November 10, 2023

Could it Ever be Legal Malpractice to Not Use AI or other Technology?

If artificial intelligence eventually performs a task better than humans, is it negligence not to use AI for the task? If so, What does this portend for the legal profession? If a lawyer makes a blunder that could have been avoided by incorporating technology into the legal work, could it be malpractice for not using the tech? If a reasonable lawyer would have used technology, does the lawyer's representation of the client fall below the requisite standard of care?
November 24, 2021

The Legal Ethics of Cloud Computing & SaaS

Use of the cloud and SaaS implicates legal ethics rules requiring protection of client confidences and due diligence into third parties.
September 22, 2021

Does an Employer Have a Duty to Preserve an Employee’s Personal Cloud Storage

Depending on the court, a duty to preserve data in employees' personal cloud may arise if the employer has "practical ability" to access it.
April 1, 2021

Legal Process Mapping: Look Before You Leap

The first best step to take before implementing legal technology or innovating the way legal work is accomplished is to map the process.
February 10, 2021

Building Legal Workflow Automation (Where to Start?)

Legal workflow automation is a good way for legal teams to get started with legal technology. Here are some ideas about how and where to start.
January 15, 2021

Best Blogs and Podcasts for In-House Counsel (Our Favorites Anyway)

Our shortlist of blogs and podcasts focused on the work of in-house counsel.
December 2, 2020

Statistical Sampling in Legal Document and Data Reviews

Random and statistical sampling is used in ediscovery and other types of legal data reviews to improve accuracy, save time, effort, and money.
October 20, 2020

Are Cyber Incident Forensic Reports Privileged Attorney Work Product?

According to one court, cyber incident forensic reports may lose work product protection if not created "because of" anticipated litigation and disclosed beyond the legal team. If other courts follow, the opinion may impact reports and investigations outside of cybersecurity such as regulatory compliance and HR matters.
June 28, 2020

Attorneys’ Duty to Implement Legal Hold Does Not End After Hitting Send

Evidence preservation does not end with a legal hold email. Both in-house and outside counsel are responsible for legal hold compliance.