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The Legal Intelligencer

The Real Impact of Redundant Data and What to Do About It

Data is duplicative by nature, but the way your operation stores and manages data is likely exposing it to unnecessary and costly redundancy. Most organizations handling e-discovery today could very well have a cumulative data set that is anywhere from five to 10 times bigger than necessary.
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The Legal Intelligencer

'Things Just Couldn't Be the Same' After the 'Lynyrd Skynyrd' Spoliation Decision

Most lawyers know to advise their clients to preserve evidence in their “care, custody or control” relevant to pending or threatened litigation. But exactly how far does “control” go? Can a party be sanctioned for spoliation for failing to issue a legal hold notice to a third party who has no obligation to follow your legal hold instructions?
8 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Beware: Texts and Wearable Data Must Be Preserved, Too

Attorneys need to be aware of technological advances in terms of preservation of evidence and new avenues for seeking relevant evidence. Spoliation sanctions, including adverse jury instructions, have been issued for the failure to preserve text messages. In addition, data from wearable technology, such as the Apple Watch and the Fitbit, can become relevant and material, while also raising concerns about consumer privacy rights.
8 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Possession, Custody or Control: A Perennial Question Gets More Complicated

The perennial question of “possession, custody or control” may become more complicated in light of the U.S. Supreme Court recently granting certiorari in the landmark case of In the Matter of a Warrant to Search a Certain Email Account Controlled and Maintained by Microsoft. Companies will need to watch for this decision and its potential impact on discovery and information governance when data crosses borders.
9 minute read

The Recorder

SEC Directs Regulatory Fire at Initial Coin Offerings

A regulatory fusillade arrives as initial coin offerings—ICOs—have become big business.
17 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Cryptocurrency: The Hidden Risks

The complexities of these digital financial instruments present significant risks that are little understood, including their potential effect on matrimonial and commercial litigation proceedings.
9 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Have 5 Years of HIPAA Experience? Amazon Is Looking for You

Amazon.com Inc. is looking for a professional experienced with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act to work on health care-related compliance matters, according to a recent job listing, another indication it plans on moving into health care devices or services.
3 minute read

Inside Counsel

U.S. Needs New Approach to Commercial Counterintelligence

The U.S. is in the crosshairs of foreign competitors and intelligence services seeking to obtain valuable knowledge and other intellectual property,…
4 minute read

Inside Counsel

The Legal Side of Cybersecurity and GDPR

As we begin 2018, there are two key issues that are top of mind for legal professionals right now--cybersecurity and the General Data Protection Regulation…
4 minute read

Inside Counsel

How GDPR Will Transform Global Commerce

Currently, we stand between two paradigms in the regulation and preservation of privacy.The U.S., as host to some of the world's biggest tech…
4 minute read

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