News

New Social Media Sleuth on the Scene: E-Discovery Company Touts AI Tech

Phillip Bantz | October 17, 2018

Hanzo, a New York-based company, has introduced an artificial intelligence e-discovery tool that scours for social media posts, including hidden ones.

News

Corporate Law Turns to Australian Startup to Cut Outside Counsel Costs

Rhys Dipshan | October 17, 2018

Persuit, an outside counsel management platform that aims to drive down AFA legal service prices through focusing on transparency, has caught the eye of Microsoft, Walmart and Wabash National.

News

Companies Are Spending More and More on Cybersecurity, Report Says

Dan Clark | October 17, 2018

The BDO Global advisory report is the result of a survey of approximately 140 members of boards of directors from 100 publicly traded companies.

News

Yale Hit With 2nd Federal Lawsuit Over Data Breach From 2008

Robert Storace | October 16, 2018

A second federal lawsuit has been filed against Yale alleging the university's "substandard security practices" led to a massive security breach 10 years ago that could have compromised 119,000 people. Yale did not learn about the breach until this past summer.

Q&A

'Dawn of the Code War': Real-Life Lessons for GCs About Cybersecurity and Ongoing Threats

MP McQueen | October 16, 2018

Former assistant attorney general for national security and current Morrison & Foerster partner John P. Carlin has written a new book about the growing cybersecurity threats against global companies, organizations and governments. He talks about why law firms and in-house counsel need to step up their defenses and those of their clients.

News

Cryptocurrency Now 'On the Federal Legislative Radar' After Hearing

Caroline Spiezio | October 16, 2018

Congress' views on blockchain are still being formed, but many are looking to steer their education in one direction or another.

News

E-discovery Looks to Tame Next Frontier: Medical X-Rays

Frank Ready | October 16, 2018

Viewers can now view X-rays on the MCS Group's MCSDirect platform, marking a turning point in medical imagery's cumbersome relationship with e-discovery.

News

Financial Services In-House Vet Joins Blockchain Fintech Startup

Kristen Rasmussen | October 16, 2018

Celsius Network announced late Monday that Ann LaCarrubba will serve as the company's general counsel and chief compliance officer.

Product Review

Review: A Deep Look at NetDocuments ndMail Plus Its Upcoming Version 1.2

Sean La Roque-Doherty| October 16, 2018

Primarily known for its cloud-based document management, NetDocuments is tackling email through predictive email search, message filing to Outlook folders mapped to NetDocuments filing locations, and more.

Analysis

Achieving Client Centricity Through Data

Jennifer Roberts, Intapp| October 16, 2018

Modern law firms are harnessing technology that paves the way for a new approach to business fueled by data. Here's five ways data analysis is working for them.

News

Former Orrick CEO: 'Everybody Wins' If Law Firms Invest, Adapt

Roy Strom | October 16, 2018

Ralph Baxter, who has also been involved with legal tech companies Lex Machina, Ravel Law and Intapp, sees a future for Big Law that isn’t bleak. But it requires change.

Analysis

Cybersquatting: Even Today, an Important Concern for Online Businesses

Shari Claire Lewis| October 15, 2018

In her Internet Issues/Social Media column, Shari Claire Lewis summarizes the anti-cybersquatting rules under the ACPA and explores two recent New York court decisions that help to illuminate the kinds of cyberpiracy claims that courts are willing to consider, and those that they are not.

News

LegalZoom GC Eyeing New Tech, Expansion Into Foreign Markets

Phillip Bantz | October 15, 2018

"It’s really hard sometimes to look back on a fight and try to think of something positive about it," Chas Rampenthal said of his company's conflict with the NC State Bar.

Expert Opinion

LinkedIn Profiles vs. Resumes: Should I Put in the Same Info or Mix It Up?

Julie Q. Brush| October 15, 2018

How do employers perceive LinkedIn profiles vs. resumes? What are the differences and should they contain the same or different information?

News

Internet Bill of Rights Has a Long Way to Go, Lawyers Say

Victoria Hudgins | October 15, 2018

U.S. Rep. Ro Khanna unveiled his plans for an Internet Bill of Rights, but many say the bill is just a framework that is a long way from legislation.

Five Eyes Wants Encryption Backdoors, but It May Not Be Practical

Frank Ready | October 15, 2018

The governmental alliance including the U.S. and others released a communique asking tech companies to build back doors into their encryption but now surveillance is more complicated than wiretapping phones.

Commentary

Homegrown Is No Longer the Only Solution to Blockchain Talent Acquisition

Jared Coseglia, TRU Staffing Partners| October 15, 2018

EC-Council subdivision IIB Council looks to become the “gold standard” in blockchain certification and education.

News

What Makes a Good In-House Hire? Tech GCs Discuss at Santa Clara Panel

Caroline Spiezio | October 12, 2018

On Thursday, some Silicon Valley companies' legal leaders came to the Santa Clara University School of Law for a panel on how to educate and train law students for success in the tech industry.

News

New York Pilots Website to Connect Attorneys With Victims for Civil Legal Services

Dan M. Clark | October 12, 2018

The website’s creators suggest that any legal aid group that wants to be included in the New York Crime Victims Legal Network should check LawHelpNY to see if their contact information on the website is correct.

Analysis

Cybersecurity for Government: Lessons from the Front Line

Roy E. Hadley, Jr., Adams and Reese| October 12, 2018

During the time it takes you to read this article, somewhere in the United States, a governmental entity will probably be the victim of a cyber-attack. This article highlights the areas that are most impactful, based on experience in dealing with cyber-attacks against governmental entities.

Analysis

Nervous System: What Hollywood Has Taught the U.S. Government About Cybersecurity

David Kalat, Berkeley Research Group| October 12, 2018

The films WarGames and Sneakers did more than just influence the box office—they helped create cybersecurity policy.

News

Lockpath Announces New GRC Offerings Aimed at Smaller Businesses

Zach Warren | October 12, 2018

As the governance, risk and compliance market continues to expand, Lockpath extends its Keylight platform to smaller businesses with more out-of-the-box tools.

News

A Cryptocurrency Falsely Said It Had an SEC Endorsement. The SEC Doesn't Like That

Dan Clark | October 12, 2018

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday unsealed a complaint against cryptocurrency company Blockvest alleging that the company and its founder falsely claimed its initial coin offering had SEC backing.

Q&A

Q&A: Legal Ops Expert Hans Albers Tapped to Lead European ACC

Sue Reisinger | October 11, 2018

A conversation with Hans Albers, the recently elected president of the European Association of Corporate Counsel, who talks about the biggest legal challenges for in-house counsel in Europe today.

Expert Opinion

An Introduction to the Risks of AI for General Counsel

Robert Kantner and Carl Kukkonen| October 11, 2018

This article aims to assist general counsels in evaluating the risks posed by artificial intelligence with respect to their company by providing a working definition of artificial intelligence and means commonly employed to achieve it, by describing particular technical challenges posed by artificial intelligence and by identifying key questions general counsel should be able to answer about their company’s reliance upon artificial intelligence.

News

Siri Can Record Police Officers, But Is It Legal? It Depends

Frank Ready | October 11, 2018

With the help of a new app called 'Police,' Siri can trigger the video function on an iPhone and record traffic stops.

Analysis

Do We Need a Private Right of Action Against Machine Bias?

Rhys Dipshan | October 11, 2018

To combat the use of biased decision-making technology by government agencies, some are advocating for a private right of action. But whether such a right works depends heavily on its scope and definitions.

Product Review

Startup Donna Aims to Reduce Work by Scanning for References, Terms Mistakes

Victoria Hudgins | October 11, 2018

Donna quickly scans a document and detects terms, logic and reference misuses to free up lawyers from spending too much time proofreading documents.

Commentary

‘Hyperconverged Infrastructure’ Could Transform Law Firm IT

Tagg Madden, Managed Technology Services| October 11, 2018

There are three major reasons that HCI can transform the way that law firm IT professionals manage the infrastructure for their firms.

Live Coverage

GoPro, Sophos GCs Discuss 'Doing the Right Things' With Tech Regulations

Caroline Spiezio | October 11, 2018

Day two of DLA Piper's Global Technology Summit event kicked off with a panel discussing the GDPR's impact and regulatory uncertainty.

News

ICO Governance Foundation Creates First ICO Registry

Dan Clark | October 10, 2018

The registry includes GECKO Crypto1 as the first registered project on the platform.

In Miami, Dark Web Trafficker Forfeits About $700,000 in Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash

Zach Schlein | October 10, 2018

French national Gal Vallerius pleaded guilty to charges of engaging in a conspiracy to distribute narcotics and money laundering before U.S. District Judge Robert N. Scola Jr. in June. Vallerius was sentenced to 20 years in prison on Tuesday.

News

Breached Records Up, Breach Incidents Down in First Half of 2018, Report Says

Zach Warren | October 10, 2018

Gemalto’s 2018 Breach Level Index found 4.5 billion records were stolen, lost or compromised worldwide in the first half of 2018, a 133 increase over the first half of 2017.

EDI Diversity Initiative Releases Questions Aimed at Boosting Diversity in E-Discovery

Frank Ready | October 10, 2018

“It’s only natural that as more jobs are being created in the electronic discovery industry, the policy reasons supporting diversity promotion at law firms would be extended into the e-discovery industry."

Analysis

What We Learned from the Finalists of Clio's LAUNCH//CODE Contest

Dan Lear, Right Brain Law| October 10, 2018

Right Brain Law's Dan Lear explores the finalists of the innovation competition, who provided 'a thoughtful and valuable contribution if not to the legal world at large, then certainly to the Clio ecosystem.'

Commentary

5 Steps to Mapping Out an Efficient E-Discovery Review Plan

Helen Stocklin-Enright, Perkins Coie| October 10, 2018

Without collaboration threading the pieces together, e-discovery costs can spike and potential issues abound. But how do we do that when review gets busy?

News

Texas Judge Sues Fellow Jurist Over Facebook Post 'Retaliation'

John Council | October 10, 2018

Diane Scott Haddock alleges that she was subjected to “public and private badgering, threats, back-biting, undermining and maligning” because she refused a direct command from Fort Worth's 360th District Court Judge Patricia Baca-Bennett to prevent her husband from engaging in political activity.

News

Business Groups Urge NLRB to Restrict Employee Email Use on Company Systems

Erin Mulvaney | October 09, 2018

"The increasing pace of technological development and workplace innovation argues against the reactionary creation of new substantive rights," business advocates contend in new briefing at the National Labor Relations Board.

Best Practices

Ask the Marketer: How Can Legal Tech Marketers Help Sales Close Q4 Leads?

LTN Staff| October 09, 2018

Q4 is an important time for legal technology sales. Luckily, the marketing team can provide specialized help, as six marketers give their strategies to end the year right.

Analysis

3 Ways NYC Is Looking to Change US Privacy and Cybersecurity

Frank Ready | October 09, 2018

New York City is stepping to the forefront of municipalities who are actively taking the issue of cybersecurity into their own hands.

News

To Disclose or Not to Disclose: Google+ Breach Raises The Question

Caroline Spiezio | October 09, 2018

Google chose not to disclose the breach when it was discovered in March because it found no evidence of data misuse.

Commentary

Website Accessibility Landscape Continues to Lack Clarity as Businesses Await Guidance

Kristen D. Perkins and Paige S. Newman| October 09, 2018

Article III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination against disabled persons in the full and equal enjoyment of public accommodation. When a website is considered a place of public accommodation, the website must be accessible to people with disabilities.

Analysis

Reframing GDPR Compliance as a Business Opportunity

Tracie Sokol, Canon U.S.A.| October 09, 2018

GDPR compliance can represent a quantifiable benefit that can make firms stand out against the competition, identifying and connecting efforts to clear ROI for the investment.

News

China's New Cybersecurity Rules Could Expose US Trade Secrets

Phillip Bantz | October 09, 2018

Most companies that operate in China were already wary of losing their grip on intellectual property assets. Now, in light of the new, far-reaching rules, doing business in China is likely to be more challenging, privacy and information security lawyers say.

Analysis

The Cost of Free Wi-Fi Could Be Private Company Data

Caroline Spiezio | October 09, 2018

Lawyers seeking internet outside of company walls should steer clear of public Wi-Fi, highlighted by the Department of Justice's indictment of Russian hackers last week.

News

Facebook, Other Social Networks Hit With Patent Suits Over Geographical Search

Scott Graham | October 09, 2018

An IP Valuation Partners affiliate is asserting patents recently acquired from Intellectual Ventures against Facebook, Instagram, Snap and Foursquare Labs.

News

Facebook Pushes to Have Suit Over Scam Ads Moved from Pa. to Calif.

Max Mitchell | October 08, 2018

A Philadelphia tattoo artist who gained attention for losing more than 100 pounds wants Facebook to stop letting scammers use her image in ads that appear on the social media behemoth, but the company wants the suit to be moved to federal court in California.

News

UK Firms’ Legal Tech Spending Slows as Focus Turns to Implementation

Rhys Dipshan | October 08, 2018

Most U.K. law firms aren’t worried about technology’s threat to the billable hour, seeing legal tech as more of a revenue driver than a disruptive force.

Expert Opinion

How In-House Lawyers at Tech Companies Stay Proactive, Indispensable and Sane

Jennifer Pileggi, Cynthia J. Cole and Tai Hsia| October 08, 2018

The role of general counsel for companies in the technology sector has evolved over the years, with in-house lawyers expected to serve not only as counsellors on legal matters but also as C-suite executives, board advisers and business partners, integral to the business and growth of the company.

Live Coverage

Legal Innovation Comes From Tech Partnerships, But They Don’t Happen Easily

Victoria Hudgins | October 08, 2018

If law firms collaborate with tech companies to combine lawyers’ skills with tech companies’ capital and tech expertise, the legal industry can flourish and increase profitability, said a panelist at this year's Clio Cloud Conference.

Live Coverage

DoNotPay is Set to Unleash Bots in Civil Cases, Small Claims Court

Victoria Hudgins | October 08, 2018

DoNotPay is hoping to leverage bots to help expand access to justice efforts. But while some civil cases may be possible to automate, there is a limit to what these bots can do.

Commentary

Top 10 Rules for Building a Strong Security Culture at Your Business

Linda McGlasson, Relativity| October 08, 2018

With a cue from David Letterman, by using these 10 simple behaviors you can add to your company’s security posture.

Live Coverage

7 Programs That Can Make Lawyers Coders

Victoria Hudgins | October 05, 2018

A speaker at the Clio Cloud Conference predicts coding will become a bigger factor in lawyers' professional lives. Here are the seven programs that may help quicken the transition.

News

Russian Intelligence Officers Indicted for Alleged Hacking of Westinghouse, Anti-Doping Groups

MP McQueen | October 05, 2018

The defendants are accused of computer hacking, wire fraud, identity theft and money laundering, among other felony charges. The Russian government disputes the charges.

Live Coverage

The Work Behind Finding New Ideas: Inside the Genesis of Clio’s LAUNCH//CODE Contest

Dan Lear, Right Brain Law| October 05, 2018

Right Brain Law's Dan Lear explores what inspired Clio to offer the $100,000-to-win LAUNCH//CODE competition and how it could change thinking about innovation.

News

Will California's New Bot Law Be More Than Just a Statement?

Frank Ready | October 05, 2018

California passed a new law prohibiting the use of deceptive bots to sell goods and services or influence election, but some think enforcement may be a struggle.

Analysis

France’s Regulatory Guidance on GDPR, Blockchain Leaves More Questions Than Answers

Rhys Dipshan | October 05, 2018

France’s Commission Nationale de l'informatique et des Libertés (CNIL) released guidance on how blockchain can exist in a post-GDPR world. Problem is, they are not sure it completely can.

Analysis

How Blockchain, AI Can Change the Practice of Law

Victoria Hudgins | October 04, 2018

Artificial intelligence and blockchain are the wave of the future for law firms, said a panel at the Clio Cloud Conference.

News

Pa. Justices Take Case on Fifth Amendment Privilege When Password Is Compelled

Max Mitchell | October 04, 2018

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has agreed to consider whether the Fifth Amendment privilege against self-incrimination protects a man from having to tell law enforcement officials a password to his encrypted computer that he had memorized.

News

Women of Legal Tech: Sarah Schaaf and the Importance of Well-Planned Strategy

Monica Bay| October 04, 2018

Headnote CEO Sarah Schaaf left litigating to help law firms of any size offer a secure, easy way to get paid online. She talks fundraising with a family, San Francisco dress codes, and more.

News

Clio Announces Acquisition of Client Intake, CRM Tool Lexicata

Zach Warren | October 04, 2018

Clio also said it plans to expand Lexicata into 'a more advanced client engagement platform' called Clio Grow, which will launch in early 2019.

Analysis

The 3 Phases of a Successful Legal Website Redesign

Zach Warren | October 04, 2018

At LMA Tech Midwest, three firm and law school marketers ran through their processes for undertaking a redesign from genesis through continual improvement.

News

These Big Law Firms Are Backing an App Store for Legal Tech Products

Roy Strom | October 04, 2018

Legal tech companies, listen up. Big Law wants “containerization.”

Analysis

Who Gets the Bitcoin in the Divorce?

Bari Z. Weinberger| October 04, 2018

In divorce in 2018, there is a new asset in town, and it’s one that comes with considerable controversy and confusion.

News

GDPR Gets Early Test With Ireland Probe Into Facebook Data Breach

Caroline Spiezio | October 04, 2018

The Irish Data Protection Commission announced its investigation via Twitter on Wednesday. How it handles this first major data breach since the General Data Protection Regulation went into play could have a major impact.

News

Pro Tip from FTC Privacy Enforcer: Don't Make Life Hard for Us

C. Ryan Barber | October 04, 2018

Some lawyers, FTC privacy attorney Jamie Hine says, “just don’t make life easy.” He continues: “That’s just a strategy. It’s not worth it, I have to be honest."

Analysis

How Vulnerable Are Law Firms to a Facebook-Style Breach?

Frank Ready | October 03, 2018

Stolen access tokens left up to 50 million Facebook accounts susceptible to hackers. Do law firms have the same vulnerabilities?

News

Tabs3 Acquires CosmoLex to Expand Into Cloud Market

Rhys Dipshan | October 03, 2018

CosmoLex will now be a division of Tabs3, but will be offered as a separate stand-alone platform.

News

Telecoms' Big Firms Urge Judge to Throttle California's Net Neutrality Law

Cheryl Miller | October 03, 2018

"This case presents a classic example of unconstitutional state regulation," the complaint, filed by telecom, cable and internet associations, said. Latham and other big firms represent the plaintiffs.

News

Are Courts Subject to EU's GDPR? Sedona Conference Weighs In

Victoria Hudgins | October 03, 2018

Lawyers sat down for a Sedona Conference webinar to discuss how best to conduct e-discovery while complying to the GDPR.

News

Law Schools Scrutinizing Applicants' Social Media Posts

Karen Sloan | October 03, 2018

More than half of law school admissions officials check on the social media pages of applicants, and what they find can lead straight to the rejection pile.

News

IBM, Groupon Settle E-Commerce Patent Dispute for $57M

Tom McParland | October 02, 2018

Groupon has agreed to pay IBM $57 million to resolve their intellectual property dispute—one which resulted in an $82.5 million infringement jury verdict against Groupon for infringing four e-commerce patents dating back to the early days of the internet.

Analysis

The GDPR: More a Collaboration Opportunity Than a Data Hindrance?

Zach Warren | October 02, 2018

The GDPR was front and center at the “International e-Discovery and Data Protection” session of Relativity Fest 2018, where panelists said it can be an opportunity to bake privacy into the discovery workflow.

Live Coverage

Knowledge and Transparency: The Keys to E-Discovery in Government Cases

Zach Warren | October 02, 2018

E-discovery specialists from the FTC, DOJ and New York AG, along with a Husch Blackwell attorney who works on government cases, explained why government e-discovery is different at Relativity Fest 2018.

News

ILTA Taps Litera Microsystems VP Joy Heath Rush as New Interim CEO

Rhys Dipshan | October 02, 2018

While Joy Heath Rush, the vice president of client development at Litera Microsystems, was brought on to tackle ILTA’s immediate needs, she could also stay at the helm of the association for the long term.

Analysis

After Ringtail Sale, FTI Refocuses on Service Offerings with Kira Partnership

Rhys Dipshan | October 02, 2018

FTI will deploy Kira's AI technology as a standalone tool in contract review projects, as well as integrate the technology into other legal tech platforms— including its recently sold Ringtail software.

Analysis

4 Judges, 4 Cases: The E-Discovery Insights from Relativity Fest's Judicial Panel

Zach Warren | October 02, 2018

Four judges, picked from federal and state courts, investigated cases that could impact the world of e-discovery for years to come during Relativity Fest 2018's judicial panel.

News

Bullish on Blockchain, Young Phila. Lawyer Launches Boutique

Lizzy McLellan | October 01, 2018

Andrew Bull has established a blockchain law boutique in Philadelphia.

Analysis

‘Deficient TAR Process’ Leads to Discovery Extension

H. Christopher Boehning & Daniel J. Toal| October 01, 2018

In their Federal E-Discovery column, H. Christopher Boehning and Daniel J. Toal write: TAR often can make the discovery process faster, less expensive and possibly more accurate, but at times it can fall short at one or all of these objectives. This is especially true in situations where the process part of TAR may be reasonably called into question, as occurred in a recent decision where a party’s motion to extend discovery deadlines was granted by a receptive court.

Live Coverage

More Steak Than Sizzle: Relativity Fest Kicks Off With RelativityOne Focus

Zach Warren | October 01, 2018

The opening keynote may not have had a major bomb to drop, but Relativity CEO Andrew Sieja still introduced important new functionality with "entities," security features and more.

News

SEC Suit Over Elon Musk's Tweets Sets an Example for Execs Online

Caroline Spiezio | October 01, 2018

"I haven't seen anything else of this magnitude before," said one law professor.

News

US House White Paper Calls for AI Development, Restraint in Federal Regulations

Victoria Hudgins | October 01, 2018

The U.S. House of Representatives' Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Information Technology released a white paper this month calling for the U.S. government’s continued restraint in passing new regulations around artificial intelligence (AI) technology and investing in the development of AI.

Analysis

Austin Is Exploring the Future of Blockchain Identity Solutions, but Implementation Isn't Easy

Rhys Dipshan | October 01, 2018

A pilot project launched in Austin, Texas, looks to provide the local homeless population with a way to access their identifying documents. But data regulations and user skepticism stand in its way.

News

Hey Alexa, California's New IoT Law Requires Data Protections

Cheryl Miller | October 01, 2018

“The lack of basic security features on internet connected devices undermines the privacy and security of California’s consumers," a California lawmaker says.

News

Feds Sue California to Block Sweeping New 'Net Neutrality' Law

Cheryl Miller | September 30, 2018

"Net neutrality, at its core, is the basic notion that we each get to decide where we go on the Internet, as opposed to having that decision made for us by Internet service provider," California Sen. Scott Wiener, D-San Francisco, says.

Podcast

Beyond the Buzzwords: Getting Real About Law Firm Innovation

Leigh Jones | Vanessa Blum | September 28, 2018

Law.com senior reporter Karen Sloan talks with Michele DeStefano, author of  “Legal Upheaval: A Guide to Creativity, Collaboration, and Innovation in Law," about the ways that law firms need to evolve, and how they can get there.

Slideshow

Not Just the Data Breach: 6 Facebook Legal Controversies From Company's Tough 2018

Dan Clark | September 28, 2018

The revelation of a data breach at Facebook is big news. But it's far from the only mess the company and its lawyers have found themselves facing this year.

News

Facebook Announces Data Breach Affecting More Than 50 Million Users

Zach Warren | September 28, 2018

The breach occurred through the site’s ‘View As’ feature, and could open it up to substantial legal exposure.

Analysis

The Improved Framework for Investment in Mexican Fintech Companies

Francisco Flores, Winston & Strawn; Gerardo Lemus and Gabriela Pérez, Garrigues| September 28, 2018

With the approval of the Fintech Law, the Mexican fintech industry provides an improved legal framework that offers flexibility and a higher level of protection to foreign investors.

News

Help! I Don't Have a Data Security Assessment. Where Do I Begin?

Zach Warren | September 28, 2018

A recent International Legal Technology Association webinar ran listeners through the process of starting a data security assessment, the importance of establishing a culture of security, and what both in-house and law firm counsel need to know.

News

Judge in Coinbase Case Grapples With 'Brave New World' of Cryptocurrency

Ross Todd | September 28, 2018

Judge Vince Chhabria struggled at times on Thursday to make sense of a lawsuit claiming that Coinbase mishandled the launch of bitcoin cash on its exchange in such a way that it damaged account holders.

News

Federal Judge Hands Uber Win in Lyft Driver's Suit Over Hacked Mobile App

Ian Lopez | September 28, 2018

A U.S. magistrate judge in California dismissed claims that Uber violated the Stored Communications Act to transmit and collect Lyft driver data for a competitive edge.

News

Winklevoss Twins Hire Former Square, Google Lawyer GC for Crypto Currency Venture

Dan Clark | September 28, 2018

Gemini Trust, a company founded by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss of "The Social Network" fame, has a new top lawyer in Sydney Schaub.

News

Tesla's Musk Facing SEC Charges Over Tweets About Taking Company Private

Colby Hamilton | September 27, 2018

On top of monetary penalties, regulators from the SEC are seeking to have Musk banned from serving as an officer or board member of a publicly traded company.

Commentary

The Perils of 'Side Productions' in E-Discovery

Barry Schwartz, BIA| September 27, 2018

It’s not that such side productions are bad per se, but it’s important that they be considered and treated uniformly as part of the larger discovery and production process.

Analysis

All Work, No Jail: Why Mirai Botnet Hackers Likely Escaped Incarceration

Rhys Dipshan | September 27, 2018

The three developers behind the Mirai Botnet were sentenced to support government cybersecurity investigations. But it’s not completely clear how and why they can help.

BCLP Puts Together Post-Merger Innovation Team

Hannah Roberts | September 27, 2018

The firm appointed tech and innovation specialists to new roles six months after the trans-Atlantic merger.

Research

Legal Ops Increasingly Relied Upon for 'Business Discipline' Over Past 10 Years

Zach Warren | September 27, 2018

The 10th anniversary Law Department Operations (LDO) Survey from the Blickstein Group Inc. shows how operations professionals' challenges, involvement, and even salaries have shifted over the past decade.

News

Walmart's Lettuce Project a Reminder That Blockchain Is More Than Just Crypto

Dan Clark | September 27, 2018

Walmart announced this week it is using a blockchain program to track potential foodborne illness in heads of lettuce.

News

The American GDPR? Privacy Gurus Discuss Future Federal Data Law in DC

Caroline Spiezio | September 27, 2018

Privacy experts from Google, Twitter, AT&T and other companies gathered on Capitol Hill today to talk about what a federal privacy law would look like.