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Ben Hancock is the Data Editor for ALM Media and Law.com. He is based in San Francisco.
May 26, 2020 | Law.com
A Law.com analysis shows that jurisdictions around the country are experiencing deep slides in new civil case filings year-over-year, but to differing degrees. Our local reporters share some perspective about what's going on.
By Ben Hancock
1 minute read
April 23, 2020 | Law.com
In the weeks since the pandemic declaration, new cases are down more than 20 percent compared to last year. Examine the data by region and practice area with interactive data visuals from Legal Radar.
By Ben Hancock
1 minute read
October 17, 2019 | Law.com
Records show that law firms' relationships with third-party vendors are a frequent point of exposure to cyber breaches and accidental leaks.
By Christine Simmons | Xiumei Dong | Ben Hancock
1 minute read
October 15, 2019 | Law.com
A Law.com investigation finds that law firms are falling victim to data breaches at an alarming rate, exposing sensitive client and attorney information. These incidents—most unpublicized before now—may just be the tip of the iceberg.
By Christine Simmons | Xiumei Dong | Ben Hancock
1 minute read
June 28, 2018 | The American Lawyer
There is more money than ever in the hands of litigation financiers. But can they convince law firms to use it?
By Roy Strom and Ben Hancock
1 minute read
January 18, 2018 | The Recorder
As more tech workers turn to internal chat apps and message boards to talk about social issues, companies face new legal risks and evidence challenges in litigation.
By Ben Hancock
1 minute read
April 26, 2017 | The Recorder
Social media is now a fixture in our lives. But court rules around researching jurors online still vary from state to state and to
By Ben Hancock
1 minute read
April 26, 2017 | The Recorder
Social media is now a fixture in our lives. But court rules around researching jurors online still vary from state to state and judge to judge.
By Ben Hancock
1 minute read
February 15, 2017 | The Recorder
When the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Califo
By Ben Hancock
1 minute read
February 9, 2017 | National Law Journal
SAN FRANCISCO – The recent arrest of an Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld partner on charges he tried to hawk a sealed qui tam complaint to the target company is causing whistleblower l
By Ben Hancock
1 minute read
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