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Law Firms Aren't Immune to Cybersecurity Risks
Although law firms have managed to remain off the list of the year's biggest data breach victims, firms watching cybersecurity trends most closely are feeling increasingly uneasy about their own security posture. Astute firms are looking to learn as they watch Target Corp., The Home Depot Inc., JPMorgan Chase & Co., Sony Corp. and others struggle to manage an endless stream of news stories that damage their brands, massive disruptions to everyday business, and a significant strain on resources as organizations respond to legal claims, comply with requests for information from regulators, and scramble to bolster security systems in efforts to prevent further incidents.
Because law firms are routinely entrusted with large volumes of highly sensitive data under attorney-client privilege ' private personal information, trade secrets, mergers and acquisitions details, litigation strategy, intellectual property research, health care data and more ' it's only a matter a time before they face the same level of scrutiny of their security practices as do corporations. The risks firms face from inadequate information-security policies, procedures and technology are just as serious and far-reaching as those faced by their corporate clients, and hackers are likely to perceive firms as an easier target.
Preventive Measures
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.