Are 'Smart Contracts' Smart Enough?
September 02, 2017
<b><i>Certain Legal Functions Can Be Automated with the Use of Blockchains</b></i><p>The automation of certain attorney functions has given rise to a new form of contracting, known as "smart contracts." Consequently, a decrease in the demand for certain attorney functions that can now be performed by Internet applications is matched by an increase in demand for legal advisers who can prepare smart contracts and ensure these smart contracts accurately reflect a desired business transaction.
The Future Is Now: Global Litigation, Digital Workflows and Electronic Proceedings
September 02, 2017
Welcome to the new world of digital litigation, which is rapidly emerging in the context of an increasingly globalized world — a world where it is now commonplace for domestic law firms to extend their reach across international borders, engage in legal matters that span multiple jurisdictions, and collaborate with overseas colleagues and foreign counsel on a regular basis.
Dark Web Marketplace Takedowns Mitigate Legal's Cyberthreat, But Only So Much
September 02, 2017
The recent takedown of dark Web marketplace AlphaBay represented a major success for law enforcement agencies in the U.S. and around the world. However, experts caution that its effect on mitigating the overall level of cyberthreat faced by corporations and law firms alike, while significant, will likely be temporary at best.
Dark Web Marketplace Takedowns Mitigate Legal's Cyberthreat, But Only So Much
September 02, 2017
The recent takedown of dark web marketplace AlphaBay represented a major success for law enforcement agencies in the U.S. and around the world. However, experts caution that its effect on mitigating the overall level of cyberthreat faced by corporations and law firms alike, while significant, will likely be temporary at best.
Cyber Crime Now Targeting Law Firms
September 02, 2017
Cyber attacks and theft are on the rise around the country, and law firms are becoming prime targets. Unlike manufacturers, banks and retailers, law firms are unique organizations that are highly vulnerable.
The Trump Administration and Compliance
September 02, 2017
<b><I>What Can We Tell So Far?</I></b><p>How can companies plan for enforcement under the Trump administration? Here are five areas of compliance to consider.