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The American Lawyer

Client Data in the Age of Digital Technologies and Cyber Warfare

Ubiquitous news of law firm data breaches, even among BigLaw, spotlights a treasure trove of trade secrets, confidential and strategic transactions, and sensitive client information. No wonder law firms are perceived to be attractive targets of cyber-attacks. Attractive? You can't help that. Easy? Not so fast.
23 minute read

The Recorder

DOJ Indicts 4 in Yahoo Data Breach Linked to Russia

An indictment unveiled in San Francisco Wednesday includes two Russian Federal Security Service officers.
10 minute read

Legaltech News

In Health Care, Is Blockchain the Technology Legal Has Been Waiting For?

The technology lends itself to a number of applications, namely medical records, clinical trials and prescription drug monitoring.
10 minute read

National Law Journal

Sullivan & Cromwell's Brent McIntosh Is Picked for Treasury GC

Brent McIntosh, co-leader of Sullivan & Cromwell's cybersecurity practice, was nominated on Tuesday to lead the U.S. Treasury Department's general counsel office. McIntosh joins a team of other attorneys from the firm who have taken or been nominated for key posts in the Trump administration.
20 minute read

Legaltech News

As Cyber Attackers Get Tougher, General Counsel Get Going

The methods used by hackers and scammers are getting more advanced, so in-house counsel have to step up.
9 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Lack of Redaction for PACER Compromised Litigant's Identity, Lawsuit Says

A Louisiana law firm is facing a suit in New Jersey federal court by a man who says his identity was stolen after a court document listing his Social Security number was posted on the PACER system without redaction.
6 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Reducing Legal Spend Still Top Concern for Many Litigation Chiefs

A new survey from Consero shows that legal departments and their litigation chiefs continue to try and decrease legal spend.
4 minute read

Legaltech News

What You Need to Know to Get Started with Privacy Shield Certification

Even if your company is U.S.-based but is obtaining personal data from European citizens, you should consider obtaining certification under the new Privacy Shield framework.
16 minute read

Legaltech News

Canadian Businesses Raise Cybersecurity Concerns Regarding New China Law

A government spokesperson says Canadian businesses have expressed concerns over how they may be affected by China's recent cybersecurity law.
8 minute read

Legaltech News

EDRM Releases Security Audit Questionnaire with Focus on E-Discovery Security

The questionnaire is designed for organizations to evaluate the security capabilities of partners offering electronic discovery or managed services.
6 minute read

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