August 02, 2019 | Legaltech News
Viral Vigilance: Firms Leaning on Policies to Prevent Social Media BlundersLaw firms are taking a hands-off approach to their lawyers' social media posts, so long as such activity doesn't damage the firm or clients.
By Victoria Hudgins
3 minute read
August 01, 2019 | Legaltech News
ABA Launches Pro Bono Portal for Immigrant Children Deportation CasesThe American Bar Association will initially work with three legal aid organizations to better connect attorneys to children facing deportation, many of whom lack legal representation.
By Victoria Hudgins
2 minute read
July 31, 2019 | Legaltech News
Lost Business is Biggest Driver of Global Companies' Data Breach CostsA report by IBM and the Ponemon Institute found that breach expenses are rising in the U.S., while lost business is the largest contributor of such growing costs worldwide.
By Victoria Hudgins
3 minute read
July 30, 2019 | Legaltech News
KLDiscovery Absorbs Two E-Discovery Providers With an Eye on Tech ExpansionKLDiscovery recently announced it acquired Strategic Legal Solutions and Compiled, and hinted more M&A activity may be underway.
By Victoria Hudgins
3 minute read
July 29, 2019 | Legaltech News
5 Ways Companies Can Curb Risk When Transferring DataFrom encrypting sensitive data to examining your cloud service provider's processing ability, here are some tips for securely transferring data.
By Victoria Hudgins
4 minute read
July 26, 2019 | Legaltech News
Why NY's Criminal Discovery Reforms Aren't a Boon to E-DiscoveryWhile New York state's criminal discovery reforms to improve access to evidence were welcomed by many, observers say they may not lead to higher adoption of e-discovery tools, despite the need for more quick, efficient review.
By Victoria Hudgins
3 minute read
July 25, 2019 | Legaltech News
Keeping Up With the Tech: Behind the FTC's COPPA ReviewThe FTC seeks to stay ahead of the curve when it comes to the technology children are exposed to, but it's far from certain how enforcement of the Children Online Privacy Protection Act will be updated, if at all.
By Victoria Hudgins
3 minute read
July 24, 2019 | Legaltech News
When Mining Workers' Social Media, Take an Evenhanded ApproachEmployers may be keeping a closer eye on employees' social media posts, but crude and offensive posts don't always provide enough legal standing to discipline or terminate an employee, lawyers say.
By Victoria Hudgins
3 minute read
July 23, 2019 | Legaltech News
Photo Apps Like FaceApp Risk Running Into a Host of LiabilitiesFaceApp users may be tickled by the app's ability to age selfies, but lawyers say the company's photo collection practice places it in the scope of the FTC and some states' laws.
By Victoria Hudgins
3 minute read
July 22, 2019 | Legaltech News
Compliance Complexities Grow as Jurisdictions Rein in Facial Recognition TechU.S. cities are stepping in and prohibiting their government departments from using facial recognition tools, adding more complexity to the United States' patchwork of biometric regulations.
By Victoria Hudgins
3 minute read
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