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RSA Conference to Cover Legal Issues of Retaliatory Hacking
Next week's RSA Conference, a prominent information security event organized by Hopkinton, Mass.-based EMC Corp., has 19 sessions on its agenda related to law including the relatively new subject of retaliatory attacks.
Advertising Rules and Social Media: Texas Style
A number of Texas attorneys and firms are using social media sites to enhance their internet presence. But many lawyers are wary to embrace social media for fear of crossing an undefined line in the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct -- the advertising and solicitation rules.
Make the Most of Trial Consultants
Increasingly, law firms turn to litigation consultants to help them develop sophisticated courtroom presentations. San Francisco-based consultant Ted Brooks offers 12 tips -- from getting accurate estimates to keeping tabs on a consultant's team -- to make sure the relationship is a true "win win."
Judge John Facciola Steals the Show at Georgetown Law
At Georgetown Law's first e-discovery conference for federal lawyers, Judge John Facciola warns that all attorneys must be facile in technology to comply with current ethics requirements.
Cloud Computing: Ethical Shades of Gray
Cloud computing is a type of remote electronic data storage on the internet. While this form of outsourcing is touted as fostering efficiency and cost savings at law firms, the elusiveness of this data storage has raised eyebrows in the legal community as to its ethical propriety. In particular, there are concerns, as well as guidelines, regarding confidentiality, security, and control.
How to Market Technology to Law Firms
With a few notable exceptions, lawyers are reluctant to implement new technology to deliver legal services. For technology vendors, this reluctance is often reflected in frustrating, slow-moving sales cycles that can be overcome if marketers think like lawyers, says consultant Mark Bruce.
Survey: Tech-Savvy Associates Want It All, and Some Firms Oblige
Big firms have long relied on the BlackBerry e-mail and data encryption features. But as the smartphone and tablet markets have exploded, lawyers have more mobile tech options than ever before. And when firms take advantage of those options, lawyers are more satisfied with their firms, according to The American Lawyer's annual associates tech survey.Trending Stories
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