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Ex-Officials Fret Hacked Firms, Fearing Legal Liability, Will Keep Law Enforcement in Dark

Legal Tech Monitor

Twenty former federal law enforcement and national security officials filed an amicus brief in the SEC’s fraud lawsuit against the IT company SolarWinds, which was hit by a massive 2019-2020 breach.

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A Family’s Plea: Appellate Court Urged to Reexamine Lawsuit Alleging TikTok’s Role in Daughter’s Death

Legal Tech Monitor

On Wednesday, a three-judge panel in the Philadelphia-based 3rd US Circuit Court of Appeals heard oral arguments regarding whether a lawsuit against social media company TitTok should be revived despite a federal law that generally shields internet platforms from liability.

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Guest Post: David the Inventor vs. the Biglaw Goliath – What Drives A Goliath To Take On A David?

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The details and the arguments from both sides are publicly available and have been covered by the National Law Journal , the legal tech media and, most recently, experts in the patent world. Why would this Goliath care so much about this David? First, the context. Legislative Automation.

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Reaction from the Legal Profession to the U.S. Supreme Court’s Code of Conduct

Legal Tech Monitor

The Supreme Court’s version doesn’t urge Justices to “divest from financial interests ‘that might require frequent disqualification’” or to make financial disclosures required by federal law and Judicial Conference regulations, both of which are included in the lower courts’ version.

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

Clio

To comply with the obligations of the American Bar Association, you must make reasonable efforts to protect your law firm’s data—this could mean implementing a cybersecurity plan , securing your mobile devices , improving communication practices through email , and vetting legal tech providers.

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Are Electronic Signatures Legal?

Clio

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. Integrations.

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Workplace Chronicles: Navigating Labor and Employment Law with Armando

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Host: Ankita Ankita is a dynamic professional with a passion for legal tech, social media management, and podcasting. With a keen eye for the intersection of law and technology, Ankita has carved her niche in the ever-evolving world of legal tech. They have to be very narrow now.