Data Privacy Landscape Changing Fast
The United States has a varied data privacy landscape comprised of a series of federal, state and local laws. Some states have enacted data privacy laws that are outpacing federal legislation with...
View ArticleRansomware Attacks Hit Legal System
Ransomware has become the weapon of choice for cybercriminals. A recent report by SonicWall shows that nearly 100,000 ransomware attacks are happening per day in 2018, compared to 4,000 attacks per day...
View ArticleChanging Views on Privacy
There is a widespread shift underway in how U.S. citizens view protection of their personal data. Massive data breach scandals are a key cause behind this rising concern about privacy. A 2017 survey...
View ArticleProtecting the Corporate Jewels
There are a number of things to consider when using digital forensics for investigating potential theft or improper usage of proprietary data. Bring Your Own Device protocols add complexity to a...
View ArticleYou Should Push for Alternative Fee Arrangements
Billable hours have been around a long time, and inertia presents a hurdle to innovation. Creative attorneys, however, are learning to package their services more like tangible products by seeking...
View ArticleSimple Steps for Data-Driven E-discovery Procurement
Evaluating future consumption for the diverse set of services that we lump into the category of “e-discovery services” is a daunting task in organizations with heavy litigation burdens. Luckily,...
View ArticleDispute Trends in the Energy Sector
Energy sector disputes dominate international arbitration both in number and value, with the highest value arbitral awards in history arising from energy-related arbitration. Joint venture agreements...
View ArticleDesign Thinking in Sightline
Design Thinking is non-linear process, the goal of which is to arrive at the best outcome, given a particular problem or set of challenges, while being mindful of time, cost and complexity. The first...
View ArticleSAFETY Act Decreases Private Sector Risk and Liability
The Support Anti-Terrorism by Fostering Effective Technologies (SAFETY) Act of 2002 was passed as part of the Homeland Security Act. The SAFETY Act removes a major obstacle for companies to deploy...
View ArticleTransforming Responsive and Privilege Reviews with AI
Advancements in the last decade have brought artificial intelligence out of theory and into operation. In the legal arena, the implications of this change may be particularly profound in the areas of...
View ArticleBanks Caught in State/Federal Cannabis Conflict
Lawyers must counsel clients in the nascent industry of state-legalized cannabis that their routine business affairs violate federal law, a situation that new Attorney General William Barr calls...
View ArticleFaster, Cheaper, Smarter The Future of Artificial Intelligence in E-Discovery
The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) in legal technology began during the document review phase of electronic discovery, which accounts, on average, for over 70 percent of the costs associated with...
View ArticlePlanning for a Smooth Client Transition
A major generational swing is currently underway in the workforce, as roughly 75 million baby boomers — who hold about one-third of all U.S. jobs — approach retirement. Law firm leaders need to...
View ArticleOut-of-State Deposition and Discovery in Texas
Most states have enacted the Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act, which simplifies procedures for issuing subpoenas for out-of-state discovery, including document requests and depositions. Texas...
View ArticleKeys to a Successful Joint Defense Group
A joint in-house counsel defense group can maximize effectiveness and position the defense for the best possible outcome in litigation. The initial challenge for a joint defense group (JDG) is that...
View ArticleInsider Trading and the Personal Benefit Requirement
A recent decision from the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York illustrates the broad reach of prosecutors in pursuing recipients of insider trading tips, despite the...
View ArticleSEC Zeros in on Celebrity Promotions
The enhanced publicity garnered from celebrity involvement in an SEC action can help the agency warn and educate a broader segment of the public of the consequences of securities violations, thus...
View ArticleSupreme Court PDR Decision Could Upend Regulatory Ground Rules
In PDR Network, LLC v. Carlton & Harris Chiropractic, Inc., the U.S. Supreme Court is considering the question of whether district courts need to adhere to statutory interpretations made by federal...
View ArticleContractual Potholes on the Road to M&A
Ambiguity, not clarity, can emerge from the complex documentation prepared in an M&A deal. A Delaware case, LSVC Holdings, LLC v. Vestcom Parent Holdings, Inc. made this clear. As a first step, a...
View ArticleEnglish Courts Possess Powerful Tools for U.S. Litigation
This article focuses on two potent interim remedies that an English court can grant in aid of U.S. court proceedings: (1) obtaining evidence or documents from a witness/non-party resident in England or...
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