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New Technologies Make for a Shifting Definition of 'Technical Competence' Image

New Technologies Make for a Shifting Definition of 'Technical Competence'

Tinamarie Feil

While new and/or improving technologies may be challenging, they likely also present new opportunities which can facilitate delivering the best services at the best cost. Some solutions can be handled directly by law firms — but others will require the courts to approve, and, perhaps, even change of procedures to get with the times.

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The Duty and Benefits of Technology Competence

Tinamarie Feil

We all have experienced technology's dramatic effect on bankruptcy practice, particularly in the electronic filing of documents and in the electronic communication and sharing of information among parties.

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Attorney Competence in Technology Is in the Spotlight. Are You Competent? Image

Attorney Competence in Technology Is in the Spotlight. Are You Competent?

Tomas Suros

In response to widespread changes in the use of technology, and evaluating the potential risks of remote work and the rise of virtual meeting platforms, on March 10, 2021, the ABA Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility issued Formal Opinion 498 making it clear that the Model Rules of Professional Conduct permit lawyers to conduct their practices virtually, but urges caution at all times:

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Update on Business Bankruptcy Legal Fees and Professionalism Image

Update on Business Bankruptcy Legal Fees and Professionalism

Michael L. Cook

A review of recent cases shows that poor billing judgment and unreasonable billing have been with us for decades.

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California Court of Appeal Rules on Formerly Licensed Attorney Who Continued as Talent Manager Image

California Court of Appeal Rules on Formerly Licensed Attorney Who Continued as Talent Manager

Stan Soocher

Conflict of interest is a red-flag concern when an attorney becomes a talent manager. But what happens when a formerly licensed attorney continues to provide management services for talent?

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Privacy and Ethical Concerns of Vaccine Passports

Emily N. Litzinger & Alexa R. Hanlon

While the concept of digital vaccine passports might seem like a perfect solution, implementation is muddled not only by administrative feasibility, but the web of legal and business considerations raised if requiring the passport to return to the workplace or enter a business. This article untangles some of these complex legal considerations, including privacy and ethical concerns, offering employers guidance in evaluating their feasibility at the workplace.

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Legal Tech: The Ethics of E-Discovery In a Remote Work Environment Image

Legal Tech: The Ethics of E-Discovery In a Remote Work Environment

Joseph Tate & Emily Plowcha

Just as the pandemic has challenged every aspect of our lives, the shift to a remote work environment has significantly impacted e-discovery and the ethical obligations of attorneys in this ever-evolving technological and legal landscape.

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Lawyer Disbarred Over Mishandling of Investors' Funds for Film Project Image

Lawyer Disbarred Over Mishandling of Investors' Funds for Film Project

Charles Toutant

The New Jersey Supreme Court disbarred lawyer Gary Mason after finding he knowingly misappropriated $690,000 that investors paid to support the work of a fledgling filmmaker.

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Bit Parts

Stan Soocher

Film Clips Included in Talent's Acting Reel Are a Copyright Fair Use Ninth Circuit Finds Judd/Weinstein Meeting Within Scope of California Sexual Harassment Statute Personal Manager's Lawsuit in New York Against Former In-House Counsel Can Move Forward

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Data Security Ethics and Best Practices for Court Reporters

Andy Fredericks

The issue of digital security and privacy should be a paramount concern to modern court reporters just as it is to their attorney clients. Yet their biggest risk remains the same as everyone else's: believing it won't happen to them.

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