CLE Webinar – Records and Information Governance: The Legal Landscape
CLE September 17, 2013
Video from John Isaza’s CLE webinar on the Generally Accepted Recordkeeping Principles (the “Principles”) and other foundational components of information governance from September 17, 2013. In this course, participants will learn about the Principles, and how they can be used to leverage defensible disposition of unnecessary data, while keeping their clients and their own firms…
How to Evaluate Terms and Conditions, for Law Firms and Lawyers
CLE Yaacov P. Silberman · December 6, 2011
In my previous post, we began discussing how to choose a vendor of cloud computing services. This inquiry is particularly important for law firms that rely heavily on cloud computing technology, including alternative law firms and the firms subscribing to the virtual law firm model. This article provides a brief overview of a few key things to look out…
Cloud Computing Security (for Alternative Law Firms and Others)
CLE Yaacov P. Silberman · October 19, 2011
In my first two blogs on the subject of cloud computing for lawyers, we learned the basics of cloud computing and how it’s being used by lawyers. We also briefly explored the principal ethical implications for lawyers who use such virtual law technologies in their practice. Lawyers practicing in alternative law firm models are increasingly relying on such technologies as a…
Ethics of Cloud Computing – Part 2 (Ethical Rules)
CLE Yaacov P. Silberman · August 30, 2011
In my previous blog post, I provided a brief overview of cloud computing and how it is used by lawyers. I noted that its use is expanding beyond virtual law firms and alternative law firms to include Big Law, too, even including AmLaw 100 law firms. In this post, I will discuss some of the main ethical issues…
Legal Ethics of Cloud Computing – Part 1 (What is Cloud Computing?)
CLE Yaacov P. Silberman · August 19, 2011
Understanding Cloud Computing and It’s Use by Lawyers The use of cloud-computing technologies and other virtual law tech by lawyers and law firms is on an upward trend. Not only are alternative law firms or virtual law firms leveraging this technology, but Big Law is also jumping into the fray, with many conventional law firms including AmLaw 100 firms taking advantage. Click here…