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Some Lawyers Using Venmo Are Exposing Confidential Client Information — and they May Not Even Know It

Above the Law - Technology

Multiple lawyers who are using the payments app Venmo in their law practices are exposing client information to the public — and they may not even know it. These accounts expose client names and sometimes other details, such as payment amounts, the nature of the representation, or even the client’s financial straits.

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First-of-its-Kind App and Companion Website Provide Foster Youth Information on their Legal Rights

Above the Law - Technology

A new first-of-its-kind app and companion website, called FosterPower , provide foster youth with comprehensive but easy-to-understand information about their rights to mental health care, education and legal protections. FosterPower provides foster youth with information on their rights in seven areas: Independent living.

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Information Wars: Rise of Generative AI Spurs Increase in Fake News 

Trellis.Law Blog

… Continue reading → The post Information Wars: Rise of Generative AI Spurs Increase in Fake News first appeared on Trellis.Law Blog. According to NewsGuard, an AI watchdog that tracks misinformation, these kinds of websites have exploded from 49 to 600 since May 2023.…

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The roadmap to successful information governance

Legal IT Professionals

Engaging stakeholders with effective tactics – Part 1 Headlines today are frequently dominated by data breaches and news of additional rules and regulations governing the management and use of information. The scope of information governance has transitioned from being a side task to becoming a central focal point.

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Sharing of Information Across Blogs Published by Access to Justice and Legal Services Groups Could Bring Alignment to Their Work

Kevin O'Keefe

I am obviously partial to blogs, but they work well for the sharing of information and building networks. Give them each a blog and aggregate and curate the content so everyone can see what each other are doing. The idea fell on deaf ears. Bob is living proof. Each group or individual that wants, gets a free blog.

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iCompli Hosts Educational Event on Information Governance at Bristows LLP

Legal IT Professionals

On 5th December 2024, the iCompli team will host an exclusive educational event at Bristows LLP in London, focusing on the critical importance of information governance in today’s AI-driven, cloud-based landscape.

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Massive IT outage spotlights major vulnerabilities in the global information ecosystem

LLRX

Professor Richard Forno highlights the fragility of our enterprise IT systems against the backdrop of the global information technology outage on July 19, 2024 that paralyzed organizations ranging from airlines to hospitals and the delivery of uniforms for the Olympic Games, representing a growing concern for cybersecurity professionals, businesses (..)