AI-dentity Crisis: The Role of the Lawyer in an Increasingly Digital World

“I can suggest alternative language for a contract clause to help clarify the meaning, but I can’t provide advice on what language would be more favorable to you. That would constitute legal advice, which is something I can’t provide. Always consult a legal professional for advice tailored to your specific circumstances”. The paragraph above is […]

Tips for Hiring Outside Counsel You’ll Want to Keep Working With

Published on JD Supra on January 27, 2023 Corporate counsel obviously want to work with law firms and lawyers with great experience, education, and skill sets, but what else should they be looking for? And how can corporate counsel make sure that their outside firms are effectively carrying out their stated business practices, company culture, […]

Colorado Privacy Act, SB 21-190: What You Need to Know

On July 8, 2021, Colorado enacted the Colorado Privacy Act, SB 21-190, following Virginia and California.  The law becomes effective July 1, 2023. Below are high-level details about the CPA. Please contact our firm to determine whether your organization must comply with the CPA, and, if so, the specifics regarding such compliance. The law applies […]

What you should know about the EU Cloud Code of Conduct

Published on JD Supra on May 28, 2021 Whether you are a cloud service provider or a company that utilizes cloud services, you should be aware of the EU Cloud Code of Conduct (the “Cloud CoC”). The Cloud CoC was officially approved by the Belgian Data Protection Authority on May 20, 2021 and is the […]

Building Bridges: Tips for Effective Business-Focused Contract Trainings

Published on JD Supra on March 10, 2021 In our last article “Make an Impression: Tips for an Effective Legal Education Webinar” published here last month, we discussed strategies law firms can use to create and host an effective continuing legal education webinar for their clients. We received such an overwhelming response to that article from […]

Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (S.B. 1392): What You Need to Know

Virginia has become the first state to enact a data protection law in 2021. The Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (S.B. 1392) combines many of the compliance obligations mandated by the California Consumer Privacy Act and the data processing principles put forth by the General Data Protection Regulation. The law becomes effective January 1, 2023. […]

Make an Impression: Tips for an Effective Legal Education Webinar

Published on JD Supra on February 11, 2021 Hosting a continuing legal education program for clients can be an effective marketing tool for a law firm. Not only can the firm showcase its expertise, but it also gets a valuable opportunity for personal touchpoints with clients, all while providing busy clients with an easy, no […]

Minimizing Risk with Amazon Web Services

On Thursday, June 18, 2020 the New York City Council overwhelmingly approved the Public Oversight of Surveillance Technology Act (or “POST Act”) to institute oversight regarding the New York City Police Department’s use of surveillance technologies.

FTC Reports of Social Media Consumer Scams Surge in 2020

In a Consumer Protection Data Spotlight dated October 21, 2020, the Federal Trade Commission released data for the first half of 2020, which indicates that consumer-reported scams originating on social media platforms increased threefold over the past year and rose drastically during the first two quarters of 2020.

Congressional Interest Ramps Back Up for National Privacy Law

On Thursday, June 18, 2020 the New York City Council overwhelmingly approved the Public Oversight of Surveillance Technology Act (or “POST Act”) to institute oversight regarding the New York City Police Department’s use of surveillance technologies.

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