Cyberaccountants Offer a New Line of Defense Against Digital Disruption
December 01, 2023
As cybercrime intensifies, it is revealing a skills shortfall among those who defend our financial infrastructure. It has become critically clear that we need to radically rethink the way we prepare our frontline defense to include more experts with both technical savvy and accounting expertise. In other words, we need an army of cyberaccountants.
Web of Rights In Digital Sports Memorabilia
November 01, 2023
Here's a look at the jungle of rights, including insights from a top racetrack executive on the use of NFTs. We also lay out some practical tips for athletes, agents and attorneys on how to navigate the digital sports memorabilia landscape, including in contract negotiations and disputes.
Players On the Move
November 01, 2023
A look at moves among attorneys, law firms, companies and other players in entertainment law.
Are Law Firms' Real Estate and Tech Spending Invariably at Odds?
November 01, 2023
But in place of the common assumption from the COVID years that real estate and technology spending were inversely related, it's becoming increasingly clear that the two line items — which trail only talent on the overall cost hierarchy — have a more complex relationship.
The Rise of AI-Generated Voice Deepfakes
October 01, 2023
Several tech companies are making strides training speech recognition tools to mimic the speaker's voice. And while this can improve user clarity and accessibility for those with physical limitations, there is another, more troubling trend: the prevalence of "voice deepfakes" — creating synthetic voices from unknowing (or unwilling) participants using generative artificial intelligence.
The Complex Relationship Between Real Estate and Technology
October 01, 2023
In place of the common assumption from the COVID years that real estate and technology spending were inversely related, it's becoming increasingly clear that the two line items — which trail only talent on the overall cost hierarchy — have a more complex relationship.
Trade Secret Protection for Consumer-Facing Products
October 01, 2023
Intellectual property laws, including copyright, patent, trademark and trade secret laws can provide avenues for companies to protect their IP. But it's not always clear what assets are protectable and what are not.
New York's Latest Cybersecurity Commitment
September 01, 2023
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.