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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

Your law firm's accounting department helps the business stay on the right side of the law, when it comes to both internal operations and external relationships. Since law firms work with sensitive information, any misstep can have major consequences. The highest expense most firms incur is for wages.

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Opt-Out Approaches to AI Training: A False Compromise

Berkley Technology Law Journal

Candidate, 2027 The recent boom in generative AI technology has been hampered by accusations that AI training sets violate intellectual property laws. 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.

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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. In this article, we provide an overview of the Basic Acts requirements that are most relevant to businesses and compare them to the obligations of other AI-specific laws. Basic Acts Scope: Who Has to Comply?

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

MatterSuite

Law firms are often targeted by cybercriminals due to the sensitive information they handle and the potential for financial gain. Law firms are often targeted by cybercriminals due to the sensitive information they handle and the potential for financial gain. What is Cyber Security Compliance?

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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

McDermott, represented by the Sanders Law Group, sued KMC for copyright infringement. McDermott argued that KMC was sophisticated about copyright law because the person who attached the photo to the bio had a journalism background. Matthew McDermott is a freelance photographer. The New York Post story. ” Deterrence.

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Is Your Law Firm Website Bar Compliant?

Attorney at Work

If you own or operate a law firm that uses a website or actively published content on social media, it is imperative to understand the ethics rules and regulations of website usage. Failure to comply could result in serious penalties. To ensure your full compliance, keep reading to learn about the most common law firm website rules.

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