Latest Stories
Questions Surround Proposed E-Discovery Rules
Ten years ago, lawyers were more likely to hear questions about slack space and metadata at a "Star Trek" convention than in a courtroom. But that's no longer the case. In response to the changing litigation landscape, the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure are bringing changes to facilitate the discovery process and reduce the chance of abuse. Our commentators outline the proposals' potential problems.
Law Firms Step Up Efforts to Protect Client Data From Cyber-Attacks
As hacker attacks carrying the threat of data and security breaches mount, clients are demanding to know what safeguards law firms have in place to protect sensitive, proprietary information.
Calif. Judges Balk at Putting Financial Disclosures Online
Citing security concerns, judicial branch leaders and judges in California have been lobbying the state's Fair Political Practices Commission to keep their Statements of Economic Interests offline.
Avvo: A Perfect 10 in Connecticut?
Avvo, the controversial Web site that rates lawyers, now includes profiles of more than 23,000 Connecticut attorneys. For those repulsed by the notion of an expanding consumer-focused site that assesses lawyers online as if they were videos or restaurants, well, tough luck.
Obama Administration Prepares Cybersecurity Executive Order
The Obama administration is preparing an executive order with new rules to protect U.S. computer systems, after Congress failed earlier this summer to pass a cybersecurity bill.
IT at McMillan Binch Empowered by VoIP
Canadian law firm McMillan Binch decided to integrate its client relationship management data with its new Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) and wireless technologies. Chris Duncan, director of IT, explains the advantages VoIP brings to his firm as he leads you through the installation process.Trending Stories
- 1Trailblazing Broward Judge Retires; Legacy Includes Bush v. Gore
- 2Federal Judge Named in Lawsuit Over Underage Drinking Party at His California Home
- 3'Almost an Arms Race': California Law Firms Scooped Up Lateral Talent by the Handful in 2024
- 4Pittsburgh Judge Rules Loan Company's Online Arbitration Agreement Unenforceable
- 5As a New Year Dawns, the Value of Florida’s Revised Mediation Laws Comes Into Greater Focus
Featured Firms
Law Offices of Gary Martin Hays & Associates, P.C.
(470) 294-1674
Law Offices of Mark E. Salomone
(857) 444-6468
Smith & Hassler
(713) 739-1250
More from ALM
- Scan In Progress: Litigators Leverage AI to Screen Prospective Jurors 1 minute read
- Legal Speak at General Counsel Conference East 2024: Match Group's Katie Dugan & Herrick's Carol Goodman 1 minute read
- Legal Speak at General Counsel Conference East 2024: Eric Wall, Executive VP, Syllo 1 minute read