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The Highest-growth Legal Practice Areas in 2024 and Beyond

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For example, employment lawyers need to stay up to date on regulatory changes and laws related to labor law. At the same time, the practice of law is changing rapidly. Privacy and cybersecurity Privacy and cybersecurity laws are complex and vary between states (e.g., CCPA laws ).

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Are Electronic Signatures Legally Binding? What Lawyers Should Know

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Learn how big tech has changed the legal industry Free Guide The Small Firm’s Guide to Big Tech While any change in how you operate your law office can feel overwhelming, there’s never been a better time to start migrating your office structures online. Two primary laws govern the use of eSignatures in the U.S.:

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Are Electronic Signatures Legal?

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ESIGN, UETA, and laws governing e-signatures in the US In the US, there are two primary laws governing electronic signatures: The Electronic Signature in Global and National Commerce (ESIGN) Act is a federal law that serves to create a US standard for electronic signatures. The ESIGN Act applies nationwide. Less paper.

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2024 Law Firm Data Security Guide: How to Keep Your Law Firm Secure

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HIPAA : The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a federal law that requires healthcare providers and “ business associates ” to protect protected health information (PHI) from inadvertent disclosure. Check out our blog post on understanding HIPAA compliance for more information.

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Washington’s Novel Health Data Law: An In-Depth Look

Debevoise Data Blog

Although states continue to pass comprehensive privacy laws in 2023, Washington’s My Health My Data Act (“MHMDA”) deserves closer attention due to its breadth as well as its novel—and potentially onerous—provisions. What Are the Key Substantive Obligations? What Are the Risks?

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A Closer Look at 2023 U.S. State Privacy Law Activity: Washington State

Debevoise Data Blog

Although states continue to pass comprehensive privacy laws in 2023, Washington’s My Health My Data Act (“MHMDA”) deserves closer attention due to its breadth as well as its novel—and potentially onerous—provisions. What Are the Key Substantive Obligations? What Are the Risks?

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Face Forward: Strategies for Complying with Facial Recognition Laws

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Marketing: In the retail context, facial recognition or “facial detection” technologies can scan shoppers for features such as age, gender, and mood—then deliver tailored advertisements in real time. Particularly scrutinized is the use of “real-time” facial recognition to scan crowds in public places, such as marches and protests.

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