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Cyberinsurance for Data Security Risks
The harms that can result from computer security breaches are largely uncovered by the types of insurance policies most law firms maintain, and that makes those firms subject to unnecessary risk for theft of client data.
Combined with the inadequate security most law firms provide for client data anyway, the resulting exposure risk may well violate legal professional ethics. A firm's failure to adequately protect the following is a violation of Bar Association requirements to preserve client files and, more generally, a failure of the firm's overall duty to act competently in the best interests of its clients:
- Computer-based master files;
- Time-and-billing records;
- Court filings;
- Wills;
- Powers of attorney;
- Corporate records; and
- Other client-related materials
Types of Exposure
Computer security breaches can have a first-party impact (on the firm itself) and a third-party impact (on clients). For example, an unauthorized system access that damages data or online services may render the firm itself inoperable. (Even this scenario may also lead to a third-party loss to clients if they rely on the firm's extranet for aspects of their own business operations.)
Yachts, Jets, Horses & Hooch: Specialized Commercial Leasing Models
Defining commercial real estate asset class is essentially a property explaining how it identifies — not necessarily what its original intention was or what others think it ought to be. This article discusses, from a general issue-spot and contextual analysis perspective, how lawyers ought to think about specialized leasing formats and the regulatory backdrops that may inform what the documentation needs to contain for compliance purposes.
Hyperlinked Documents: The Latest e-Discovery Challenge
As courts and discovery experts debate whether hyperlinked content should be treated the same as traditional attachments, legal practitioners are grappling with the technical and legal complexities of collecting, analyzing and reviewing these documents in real-world cases.
Identifying Your Practice's Differentiator
How to Convey Your Merits In a Way That Earns Trust, Clients and Distinctions Just as no two individuals have the exact same face, no two lawyers practice in their respective fields or serve clients in the exact same way. Think of this as a "Unique Value Proposition." Internal consideration about what you uniquely bring to your clients, colleagues, firm and industry can provide untold benefits for your law practice.
Risks and Ad Fraud Protection In Digital Advertising
The ever-evolving digital marketing landscape, coupled with the industry-wide adoption of programmatic advertising, poses a significant threat to the effectiveness and integrity of digital advertising campaigns. This article explores various risks to digital advertising from pixel stuffing and ad stacking to domain spoofing and bots. It will also explore what should be done to ensure ad fraud protection and improve effectiveness.
Turning Business Development Plans Into Reality
This article offers practical insights and best practices to navigate the path from roadmap to rainmaking, ensuring your business development efforts are not just sporadic bursts of activity, but an integrated part of your daily success.