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<b><i>Online Extra:</b></i><br>TV Networks Win Another Battle on Streaming
In another blow for the web TV industry, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit on March 21 ruled that internet-based streaming services cannot retransmit network broadcasters' content at steeply discounted licensing rates without their permission.
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A Primer for the Entertainment Industry on the Use of Blockchain Technology
This article familiarizes lawyers with cryptocurrency and, particularly, the enabling blockchain technology, methodologies and systems.
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<i><b>BREAKING NEWS:</b></i><br> Sedona Conference Releases 3rd Edition of e-Discovery Principles for Public Comment
The Updates are the First Released Since 2007
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What You Need to Know to Get Started with Privacy Shield Certification
If your company maintains operations in the European Union or is U.S. based but obtaining personal data from European citizens, you will need to strongly consider obtaining certification under the new Privacy Shield framework. Certification began in August 2016, and will make compliance with EU privacy laws when transferring data to the U.S. possible for the immediate future.
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Blockchain: A Short Primer for Lawyers
This article familiarizes lawyers with cryptocurrency and, particularly, the enabling blockchain technology, methodologies and systems. It also introduces lawyers to blockchain's current and future uses and points to other resources to learn more about this profoundly disruptive and promising collection of technological advancements.
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Lawyers Can Innovate with Design Thinking
In a legal setting, Design Thinking can be used by the lawyer to match his or her client's needs to what is legally and practically achievable in order to create a successful business or problem-solving strategy.
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New York State's Financial Services Cybersecurity Regulation
The Regulation was designed to promote the protection of customer information as well as the underlying information technology systems of regulated entities in light of the ever-increasing threat of cyber attacks.
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Blockchain: A Short Primer for Lawyers
This article familiarizes lawyers with cryptocurrency and, particularly, the enabling blockchain technology, methodologies and systems. It also introduces lawyers to blockchain's current and future uses and points to other resources to learn more about this profoundly disruptive and promising collection of technological advancements.
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Is Your Law Firm Running 'Encryption Light?'
With so many warnings to lawyers about transmitting unsecured email and attachments, it can be difficult to understand the solutions available and how they differ. Some may improve security but make communications cumbersome. If too cumbersome, users seek a way to work around them or choose less powerful tools.
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Cyber Spies: In-House Legal Fights Back Against Cyberespionage
<b><i>An Exploration of the Modern Cyberespionage Threat and How In-House Legal Departments Are Fighting Back</b></i><p>Though faced with limited legal remedies, counsel are coming up with creative new ways to go after cyberespionage actors, and partnering with an array of cyber professionals and government agencies to combat the threat.
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