLegal tech companies may have a hard time breaking into the law firm market, but observers say the opportunities are too great to pass up.
By Victoria Hudgins
2 minute read
February 04, 2020 | Legaltech News
New UK IoT Law Treads Unique Path, Possibly Complicating Tech DevelopmentThe U.K. appears poised to regulate consumer-facing IoT devices. Lawyers note some of the requirements are unique and may lead to a puzzling array of administrative, contractual, development and marketing challenges.
By Victoria Hudgins
3 minute read
February 03, 2020 | Legaltech News
With Remote Access, Are Firms Risking a 'Backdoor' to Ransomware?Law firms may think phishing attacks are their top cybersecurity concerns, but cybersecurity experts say thieves are also targeting their remote monitoring and management tools for critical client data.
By Victoria Hudgins
3 minute read
January 31, 2020 | Legaltech News
Even Beyond Cyberinsurance, Inconsistency Grows Over Insurer's Breach Coverage LiabilityCourts may be split over if direct loss is needed for an insurance policy to cover a cyberattack, but insurance companies are looking to tighten their policy language in an attempt to prevent coverage liability.
By Victoria Hudgins
3 minute read
January 31, 2020 | Legaltech News
New Financial Cybersecurity Rules Signal SEC's Deepening Cyber FocusA new cybersecurity regulation for the financial industry is likely not taking many entities by surprise, as lawyers say this is one more sign to expect a growing list of corporate cyber requirements.
By Victoria Hudgins
4 minute read
January 29, 2020 | Legaltech News
Trespass Add-Ons to ADA Website Suits Face Uncertain FutureIn Florida, plaintiffs are tacking on trespass violations to their ADA website lawsuits to boost their monetary damage claims. But while some believe these "inventive" trespass claims stand on shaky legal ground, others are say they are far from frivolous.
By Victoria Hudgins
3 minute read
January 27, 2020 | Legaltech News
'Too Risky': National Court Reporters Association Pushes Back Against Digital ReportingThe NCRA alleges that a lack of certification and the possibility for altered audio makes digital court reporting "dangerous," but proponents argue there is little difference between digital and in-person court reporting.
By Victoria Hudgins
4 minute read
January 24, 2020 | Legaltech News
Companies Won't Find a Universal Privacy Framework With New NIST ReleaseKnown for its cybersecurity framework, NIST released its privacy framework last week. Lawyers say it encourages companies to holistically address privacy, but it's not the end-all for compliance.
By Victoria Hudgins
4 minute read
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