Archive for April 2013
The Problem With Dropbox Isn’t Security and The Limits of ABA Techshow
When it comes to technology, lawyers are no different from the general public — gravitating towards the free and easy, no-brainer products like gmail or dropbox. Yet often, these tools aren’t necessarily optimal security-wise for serving clients. But rather than scold or deride lawyers who use these tools, most of the speakers at this past…
Read MoreFuture of ABA Tech Show: Can We Take Tech Out of Context?
This year, I came to ABA Techshow intending to cover the latest and greatest tech tools and trends for MyShingle. I walked the exhibit hall yesterday, dutifully sitting through demo after demo of ipad deposition tools along with dozens of cloud-based practice management tools and portals until my brain went cloudy with all of it.…
Read MoreNew Practice Area for Lawyers: Be A Privilege Shield
The ABA Journal reports on a new practice trend for lawyers: acting as privilege shield. As hacker attacks increase, companies are turning to lawyers to assist with initial investigations. While presumably lawyers bring substantive knowledge to the table and can help companies assess potential liability, they offer an even more valuable benefit: privilege. Many companies…
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