Debevoise Data Blog

MARCH 11, 2021

These include a draft adequacy decision for EU-UK data transfer, renewed focus from data protection authorities (“DPAs”) on cookies compliance, and guidance from the English courts on what constitutes unsolicited marketing. DPAs focus on cookies compliance and the ePrivacy Regulation progresses.

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Ikigai Law

APRIL 7, 2023

This post summarises the recent amendments to the IT Rules 2021 to regulate online gaming. Compliance for OGIs under the Amendment 1. However, all OGIs irrespective of game format must comply with intermediaries’ obligations under rule 3 in the IT Rules 2021, including: [11] a.

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LLRX

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

data compliance laws; Companies ditching VPNs for zero trust architectures to secure hybrid workplaces; Research finds US adults have context-specific views on biometric technology use; Apple iOS privacy settings to change now; and Mozilla has released a new platform for privacy-focused email communications.

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LawSites

MARCH 12, 2024

The new requirement, which came about as part of the federal Corporate Transparency Act of 2021, means that many companies will now have to report information about their beneficial owners — the individuals who ultimately control the company. One company that is taking the lead on this is Wolters Kluwer.

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Debevoise Data Blog

JUNE 16, 2021

May saw useful reminders for companies, including: (i) the need to appoint an EU – and/or UK – representative if caught by the (UK) GDPR’s extraterritorial effect; (ii) that regulators are increasingly focused on adtech and cookies compliance; and (iii) that the GDPR applies not just in the EU and UK but also Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway.

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Debevoise Data Blog

JUNE 25, 2022

In light of these trends, we have also included four tips for companies seeking to establish practical compliance and governance programs related to their ADM systems. What Laws Apply to Automated Decision-Making?

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Debevoise Data Blog

JULY 20, 2021

Companies should therefore be mindful of increased litigation risk, across a variety of jurisdictions, when implementing GDPR compliance frameworks and making risk-based business decisions. Regularly reviewing and updating GDPR compliance frameworks so they are comprehensive and readily accessible can help minimise this risk.

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Debevoise Data Blog

APRIL 8, 2021

French data protection authority investigates Clubhouse What happened : The CNIL, the French data protection authority, announced that it is investigating GDPR compliance at Clubhouse, the fast growing, audio-only, social networking app.

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Debevoise Data Blog

MAY 7, 2021

What to do : Although the draft legislation will probably not take effect for a number of years, organisations using or providing AI products should ready themselves to carry out risk assessments, review their data, log activity, and begin to assign responsibility for compliance with new AI regulations internally.

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LawNext podcast

MARCH 11, 2024

The new requirement, which came about as part of the federal Corporate Transparency Act of 2021, means that many companies will now have to report information about their beneficial owners — the individuals who ultimately control the company. One company that is taking the lead on this is Wolters Kluwer.

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Legal Tech Monitor

MARCH 12, 2024

The new requirement, which came about as part of the federal Corporate Transparency Act of 2021, means that many companies will now have to report information about their beneficial owners — the individuals who ultimately control the company. One company that is taking the lead on this is Wolters Kluwer.

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LawSites

OCTOBER 9, 2023

This feature words in tandem with two other features Clio already offered – its built-in rules-based calendaring that came after it acquired CalendarRules in 2021 and its automated preparation of court documents for all 50 states using its document automation product Lawyaw, which it also acquired in 2021.

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CaseFox

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

In 2021, the legal tech market generated revenues of $27.6 Enhanced Security and Compliance Law firms are entrusted with sensitive client data, including financial, legal, and personal information. billion USD worldwide, with the market forecast to grow at a CAGR of over 4% by 2027. In that year, revenues are set to reach 35.6

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Dewey B Strategic

MAY 22, 2023

in 2021 and 3.5% Average rate increases were up compared to 2021 in all law firm tiers and practice areas. That gap has narrowed from 54% in 2021, primarily because rate increases for partners in the second tier of firms outpaced those of partners in larger firms. in 2021 to 47.3%

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Legal IT Group

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

A data protection officer ( DPO ) is a specialist who helps companies ensure compliance with international data protection laws. In a nutshell, the DPO is a key person who helps the company in all business processes to ensure compliance with the data protection law.

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Attorney at Work

JANUARY 4, 2022

What We Learned in 2021. In December 2021, Dave Ries, a frequent co-presenter with the authors, wrote an excellent summary of the cybersecurity portion of the ABA’s 2021 Legal Technology Survey Report. ABA Formal Opinion 498, “Virtual Practice” (February 2021). Who’s In Charge of Cybersecurity? Ries here.).

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Legal Tech Monitor

MAY 22, 2023

in 2021 and 3.5% Average rate increases were up compared to 2021 in all law firm tiers and practice areas. That gap has narrowed from 54% in 2021, primarily because rate increases for partners in the second tier of firms outpaced those of partners in larger firms. in 2021 to 47.3%

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Inside Privacy

JUNE 9, 2023

The European Commission proposed its AI Act— establishing binding rules on banned and “high-risk” AI systems — in 2021 (see our blog here ), however, the law is still being reviewed by lawmakers and is not expected to come into force before 2026.

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Legal IT Group

MAY 29, 2023

In 2021, the French supervisory authority (CNIL) imposed a fine of €1,750,000 on SGAM AG2R LA MONDIALE. From the imposed significant fines and identified violations, it becomes evident that proper and, most importantly, time-limited retention of personal data is an essential element of GDPR compliance. a fine of 800,000 euros.

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LawSites

JANUARY 19, 2023

While the terms of the acquisition were not disclosed, Exterro said that the acquisition accelerates its mission to empower its customers “to proactively and defensibly manage their legal governance, risk and compliance (GRC) obligations.”

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LawSites

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Pennsylvania Bar Association and Philadelphia Bar Association, Joint Formal Opinion 2021-100 (March 2, 2021). ABA Formal Opinion 498 (March 10, 2021). Florida Advisory Opinion FAO #2019-4 (May 20, 2021). Wisconsin Ethics Opinion EF-21-02 (Jan. Full text. I ssues addressed: Working remotely. Working out of state.

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Inside Privacy

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

In addition to these general guidelines, the guidance also contains a number of specific examples of actions that may trigger FTC Act compliance concerns. The guidance aligns with the FTC’s September 2021 “ Statement of the Commission on Breaches by Health Apps and Other Connected Devices.”

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LawSites

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Sixty percent of general counsel are concerned that their risk landscape is expanding or becoming more difficult to navigate in areas spanning compliance, regulatory enforcement, data privacy, information security, emerging data sources and ongoing impacts of the pandemic. The interviews with the 30 GC were conducted during July and August.

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Legal Tech Monitor

JUNE 20, 2023

Read on to learn what this means for you. How to confirm your MCLE compliance This year,  lawyers do not need to report compliance   to the MCLE Board. Instead, lawyers’ online “My MCLE” transcripts will constitute their report for the two-year reporting period, and such transcripts will determine compliance.

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LawSites

MARCH 26, 2024

The lawsuit also names Dwayne Hermes , the founder and CEO of both the law firm and the company, and Andrea Hermes , the cofounder of the company and legal compliance specialist at the law firm. Starting in 2021, she alleges, she became “the driving force” behind ClaimDeck, while employed by both the law firm and the company.

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Attorney at Work

APRIL 6, 2022

In addition to his regulatory strategy work, he developed a regulatory pathway for telehealth companies acquired in 2021. I am in the business of persuading investors or acquirers of early-stage ventures that the regulatory compliance concerns expressed by other lawyers are not a real problem — or that they are addressable.

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CaseFox

APRIL 4, 2023

from 2021 to 2028. Also, CaseFox allows you to generate reports to ensure compliance with state regulations. The global legal billing software market size was valued at $1.23 billion in 2020 and is projected to reach $2.79 billion by 2028, growing at a CAGR of 10.6%

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Richmond Journal of Law and Technology

MAY 2, 2023

9] Conversely, countries like Kenya, Algeria, Senegal, and Ivory Coast appear to have weaker consumer protection laws, which can create legal ambiguities and compliance challenges. [10] This is because complying with the legal requirements of one country in the group ensures compliance with all others. 15] Ultimately, U.S. at 15–16. [5]

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LawSites

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Whereas 2020 ended with a newfound sense of the possible, 2021 ends with us still not knowing what is ahead, and therefore which way to turn. Whereas 2020 ended with great promise for regulatory reform, 2021 ends with little further progress on that front – and even retreats to some extent. I should be more optimistic.

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Law Technology Today

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

These pioneers also reaped nearly 40% higher revenue per lawyer than their counterparts sans these technologies. Unsurprisingly, the 2021 Legal Trends Report validates that growing firms are 37% more likely to embrace online payments. Protecting client data is non-negotiable, and PCI compliance is key.

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Debevoise Data Blog

APRIL 14, 2023

In January 2021, the FCA had already highlighted the challenges and risk of misconduct arising from the increasing use of unmonitored or encrypted communication tools, emphasising that communications must be recorded and auditable. What action should firms take?

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new tech law blog

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Entities transferring personal data outside the European Economic Area on the basis of standard contractual clauses that are no longer in force (where the transfer began before 27 September 2021) should conclude agreements based on new clauses by 27 December 2022.

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LawSites

MARCH 14, 2023

For businesses, the tool will allow employees on corporate teams such as legal, compliance, information security, and HR to deliver instant answers about policies and other complex content, Josef says. While compliance professionals are concerned about the ability for tools like GPT 3.5 This is game changing!” million in U.S.

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Debevoise Data Blog

MARCH 11, 2021

Earlier this week, Debevoise published an overview of the SEC’s Division of Examination Priorities for 2021. In Virtu, the company attempted to keep its alternative trading system (“ATS”) volume below the threshold requiring compliance with Regulation Systems Compliance and Integrity (“Regulation SCI”).

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LawSites

JANUARY 3, 2022

The move had been planned since July 2021, when the company announced that Price would be stepping down to pursue other opportunities and promoted Cartrett to president, priming him to take over the CEO position. Effective today, Chris Cartrett is succeeding Deane Price as the company’s CEO. He remains president in addition to becoming CEO.

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LawSites

MARCH 1, 2022

Ullas Naik, general partner of Streamlined Ventures, said that generic productivity and automation tools do not work for law firms and other professional services firms because of the security, compliance and regulatory requirements that govern their work.

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Debevoise Data Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Member States will be required to designate AI oversight authorities to ensure compliance with the new regulations. On 21 April 2021 the Commission published its draft legislation governing the use of AI; this forms the basis of the negotiation discussions. To subscribe to the Data Blog, please click here.

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