October 22, 2019 | Legaltech News
US-UK Data Sharing Agreement Might Not Soothe Law Firms' Cloud ConcernsThe bilateral data sharing agreement is the first under the CLOUD Act. While it offers similar abilities currently available to law enforcement agencies, it may not sway law firms reluctant to place client data on the cloud.
By Victoria Hudgins
4 minute read
October 21, 2019 | Legaltech News
Despite Cyber Insurer's Suggestions, Some Firms Tread Their Own Vendor PathCyber insurers usually push a preapproved list of cybersecurity vendors for their clients to use, but some law firms are more comfortable treading their own path, even if that means higher costs.
By Victoria Hudgins
3 minute read
October 18, 2019 | Legaltech News
Texas' Move to Regulate BYOD Data Highlights States' 'Loophole' ProblemsIn an effort to bring more transparency to government, Texas amended its public information law to close a loophole not accounting for personal devices. It's a move that advocates say other states should follow.
By Victoria Hudgins
3 minute read
October 17, 2019 | Legaltech News
Former Catalyst CEO Launches New Open Source Push for Legal TechWhile open source software is common—you're likely reading this article on an open source browser—it's a rarity in the legal tech space. John Tredennick is hoping to change that.
By Victoria Hudgins
3 minute read
October 16, 2019 | Legaltech News
First Amendment Questions Cloud California's New Election Deepfakes LawFirst Amendment advocates have voiced concerns over California's amended Election Code that looks to combat deepfakes, questioning its constitutionality and effectiveness. The law is likely to be a test run for other states looking to combat deepfakes.
By Victoria Hudgins
4 minute read
October 15, 2019 | Legaltech News
Nostalgics Beware: Microsoft Products Losing Support Could Put Firms at RiskTech support doesn't last forever. Case in point: Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 holdouts after Jan. 14, 2020, risk exposure to more cyber threats and outdated software.
By Victoria Hudgins
4 minute read
October 14, 2019 | Legaltech News
Legal's Risk Aversion and Limited Tech Talent Are Inflating IT CostsThe legal industry is the top overspender for IT, according to a new survey. But that statistic might change for the notoriously risk adverse industry if it looks for outside help and demands greater pricing transparency.
By Victoria Hudgins
3 minute read
October 11, 2019 | Legaltech News
Improving DevOps May Take Pain Out of Law Firm Tech DevelopmentLaw firms are beginning to bring software developers into the fold, and as law firms' IT departments make room, tech consultants say a clear understanding of priorities and expectations are paramount for efficient workflows.
By Victoria Hudgins
4 minute read
October 03, 2019 | Legaltech News
Google Ruling Fallout: Is Restricting Search Engines Within EU Borders Feasible?Truly blocking EU citizens from web content is unlikely because of VPNs and other popular proxies, but companies ordered by regulators to block certain content must make a concerted effort to discourage access.
By Victoria Hudgins
4 minute read
October 02, 2019 | Legaltech News
'Piece-by-Piece' U.S. Is Catching Up With the GDPR, Says Squire Privacy Co-ChairSquire Patton Boggs' newest data privacy and cybersecurity group co-chair shares the top cases lawyers are watching in the European Union and beyond, and why the U.S. isn't that far from having a GDPR-like approach to data privacy.
By Victoria Hudgins
4 minute read
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