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Twenty years ago, few lawyers would have thought the notion of legal competency would come to include understanding and advising on technical issues surrounding the discovery of electronic information. In today's digital age, however, lawyers must be both legally and technically savvy to competently represent their clients. While this might sound like common sense, the reality playing out in today's courtrooms is that many lawyers are struggling to adequately advise their clients on e-discovery issues.
This reality was highlighted in a new survey published by Exterro in February, “Federal Judges Survey: E-Discovery Best Practices and Trends.” In the survey, we collected responses from 22 of the most influential and well-versed federal judges on e-discovery issues. The results and associated comments provide a stark view into the judiciary's views on e-discovery competency, e-discovery trends to be aware of in the future and the need for attorneys to improve their e-discovery acumen.
New York's Latest Cybersecurity Commitment
On Aug. 9, 2023, Gov. Kathy Hochul introduced New York's inaugural comprehensive cybersecurity strategy. In sum, the plan aims to update government networks, bolster county-level digital defenses, and regulate critical infrastructure.
Law Firms are Reducing Redundant Real Estate by Bringing Support Services Back to the Office
A trend analysis of the benefits and challenges of bringing back administrative, word processing and billing services to law offices.
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How AI Has Affected PR
When we consider how the use of AI affects legal PR and communications, we have to look at it as an industrywide global phenomenon. A recent online conference provided an overview of the latest AI trends in public relations, and specifically, the impact of AI on communications. Here are some of the key points and takeaways from several of the speakers, who provided current best practices, tips, concerns and case studies.