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The Writings on the Blackbaud: Lessons from the FTC’s First Standalone Section 5 Unfairness Claim

Berkley Technology Law Journal

Compounding these security failures, Blackbaud also neglected to enforce its own data retention policies, retaining consumer data long past any legitimate business need. The FTCs foray into new regulatory territory sent shockwaves throughout the market, reshaping compliance expectations.

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Law Firm Accounting: Best Practices for Efficiency and Compliance

Centerbase

This article outlines essential accounting practices for law firms, emphasizing compliance with trust accounting rules and strategies for improving financial efficiency. Main Takeaways From This Article: Compliance with trust accounting rules is paramount in legal practice, necessitating strict attention to detail.

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Opt-Out Approaches to AI Training: A False Compromise

Berkley Technology Law Journal

However, opt-out schemes are an empty promise to creators, enabling tech companies to continue their mass exploitation of unlicensed data while maintaining a veneer of compliance with IP laws. In the meantime, tech companies have been promoting an opt-out approach to assembling training data sets as a workable compromise.

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Cyber Security Compliance for Legal Businesses: What You Need to Know

MatterSuite

Therefore, it is crucial for legal businesses to implement robust cyber security for law firm compliance measures to protect themselves and their clients. What is Cyber Security Compliance? Compliance requirements are usually set by government and regulatory bodies, as well as industry associations.

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When a Copyright Owner Gets Only a $1,000 Judgment in Federal Court, They’re the Real Losers–McDermott v. KMC

Eric Goldman

Thus, the court summarizes: “Its compliance system may have been imperfect and its conduct negligent, but Defendant did not act recklessly.” Matthew McDermott is a freelance photographer. The New York Post hired him to take photos of NYC police commissioner Keechant Sewell , paying him a day rate of $470. The New York Post story.

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South Korea Enacts New AI Law

Debevoise Data Blog

South Korea has become the latest country to pass a national AI law. The Basic Act on the Development of Artificial Intelligence and Establishment of Foundation for Trust (the Basic Act or the Act), which has several similarities to – and differences from – the EU AI Act, and comes into force on January 22, 2026.

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Breach of Contract: How In-House Legal Teams Can Prevent It

MatterSuite

A breach may involve failure to deliver, disputed terms, or complete non-performance. Such breaches can stem from various factors, including: Reliance on third parties An instance that many people will have encountered is the supplier’s failure to deliver services to their clients. But how do they manage to avert such problems?