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Copy-Paste Discovery: Court Rules AI Is Not a Substitute for Good Lawyering — And Sanctions Follow
A federal court sanctioned plaintiff's counsel in April 2026 after finding he had copy-pasted AI-generated analysis directly into a meet-and-confer email without independent legal review, signaling that courts will no longer treat "the AI said so" as a substitute for good-faith lawyering.
April 28, 2026 · Daniel B. Garrie
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February 20, 2026 · Cybersecurity
Deepfake Defense: Securing Real Estate Transactions in the Age of AI
AI voice and video deepfakes are turning real estate closings into prime targets for wire fraud and impersonation. Here is how to verify identity and defend the funds flow.
February 19, 2026 · webinar
Byte by Byte: What Attorneys Should Know About Software and Programming
The SolarWinds breach has represented a landmark event in its scope and technical complexity, as well as in the ensuing impact it has had on regulatory oversight and executive liability. This major cybersecurity…
January 15, 2026 · Privacy
Smaller Firms, Big Obligations: What the Amended Reg S-P Now Demands
The SEC's amended Regulation S-P now requires broker-dealers and advisers to maintain incident-response programs and notify customers after a breach. Here is what smaller firms must do.
December 22, 2025 · Article
Deep Fakes and the Integrity of Evidence in Family Courts
In the evolving landscape of family law, the emergence of deep fake technology presents a complex challenge. Deep fakes utilize artificial intelligence to create highly realistic and convincing fake videos and audio…
October 22, 2025 · Article
Think Like a Hacker; Plan Like a Lawyer
Cybersecurity is a critical concern for all businesses, including small law firms and solo practitioners. While larger firms often have the resources to implement robust cybersecurity measures, smaller firms must…
April 25, 2025 · Article
Mastering eDiscovery and AI in ADR: A Guide for Legal Practitioners
The landscape of pre-trial discovery is rapidly evolving as eDiscovery and artificial intelligence (AI) continue to reshape legal practice. As AI technology becomes increasingly integrated into legal frameworks,…
April 3, 2025 · Digital Forensics
Authenticating AI-Generated Evidence in the Courtroom
As AI-generated and AI-altered exhibits enter the courtroom, counsel and judges must rethink how authentication frameworks, provenance, and forensic analysis establish reliability.
February 13, 2025 · Article
In-House Counsel Pointers For Preserving Atty-Client Privilege
The attorney-client privilege is a cornerstone of legal practice, designed to foster open and honest communication between clients and their attorneys. However, for in-house counsel, navigating the complexities of…
February 11, 2025 · eDiscovery
AI-Generated Metadata Hallucinations: A New Risk for Attorneys
Generative AI can fabricate not only text but the metadata that lawyers rely on to authenticate it. Here is how to spot AI-induced metadata hallucinations and verify before you offer evidence.
January 31, 2025 · Article
Forensic neutrals are reshaping commercial litigation
In the intricate world of commercial litigation, the stakes are high, and the complexities can be overwhelming. As attorneys, we often find ourselves navigating a labyrinth of legal issues, evidentiary challenges,…
January 28, 2025 · Investigations
The Power of Neutrality: Special Masters and Common Benefit Fund Distributions in Mass Tort Litigation
In MDLs and mass torts, neutral special masters administer common benefit funds, allocate fees fairly across firms, and protect the process from conflicts and litigation.
January 16, 2025 · Article
Facing the Deepfake Crisis: Insights From Enterprise and Legal Frontlines
The rapid advancement of deepfake technology has introduced unprecedented challenges across industries, fundamentally transforming our digital trust landscape through sophisticated corporate fraud and emerging legal…
January 16, 2025 · webinar
Data Defender: Insights on the FTC, Privacy, and Data Surveillance
The SolarWinds breach has represented a landmark event in its scope and technical complexity, as well as in the ensuing impact it has had on regulatory oversight and executive liability. This major cybersecurity…
January 9, 2025 · Article
Banks’ Reactive Approach To Fraud Is No Longer Sufficient
Banks today face a formidable challenge in combating fraud amid rapid digital transformation. Despite significant investments in security, fraud incidents continue to expose critical vulnerabilities. Traditional…
December 20, 2024 · Article
Arbitrating Smart Contract Disputes: A Comprehensive Approach
Smart contracts, self-executing digital agreements encoded on blockchain networks, have gained significant traction in various industries due to their potential to streamline transactions, reduce costs, and enhance…
November 18, 2024 · Article
Deepfakes In Court Proceedings: How To Safeguard Evidence
Imagine a courtroom where key evidence — a video of the defendant confessing to a crime — is so convincing that the judge and jury have little reason to doubt its authenticity.
November 11, 2024 · Article
Crafting Effective Privilege Logs for Legal Success
The process of creating a privilege log has evolved significantly over the past few decades. As former U.S. Magistrate Judge Andrew J. Peck remarked,
October 16, 2024 · Article
Navigating the Mirage of Deepfakes in Court and Arbitration
The proliferation of sophisticated artificial intelligence (AI) technologies has given rise to a novel and formidable challenge: deep fakes. These hyper-realistic digital fabrications, generated through deep learning…
September 26, 2024 · Article
Inside the Clubhouse: The Growing Cyber Threats Facing Country Clubs
Country clubs have become increasingly attractive targets for cybercriminals. Members entrust these institutions with highly sensitive information, including names, addresses, birthdates, Social Security numbers, and…
September 25, 2024 · news
How to Prevent Credit Fraud After Millions of Social Security Numbers Have Been Leaked
Recent reports reveal that millions of Social Security numbers may have been exposed, leaving individuals vulnerable to identity theft and credit fraud. In response, Legal Cyber Academy has released a step-by-step…
September 15, 2024 · Digital Forensics
Deepfakes and the Integrity of Evidence in Family Courts
AI-generated audio, video, and images now threaten the integrity of evidence in family court. Here is how judges and counsel can authenticate the record.
September 2, 2024 · Article
AI: A Shield Against Cybercrime
As we have grown to rely more and more on dependent on digital methods of conducting business, and information is the new currency, cybercrime has become a pervasive threat. From data breaches to ransomware attacks,…
August 16, 2024 · Article
8 Tips for Businesses to Achieve Compliance and Avoid Fines Under the CPRA’s Data Minimization Requirements
Organizations that prioritize data minimization and stay up to date with changes in privacy laws and regulations will be well- positioned to meet the privacy challenges of the future.
August 14, 2024 · Article
Financial Institutions Guide to Cybersecurity and Operational Resilience
The financial industry operates in a complex and dynamic landscape, characterized by increasing digitalization, regulatory scrutiny, and the ever-present threat of cyberattacks. To safeguard customer assets, maintain…
August 5, 2024 · Events
Converge Security Conference 2024
Converge Security Conference brings together security thought leaders to engage across the cyber, physical, and operational security domains. Come learn from top speakers, explore blended threats, and improve…
July 29, 2024 · Article
Neom: A Techtopia?
Rising from the Saudi Arabian desert sands, Neom promises to be a futuristic metropolis, a beacon of technological innovation and sustainable living. Yet, beneath the gleaming vision lies a shadow of concern – the…
July 29, 2024 · Article
JAMS Releases New Rules for AI Disputes
On Tuesday, alternative dispute resolution service provider JAMS announced new rules around disputes involving artificial intelligence. These rules cover a range of issues, including the protection of proprietary…
July 29, 2024 · Article
Cybersecurity in Multidistrict Litigation
MDLs can pose unique challenges for cybersecurity litigators as MDLs often involve large volumes of data that may be consolidated from disparate sources. This article examines some key cybersecurity considerations…
July 24, 2024 · Article
Evolving AI and arbitration legal practices
The JAMS Artificial Intelligence Dispute Resolution Rules (AI Rules) are a crucial update of arbitration processes for modern technology. These rules streamline the resolution process and reduce the time and cost…
July 22, 2024 · Digital Forensics
Detecting Deception: Tools for Identifying Deepfakes in Court Proceedings
A practical toolkit for litigators and judges confronting synthetic media in court: forensic indicators, provenance and metadata analysis, expert testimony, and strategies to challenge or defend manipulated evidence.
July 9, 2024 · Article
From Niche to Universal: The Broadened Application of NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework was created to provide a structured approach to managing cybersecurity risks and improving overall security measures. It serves as a…
May 14, 2024 · Webinars
Weathering the Storm: Insights on the SolarWinds Wells Notice
The SolarWinds breach has represented a landmark event in its scope and technical complexity, as well as in the ensuing impact it has had on regulatory oversight and executive liability. This major cybersecurity…
May 14, 2024 · Webinars
Software Patent Puzzle: Legal Protections in the Digital Age
The digital era commands an understanding of software patents. They shape competitive landscapes, attract investment, offer defensive legal strategy, and respond to shifting legal norms. This seminar is aimed at…
May 14, 2024 · Webinars
Data Defender: Insights on the FTC, Privacy, and Data Surveillance
In a world where data breaches are becoming alarmingly common, understanding the cybersecurity regulatory landscape is not just beneficial, but vital to corporate risk management. Experience the fascinating…
May 13, 2024 · Article
Using AI to Predict Outcomes in Class Action Litigation
In evaluating whether to take on a potential class action case, attorneys have to consider many things. How many other people have been harmed in the same way as the prospective plaintiff? How likely is it that their…
May 13, 2024 · Article
Navigating personal liability: post data-breach recommendations for CISOs
CISOs can avoid being liable for data breaches by following legal advice, communicating effectively with internal and external stakeholders, and demonstrating commitment to avoid future incidents.
May 13, 2024 · Article
Lessons for CISOs from the SolarWinds Breach and SEC Enforcement
In an era where digital threats loom large, the responsibilities of Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) have expanded beyond traditional IT security to encompass a broader governance, risk management, and…
May 9, 2024 · Cybersecurity
Guidance for CISOs After United States v. Sullivan and SEC v. SolarWinds
Two landmark enforcement actions have reshaped CISO personal liability. Here is what Sullivan and SolarWinds mean for disclosure, documentation, and the CISO-counsel relationship.
April 29, 2024 · Article
Arbitration as an Effective Mechanism for Resolving Asset Purchase Agreement Disputes
In the realm of commercial transactions, asset purchase agreements (APAs) are a cornerstone, facilitating the transfer of assets from one entity to another. These agreements, while meticulously crafted, are not…
April 18, 2024 · Cybersecurity
From Niche to Universal: The Broadened Application of NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0
NIST CSF 2.0 expands beyond critical infrastructure to every organization and adds a new Govern function—reshaping how legal and compliance teams approach cyber risk.
April 9, 2024 · Events
Canadian Legal and Legislative Update conference
Stay up to date on the latest legal and regulatory updates impacting your plans by attending the Canadian Legal and Legislative Update. This conference is relevant for trustees, plan sponsors, public employees and…
April 2, 2024 · Webinars
Don’t Gamble on Vendors: Legal Strategies for Third-Party Cyber Risk Mitigation
It is hard for businesses these days to avoid utilizing third-party vendors. They are a necessary component of any organization’s operations. Vendors are an efficient method of outsourcing services that would be too…
April 1, 2024 · Webinars
Artificial Intelligence: Regulatory Status and Impact on the Practice of Law
1. Overview of Artificial Intelligence and How it Works 2. The State of AI Regulation 3. Use of AI for the Practice of Law 4. Impact of AI on the Legal Profession
March 27, 2024 · Webinars
Fundamentals of Blockchain and Cryptocurrency for Lawyers
Cryptocurrencies have almost always been a volatile asset, and in fact, that has been part of the allure for investors seeking a rapid reversal of fortunes. Yet, the past year has held some dramatic lows for the…
March 26, 2024 · Article
Using Special Masters in Social Media Litigation to Streamline Discovery: Navigating the complexities of these cases
There has been an explosion of litigation in recent years related to the potentially life-threatening effects of social media usage among adolescents. Hundreds of cases have been filed in state and federal courts,…
March 26, 2024 · Article
Independent Cybersecurity Audits Are Powerful Tools for Boards
Board members today increasingly face personal liability for their organization’s cyber posture. This has raised the stakes of attestations and created a need to gain insight into cyber programs.
March 19, 2024 · Article
Small Law Firms Must Take Action and Address Cybersecurity and Privacy Regulations
Cybersecurity and privacy regulations have become increasingly important in recent years due to the exponential growth of technology and the internet. The legal industry, including small law firms, is not immune to…
March 18, 2024 · Webinars
The Digital Verdict: Guide to Mastering Smartphone Evidence in the Courtroom
“The Digital Verdict: Guide to Mastering Smartphone Evidence in the Courtroom” is a pioneering seminar that delves into the intricate relationship between law and mobile technology. As the legal landscape…
March 13, 2024 · Webinars
Zooming Towards Resolution: Guide to Ensuring Success in a Virtual Mediation
Virtual mediation emerged in response to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic when the world was forced to social distance and work from home for safety precautions. Yet almost three and half years later, virtual…
March 13, 2024 · Webinars
eDiscovery Ethics: Avoid Sanctions and Other Pitfalls
Dive into the intricate world of eDiscovery with our cutting-edge seminar, “eDiscovery Ethics: Avoid Sanctions and Other Pitfalls.” This course illuminates the complexities of managing electronic data, offering key…
March 12, 2024 · eDiscovery
Hyperlinks and Modern Attachments: The New Frontier of E-Discovery
Cloud links are quietly replacing traditional email attachments, breaking the parent-child model and forcing litigators to rethink how they collect, review, and produce electronically stored information.
March 12, 2024 · Webinars
Cracking the (Digital) Case: Digital Forensics for Lawyers
Today cybersecurity threats have become ubiquitous in business operations and daily life, and many now know to take some degree of precaution against phishing emails and public Wi-Fi networks. Yet despite increasing…
March 12, 2024 · Webinars
Best Practices to Limit an Organization’s Ransomware Risks from a Legal Perspective
Today, cybersecurity risk management requires not only technical preparation, but also legal and strategic planning. Organizations must take a proactive approach that establishes clear and robust policies and…
March 11, 2024 · Webinars
Ethics of Using ChatGPT: Pitfalls & Effective Uses
In the past year, knowledge and use of generative AI have dramatically risen. ChatGPT, Bard, and other such services have disrupted numerous industries and commanded news cycles. For attorneys, this newly accessible…
March 4, 2024 · Webinars
Solutions and Settlements: Saving on eDiscovery by Mediating
As digital information is increasingly at the center of conflicts today, mediation can offer a cost-effective and streamlined solution to eDiscovery disputes. Rather than engaging in protracted litigations that…
March 4, 2024 · Webinars
On the Horizon: Cloud Computing in eDiscovery Explained
Cloud computing has revolutionized the field of E-Discovery, offering a meaningful advance in efficiency to the litigation process. As our digital dependence continues to increase both in the workplace and at home,…
March 4, 2024 · Webinars
From Breaches to Briefs: SEC Cybersecurity Oversight Explained
Today, as technology continues to evolve at a dazzling pace and modern society becomes increasingly dependent on its uses and convenience, regulators are still in the process of defining its oversight. In the face of…
March 4, 2024 · Webinars
Digital Forensics and Forensic Neutrals: Attorney Guide
As digital technologies and electronic data continue to become integrated with every aspect of private and professional life, digital forensics is increasingly playing a critical role in modern legal proceedings.…
February 27, 2024 · Webinars
Cyber Insurance 101: Handbook for Attorneys and Their Client
In the last decade, the prevalence of data breaches and other cyber-attacks has consistently risen. As a result, a majority of businesses can expect to experience cyber events in their lifespan, whether they are…
February 26, 2024 · Webinars
The Impact of AI on the Practice of Law
While artificial intelligence has already been part of our daily lives in innocuous and often subtle ways for a long time, the dramatic rise of generative AI’s prominence in the past year has brought previously…
February 20, 2024 · Article
The advantages of mediating Computer Fraud and Abuse Act disputes
The Computer Fraud and Abuse Act of 1986 (“CFAA”), codified as United States Code Title 18 Section 1030, is probably best known as the primary federal law governing cybercrime in the United States today. However, the…
February 20, 2024 · Article
Harnessing the Power of Technical E-Discovery Neutrals in Litigation
E-discovery processes can be complex given the sheer volume and diversity of digital data, combined with the technical intricacies of data management and retrieval. This is where technical e-discovery neutrals come…
February 13, 2024 · Webinars
What Lawyers Should Know About Cloud Computing and Its Uses for eDiscovery
Today, the cloud is ubiquitous. Even those who do not understand the technology, likely use it on a daily basis through services such as Microsoft Suite, Google Drive, or iCloud. Cloud computing has proven to be…
February 13, 2024 · Events
RSA Conference
In an ever-changing cybersecurity world, innovation and creativity are key. Join RSAC 2024 and discover The Art of Possible as we collectively create works that will change our perspective on what we can accomplish.…
February 13, 2024 · Webinars
Guide to Navigating AI and Its Ethical Challenges
Artificial Intelligence (AI) was the word of the year for many in 2023. While AI has been in use in our technology for years, generative AI models such as ChatGPT brought its awareness and use to the mainstream. Yet,…
February 12, 2024 · Webinars
Code and Ethics: Understanding Attorneys’ Ethical Obligations after Data Breaches
Today, cybersecurity experts often say businesses have either already experienced a cyber-attack or will undoubtedly in the future. While good progress has been made in establishing comprehensive incident response…
February 12, 2024 · Webinars
2023 Year In Review: SEC Cryptocurrency Enforcement
The fall of FTX at the end of 2022 and Sam Bankman-Fried’s ensuing trial throughout 2022 left many doubting the future legitimacy of decentralized finance and cryptocurrency. Yet while there are still many crypto…
February 7, 2024 · Webinars
User Guide: New SEC Cyber Rules and Balancing the Risk to Trade Secrets
Today, cybersecurity incidents are largely inevitable consequences of our increasingly digital world. In fact, approximately 83% of companies have or will experience a breach. As the technical risks have increased,…
February 7, 2024 · Webinars
Trending Up: Review of Cyber Litigations in 2023 and Going Into 2024
Today, most businesses know that cybersecurity threats are as much of a technical risk as they are a legal and regulatory one. The consequences of a cyber event are costly, and the proof is in the numbers. The United…
February 7, 2024 · Webinars
Acronym Soup: CCPA 2023 Year in Review
The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) has stood out as a beacon of consumer protection in the digital age since its enactment in 2020. The groundbreaking legislation represented a defining step in data privacy…
January 29, 2024 · news
The 10 Biggest Cyber Security Trends In 2024 Everyone Must Be Ready For Now
By the end of the coming year, the cost of cyber attacks on the global economy is predicted to top $10.5 trillion.
January 29, 2024 · news
Ediscovery Market Size, Growth & Trends 2023-2030
The global Ediscovery market size was valued at USD Million in 2022 and will reach USD Million in 2028, with a CAGR of Percent during 2022-2028.
January 29, 2024 · news
Disgruntled Cloud Engineer Sentenced To Two Years In Prison
Miklos Daniel Brody Retaliated Against His Former Employer, a Bank, by Damaging the Bank’s Cloud System and Stealing Valuable Computer Code
January 17, 2024 · Article
Understanding the Distinct Roles of E-Discovery and Digital Forensics
E-discovery and digital forensics are two distinct and nuanced concepts that are often conflated in the world of legal technology. While both fields converge in their utilization of digital data and may overlap once…
January 10, 2024 · Events
Epiq Global Mass and Class Summit
Epiq’s Mass and Class unique, three-day educational retreat is back for its third year! This year’s summit will be held in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, from March 4-6, 2024. We will present an impressive group of…
January 8, 2024 · Webinars
Zero Day Exploits: Navigating Cybersecurity Challenges in a Rapidly Evolving Digital Landscape
In this day and age, vigilance in maintaining cyber hygiene and online practices is paramount for individuals, small businesses, and especially for professionals like lawyers, law firms, and banks. Cyber threats,…
January 8, 2024 · Events
UCL Institute for the California Lawyers Association
Daniel Garrie, a practitioner (Zeichner Ellman & Krause), neutral (JAMS), and legal engineering entrepreneur (Law & Forensics), will discuss the abuses in class discovery that have become all too common in UCL matters.
January 8, 2024 · Webinars
Navigating HIPAA: Guide to the Privacy Rule
In an era where digital technologies dominate the healthcare landscape, safeguarding sensitive patient data is paramount. The healthcare sector is a vital cornerstone of society and is increasingly vulnerable to…
January 8, 2024 · Events
ICCS 2024
The International Conference on Cyber Security (ICCS) is the premier global cybersecurity event spanning three days, with over 50 distinguished speakers from the government, the private sector, and academia. It is an…
January 8, 2024 · Webinars
Counsel’s Code: 10 Cybersecurity Practices to Adopt
In the digital age, where information is a currency, cybersecurity is not just a buzzword, it is a fundamental element of business strategy. From major banks to small businesses, cyber hygiene is critical for anyone…
January 8, 2024 · Webinars
Code and Conduct: Navigating the CFAA
In the realm of cybersecurity, reality starkly contrasts with the glamorous portrayals seen in movies and TV shows. The quiet, skillful hacker penetrating government databases with a few keystrokes might make for…
January 8, 2024 · Webinars
Byte by Byte: What Attorneys Should Know About Software and Programming
CPUs, GPUs, and RAMs are used daily, but do we know what this alphabet soup means? Computing hardware has been an essential component of the process of calculation and data storage since it became useful for…
January 8, 2024 · Webinars
2023 Year in Review: The State and Impact of the GDPR
In our rapidly advancing global economy, the benefits of modernization and digital integration are undeniable, bringing unprecedented efficiency and connectivity to our daily lives. But as much as we get out of it,…
January 4, 2024 · Article
Preparing Law Students For A New, AI-Assisted Legal World
The legal profession is no stranger to change. From the invention of the printing press to the dawn of the internet, each technological revolution has reshaped how legal professionals work.
January 4, 2024 · Article
How the new Instegogram threat creates liability for organizations
Organizations might be at risk of liability for images containing malicious code they post on social media even if they were unaware of it.
January 4, 2024 · Webinars
Decrypting the Threat: How to Protect Your Organization From Ransomware Risk
In a world where digital threats are the new norm, understanding ransomware and the risks it presents is crucial. Understanding that managing this risk goes beyond technical functions is even more important. Today,…
November 14, 2023 · Cybersecurity
Between Disclosure and Discretion: The SEC's Cybersecurity Rules and Trade Secret Protection
The SEC's cyber incident-disclosure rules force public companies to describe breaches publicly while protecting trade secrets. Here is how counsel can satisfy both obligations.
November 13, 2023 · Article
Ethical Principles Must Undergird AI
Artificial intelligence needs to be deployed in a way that benefits humanity. That requires looking beyond the short-term model to long-term use and AI’s widescale impact on the broader society.
November 13, 2023 · Article
Don’t Rush to AI and ML Without a Governance Framework
The rapid adoption of artificial intelligence and machine learning yields tremendous benefits. But as with any transformational technology that can affect human lives and societal structures, there are attendant…
October 9, 2023 · Webinars
X-Ways Forensics: How to Make an Image
1. Step-by-Step Guide: We walk you through the entire process of creating a digital image using X-Ways, ensuring you grasp each step’s nuances. 2. Demystifying Options: X-Ways offers numerous options when imaging. We…
October 2, 2023 · Article
Cutting Costs, Not Corners: The Impact of Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning on Attorneys and Clients Alike
We stand on the brink of a transformative era. The legal sector, traditionally resistant to change, is now embracing a powerful ally – artificial intelligence (AI). With its impressive ability to automate tasks,…
September 26, 2023 · Cybersecurity
Mitigating Vendor Cybersecurity Risk: A Practical Guide for Companies and Counsel
Vendors and suppliers are now a primary attack path into the enterprise. Here is how general counsel, procurement, and CISOs can manage third-party cyber exposure through diligence, contracts, and coordination.
September 25, 2023 · Webinars
FTK Forensic Toolkit: How to Make a Forensic Image
1. Step-by-Step Guide: We walk you through the entire process of creating a digital image using FTK, ensuring you grasp each step’s nuances. 2. Demystifying Options: FTK offers a plethora of options when imaging. We…
September 18, 2023 · Article
Balancing Risk and Compliance: The Implications of SEC’s New Cybersecurity Regulations
The US Securities and Exchange Commission’s aggressive new rules mark a profound regulatory shift in how businesses are now required to manage their cybersecurity risks.
August 29, 2023 · Article
Using Ephemeral Social Media In Litigation
Disappearing and self-destructive messages were a considered a “thing of the future” not too long ago. With technological advancements and the development of new messaging platforms, however, this is now quite a…
August 29, 2023 · Article
Revisiting Proportionality Under Rule 26(b)(1)
The 2015 amendment to Rule 26(b)(1) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure is about continuity. That’s because the proportionality analysis under Rule 26(b)(1), since it became effective in 2015, has always been a…
August 28, 2023 · Article
Using Data Sets to Settle Cases
Suppose you have a consumer class action involving thousands, or millions, of consumers who ingested a tainted supplement. How do you settle a case of that scope? Or a data breach incident that exposed the personal…
August 28, 2023 · Article
SEC’s New Cybersecurity Rules and Protection of Trade Secrets
The prevailing wisdom among chief information security officers and cybersecurity professionals has long been that effective cyber preparedness requires shielding threat actors’ visibility into the technical defenses…
August 28, 2023 · Article
Mobile Messaging and E-Discovery
There are two obvious partiesto every text message conversation: you, and therecipient. Under certain circumstances, typically not anticipated at the time of the conversation, there may be other recipients, such as…
August 28, 2023 · Article
Electronic Discovery and Professional Sports
Interdependence, the mutual reliance of individuals and entities on one another, is a crucial feature of professional sports. As the interconnectedness of a point guard, power forward, and center on a basketball…
August 21, 2023 · Article
Protecting Against State-Sponsored Cyber Hostilities
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August 21, 2023 · Article
How the SEC is Transforming Corporate Cybersecurity Oversight
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August 21, 2023 · Article
SEC Cybersecurity Regulations Impacting Corporate Governance
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August 17, 2023 · Article
When to Use a Discovery Special Master
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August 17, 2023 · Article
Selecting and Preparing an Effective Witness for E-Discovery
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August 17, 2023 · Article
Safety In AI And ML: Steps For Effective Governance
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August 17, 2023 · Events
IDMA 2023 Annual Conference
This panel of industry experts will demonstrate how to move the cybersecurity conversation from a technical discussion to a financial discussion. Technologists focus on technology, but the digitization of data…
August 17, 2023 · Article
Forensic Neutrals and How to Use Them Effectively
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August 17, 2023 · Article
Utilizing Arbitration to Resolve CCPA Disputes
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August 16, 2023 · Courses
Cyber Guidelines on Medical Devices
We are excited to present the course “Secured Health: Cyber Guidelines on Medical Devices Explained” offered by Legal Cyber Academy. This in-depth program explains the key aspects of cybersecurity in medical devices,…
August 8, 2023 · eDiscovery
Mastering Mobile Messaging in E-Discovery: Strategies for the Toughest Challenges
Text, iMessage, and chat data now drive litigation. Here is how litigators preserve, collect, and produce mobile messaging while managing ephemeral data, BYOD, and proportionality.
July 27, 2023 · Courses
Respond to Cyber Threats Legally and Proactively
We are excited to present the course “How to Legally and Proactively Respond to Cyber Threats” offered by Legal Cyber Academy. This comprehensive program is designed to equip you with the essential knowledge of…
July 17, 2023 · Courses
Computer Forensics for Lawyers
We are excited to present the course “Computer Forensics for Lawyers” offered by Legal Cyber Academy. This comprehensive program breaks down the essentials of computer forensics, explores its practical applications,…
July 11, 2023 · Courses
Cybersecurity and Data Privacy
We are excited to present the course “Legal Issues to Consider at the Board Level: Cybersecurity and Data Privacy” offered by Legal Cyber Academy. This comprehensive program breaks down the core elements of cyber…
June 20, 2023 · eDiscovery
Selecting and Preparing an Effective Rule 30(b)(6) Witness for E-Discovery
A practical guide for litigators on scoping the notice, choosing a knowledgeable corporate designee, and preparing them to testify credibly about ESI systems, preservation, and collection.
June 12, 2023 · Article
Navigating Vendor Cybersecurity Risks
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May 15, 2023 · Cyber security
Cybersecurity Tabletop Exercise for a Multinational Insurance Brokerage Company
[](/assets/uploads/2023/05/pexels-adrien-olichon-3767170-scaled.jpg)Law & Forensics has recently hosted a successful cybersecurity tabletop exercise for a multinational insurance brokerage company. Law & Forensics is…
April 22, 2023 · Courses
Technology for Lawyers
We are excited to present the course “Intro to Technology for Lawyers” offered by Legal Cyber Academy. This comprehensive program will break down the fundamentals of computer and legal technologies while providing…
April 22, 2023 · Courses
Cybersecurity Regulatory Guidebook
We are excited to present the course ” Cybersecurity Regulatory Guidebook for Boards, CISOs, and their Counsel” offered by Legal Cyber Academy. In this program, we will explore the evolving landscape of cybersecurity…
April 22, 2023 · Courses
Cyber Law Course
Welcome to Law & Forensics, where we provide innovative solutions to the legal industry. Today, we would like to introduce you to a course that can help lawyers and legal professionals stay ahead of the curve in the…
April 22, 2023 · Courses
Artificial Intelligence in Law
We are excited to present the course “Intro to Artificial Intelligence for Lawyers” offered by Legal Cyber Academy. This comprehensive program breaks down the essentials of artificial intelligence, explores its…
March 3, 2023 · News
L&F Creates Git Artifacts for Axiom
Magnet AXIOM is a digital forensics solution that helps Law Enforcement recover, process & analyzes evidence-related data from computers, cloud, and mobile devices on a unified interface. Law & Forensics has created…
February 17, 2023 · Article
Family Law Cases Involving Digital Assets
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February 13, 2023 · Events
Special Masters in Class Actions: How to Utilize Them
Epiq’s Mass and Class Summit brings together some of the top experts in Mass Tort and Class action featuring 12 panels moderated by a different Court Appointed Neutral, and comprised of plaintiff and defense…
February 13, 2023 · Events
Two Sides to the Same Coin: Legal Security for ICS
This seminar will provide attendees with legal language, and scenarios demonstrating why and when such language is appropriate/necessary, and offer “war stories.” The discussion will provide context to contract…
February 3, 2023 · Data privacy
Law & Forensics Supports an Automotive Multinational in Privacy Compliance
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December 14, 2022 · Article
New York DFS Proposed Cybersecurity Regulations
On November 9, 2022, the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) issued a proposed second amendment to its 2017 Cybersecurity Regulation 23 NYCRR 500 (“Proposed Amendments”). The publication of these…
November 9, 2022 · Article
To Catch a Trade Secret Thief With Forensic Neutrals
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October 28, 2022 · Events
NFTs and Smart Contracts in Entertainment
This seminar will provide a blockchain, NFT, smart contract, and cryptocurrency overview. Speakers will discuss the relationship to artist-oriented NFT transactions that place clearance risk onto the artist and are…
October 13, 2022 · Article
Lessons For Cybersecurity Officers After Ex-Uber Exec Trial
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July 28, 2022 · Article
Mediation in E-Discovery – The Way Forward
The internet, digital communication such as email and texting, and social media have evolved from a fad to a cornerstone of how business gets done and people interact globally. Given the rapid evolution of this…
July 28, 2022 · Article
Cyberattacks in the Health Care Industry: The Way Forward
What threats does the health care industry face? The health care industry is particularly vulnerable to cybercrime given its dependence on electronic health information and antiquated security systems. Apart from…
July 28, 2022 · Events
Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, and Cybersecurity for Lawyers
This seminar will discuss cryptocurrencies and highlight the broad range of legal and cybersecurity issues raised by various applications of this technology and the legal and regulatory responses to date. As…
July 5, 2022 · Webinars
State of Malware in 2021
This CLE webinar provides an overview of how COVID-19 has impacted the threat landscape and how malware-as-a-service has impacted businesses. Since the beginning of 2021, cybersecurity headlines have been overrun by…
June 28, 2022 · Webinars
JAMS Smart Contract Rules: Bitcoin, Blockchain, and Dispute Resolution
This recorded CLE features a discussion on the JAMS rules governing disputes arising out of smart contracts. During this webinar, panelists introduce the concept of smart contracts, relating technology, and…
June 21, 2022 · Webinars
Cyber Insurance for Ransomware
The last year has shown law firms the importance of ensuring that their firms and businesses have adequate cyber insurance. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, both State and Federal Departments have issued guidance…
June 14, 2022 · Webinars
GDPR in 2021 and Going Forward: Understanding the Current State of Class Actions and Enforcement Activity
This recorded CLE webinar will provide an update to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) as it approaches three years of enforcement. Many U.S. companies were behind the curve in determining whether GDPR…
June 8, 2022 · Article
The Founder of a Cyberwar Journal Talks About Ukraine (and More)
Daniel Garrie is an unusual lawyer. Or maybe I should say that Daniel Garrie is an unusual tech entrepreneur. Or JAMS mediator. Or journal editor. Or… You get the idea. He has a multifarious background and career,…
May 26, 2022 · Events
ARMA-NJ INFORM 2022 CONFERENCE
Join Records & Information Management, Information Governance, Security and Privacy professionals throughout the region for a day filled with compelling educational programming, intriguing business solutions, and…
May 2, 2022 · Events
Federal Judge Association’s 10th Annual Quadrennial Conference
This panel discusses the ins and outs of virtual trials from the history of their creation to their relevance in the future. Judge Pechman, presided over the first Zoom Federal jury trials in the country and is to…
January 24, 2022 · Webinars
Copyright Law and Software in 2021
It is essential for attorneys to understand the copyright and software landscape to best protect their clients’ assets. Attorneys must provide their clients with a holistic approach to protecting their business and…
December 6, 2021 · Events
Smart Contracts – San Francisco
This seminar is a uniquely rigorous overview of smart contracts for legal professionals. Our instructor, Daniel B. Garrie, will help participants develop a clear understanding of what, how and why smart contracts are…
December 2, 2021 · Events
“Those Darkest Hours”: The Future of American Security
How and where is the nation bolstering the homeland security enterprise? What role can corporate America and the private sector play in advancing public safety and awareness? Why has social media—and by extension,…
November 4, 2021 · Events
Smart Contracts – Boston
This seminar is a uniquely rigorous overview of smart contracts for legal professionals. Our instructor, Daniel B. Garrie, will help participants develop a clear understanding of what, how and why smart contracts are…
October 5, 2021 · Events
Firm Resiliency: Protecting Your Practice with Cyber Insurance
Cyber insurance is a necessity for companies, such as health facilities and retailers, who handle sensitive information. Left vulnerable to ransomware attacks or computer hacking, these organizations could incur…
October 1, 2021 · Article
The Dirty Truth About Crypto: Money Laundering Made Easier
Today’s legal landscape requires one to have a clear understanding of the relationship between blockchain, smart contracts, and cryptocurrencies and how these three topics are connected to money laundering and other…
July 15, 2021 · Cybersecurity
Ransomware Payments, OFAC Compliance, and Avoiding Liability
Paying a ransomware demand can expose an organization to sanctions liability. Here is how GCs, CISOs, and incident-response teams reduce OFAC risk.
July 13, 2021 · Webinars
Ethical Obligations for Lawyers When Working from Home
With rapid shutdowns in the US and globally due the covid-19 pandemic, many employers, in both the public and private sector, directed their workforce to telework with minimal preparation. With the new setup, workers…
June 24, 2021 · Webinars
Security Through Cryptography
This CLE webinar covers encryption, a key management lifecycle, relevant encryption rules that all attorneys should be aware of and the current trends in cryptography. Cryptography is one of the most important tools…
June 22, 2021 · Article
Smart Contracts & Cryptocurrency Made Simple
A senior lawyer asked his colleague “So when did Smart Contracts become “a thing”? The younger lawyers in our firm are talking past me with terms like “blockchain”, “smart contract”, and “Ethereum” and whether Elon…
June 17, 2021 · Article
Decentralized Finance Made Simple: What Lawyers Need to Know
DeFi is highly attractive and quickly growing; however, the entire concept is still relatively new. While understanding how it works and its benefits is essential, it is equally critical to examine the possible risks…
June 11, 2021 · Webinars
Executive Order on Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity
This recorded CLE webinar reviews the recent Executive Order released by President Joseph Biden, “Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity,” on May 12, 2021. The Colonial Pipeline was paralyzed by a cyberattack committed…
June 9, 2021 · Webinars
Lawyer’s Guide to Understand Computer Forensics and Best Practices for Engaging and Working with Digital Forensic Experts
This CLE webinar covers what attorneys need to understand computer forensics and suggestions on how to best work with Digital Forensic Experts. As the name implies, forensic computer investigators and digital…
June 9, 2021 · Events
Cyber Warfare in the Digital Age
Hosted by Harvard Extension School, the Digital Innovation Summit will bring industry leaders, professionals, and our academic community together to learn how COVID-19 has accelerated the need for digital…
May 26, 2021 · Article
Attracting Top Cybersecurity Talent to the Federal Government: A Simple Yet Bold Solution
With cybersecurity attacks increasing in frequency and severity and cyber gangs becoming ever more sophisticated, the shortage of cybersecurity professionals to combat them poses one of the biggest threats to public…
May 25, 2021 · Webinars
A Guide for In-House Lawyers and Senior Leadership at Companies to Manage Cybersecurity Class Action Disputes
This recorded CLE webinar provides a guide for attorneys managing cybersecurity class action disputes. Cybersecurity is on the short list of major risks facing organizations, especially with data breaches on the…
April 19, 2021 · Webinars
Cross-Border Data Transfer Following the Schrems II Decision
In November 2020, the European Union (CJEU) Court of Justice invalidated the EU-US Privacy Shield pact in the “Schrems II” decision. As a result, over 5,000 companies who leverage the privacy shield as a legal…
April 14, 2021 · Webinars
Securing Your Firm and Vendors Post SolarWinds
This recorded CLE webinar discusses increasing cyber risks and the rise in cyber-attacks hitting firms in the US. Cybersecurity is in the news every day as law firms, corporations, and healthcare institutes have all…
April 13, 2021 · Webinars
An Introduction to the Preservation of Mobile and Social Media Evidence: Common Platforms, Tools to Use, and Strategies for Preservation
This recorded CLE webinar discusses how to properly preserve and social media evidence in litigation. The ubiquitous nature of social media has made it an unrivaled source of evidence, leading it to play a key role…
March 29, 2021 · Article
Trade Secrets: Is Litigating Infringement Worth It? What Can Be Done Instead?
However, information deemed a trade secret is not protected by a patent, copyright, or trademark. Such information is protected by keeping it under wraps. Unlike patents, which require the inventor or owner “to…
March 25, 2021 · Webinars
A Guide for Companies Seeking Insurance for Ransomware – What ‘G&G Oil’ Will Mean for Businesses Seeking Insurance for Ransomware Attacks
On March 18, 2021, the Indiana Supreme Court unanimously reversed a lower court’s ruling that Continental Western Insurance Co. does not have to cover a series of bitcoin ransom payments that policyholder G&G Oil Co.…
March 24, 2021 · Webinars
Cyber Warfare Under International Law in 2021: United Nations, Tallinn Manual, NATO, and Other NGOs
This recorded CLE webinar provides a review of cyber law, which is rapidly evolving on an international level. Panelists discuss various international approaches to cybersecurity, including cyber strategies and rules…
March 17, 2021 · Webinars
California Consumer Privacy Act – 2021 Developments and Enforcement
This recorded CLE webinar provides an introduction to the California Consumer Privacy Act, effective as of January 1, 2020. This statute effects companies with consumers residing in California, making it one of the…
March 16, 2021 · Webinars
Preparing Social Media Evidence for Trial – Part 2
Part two of this recorded CLE webinar continues a review of the rules, procedures, and case law for the introduction of social media evidence into trial. Panelists discuss ways to preserve, produce, and admit…
March 12, 2021 · Article
Special Masters: When Does it Make Sense and How Do We Get One?
Over time, disputes have become increasingly more complex. COVID-19 has impacted access to the courts in California and around the nation, while civil caseloads continue to grow and the time to trial grows even…
March 10, 2021 · Article
Questions to Ask Law Firms to Know if They Were Compromised?
Most law firms practice law. Only a handful operate as global companies and even fewer invest significantly in cybersecurity annually. In other words, law firms, unlike many other companies today, often do not have…
March 9, 2021 · Webinars
Case Guidance on the Use of Machine Learning of eDiscovery
This CLE provides a summary of cases providing guidance for the use of machine learning in eDiscovery. Some within the legal industry refer to this as Technology Assisted Review, TAR or Predictive Coding. Artificial…
February 26, 2021 · Webinars
Avoid U.S. Department of Treasury’s OFAC Advisory Sanctions If You Pay a Ransom to Hackers
This recorded CLE webinar will provide an in-depth review of the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Advisory on Potential Sanctions Risks for Facilitating Ransomware Payments, issued on October 1, 2020. The Advisory…
February 25, 2021 · Events
ACC Foundation Virtual Cybersecurity Summit: Malware or Malinformation?
Grab your coffee and join us for this special kick-off discussion: Malware or Malinformation. What’s the difference to your Users if threat actors are the ones pulling the strings. Is it the cyber departments’…
February 23, 2021 · News
Daniel Garrie Joins the American Bar Association Podcast to Speak on the Challenges of the Law Keeping Up with Technology
Cybersecurity and Data Privacy – The New Frontier: Epsiodes 1: The Challenges of the Law Keeping Up with Technology
February 16, 2021 · Webinars
10 Commandments of eDiscovery
The “10 Commandments of eDiscovery” are designed to help lawyers make decisions based on what is best for the client to avoid potential pitfalls in the discovery process. During this webinar, industry experts provide…
February 15, 2021 · Article
I Could Be Prosecuted for Paying Ransomware Ransom! How is that Possible?
As our world becomes increasingly technologically driven, the risk of cybercrimes rises exponentially. The global pandemic has resulted in many lawyers employing technologies from home, often with a computer or home…
February 9, 2021 · Webinars
10 Commandments of Cybersecurity for Lawyers
This CLE webinar reviews the “10 Commandments of Cybersecurity,” offering organizations and attorneys a framework to develop a cybersecurity strategy. Panelists provide an invaluable toolset for the board of…
January 27, 2021 · Webinars
Lawyer’s Guide for Handling Ethical Issues in eDiscovery – Navigating Sanctions and Other Concerns
This CLE webinar will provide an overview of computer technology and ethics rules that are essential for compliance in a digital world. There are many hidden dangers in frequently used tools and platforms, including…
January 21, 2021 · Webinars
Ransomware 101: The Complete Toolkit
Ransomware is a real threat which increases as its quality improves and becomes ever more difficult to detect, potentially lying dormant in systems, waiting to strike. It has become the method of choice for online…
January 21, 2021 · Webinars
Cyber Warfare and International Law – Looking Back at 2020
This panel will provide an overview of recent developments in international law, particular in dealing with cybersecurity and cyber warfare. It will offer predictions as to what International, Federal, State, and…
January 19, 2021 · Webinars
The Who, Why, How and Where of Cybersecurity Insurance for Law Firms
With data security concerns on a continuous rise, law firms have started to look into coverage past just the basic lawyers professional liability (LPL) towards cybersecurity insurance. This panel will examine the…
January 19, 2021 · Events
JAMS Smart Contracts Rules: Blockchain, Bitcoin, and Dispute Resolution
Join JAMS General Counsel, Kim Taylor, JAMS Mediator/Arbitrator, Daniel Garrie, and David Cass of the New York Federal Reserve for a discussion on the JAMS rules governing disputes arising out of smart contracts.…
January 19, 2021 · Webinars
Cybersecurity Incidents and the Board of Directors: What Is Your Role?
For a company to effectively protect itself against a wide-scale cybersecurity incident, it is critical that the board of directors fully understand their role in mitigating the damage in case of a breach. This panel…
January 15, 2021 · Article
Best Practices for Remote Advocacy During the Pandemic
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has significantly changed the legal world. Legal proceedings have traditionally been in-person activities, with counsel, parties, witnesses, and the judge, arbitrator or mediator all…
January 14, 2021 · Webinars
Don’t Litigate That Data Breach Dispute! Resolve It Swiftly and Efficiently Through Mediation
Litigating cybersecurity and data breach disputes can become very expensive. This panel will discuss the basics of a data breach and the traditional costs associated with a breach, before examining the issues…
January 4, 2021 · Events
New York State Bar Association Annual Meeting: Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Obligations
It has become an ongoing challenge for law firms and attorneys to protect client data. Ethics rules, outside counsel guidelines, case law, and privacy regulations – both domestic and international – may impose…
December 23, 2020 · Events
Georgetown 42nd Annual International Trade Update: Cybersecurity & Cyber-Intelligence When Working Remotely
When March 9-12th, 2019. Where Virtual About the Event Learn how to ethically work remotely even when you lack the same resources available at work, such as information, data, and cybersecurity support Explore some of the possible weaknesses in security
December 15, 2020 · Webinars
How Lawyers Can Help Clients Manage Vendors to Mitigate The Risks of a Cyber Incident
Businesses often rely on vendors for services such as online marketing, administrative functions, inventory management, credit card processing, and distribution controls. As the use of cloud computing, social media,…
December 15, 2020 · Webinars
Attorney’s Guide on Conducting eDiscovery in a JAMS Arbitration
This recorded CLE webinar provides an introduction for using eDiscovery in the arbitration process. During this webinar, panelists identify unique issues confronting arbitrators and arbitration counsel in dealing…
December 14, 2020 · Webinars
Guide to Obtaining Cyber Insurance – From Policies to Risk Assessment
For a company to effectively protect itself against a wide-scale cybersecurity incident, it is critical that the board of directors fully understand their role in mitigating the damage in case of a breach. This panel…
December 4, 2020 · Article
Mastering Complex Cases: Effective Use of Special Masters in Complex Civil Cases
Complex cases often require intensive judicial management. The “complexity“ could be a result of many factors. Such factors could include geographically dispersed opposing parties, complex subject matters, extensive…
November 23, 2020 · Webinars
Understanding Smart Contracts in 2020
This CLE webinar provides an introduction to smart contracts and blockchain. In a time when rampant concerns over data governance and consumer privacy have profoundly impacted legal operations and client service, the…
November 11, 2020 · Article
The COVID-19 Impact on Arbitration & How To Navigate Virtual Proceedings
Legal proceedings have traditionally been in-person activities, with counsel, parties, witnesses, and the judge, arbitrator or mediator all physically present. The COVID-19 pandemic, however, has drastically changed…
October 27, 2020 · Events
7 Steps to CCPA Compliance; Enforcement & Litigation Update
The enforcement deadline for the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) is July 1, 2020. This guide will walk you through CCPA fundamentals, step-by-step compliance essentials, and the latest litigation, enforcement…
October 6, 2020 · Webinars
Attorney’s Guide to Effectively Advising the Board in the Event of a Data Breach
This CLE addresses the potential financial and reputational risks that security and data breach issues pose for organizations, as well as the importance of educating and advising boards of directors on cybersecurity…
September 11, 2020 · Article
Arbitration During A Global Pandemic: How to Properly Leverage Zoom and Similar Platforms to Conduct Arbitration Hearings
First, parties must identify a platform (e.g., Zoom) which will be the presumptive platform used for the arbitration hearing, absent any other orders by the arbitrator. The platform must provide (a) robust…
September 10, 2020 · Webinars
Lawyer’s Guide on Managing Supply Chain Risk in a COVID-19 World
This CLE will examine the business, cybersecurity, and legal concerns of supply chain and vendor risk in the wake on the covid-19 pandemic. An organization’s information security activities should begin before it…
September 2, 2020 · Events
Utilizing ADR, ODR and Court Litigation to Resolve Disputes in the ERA of COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has greatly changed our world. Fortunately, in the realm of ADR we quickly adopted the use of online tools as we adjusted to the new normal. Given travel restrictions and shelter in place rules,…
August 31, 2020 · Article
Employer Best Practices for Monitoring Remote Devices
It is generally known that individuals have reduced privacy rights for work-related activity than they have in their personal lives, and that these reduced privacy rights extend to devices owned or provided by their…
August 10, 2020 · Webinars
Cyber Insurance for Law Firms – What You Need to Know
This recorded CLE webinar will cover how cyber insurance has become a necessity and no longer optional. Law firms, like the rest of the business world, simply cannot afford to suffer these losses associated with…
August 6, 2020 · Article
Here’s Why Your Employer May Monitor Your Personal Files On Company Devices
It is generally well-known that individuals have a significantly lower expectation of privacy with regard to anything done at or for work than they do with things at home or in their personal lives.
August 4, 2020 · Article
Customizing Traditional Models of Mediation to Work in Today’s Covid-19 Environment
Mediation is often viewed by lawyers as a “this” or “that” on the spectrum from facilitative to evaluative. In reality, experienced neutrals view mediation as a process customized to the needs of the parties in a…
July 27, 2020 · Article
A Keystroke Causes a Tornado: Applying Chaos Theory to International Cyber Warfare Law
This Article argues that a new legal framework is necessary to properly address this problem, and such a doctrine should incorporate principles of chaos theory. Chaos theory is a branch of mathematics dealing with…
July 21, 2020 · Webinars
How to Conduct a Successful Virtual Mediation
This recorded CLE webinar provides an introduction to alternative dispute resolution and how to successfully manage a virtual mediation. The onset of the covid-19 pandemic has forced many industries to turn to…
July 14, 2020 · Webinars
Cyber Warfare in the Current Administration
This recorded CLE webinar covers the current state of cyber warfare in the current administration. Cyber-attacks, committed by a multitude of groups, have been on the rise and only increased with the onset of the…
July 9, 2020 · Webinars
Review of Cybersecurity Insurance Case Law
This recorded CLE webinar provides a review of recent case law and court rulings relating to cyber insurance coverage. Panelists discuss timely and complex cyber coverage topics, including war exclusions and cyber…
July 7, 2020 · Webinars
Managing Disputes in the Life Sciences and Addressing Trade Secret Concerns
This recorded CLE webinar provides an overview of mediation and alternative dispute resolution as a method for resolving matters in the life sciences. Life sciences can be fraught with dispute as ventures fail,…
July 7, 2020 · Article
Defining Cyber Threats
Insurance policies often contain so-called war exclusions. These provisions, which can differ significantly in how they are worded, purport to limit coverage for losses arising out of war or warlike actions.
July 2, 2020 · news
Live CLE: Survey of Patent Law from the Perspective of the Bench
This CLE provides a review of the changing legal landscape surrounding patents, including hardware and software. It examines the current state of intellectual property protection afforded to computer software. It…
July 1, 2020 · news
Live CLE: Cybersecurity Guidelines from Regulatory Agencies
This CLE provides an introduction to the cybersecurity requirements held by regulatory agencies, including the New York Federal Reserve and the New York State Department of Financial Services. Guidelines maintained…
June 30, 2020 · Events
The COVID-19 Insurance Litigation Virtual Summit
COVID-19 has increased financial anxiety in just about every industry. As corporations look to their insurance for coverage, insurers are pushing back. Coverage litigation is exploding with hundreds of filings to…
June 30, 2020 · Article
Migrating Away From Traditional Models Of Mediation
Mediation is often viewed by lawyers as a “this” or “that” on the spectrum from facilitative to evaluative. In reality, experienced neutrals view mediation as a process customized to the needs of the parties in a…
June 25, 2020 · Webinars
The Finer Points of Virtual Mediation
This recorded CLE webinar provides attorneys with a guide to managing virtual mediation. The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic has forced many industries to halt completely or find means of working remotely. Alternative…
June 19, 2020 · News
Migrating Away From Traditional Models of Mediation
Mediation is often viewed by lawyers as a “this” or “that” on the spectrum from facilitative to evaluative. In reality, experienced neutrals view mediation as a process customized to the needs of the parties in a…
June 16, 2020 · Article
How to Use Discovery Special Masters, Forensic Neutrals and Technical Special Masters
[](/assets/uploads/2020/06/court-scaled.jpg)Disputes are becoming increasingly complex. The average civil litigation in federal courts takes upwards of 24 months to resolve on the merits.2 Thus, the bench and bar are…
June 15, 2020 · Webinars
Trade Secret Litigation on the Rise – How ADR Can Help
This recorded CLE webinar provides an overview of trade secret cases and how alternative dispute resolution (ADR) is used more frequently to resolve these matters effectively and efficiently. The enactment of the…
June 15, 2020 · Webinars
e-Discovery in the Cloud
This CLE webinar introduces the use of the cloud as a part of the e-discovery process. Implementing the cloud can pose significant challenges for law firms and their IT departments, as they work to comply with…
June 11, 2020 · Webinars
Rule 30(b)(6) Depositions in Litigation: Deposing or Defending Corporate Witness Depositions
This recorded CLE webinar prepares counsel to depose or defend corporate representatives in accordance with the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure Rule 30(b)(6). The webinar reviews best practices for plaintiffs to…
June 9, 2020 · Webinars
Text Messages and Smartphones: Applying Real-Life Evidence Strategies
This recorded CLE webinar provides guidance for attorneys on the rules and requirements for the admissibility of mobile evidence in court. Panelists discuss issues concerning social media, email, smartphone and other…
June 5, 2020 · news
Appellate Report Podcast – More work at home; more cybersecurity risk
E-Discovery Mediation & The Art of Keyword SearchINSIGHTS Appellate Report Podcast | The Daily Journal Avoiding Sanctions: Ethical Considerations in e-Discovery June 5, 2020 Daniel Garrie & Howard Miller Podcast host Howard Miller interviews Daniel Garrie on the greater cybersecurity
June 3, 2020 · Events
Daniel Garrie Speaking at The Cyber Security Summit
The Cyber Security Summit connects C-Suite & Senior Level Executives who are responsible for protecting their companies from all types of cyber crime, insider threats, ransomware & maintaining compliance with…
June 2, 2020 · Events
The Personal Injury Attorney’s Electronic Evidence Toolkit
Data from electronic devices can re-create events to prove liability – or it can contradict the injuries a plaintiff is claiming. Knowing how to get the evidence you need, get it admitted and keep case-damaging…
May 14, 2020 · Webinars
Artificial Intelligence for Attorneys
This recorded CLE webinar provides an overview of artificial intelligence for attorneys, the simulation of human intelligence processes by machines, and the tools and major approaches that can be used to implement it…
May 13, 2020 · Webinars
The Current State of Domestic and International Law in the Realm of Cyber Warfare
This recorded CLE webinar provides a review of cyber law, which is rapidly evolving on a domestic and international level. Panelists discuss the United States’ approach to cybersecurity, including the Department of…
May 12, 2020 · Webinars
Preparing Social Media Evidence for Trial – Part 1
This recorded CLE webinar provides an introduction to rules, procedures, and case law for the introduction of social media evidence into trial. Panelists discuss ways to preserve, produce, and admit evidence and the…
May 5, 2020 · Webinars
The Artificial Inventor Project
This recorded CLE webinar provides an introduction to autonomously generated AI inventions, meaning that no natural person may qualify as an inventor. These applications list the AI as the inventor and the AI’s owner…
April 28, 2020 · Webinars
The Impact of COVID-19 on Cyber Insurance
This recorded CLE webinar provides an overview of how the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic is shaping the cyber insurance industry. While this global pandemic has plagued the world with deaths and forced more than a…
April 28, 2020 · Webinars
Force Majeure and COVID-19: Contract Analysis in the Context of a Global Pandemic
This recorded CLE webinar will review “force majeure” (literally translated to “superior force”) clauses within contracts, which are often considered boilerplate and not the subject of focused scrutiny during…
April 26, 2020 · Events
Designing Smart Contracts
Technological ingenuity has fundamentally changed the way lawyers and their clients do business. In an era where rampant concerns over data governance and consumer privacy have profoundly impacted legal operations…
April 23, 2020 · Webinars
Does the Hashing of Passwords Qualify for Breach Notification Safe Harbor?
This pre-recorded CLE webinar will provide an introduction to password hashing and encryption. Data breaches are increasingly part of the news cycle, especially as “mega breaches” occur from time to time impacting…
April 17, 2020 · Webinars
Cyber Warfare Against Governments and Corporations
This recorded CLE webinar provides an introduction to the state of cyber warfare and cyber threats facing nations and corporations alike. Panelists discuss the framework for international law, issues relating to…
April 16, 2020 · Article
Confronting The Challenges Of Virtual Mediation
Conducting mediation via videoconference poses significant challenges, including the difficulty of reading people when you are not with them in person. Add to that the technical difficulties that can arise, and…
April 16, 2020 · Webinars
California Consumer Privacy Act – What lies ahead?
This recorded CLE webinar provides an introduction to the California Consumer Privacy Act, effective as of January 1, 2020. This statute effects companies with consumers residing in California, making it one of the…
March 25, 2020 · Webinars
Cyber Insurance in 2020
This recorded CLE webinar will examine the state of cyber insurance in 2020. Panelists discuss the basics of cyber insurance, including policy types and coverage options, as well as risks and cyber policy concerns.…
March 20, 2020 · Article
Avoiding Sanctions: Ethical Considerations in e-Discovery
The ABA Model Rules of Professional Liability are an excellent starting point for the responsibilities of an attorney to their client. Since 2012, the ABA Model Rules of Professional Responsibility have been amended…
March 18, 2020 · Webinars
Smart Phone and Mobile Device Security Addressing BYOD in the COVID-19 World
This recorded CLE webinar will provide an overview of mobile device security risks and considerations. The panel discuss security concerns and considerations brought forth by the proliferation of mobile devices being…
March 17, 2020 · Webinars
Understanding Copyright Law
This pre-recorded CLE will cover the fundamentals of copyright law, as well as developments in copyright law in 2019. During the webinar, panelists discuss how copyright is evolving in the new era of media, along…
March 2, 2020 · Article
Making Heads or Tails of the California Consumer Privacy Act
Sadly, like most pioneers in their field, the CCPA contains drawbacks that hinder its impact in addressing growing privacy concerns. Above all, the CCPA lacks the mechanisms necessary to achieving its purported…
March 2, 2020 · news
Co-Founder Daniel Garrie publishes new book
Law & Forensics co-founder, Daniel Garrie, has published a new book, Cybersecurity & the Courthouse: Safeguarding the Judicial Process, with Hon. Leo M. Gordon of the Court of International Trade.
February 14, 2020 · Webinars
A Look at NYDFS Regulations – Two Years In
This recorded CLE webinar provides an update on the New York State Department of Financial Services’ cybersecurity regulations, which were implemented in response to the growing threat posed to information and…
February 6, 2020 · Webinars
The Art of Mediation
This recorded CLE webinar will provide an overview of mediation, which can be one of the best methods for achieving a speedy resolution for disputes that can lead to lengthy court cases. The panelists will discuss…
February 6, 2020 · Webinars
An Overview of the California Consumer Privacy Act
This recorded CLE webinar will provide an introduction to the California Consumer Privacy Act, which took effect on January 1, 2020. The law effects companies with consumers that reside in California, making it one…
January 22, 2020 · Webinars
Optimizing e-Discovery with Arbitration
This recorded CLE webinar will provide introduction for using e-discovery in the arbitration process. During this webinar, panelists identify unique issues confronting arbitrators and arbitration counsel in dealing…
January 22, 2020 · Webinars
Cyber Insurance: Understanding the Cybersecurity Insurance Policy or Endorsement
This live and recorded web based CLE offers attendees an understanding of the risks, exposures, developments and trends in case law and claim activity, in the following areas: Data and network security, privacy and…
January 21, 2020 · Webinars
Strategies for Making e-Discovery Cost Effective
This recorded CLE webinar will provide an overview of e-discovery, an often costly endeavor. Clients expect their lawyer to take real, tangible steps be more efficient by improving quality and saving costs—and to…
January 13, 2020 · Webinars
Act of War? Cyber Operations with Global Effects – Petya NotPetya
This CLE webinar will provide an in-depth review of the Petya NotPetya attack, that started in late June and disrupted the operations across companies, utilities, government agencies across France, Russia, Spain,…
November 20, 2019 · Webinars
How to Depose a Chief Information Security Officer
This recorded CLE webinar will discuss the steps to successfully depose a Chief Information Security Officer. CISOs and c-level executives are often protected from depositions by the Apex doctrine, or other means, so…
October 15, 2019 · Article
The Benefits of Using Technical Special Masters
As technology becomes more and more pervasive, there are few litigations in which technology does not play some role. The central issue of a case can often require technical knowledge to understand. When attorneys…
October 15, 2019 · Article
Neutrals Need to “Speak Tech” to Resolve Disputes Involving Smart Contracts
Blockchain technology is on the rise. Whether in currency, supply chain, real estate, energy or even democracy, blockchains will soon permeate most business and consumer transactions. For every action, however, there…
September 27, 2019 · Webinars
Handling e-Discovery in Complex Cases
This recorded CLE webinar will provide an introduction to e-discovery and the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure that are essential to the discovery process. Panelists will guide attorneys and legal professionals…
September 19, 2019 · Webinars
Understanding Cybersecurity in the Healthcare Arena in 2019 – HIPAA and Company
This CLE webinar review risks attorneys and law firms face today regarding the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). This discussion will include a concise overview of the various…
September 16, 2019 · Webinars
Legal Ethics for Digital Technology
This CLE webinar will provide an overview of computer technology and ethics rules that are essential for compliance in a digital world. There are many hidden dangers in frequently used tools and platforms, including…
August 30, 2019 · Article
Understanding Executive Order 13873 And Cyber Policies
On May 15, 2019, President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 13873, “Securing the Information and Communications Technology and Services Supply Chain,” which prohibits high-risk information technology transactions…
August 30, 2019 · Article
Daniel Wrote the Book
Daniel B. Garrie is consistently described by attorneys familiar with his work as a preeminent expert in several specialties at the intersection of technology and the law. A mediator, arbitrator and court-appointed…
August 30, 2019 · Article
Best Practices: Mediating Cyber Insurance Claim Disputes
With cyber threats on the rise, many companies are purchasing cyber insurance policies to help mitigate risk. However, because cyber insurance is a relatively new field, there is not currently a standard-form cyber…
August 29, 2019 · Article
The Wider Implications Of The California Consumer Privacy Act
Without a federal standard for digital privacy legislation, states are left to their own devices in enacting internet and data privacy laws. The result is a cacophonous patchwork of state legislation, leaving…
August 19, 2019 · Webinars
Understanding Your Cyber Insurance Policy and How Much It Can Cost
This CLE webinar will provide an understanding of the risks, exposures, development of claim activity and trends in the areas specific to data and network security, privacy, cyber-attacks by state actors, and the…
July 19, 2019 · Article
Executive Order 13873 Could Expand The Reach Of War Exclusions In Cyber Policies
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July 12, 2019 · Webinars
Court Perspective on e-Discovery and ESI
This recorded CLE webinar will provide an overview of electronically stored information and the discovery process. The panelists will discuss federal rules of evidence and ethics, including competence, from the…
June 5, 2019 · Webinars
Ransomware in 2018: What is Ransomware, What are the Legal Risks, and What Organizations Have Been Impacted?
This live and recorded web based CLE will offer attendees an overview of ransomware in 2018 and how it has become the tool of choice for online blackmail and extortion by cybercriminals. Speakers will discuss proven…
May 20, 2019 · Webinars
Strategies for Securing Your Law Firm As Required By The ABA
This recorded CLE webinar will discuss the constantly growing cyber risks and the increase in cyber attacks hitting firms. Cybersecurity is in the news every day. Law firms, universities, and large corporations have…
May 2, 2019 · news
Daniel Garrie, Law and Forensics, accepted into Forbes Technology Council
Daniel Garrie, founder of Law and Forensics, a cybersecurity and forensic engineering firm with locations in New York, Seattle, and Los Angeles, has been accepted into Forbes Technology Council, an invitation-only…
May 2, 2019 · Article
‘Act Of War’ Questions In Cyberattack Insurance Case
Recently, Mondelez International Inc. sued Zurich American Insurance Co. for denying coverage, under its cyber policy’s war exclusion, for Mondelez’s alleged over $100 million in losses caused by the NotPetya…
March 26, 2019 · Article
Arbitrating Cyber Coverage Disputes
Policyholders buying insurance are generally focused on obtaining sufficient coverage in dollar terms for the insurance risks that they face. They assume that they will receive the protection for which they have…
March 6, 2019 · Webinars
Cybersecurity and Data Privacy: Introduction to Privacy Regulations and Requirements
This recorded CLE webinar will provide an overview of the many privacy and data security laws and regulations which may impact your business. This may include the state law protecting personal information, to…
March 6, 2019 · Webinars
Best Practices in e-Discovery: Let the Rules Guide You
This CLE will provide guidance so attorneys and legal professionals can easily grasp the current requirements mandated under the law, revised e-discovery practices, and compliance required for effective retention and…
March 4, 2019 · Webinars
Survey of Patent Law Developments
This recorded CLE webinar focuses on the rapidly changing legal landscape around hardware and software patents. It examines the current state of intellectual property protection afforded to computer software. It also…
March 4, 2019 · Webinars
Strategies and Techniques to Use to Mediate a Cybersecurity Insurance Coverage Claim
This web based CLE will provide attendees with a guide for mediating cyber disputes. Due to the complexity and potential costs of cyber insurance coverage disputes, insurers and many insureds have looked to mediation…
March 4, 2019 · Webinars
Cyber Insurance: Understanding Coverage Options for Cyber Threats
This CLE webinar will provide an opportunity to hear industry leaders discuss timely and complex cyber coverage topics. Panelists will examine some of the key features of a cyber insurance policy, common pitfalls…
February 15, 2019 · Webinars
Digital Forensics for Legal Professionals – Part 1: Understanding Network Forensics
This CLE webinar is designed to educate members in the legal sector on the basics of digital forensics and to make instructing a computer expert more beneficial for them and their clients. Panelists will discuss how…
February 13, 2019 · Webinars
Strategies for Mediating Your e-Discovery Dispute
This pre-recorded CLE webinar will discuss the discovery process, longest and most costly phase of any litigation. With the rise of big data, discovery will only become more costly. Attorneys should look for methods…
February 12, 2019 · Webinars
Staying Ahead of the Threat: How to Maintain Your Cyber Insurance Policy and Protect Your Company
This recorded CLE webinar will examine the need for a company or law firm to maintain a strong cyber insurance practice and policy. Getting ahead of the exposure landscape for data privacy and security risks and…
February 11, 2019 · Webinars
Review Of Alternative Dispute Resolution Case Law In 2018
This CLE webinar will examine recent legal developments and case law regarding arbitration in the last year. Speakers will discuss how arbitration can be used to expeditiously and fairly to resolve disputes arising…
January 18, 2019 · Webinars
Exploring the Internet of Things: Implications for the Law and the Associated Risks
This recorded web based CLE will provide an introduction to the Internet of Things (Iot) and why lawyers need to be cognizant of this changing technology. As is usually the case, technology presents opportunities but…
January 18, 2019 · Webinars
Annual Review of Regulations of Bitcoin and Blockchain in the United States and Abroad
This program will introduce cryptocurrencies and highlight the broad range of legal issues raised by various applications of this technology and the legal and regulatory responses to date. As cryptocurrencies and…
January 17, 2019 · Webinars
Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA): Why Counsel Should Consider Arbitration as a Solution to Defending Claims
The Telephone Consumer Protection Act presents challenges for companies seeking to comply as it allows for staggering statutory damages to aggrieved consumers. To avoid and defend class claims, businesses can seek…
January 17, 2019 · Webinars
Forensic Neutral: What in the World is a Forensic Neutral and Why Should You Use One?
This recorded CLE webinar discuss a rise in the amount and complexity of digital information, and how almost every dispute will likely be effected by such evidence. It will therefore be the responsibility of…
January 1, 2019 · Article
Reviewing 2018 And Predicting What’s Ahead In Cybersecurity
CyberInsecurity News: One of the things that you were talking about early last year was vendor vulnerability—that is, vulnerable to cyberattacks. And that was going to be a big issue.
December 28, 2018 · Article
Spearfishing Can Be Stopped Once You Remove The Bait
Spearfishing, whaling, fishing, and all other variations of email scam are plaguing law firms, businesses (big and small), and any company or individual who uses email. What is driving this epidemic? The irresistible…
December 28, 2018 · Article
Mediators Need to Become ‘Bilingual’ to Resolve Smart Contracts
Blockchain technology is undoubtedly on the rise. Be it for currency, supply chain, real estate, energy, or even democracy, blockchains will soon permeate most business and consumer transactions. With every action,…
December 4, 2018 · Webinars
Annual Survey of E-Discovery in 2018
This CLE will discuss best practices for using e-discovery and how it is used in litigation and investigations. The laws governing e-discovery have changed considerably in recent years with rapid advancements in…
December 4, 2018 · Webinars
Annual Review — Cybersecurity: Fundamentals of Privacy Law in 2018
This CLE will give general practitioners, litigators, corporate counsel, and transactional attorneys a fundamental understanding about how privacy connects and works with other practice areas, as well as the basics…
December 3, 2018 · Webinars
Strategies for Managing Data Governance and Information Risk
This web based CLE will examine the range of compliance challenges associated with managing and securing data. As law firms cope with an exploding volume of data, panelists will discuss the best practices for…
December 3, 2018 · Webinars
Annual Review of Cryptocurrency
This CLE will introduce cryptocurrencies and highlight the broad range of legal issues raised by various applications of this technology and the legal and regulatory responses to date. As cryptocurrencies and related…
November 9, 2018 · Webinars
Managing the Supply Chain Risk and Strategies to Manage the Legal, Financial, and Contractual Risks Vendors in the Supply Chain Represent
This CLE will examine the business, security, and legal issues related to using third-party vendors.
November 7, 2018 · Webinars
Understanding the Complicated Game of Attribution and Figuring Out If and How to Work with Law Enforcement
This CLE will provide attendees an overview of cyber attribution through a legal lens.
October 26, 2018 · Webinars
Strategies and Techniques to Use to Mediate a Cybersecurity Insurance Coverage Claim
This web based CLE provides attendees with a guide for mediating cyber disputes. Due to the complexity and potential costs of cybersecurity insurance coverage disputes, insurers and many insureds have looked to…
October 17, 2018 · Webinars
E-Discovery: Understand e-Discovery Protocols, the Plus and Minuses, and Strategies to Consider When Negotiating a Protocol
This program discusses strategies to avoid or resolve conflicts that commonly occur among litigants with respect to e-discovery. Managing e-discovery can be a complex task with data and documents to manage, new…
October 10, 2018 · Article
Arbitration and Mediation Can Solve Cyber Insurance Disputes
Litigation over ADR clauses in cyber policies is already happening, as policyholders try to elide pre-dispute ADR requirements contained in their cyber liability policies. Since such litigation may itself defeat the…
October 8, 2018 · Article
Why is Cybersecurity Important?
Although it may seem like small businesses aren’t the main targets for cybercrime, they actually are quite appealing because they aren’t as hard to crack. Additionally, in the circumstance that the cybercriminal is…
September 27, 2018 · Webinars
The State of E-Discovery in 2018: Analysis & Review
This live and recorded web based CLE will provide attendees with an overview of the Federal Rules of Evidence and the wide body of case law that has emerged regarding electronic discovery. This seminar will feature a…
September 26, 2018 · Webinars
Confronting the Threat – Sharing Information and Staying Ahead of the Criminals
This live and recorded web based CLE will offer attendees an overview of information sharing and how it can be a useful tool for companies to combat cyber threats. During this webinar, panelists will discuss the…
September 21, 2018 · Article
Separate The NSA and Cyber Command Now
Today, U.S. Cyber Command and the National Security Agency operate under one overarching structure. As a result, they are effectively joined at the hip as they pursue unnecessarily overlapping goals and missions,…
September 21, 2018 · Webinars
HIPAA Compliance – Learn How to Prevent the Next Ransomware Attack
This live and recorded web based CLE will provide counsel with guidance on the HIPAA rule, as well as changes to privacy, security and breach notification requirements for covered entities. Panelists will outline…
September 18, 2018 · Webinars
Cybersecurity Framework 101: A NIST Overview
This live and recorded web based CLE will provide an overview of cyber threats facing law firms, such as who might attack a law firm and the vulnerabilities that may exist. Panelists will discuss the National…
September 17, 2018 · Webinars
Understanding What Information Governance Is and Why Everyone Should Consider Using It
This live and recorded web based CLE will offer attendees an overview of data governance and its goals. Setting up data governance programs can be a challenge for legal practitioners because of the many obstacles…
September 12, 2018 · Webinars
Cybersecurity: Survey of the current state of Cybersecurity Litigation and Recommendations on How to Protect Yourself and Your Clients from Being Hacked
Are you up-to-date on the important decisions in cybersecurity litigation and the implications of these decisions for your clients’ liability? Join the Global Cyber Institute and Thomson Reuters in this CLE webinar…
September 4, 2018 · Webinars
DFS Regulations: Mitigate the Threats Facing Your Client and Your Firm Through Regulatory Compliance
This CLE will provide attendees with an overview of cyber security in the financial community and the increased sophistication of cyber attacks, making it one of the industry’s most serious threats. Panelists will…
September 3, 2018 · Article
What is digital forensics?
Have you ever watched the well-known American TV show CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, being fascinated as the team of investigators followed up on fingerprints, hairs, drops of blood, or any other indications that…
August 23, 2018 · Webinars
Artificial Intelligence and the Law: How and Why Law Firms are Using A.I. and the Issues Associated with It
This recorded web based CLE provides attendees with an overview of artificial intelligence, as well as the tools and major approaches that can be used to implement it in the practice of law. Panelists discuss how…
August 7, 2018 · Webinars
Digital Forensics for Attorneys: What You Need to Know
This recorded web based CLE provides attendees with an overview of computer forensic processes and tools, and strategies on how to understand a digital forensic report. The program provides answers to common…
August 6, 2018 · Webinars
Cybersecurity and Privacy: The Risk and Regulatory Evolution in Financial Services
This live and recorded web based CLE will provide attendees with an introduction to the SEC’s “Phase 2” cyber exam sweep letter and other related financial services cybersecurity and privacy framework. This letter…
August 2, 2018 · Webinars
Forensics: How to Think like a Lawyer and Talk like a Geek About Forensics and Its Application in Discovery
This recorded web based CLE offers attendees an understanding of the forensic challenges that are facing companies in 2018 when dealing with discovery. To successfully litigate complex civil cases, lawyers must be…
August 1, 2018 · Webinars
Cyber Insurance: Understanding the Cybersecurity Insurance Policy or Endorsement
This recorded web-based CLE offers attendees an understanding of the risks, exposures, developments and trends in case law and claim activity, in the following areas: Data and network security, privacy and social…
July 30, 2018 · Article
What Is E-Discovery?
With the widespread permeation of continually advancing technologies into our daily lives, it is inevitable that the product of those technologies, i.e., digital information, makes its way into the courtroom. This…
July 25, 2018 · Webinars
Cybersecurity: How to Depose a CISO
This recorded CLE webinar provides an overview of the key legal considerations attorneys should have in mind when preparing to depose a CISO. Some of the topics discussed in this CLE program include, understanding…
July 12, 2018 · Webinars
Dispute Resolution: Is Mediation the Answer for Cyber Claim Disputes?
As more and more companies seek the protection of cyber insurance, claim disputes are becoming more and more common. Recently courts have laid down harsh rulings on cyber coverage claims, which has unsettled many…
July 9, 2018 · Webinars
Ethics and E-Discovery: What You Don’t Know Will Hurt You and Your Client
This webinar provides an overview of the key legal considerations attorneys should have in mind when preparing to depose a CISO. Some of the topics discussed in this CLE program include, understanding the technical…
June 27, 2018 · Webinars
Strategies and Best Practices for Mediating a Cybersecurity Insurance Coverage Dispute
As more companies seek the protection of cyber insurance, claim disputes are becoming more and more common. Recently courts have laid down harsh rulings on cyber coverage claims, which has unsettled many companies.…
June 15, 2018 · Webinars
Ethics & Cybersecurity: The Complicated Ethical Issues Concerning Data Breaches
Recently, it seems that the news has become inundated with companies and firms suffering data security breaches. The legal implications of such a breach are significant and the ethical implications for an attorney…
June 14, 2018 · Webinars
eDiscovery: Understanding the Cloud and its Impact on eDiscovery Litigation Issues
Cloud computing has become a cost-effective way for businesses to keep up with the latest technology. The Global Cyber Institute and Thomson Reuters CLE program provides attendees with valuable insight on the…
June 14, 2018 · Webinars
Understanding eDiscovery in the Cloud
Cloud computing has become a cost-effective way for businesses to keep up with the latest technology. The Global Cyber Institute and Thomson Reuters CLE program provides attendees with valuable insight on the…
June 8, 2018 · Webinars
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR): A Corporate Counsel’s Guide to Advising their Clients on GDPR
As the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into effect May 2018, many US companies are behind the curve in determining whether and how GDPR applies to them and figuring out what to do about it. During…
May 23, 2018 · Webinars
Cyber Insurance for Law Firms
Cloud computing has become a cost-effective way for businesses to keep up with the latest technology. The Global Cyber Institute and Thomson Reuters CLE program provides attendees with valuable insight on the…
May 22, 2018 · Webinars
Legal Developments Around Breaches in Healthcare Sector
Recent cyber attacks on hospitals and healthcare facilities have illuminated the emerging risks facing the healthcare industry. These organizations have become popular targets for their sensitive client data and…
May 21, 2018 · Webinars
Privacy: What does General Data Protection Regulation Compliance Means for Corporate Counsel
Many headlines for the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) mention the eye-watering fines for a data breach, but what happens when you realize you have actually been the victim of one? How hard will it really…
May 21, 2018 · Webinars
e-Discovery: Arbitration in a Digital World
Discovery is the longest and most costly phase of any litigation. Since the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure made e-discovery a permanent fixture in litigation, attorneys have struggled with whether and how…
May 18, 2018 · Webinars
Cybersecurity and Cyber Insurance: A Cyber Risk Survival Guide for the Board and Beyond
Cyber attacks have wreaked havoc on organizations in nearly every industry sector. C-suites and boards of directors alike rank this issue to be of the highest concern — and for good reason.
May 17, 2018 · Webinars
What Lawyers Need to Know about Forensic Technology and Strategies to Litigate Data Breaches
During this CLE webinar, speakers provide an overview of digital forensic concepts, case examples, and relevant terminology. This webcast is a must-see for lawyers as speakers provide valuable insight on what lawyers…
May 14, 2018 · Webinars
Cybersecurity: Advising Law Firms with Healthcare Service Clients on the Cybersecurity Risks and Regulations
Cyber-attacks are growing more focused on the healthcare industry; therefore, it it is necessary that these organizations identify and manage critical threats. The program is designed to discuss how healthcare…
April 30, 2018 · Webinars
Cybersecurity: Deep Dive into the SEC New Regulations – What Lawyers Need to Know for their Clients and for the Board
The Global Cyber Institute and Thompson Reuters webcast is an introduction to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). During this CLE, panelists will analyze key developments in SEC enforcement and notable…
April 26, 2018 · Webinars
Data Breaches: Essential Knowledge for Corporate Counsel to Effectively Advise the Board on Data Breaches
This CLE addresses the potential financial and reputational risks that security and data breach issues pose for your company and the importance of educating and advising boards of directors and CEOs on cybersecurity…
April 16, 2018 · Webinars
Incident Response: Understanding Cyber Defenses and Attacks and Strategies Responding to a Cyber Incident
Every organizations knows that it is not a matter of “if” they will be hit, but when and to what extent they will face a cyber attack. Attackers are motivated, sophisticated and not limited by national borders. With…
April 9, 2018 · Webinars
Cybersecurity: Navigating the New Department of Financial Services Cybersecurity Regulation and Legal Issues and Concerns that May Arise from Failing to Comply
To protect New York State from the increasing threat of cyber-attacks, the New York Department of Financial Services has issued a cybersecurity regulation, effective March 1, 2017. Boards, CEOs, and lawyers should…
April 6, 2018 · Webinars
Webinar – Cyber Attacks Against Nations
Cyberspace has become a full-blown war zone as governments across the globe clash for digital supremacy in a new, mostly invisible theater of operations. During this one-hour course panelists will describe the unique…
April 4, 2018 · Webinars
Smart Contracts: Understanding Smart Contracts and Strategies for Traversing the Nascent Emerging Legal and Regulatory Issues
This course provides an introduction to blockchain and smart contracts and examine how smart contracts use computer code to execute actions within the contract when conditions are met. The seasoned panel of renowned…
April 1, 2018 · Article
Predictions And Threats For The Year In Cybersecurity
Legal BlackBook: The MIT article focused on the likely future targets of cyberattacks, including cloud storage companies, data brokers who store information about people’s Web browsing habits, and infrastructure such…
March 15, 2018 · Article
White Paper: Authenticating Social Media Evidence
Social media evidence in particular presents unique challenges as to authentication because it can be difficult to attribute statements or actions taken via the Internet to a specific person.
March 13, 2018 · Webinars
Cybersecurity: Surveying Current State and Federal Regulators Activity Around Cybersecurity – DFS, SEC, OCC, and FTC
During this one-hour CLE webinar, thought leaders and industry experts survey various emerging regulatory initiatives at the US national and US state levels focused on financial institutions. The panelists discuss…
March 12, 2018 · Webinars
Blockchain: Defining What it is and Examining the Critical Legal Issues Facing the Blockchain
Blockchain is one of today’s hottest emerging technologies, increasingly penetrating the transactional world. Blockchain is expected to have significant impact on finance, proof and chain of title and custody,…
March 5, 2018 · Webinars
E-Discovery: Help! I’m a Lawyer not an Ediscovery Professional
The e-discovery process is becoming increasingly complex with the voluminous amounts of litigation data with substantial costs being incurred by clients when not done properly from the start. For many in the legal…
February 26, 2018 · Webinars
Lessons Learned from Recent eDiscovery Failures
The recent eDiscovery failures at Wells Fargo and at the Department of Justice show that eDiscovery mistakes and failures happen even at the largest corporations and government agencies. This webcast discusses the…
February 26, 2018 · Webinars
Lawyers Guide to Understanding a Digital Forensic Report: Tools, Processes, and Best Practices
This one-hour CLE web seminar provides lawyers with an overview of the computer forensic process, the tools, and strategies on how to understand a Digital Forensic Report.
February 1, 2018 · Webinars
Is Mediation/Arbitration a Solution to Cybersecurity Issues?
As individuals put more of their private information online and criminals are targeting that information at an increasing rate, the need for an effective dispute resolution mechanism in the event of a cyber incident…
January 24, 2018 · Article
Hacked? Don’t waste time pointing fingers
Consider the following scenario. You are coming home from a vacation with your family. When you reach the front door, you notice that the door is unlocked and the door jamb is completely busted. You push open the…
January 16, 2018 · Webinars
What It Takes to Frustrate the Hacker Knocking at Your Door
Clients trust you with their legal cases and their money, but can they trust you with their personal data? This web seminar examines how law firms can protect themselves since they hold tons of data on many different…
January 16, 2018 · Webinars
Cybersecurity Insurance and the Nebulous Risk of Cyberwar and Cyberterrorism
Cyber risk insurance is one of the fastest growing segments of the insurance industry and, at this point, virtually all the major insurers offer cybersecurity insurance. However, this relatively new facet of the…
December 28, 2017 · Article
Understanding Deleted Files, Unallocated Space, and Their Impact on eDiscovery
As e-discovery has risen into a major point of focus in modern litigation, it is important for lawyers without strong technology backgrounds to familiarize themselves with at least basic computer storage concepts.…
December 13, 2017 · Webinars
Cutting E-Discovery Costs: Save Your Clients Money
Discovery is the longest and most costly phase of any litigation. With the rise of big data, discovery will only become more costly. Attorneys should look for methods to limit costs and expedite the process. This…
December 12, 2017 · News
Network Forensics (Part 2)
This CLE Webinar provides lawyers with an overview of digital forensic concepts, case examples, and relevant terminology. Attorneys learn the basic information needed to understand the process of internet-driven…
December 1, 2017 · Article
Keyword Mediation Helps Expedite eDiscovery
This alternative can benefit both parties, as well as the court, because a mediator can expedite an agreement in a technically efficient manner, while the parties maintain control over the keyword selection process.…
November 20, 2017 · Webinars
How E-Discovery Mediation Can Save Your Clients Time and Money
Discovery is the longest and most costly phase of any litigation. With the rise of big data, discovery will only become more costly. Attorneys should look for methods to limit costs and expedite the process. This…
November 17, 2017 · Webinars
Defining an Act of Cyber War Under International Law
Cyber weapons can disrupt an unprecedented range of targets, from government websites to nuclear power plants to critical infrastructure. This relatively new type of threat challenges many traditional notions of what…
November 17, 2017 · Webinars
Best Practices for Securing Your Law Firm: Policies, Procedures, & Technologies
This panel will focus on recent regulatory and congressional activity and how these new rules and regulations will impact both the public and private sector. The panelists will begin with a survey of existing cyber…
November 14, 2017 · Webinars
Legal Ethics and ESI
This web based CLE will offer attendees an overview of data governance for electronically stored information (ESI) and its goals. Setting up data governance programs can be a challenge for legal practitioners because…
November 14, 2017 · Webinars
Asymmetric Cyberwarfare and the Law: How to Prepare for and Defend Against Cyber Attacks When You’re Bound by the Law
This panel will survey options available to corporate victims of cyber hostilities with a focus on what responses are legal and ethical when implemented by private persons as compared to when law enforcement…
November 13, 2017 · Webinars
Security Through Cryptography
The panel provides lawyers with an overview of encryption and examines the encryption concepts critical to practicing law in light of new technology, rules, regulations and ethical responsibilities. Whether you are a…
November 13, 2017 · Webinars
How to Ensure That Your Computer Examiners are Conducting a Fair and Balanced Corporate Investigation
This seminar offers a practical guide for lawyers to ensure that when an investigation involves a forensic or cyber examiner that the efforts of the examiners are effective, fair, and balanced. The panelists will…
October 27, 2017 · Webinars
What Every Lawyer Must Know About ESI Evidence
This seminar provides key practical insights for lawyers when dealing with complex litigation involving ESI evidence in Federal Court. It reviews the updates to the Rules of Civil Procedure and provides…
October 27, 2017 · Webinars
Understanding ESI: How to Avoid E-Discovery Landmines
The session will discuss common e-discovery procedure pitfalls. The panelists discuss key considerations in issuing defensible legal holds and using computer assisted review in federal court cases. The seminar also…
October 1, 2017 · Article
Optimizing eDiscovery with Arbitration
With such an abundance of data to preserve, organize, search, collect, and produce, discovery in litigation has become an extremely costly endeavor. However, there are ways to mitigate the challenges of e discovery.…
September 19, 2017 · Webinars
Ransomware: How to Avoid Extortion and Case Law Issues
Ransomware is a serious threat that has become the tool of choice for online blackmail and extortion by many cybercriminals. The threat of ransomware escalates as its quality improves and becomes ever more difficult…
September 19, 2017 · Webinars
Managing Your Firms’ Current and Future Cyber Risk
Cybersecurity is in the news every day. Law firms, Target, eBay, Google, Westinghouse, and Yahoo! have all have been hit with a data breach and incurred serious losses. The reality is that law firms are prime targets…
September 18, 2017 · Webinars
Understanding the DFS Cybersecurity Regulation: What You Need to Know
To protect New York State from the increasing threat of cyber-attacks, the New York Department of Financial Services has issued a cybersecurity regulation, effective March 1, 2017. Now what? Boards, CEOs, and lawyers…
September 18, 2017 · Webinars
International Electronic Discovery – Part 1
This two-part series focuses on international e-discovery. This first panel in the two-part series reviews existing laws related to international eDiscovery and addresses some of the challenges posed in this area of…
September 14, 2017 · Webinars
Top ESI Mistakes Made in Mass Tort Disputes
This CLE webinar discusses the key things to remember when working with ESI (Electronically Stored Information). Topics covered include the collection, preservation, and production of ESI in discovery, legal…
September 14, 2017 · Webinars
Learn the Basics About Computers, Storage, and Data to Meet Your Technical Knowledge Obligations
According to the State Bar of California Standing Committee on Professional Responsibility and Conduct Formal Opinion, “an attorney’s obligations under the ethical duty of competence evolve as new technologies…
September 12, 2017 · Webinars
EU-U.S. Privacy Shield: What You Need to Know
This CLE webinar provides an overview of the Privacy Shield, including the history of the Privacy Shield Adequacy decision, which allows certified U.S. companies to transfer EU personal data to the United States. The…
July 31, 2017 · Webinars
The Impact of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) on Global Companies
In this CLE webinar, the panel focuses on the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) promulgated by the European Commission. The GDPR was created with an intent to strengthen and centralize data protection for…
July 31, 2017 · Webinars
How to Secure Your Vendor Contracts and Reduce the Cost of a Cyber Incident
Businesses rely on vendors for services such as online marketing, administrative functions, inventory management, credit card processing, and distribution controls. With the rise of cloud computing, social media,…
July 31, 2017 · Article
Cybersecurity Risks In The Courtroom
Though courts are traditionally open to the public through physical access, or electronic filing systems such as PACER, courts around the country are routinely tasked with administering justice in a confidential…
July 31, 2017 · Webinars
Cyber Insurance for Corporations: Why Your Clients Need It, What to Look For, and How to Evaluate It
The regular occurrence of data breaches is pushing organizations to think more seriously about updating their risk management policies. Companies are increasingly turning to cyber insurance, which covers damage and…
July 25, 2017 · Webinars
Strategies for Mediating Your E-Discovery
Discovery is the longest and most costly phase of any litigation. With the rise of big data, discovery will only become more costly. Attorneys should look for methods to limit costs and expedite the process. This…
July 24, 2017 · Webinars
Resolve Your Coverage and Cyber Dispute Quickly and Away from Prying Eyes
This panel discusses how mediation and arbitration can be used to expeditiously and fairly resolve disputes arising from data breaches. The panel will begin by discussing what a data breach is, as well as the…
July 24, 2017 · Webinars
How to Use Computer Forensic Expert Witnesses in Litigation or Investigations
This CLE lecture provides lawyers with an overview of the computer forensic process, the tools used, and strategies on how to understand a digital forensic report. The lecture provides answers to common questions,…
July 19, 2017 · Article
CyberLife: Social Media, Right-of-Publicity and Consenting to Terms of Service
The past few years have seen a surge of activity in right-of-publicity litigation related to social media. Cases such as Fraley v. Facebook and Perkins v. LinkedIn addressed social media websites’ unauthorized use of…
June 20, 2017 · Webinars
What Constitutes an Act of Cyber War Under International Law?
This live and recorded web-based CLE will offer attendees an overview of cyberwarfare and what classifies as acts of war in the cyber realm. Cyberweapons can disrupt an unprecedented range of targets, from government…
June 20, 2017 · Webinars
The Ten Commandments of Cyber Security
This CLE lecture will present to lawyers the Ten Commandments of Cyber Security framework. This will offer members of the bar an invaluable toolset to consider and apply when assisting clients dealing with…
June 19, 2017 · Webinars
Understanding the Cyber Threat Landscape and Strategies That Can Protect Your Clients Without Breaking the Law
We already know that today’s cyber attacks can come from a variety of sources—criminal, state and state-sponsored, terrorist, hacktivist. The objectives range from the theft of money, IP, misappropriation of…
June 19, 2017 · Webinars
Understanding Patent Law and Advanced Software
This CLE lecture focuses on the rapidly changing legal landscape around hardware and software patents. It examines the current state of intellectual property protection afforded computer software. It also examines…
June 12, 2017 · Webinars
Mobile Device Privacy and Security Compliance for Small and Medium Companies and Law Firms
This live and recorded web-based CLE will offer attendees an overview of the situation relating to the growing use of social media and mobile devices in today’s workplace, and the expanding definition of the…
June 6, 2017 · Webinars
Cyber Security for the Healthcare Sector: HIPAA Compliance Made Simple
In this CLE webinar, the panel will provide a practical overview of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), as well as HITECH, as it relates to the cybersecurity and privacy of covered…
June 5, 2017 · Webinars
Managing the Risks in the Era of a BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) Program
In this CLE webinar, the panel is focused on the vital matters and concerns practitioners should be aware of when ensuring the success of a BYOD program inside an organization. Our experienced specialists will walk…
June 5, 2017 · Article
Hacking Elections: An Act of War?
In the wake of these hearings, many prominent members of both political parties have alleged that Russia’s actions amount to an Act of War. Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-N.J.) claimed, in a House Homeland Security…
May 31, 2017 · Article
Social Media eDiscovery: How to Request and Respond
Seeking information from social media accounts is becoming commonplace in litigation. Obtaining social media discovery, however, can pose significant challenges, as this information can take many forms, involve…
May 22, 2017 · Webinars
Understanding the Nuts and Bolts of a Cyber Insurance Policy
As client concerns about data security continue to grow more ardent, many law firms have explored the second form of liability coverage beyond standard lawyer’s professional liability (LPL) insurance. The panel will…
May 22, 2017 · Webinars
Introduction to Data Governance
In this webinar, attendees will learn the basics of technology used in data creation, transmission, storage archival, retrieval, and destruction (the Life Cycle of data). There will also be an introduction to the…
May 16, 2017 · Webinars
The Ten Commandments of eDiscovery
In this webinar, the panel will provide a practical overview of the “10 Commandments” of eDiscovery, including the new rules of eDiscovery, litigation technology, and best practices. The “Commandments” are geared…
May 9, 2017 · Article
Can Congress do anything to address SS7 risks? Some say yes
Politicians are becoming increasing aware and concerned about cybersecurity issues. One need look no further than two recent letters written by Senator Ron Wyden (D-Ore), senior member of the Senate Intelligence…
May 5, 2017 · Article
The Neutral Corner: Using Forensic Neutrals in Trade Secret Disputes
The dirty secret of trade secret disputes is that even if you win, it can be difficult to get back to where you started. It’s like closing the stable door after the horses have run off with trade secret disputes. A…
May 3, 2017 · Webinars
Handling eDiscovery in Complex Cases
This webinar will begin with an overview of the rules governing eDiscovery in complex civil litigation and how they have evolved over time. There will also be a detailed discussion regarding relevant and useful tools…
April 27, 2017 · Article
Using Discovery Special Masters, Technical Special Masters, and Forensic Neutrals
[](/assets/uploads/2020/06/investigations.jpg)The rise of technical issues in litigation is steadily increasing the time and cost of resolving lawsuits. The average civil litigation in federal court takes upwards of…
April 10, 2017 · Webinars
The Right of Publicity in a Technology-Driven World
This panel will explore the changing role and application of the right of publicity in connection with social media, online advertising, video games, and technological hardware, such as 3-D printers. Building upon…
April 1, 2017 · Article
The Evolving Effect of Technology in Litigation
The rise of technical issues in litigation is steadily increasing the time and cost of resolving lawsuits. The average civil litigation in federal court takes upwards of 24 months to reach a resolution on the merits.
March 30, 2017 · News
Privacy and Data Protection in Russia
[](/assets/uploads/2020/06/russia-scaled.jpg)Over the past few years, data protection has become a crucial economic, social, and legal concern because of our increasing reliance on computers, internet-based…
March 27, 2017 · Webinars
You’ve Been Hacked! Does Your Cyber Insurance Policy Cover the Hack?
Firms have increasingly been turning to cyber risk insurance in order to better manage cyber threats and any resulting legal liability from data breaches. This panel will be dedicated to examining this type of…
March 23, 2017 · Webinars
Authentication and Admissibility of Evidence: Practically Applying the Federal Rules
This panel will discuss how to apply the federal rules in authenticating and determining the admissibility of various types of digital evidence including social media evidence, email evidence, text messages,…
March 22, 2017 · Article
Discovery Obligations Apply to Plaintiffs Too
In Matthew Enterprises v. Chrsyler, No. 13-CV-04236-BLF, 2016 WL 2957133 (N.D. Cal. May 23, 2016), Judge Paul Grewal begins his opinion with a concise and practical overview of Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 37(e):
March 15, 2017 · Webinars
Just Do It: Federal E-Discovery and Evidence
This CLE webinar examines eDiscovery standards and procedures, including top pitfalls made in e-discovery under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. The panel will survey the first steps in e-discovery, which are…
March 13, 2017 · Webinars
Review of the Current State of E-Discovery Dispute Resolution — What is it? When is it appropriate to use it? How do you select a neutral?
This live and recorded web based CLE will offer attendees an overview of data governance and its goals. Setting up data governance programs can be a challenge for legal practitioners because of the many obstacles…
March 9, 2017 · Article
What Lawyers Are Asking About the New York DFS Cybersecurity Regulation
In September 2016, the New York Department of Financial Services (DFS) proposed a new Cybersecurity Regulation that would impose strict cybersecurity requirements on banks, consumer lenders, money transmitters,…
March 3, 2017 · News
Companies Under Attack: Understanding the Basics of Cybersecurity
The cyber risk landscape is evolving rapidly in a multitude of areas. Businesses across a wide range of industry sectors are exposed to potentially enormous physical losses, liabilities, and costs as a result of…
March 1, 2017 · Article
The DNC Hack Was Not an Act of War: What we call it under international law should influence our response
For weeks and months, countless news cycles have been spent discussing Russia’s alleged hacking of the Democratic National Committee (DNC); the Obama administration’s decision to take steps against Russia in response…
February 6, 2017 · Article
What is the Most Underestimated IT Security Threat, and Why?
One of the most chilling developments in IT security this past year were the cyber attacks reported on energy utilities and manufacturing plants, which exploited critical infrastructure vulnerabilities introduced by…
January 23, 2017 · Article
A New Focus on Law Firm Cybersecurity
Law firms have long held a hallowed position in the corporate world, as the preeminent keeper of confidences. But the frequency with which law firms are falling victim to data breaches and hacks should leave clients…
January 16, 2017 · Article
It’s the most wonderful time of the year…for cybercriminals
It’s the most wonderful time of the year…for cybercriminals. Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and now the January clearance sales present an opportunity for a cyberattack. It has been reported that up to 89% of retailers…
January 11, 2017 · Article
The Neutral Corner: Recapturing the Benefits of Predictive Coding by Using an eDiscovery Special Master
Following a New York federal court’s approval of predictive coding in the Rio Tinto case, attorneys are increasingly using predictive coding to expedite discovery when faced with large quantities of documents.
December 23, 2016 · Article
Mediating eDiscovery Disputes Can Save Time And Money
Each year the cost of litigation increases. The primary driver of these cost increases is the discovery phase of litigation and the explosion of e-discovery in recent years. The cause of this explosion is clearly…
October 31, 2016 · Article
Is Cyberinsurance Really Worth It? Using ADR to Resolve Cyberattack Disputes
While strengthening a company’s cybersecurity posture can make a considerable difference, companies must also prepare for the unfortunate inevitability of a successful cyberattack. Recognizing this risk, companies…
October 24, 2016 · Article
How prepared are law firms to face cyber security threats?
The hacking of Panamanian law firm Mossack Fonseca last April resulted in 11.5 million leaked attorney-client privileged documents, exposing the widespread use of off-shore businesses by wealthy individuals and…
October 10, 2016 · Article
The Neutral Corner: How to Effectively Use a Technical E-Discovery Neutral
In the past two years, 90% of the world’s data has been created, coming from a wide variety of sources. From automobile black boxes, cloud storage, to wearable fitness trackers, data is being collected and processed…
October 10, 2016 · Events
NBI Seminar – A Practical Guide to Federal Court: E-Discovery, Evidence and Experts
The divergence in rules governing experts, discovery, pleadings and evidence in state and federal courts can create many obstacles for civil litigators. Not just knowing the federal rules, but being able to apply…
October 6, 2016 · Article
What You Need to Know Now (and Ask Your Broker) About Cyber Insurance
It is undeniably the age of the cyberattack. One need look no further than the headlines of the nearest newspaper to see that there has been an explosion in the frequency and gravity of cyberattacks.
October 1, 2016 · Article
Legally Correct But Technologically Off the Mark
[](/assets/uploads/2020/07/tech-scaled.jpg)Today’s judges face numerous challenges in determining the truth of the matter at hand, but none is more challenging than ruling on issues that pivot on digital evidence.…
September 26, 2016 · Article
The Panama Papers: How to keep your firm out of the headlines
Law firms have long held the position in our society of being problem solvers. They untangle the mess of business and create rules for society. Since their inception, law firms have devoted significant resources to…
September 16, 2016 · Article
Looking Beyond Courthouse To Resolve Data Breach Disputes
As the number and severity of data breaches have increased in recent years, there has been a corresponding rise in data breach litigation in courts across the United States. After any given data breach, lawsuits are…
August 15, 2016 · Article
The Neutral Corner: Understanding a Digital Forensics Report
As technology rapidly advances, it is becoming more and more difficult to find the hidden truths contained in digital footprints. While this is often not a problem for most people, attorneys in recent years have…
August 12, 2016 · Article
10 Ways To Mitigate Vendor Cybersecurity Risk
Corporations today face the reality that, even if they invest substantially in their own organization’s cybersecurity practices and procedures, vendors pose a serious threat. Companies must evaluate and attempt to…
July 12, 2016 · Article
Do the Pokémon Go: Information Security in the Physical World
On July 6, 2016, Augmented Reality made a great leap forward with the release of Pokémon Go, a mobile game that allows players to interact with Pokémon that seem to appear throughout the real world, even going so far…
June 30, 2016 · Article
Why Arbitration Clauses May Make Sense in Cyber Insurance Policies
[](/assets/uploads/2020/06/insurance-scaled.jpg)Arbitration tends to work best when both parties buy into the process from the beginning. Alternatively, the process often works poorly when one party feels that…
June 15, 2016 · Article
White Paper – Client Data: Secure as the Weakest Link
In this new white paper, published by Thomson Reuters’ Legal Executive Institute, authors Daniel Garrie and Rhea Siers examine some of the vulnerabilities that law firms face in keeping their own internal data and…
June 2, 2016 · Article
Encryption for Lawyers
[](/assets/uploads/2020/07/encyption-scaled.jpg)Why should lawyers be interested in encryption? When you send information (an email message, perhaps a file) electronically, it most likely passes through wires that…
June 1, 2016 · Article
An Unsatisfactory State of the Law: The Limited Options for a Corporation Dealing with Cyber Hostilities by State Actors
To read the full article, go to Cardozo Law Review.
May 27, 2016 · Events
S&P Global Ratings 2016 Insurance Conference
Cybersecurity is an emerging risk that is climbing in importance. Questions posed during the panel will include: How does cyber insurance capacity compare with potential economic losses? Do cyber insurance limits…
April 29, 2016 · Article
The Voyeur among Us: Navigating Around the Global Spyware Epidemic
[](/assets/uploads/2020/07/spy-scaled.jpg)Spyware poses a serious threat of privacy infringement to unassuming internet users across the globe. Existing European legislation attempts to protect end-users from…
February 26, 2016 · Article
Privacy Vs. Accessibility: Can They Coexist In Cyberspace?
The public safety versus privacy debate regarding cybersecurity and end-to-end encryption has entered the mainstream of society and jurisprudence. One need look no further than the very public Apple Inc. v. FBI…
February 24, 2016 · Article
‘Ten Commandments’ of Cyber Security Can Enhance Safety
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January 4, 2016 · Article
2016 – The Year of Cloud-Based E-Discovery?
The year 2015 has come to an end, and cloud-based computing has entered the mainstream. One marketplace that is likely to see cloud-based computing become more fully enmeshed is the e-discovery marketplace.
January 1, 2016 · Article
The Need for Private-Public Partnerships Against Cyber Threats — Why A Good Offense May be Our Best Defense.
The Internet has delivered on its promise of social and economic progress. Unfortunately, it has also delivered unprecedented opportunities for scaling global conflict, terrorism, criminal activity, state and…
December 17, 2015 · Article
So You’re Telling Me There’s a Chance: How the Articles on State Responsibility Could Empower Corporate Responses to State-Sponsored Cyber Attacks
[](/assets/uploads/2020/06/ssrn-scaled.jpg)This article begins with a brief summary of the international legal framework that regulates state interactions. The legal authority for government sanctioned corporate…
December 2, 2015 · Article
The ‘Soft Power’ War ISIS Doesn’t Want
Again, we stand in shock, but not in real surprise. It takes careful planning to inflict indiscriminate violence and bloodshed upon the world — and the confusion, fear and anger that follows.
April 15, 2015 · Article
Guarding Against a ‘Cyber 9/11’
The Internet provides an easy, low-cost and low-risk means for nonstate actors or terrorist groups to amplify the impact of any attack. But a large-scale cyberattack on critical infrastructure could prove…
February 5, 2015 · Article
Cybersecurity Insurance: It’s Not Just for ‘The Good Wife’
In a recent episode of CBS’s “The Good Wife,” the fictional law firm Florrick, Agos & Lockhart was hit with a cybersecurity threat demanding that $50,000 be paid within 72 hours or all files on the firm’s computer…
October 3, 2014 · Article
Cyber-Security Insurance: Navigating the Landscape of a Growing Field
[](/assets/uploads/2020/06/landscape-scaled.jpg)In today’s marketplace where businesses are constantly being threatened by data breaches and cyber-attacks, it is imperative that a global company obtain cyber-security…
September 2, 2014 · Article
eDiscovery and Class Actions: Limiting Discovery Disputes with Special Masters
[](/assets/uploads/2020/07/special-master-scaled.jpg)Class actions are often among the most explosive, costly, and challenging lawsuits faced by lawyers, courts, and litigants. This is certainly true when it comes to…
June 14, 2014 · Article
A Guide for the Legal Status of Software
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June 12, 2014 · Article
Strategic Assertions: Evading the Patent Marking Requirement
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April 1, 2014 · Article
Digital Forensic Evidence in the Courtroom: Understanding Content and Quality
With the widespread permeation of continually advancing technologies into our daily lives, it is inevitable that the product of those technologies, i.e., digital information, makes its way into the courtroom. This…
March 26, 2014 · news
Daniel Garrie featured in NY Times, “Law Firms Are Pressed on Security for Data”
A growing number of big corporate clients are demanding that their law firms take more steps to guard against online intrusions that could compromise sensitive information as global concerns about hacker threats mount.
October 1, 2013 · Article
Social Networks and Electronic Discovery
Consider the following hypothetical: An employee working in a pharmaceutical company as a drug sales representative goes on maternity leave, and a new manager takes over. The new manager sexually harasses the…
June 25, 2013 · Article
Unchaining E-Discovery in the Patent Courts
[](/assets/uploads/2020/06/courthouse-scaled.jpg)This Article analyzes the Federal Circuit’s Model Order Regarding E-Discovery in Patent Cases (the “Model Order”). The Article briefly describes the purpose behind the…
June 5, 2013 · Article
We Need Mediation In E-Discovery
As a practicing attorney, I have heard the word “mediation” cautiously whispered in the courthouse hallways. Attorneys and clients alike are skeptical and resistant to entertain the thought of trying to settle any…
June 27, 2012 · Article
The E-Discovery Dance For Patents: Changing The Tune
The authors conclude that, while it is beyond refute that the model order is a step in the right direction in the courts’ efforts to control and manage e-discovery, the model order is only a first step. In this…
June 26, 2012 · Article
Limiting the Affirmative Defense in the Digital Workplace
[](/assets/uploads/2020/06/workplace-scaled.jpg)From 2009 to 2011, there were more than 30,000 sexual harassment claims filed in the United States. The ubiquitous availability of digital technology devices has…
June 24, 2012 · Article
An Argument for Uniform E-Discovery Practice in Cross-Border Civil Litigation
[](/assets/uploads/2020/06/ediscovery-scaled.jpg)THIS ARTICLE ADDRESSES ELECTRONIC EVIDENCE AND DISCOVERY (“e-discovery”) and its associated electronically-stored information (“ESI”) in complex cross-border…
April 22, 2012 · Article
Effective Keyword Selection Requires a Mastery of Storage Technology and the Law
[](/assets/uploads/2020/06/words-scaled.jpg)Selecting keywords for searching large volumes of electronically stored information (“ESI”) is an unavoidable, but necessary step in the process of electronic discovery The…
April 17, 2012 · Article
eDiscovery in New Zealand Under the New Amended Rules
Electronic data, be it in a permanent or ephemeral state, can be stored in a multitude of devices (home computer, server, tape, smart phone, iPhone, iPad, or laptop) and paper is stored in a single place with a…
June 19, 2011 · Article
E-Discovery Mediation & The Art of Keyword Search
[](/assets/uploads/2020/06/mediator-scaled.jpg)Identifying keywords when combing through large volumes of electronically stored information (“ESI”) is a necessary requirement of electronic discovery. Finding ways to…
June 22, 2010 · Article
Data Protection: The Challenges Facing Social Networking
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February 24, 2010 · Article
E-Discovery in Criminal Cases: A Need for Specific Rules
[](/assets/uploads/2020/06/jury-scaled.jpg)Criminal defense lawyers are as obligated as their civil law brethren to be conversant with electronic discovery and its various attendant forms of electronically stored…
January 1, 2010 · Article
Mobile Messaging Making E-Discovery Messy
Ah… do you remember when there were “two-party phone lines” or when a melodious-voiced operator would ring your phone and say, “Please hold, there is a long distance call for you”?
January 1, 2010 · Article
“Criminal Cases Gone Paperless”: Hanging With the Wrong Crowd
[](/assets/uploads/2020/06/court-house-scaled.jpg)Long gone or fading fast are the days when only bookmakers, ponzi schemers, predatory mortgage brokers, and insider traders, just to name a few, relied on paperwork…
September 11, 2009 · Article
Privacy in Electronic Communications: The Regulation of VOIP in the EU and the United States
In its broadest definition, VoIP can be described as the ‘‘conveyance of voice, fax and unrelated services publicly or wholly over packet switched IP-based networks including peer-to-peer VoIP and VoIP services…
March 1, 2009 · Article
Digital Issues in Mergers & Acquisitions, E-Discovery, & Information Technology Systems
One of the persistent puzzles surrounding mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity is its propensity for failure. In theory, a merger or acquisition adds value in multiple ways: by either creating economies of scale…
January 1, 2009 · Article
Impersonation of Life “The Perils of Social Networking”
As the user realizes their dilemma, their brow becomes furrowed and drips with sweat caused by frustration and concern. While they wring their hands with despair, they ask themselves, “How could this have happened?”,…
June 10, 2008 · Article
Network Neutrality: Laissez-Faire Approach or Not?
To read the full article, go to Rutgers Computer & Technology Law Journal.
May 4, 2008 · Article
Parasiteware: Unlocking Personal Privacy
[](/assets/uploads/2020/06/spy-scaled.jpg)Spyware presents a threat of privacy infringement to unassuming internet users irrespective of their country of citizenship. European legislation attempts to protect…
April 1, 2008 · Article
Corporate Counsel’s New Dance Partner: Criminal Lawyers Teach the Limbo Dance
To read the full article, go to Scripted.
February 1, 2008 · Article
Revisiting Network Neutrality
In the US, however, the main concern arising is a potential for a “fragmented” Internet, which leads us to conclude that network neutrality legislation is necessary on multiple levels. The article will conclude that…
January 1, 2007 · Article
Regulating Voice Over Internet Protocol: An E.U./U.S. Comparative Approach
To read the full article, go to American University International Law Review.
December 1, 2006 · Article
The Legal Status of Spyware
The law provides those whose private information is being misused little recourse and provides little protection for those legitimately mining information. Even though large-scale breaches grab the headlines, many…
October 19, 2006 · Article
Demystifying Clickstream Data: A European and U.S. Perspective
data and by analyzing the extent to which such data is protected.
June 25, 2006 · Article
Introduction: Creating Legitimate Digital Privacy Rights for Internet Users
[](/assets/uploads/2020/06/privacy-2-scaled.jpg)Privacy has become a complex legal issue as technological advancements have created a multitude of ways, both physical and digital, that one’s privacy rights can be…
June 14, 2006 · Article
Warning: Software May Be Hazardous to Your Privacy!
[](/assets/uploads/2020/06/software-scaled.jpg)Spyware poses a serious threat of privacy infringement to unassuming internet users across the globe. Existing European legislation attempts to protect end-users from…
June 14, 2006 · Article
Electronic Discovery and the Challenge Posed by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
[](/assets/uploads/2020/06/oxlay-scaled.jpg)While the Sarbanes-Oxley Act was intended to protect and increase publicly held corporations’ accountability, lurking in the background are judicial inequities resulting…
June 14, 2006 · Article
Coddling Spies: Why the Law Doesn’t Adequately Address Computer Spyware
[](/assets/uploads/2020/06/hacker-1-scaled.jpg)Consumers and businesses have attempted to use the common law of torts as well as federal statutes like the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, the Stored Wire and Electronic…
June 12, 2006 · Article
Voice over Internet Protocol and the Wiretap Act: Is Your Conversation Protected?
[](/assets/uploads/2020/06/wiretap-scaled.jpg)10101101: Is this sequence of digits voice or data? To a computer, voice is a sequence of digits and data is a sequence of digits. The law has defined 10101101 to be…