Case Notes
September 01, 2019
Despite State Law, Merger Extinguishes Renewal Rights of Successor in Interest
Court May Rely on Parole Evidence to Show Illegal Purpose of Sublease
The State of the U.S. Privacy Job Market, 2019
August 01, 2019
A Reflection on the Year Behind, the Years Ahead and Why Privacy Means So Much to Us
Part One of a Two-Part Article
In just over a year since GDPR Day, privacy by design has made privacy as a profession one of the fastest growing and hottest verticals in and outside of the legal job market.
How to Keep Mobile Data Safe: The Case for On-Device AI
August 01, 2019
Bring Your Own Device is one of the biggest compliance-related issues companies face today, and when it comes to security risks, law firms are prime targets. Considering law firms are built on their reputation, firms must make every assurance that the technology they use will protect their data.
Cybersecurity Spending on the Rise in 2019
August 01, 2019
As data security challenges continue to escalate, many law firms and corporate legal departments are upping their efforts to strengthen cyber defenses and minimize risks.
SHIELD Act Signed in NY
August 01, 2019
<b><i>Defines Data Breach and Requires Data Security Controls</b></i><p>New York has brought itself into line with a number of states concerning how they define a data breach, and, where applicable, what substantive security controls they require.
Just Say No to Hackers
August 01, 2019
<b><i>Conference of Mayors Resolution Calls for Cities Not to Pay Ransomware</b></i><p>The underlying logic is pretty straightforward: if bad actors realize that there's no longer any cash waiting for them at the end of the rainbow, they'll eventually pack up their ball and go home.
Legal Tech: Smart Speakers and E-Discovery
August 01, 2019
For businesses that own such a device, or for individual employees who might have a personally owned one on their office desk, the question of who owns any recorded data remains murky.
Deciphering the Tax Status of Leased Property
August 01, 2019
Is a property leased to a farming tenant a commercial property or an agricultural property? What about a building leased to a government entity? The distinction can make a difference in the tax laws that apply to the parcel.
