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Commentary: New Man-Machine Interfaces Pose Privacy Concerns
An array of new technologies may advance the treatment for some of the most severely debilitating human physical and mental infirmities. At the same time, warns Jones Day partner Steven Bennett, these new technologies pose new risks, not least of which are concerns for privacy. Indeed, some of these technologies challenge the very nature of the human self, and may require intensive analysis of fundamental legal and moral implications of their potentially widespread use.
Small Firms: Don't Let Dial-Up Leave You in the Dust
Broadband Internet access is everywhere these days, with most businesses and many consumers using high-speed connections. If you're a sole practitioner or small firm that's still using dial-up, you're wasting your own -- and your clients' -- money. Broadband connections are exponentially faster than dial-up, which means you'll be able to offer clients the same speedy online research and teleconferencing capabilities provided by larger firms. Read on for help navigating the maze of options.
10 IP Cybersecurity Issues Boards Should Worry About
Boards of directors have innumerable fiduciary duties to uphold. Among them are those related to protection of intellectual property against cyber attacks.
First Line of Defense Against Data Security Breaches: Employees
As data security breaches are reported at an alarming rate, discussion often focuses on the need for enhanced technical controls. Often lost in the analysis is the role of the company employee, both as the cause of security breaches and the front line to guard against them.
Next! LTN Picks of Upcoming Panels & Events
Next! LTN Picks of Upcoming Panels & Events: This week includes an e-discovery boot camp, the Civil Rules Committee, Big Data, and drones. [MORE]
A Shift in Legal Thinking on Forensic Evidence?
Disputed assumptions about forensic methods have sent lawyers into an era of heightened skepticism, says legal information services director Ken Strutin. The latest report on this problem underscores the ongoing concerns with forensic evidence and portends a shift in legal thinking.
BlackBerry's Speed Can't Outpace Sanctions
A New York attorney's unilateral choice not to appear for a deposition, sent via BlackBerry the day before, resulted in sanctions under FRCP 30(g), which allows recovery of reasonable fees and expenses if the noticing party fails to attend and proceed with a deposition as noticed.
In Wake of Autonomy Scandal, HP's Lawyers Wonder What's Next
Even before news of HP's latest ill-fated acquisition broke, the company's lawyers had plenty of reasons to leave. Now, GC John Schultz must figure out how to boost morale in his department while also shepherding the company through the crisis.
Recession to Steal Some Glitz From Gadget Show
The International Consumer Electronics Show, the largest trade show in the U.S., opens this week in Las Vegas, but the economic downturn will temper the normally dizzying extravaganza. And some attendees are wondering if the whole technology trade show business is past its peak.Trending Stories
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