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Is this the Fastest Document Search in Legal?

LawSites

A product launched this week claims to be the fastest search and review platform in legal for matters involving large document collections — discovery, investigations and compliance — and the first to seamlessly combine keyword and algorithmic search. Disclosure: I was a paid consultant to Catalyst from 2010 to 2017.].

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You Subpoenaed My Documents, Shouldn’t You Pay for Them?

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If the subpoena issued is in federal litigation, your company is likely responsible for the cost of compliance, especially if it has a connection to the litigation. ” If the subpoena is issued in a state court matter, a state statute or court rule may shift the costs of subpoena compliance to the requesting party (see below).

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Understanding Judicial Codes of Conduct: A Guide for Lawyers

Clio

The current Model Code was drafted in 1990, with amendments last approved in 2010. To protect their client’s case and their career, lawyers should proceed discreetly, ensuring that their actions are always in compliance with legal ethics and professional responsibility.

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The Legal Ethics of Cloud Computing & SaaS

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For instance, the Alabama Disciplinary Commission , drawing guidance from Arizona and Nevada , concluded in Opinion 2010-02 that lawyer cloud computing and the use third parties to store client data is permissible “provided the attorney exercises reasonable care in doing so.”

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Never fear, AI guidance for lawyers is near

Legal Tech Monitor

The promised efficiencies of these tools are tempered by genuine concerns about the accuracy of results, confidentiality, and ethical compliance. This course of action not only makes sense, it also ensures compliance with the duty of technology competence. If you’re worried about ethics and security, rest assured you’re not alone.

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Navigating Legal Factors for U.S. Companies Entering the E-commerce Market in Africa

Richmond Journal of Law and Technology

9] Conversely, countries like Kenya, Algeria, Senegal, and Ivory Coast appear to have weaker consumer protection laws, which can create legal ambiguities and compliance challenges. [10] This is because complying with the legal requirements of one country in the group ensures compliance with all others. 15] Ultimately, U.S.

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Sharing space, not secrets: Office sharing insights from ABA Formal Opinion 507

Legal Tech Monitor

There are a number of ways that lawyers sharing office space can ensure compliance, including using separate business cards, letterheads, and directory listings. According to the Committee, lawyers have an ethical obligation to clearly communicate the nature of their relationship to the public and clients to avoid misleading impressions.

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