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Balancing Privacy, Quality and Unbiased Data Is Difficult, but Not Impossible

Data collection is already increasingly challenging because of emerging privacy laws. But a recent International Association of Privacy Professionals panel also noted that younger generations' privacy preferences may add even more additional hurdles.
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Corporate Counsel

'You Just Don't Get Me': Disconnect Between GCs and CEOs on Technology, Workloads Revealed in E&Y Survey

"Without the adequate systems and technology, it is very hard to track the data and come up with the numbers to demonstrate the business case," said John Knox, global legal manager at Ernst & Young. "But then again, if you don't have the money to invest in the technology to capture the data in the first place, you're in a bind."
4 minute read

Legaltech News

'Wait Till We're Less Busy': Lawyers Unconvinced by 'Unplug Time' Policy

As concerns over lawyers' mental health grow, several lawyers shared their thoughts on Orrick's 'unplug time' policy unveiled in March.
5 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Texas AG Ken Paxton Sued for Blocking Twitter Critics Days After Supreme Court Tossed Trump Lawsuit

The suit alleges that Paxton blocked Twitter users from his account after they posted critical tweets toward him, including one that said "wear a mask nerd."
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New Jersey Law Journal

Case Addresses First Amendment Issues When Judge Gets Disparaged Online

"Without a court order or a gag order, the judiciary has no business telling somebody to take something down," said First Amendment lawyer Bruce Rosen.
4 minute read

Legaltech News

Confidentiality Requests in Data Breach Notifications Make a Bad Situation Worse

After clothing retailer FatFace suffered a ransomware attack earlier this year, it included an unusual confidentiality request in its data breach notification. Lawyers say such a move could only exacerbate its regulatory and reputational challenges.
3 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Wine Tastings? Museum Admissions? Legal Departments Chase Down Guidance on Vaccination Passports

Some companies are eager to welcome clients or the general public back to in-person events, but many are still unsure whether or not they can require attendees to be vaccinated. The question may only grow more complicated as different states take divergent approaches.
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Legaltech News

Slaughter and May To Roll Out Legal Operations Training Scheme

The firm is the latest U.K. outfit to offer a training contract outside of the traditional legal sphere.
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Legaltech News

Why Now Is the Best Time in 20 Years to Make a Job Move in E-Discovery

Right now, the e-discovery job market is 100% a candidate's market. The tables have turned. Here is how it happened and why right now is the single best time to take your career to market in over 20 years.
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Legaltech News

Florida Cryptocurrency Antitrust Case Could Provide Blueprint for Other Litigation

A federal district court magistrate judge has dismissed what attorneys say is the first antitrust case involving cryptocurrency and blockchain technology in the country.
3 minute read

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