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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

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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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Trellis Launches Trellis AI to Streamline Trial Court Litigation

Key Witnesses — Identify the people involved in the case and their roles to inform decisions about document requests, interrogatories, and depositions. Analyze Argument — Pinpoint the key arguments and evidence within opposing counsel's brief to help you draft a reply and prepare for a hearing.

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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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Information governance: The challenges of sprawling data

Legal IT Insiders

We discuss with LegalRM founder and CEO Chris Giles some of the biggest challenges that law firms are facing when it comes to information governance, which is a clear priority […] The post Information governance: The challenges of sprawling data appeared first on Legal IT Insider.