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The Writings on the Blackbaud: Lessons from the FTC’s First Standalone Section 5 Unfairness Claim

Berkley Technology Law Journal

Compounding these security failures, Blackbaud also neglected to enforce its own data retention policies, retaining consumer data long past any legitimate business need. The FTCs foray into new regulatory territory sent shockwaves throughout the market, reshaping compliance expectations.

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Legal Hold 101: Everything You Need to Know

MatterSuite

Anything that could help or hurt your case is covered in this process, including emails, cloud documents, texts, call logs, shared folders, and paper records. Sanctions or harm to one’s legal reputation may follow failure to issue a legal hold. When handled carefully, they protect your position and keep disputes manageable.

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Custodian Interviews: Critical to Defensible eDiscovery in the Age of Modern Communications

CloudNine

Failure to identify a source through interviews could result in data loss. Uncover key facts and terminology, because speaking to custodians often reveals context that is not obvious from documents alone. recognizing a code word in emails that filters irrelevant documents).

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Why Legal Matter Management Is No Longer Optional for In-House Teams?

MatterSuite

It’s where you: Put all your cases, contracts, or legal work (referred to as “matters”) in one location Monitor deadlines, documents, and fees Work securely with your staff Prevent forgotten dates, misplaced files, or billing errors Rather than have to dig through emails or post-it notes, it all remains visible and on hand. .”

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Should You Outsource Contract Management Services?

Percipient

Contract repository management: A well-organized contract storage system makes it easier to access and track important documents. Compliance monitoring: Legal specialists can make sure your contracts stay in line with new regulations, which, in turn, can help reduce legal risks. What Contract Management Tasks Can You Outsource?

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The Importance of Legal Docketing for Law Firms Explained

Clio

For instance, it is most commonly used in both civil and criminal litigation for tracking court appearances, deadlines, and other time constraints. For any legal matter, firms can also generate deadlines and events based on documents received from the court or opposing counsel. Ready to streamline your legal docketing process?

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Stop Losing Time: How to Recover Lost Billable Hours Fast

Rocket Matter

The post Stop Losing Time: How to Recover Lost Billable Hours Fast appeared first on Rocket Matter. Failure to track quick tasks: Time spent on quick client follow-ups, research, or briefly discussing case details with a colleague often goes untracked. In legal billing, every minute matters.