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Maturing Compliance with the Bulk Sensitive Data Rule (Data Security Program) before the July 8, 2025 Safe Harbor Expires

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On April 11, 2025, shortly after the first effective date of the DSP the National Security Division (NSD) of DOJ issued asuite of three policy and guidance documents to facilitate compliance with the DSP, including a 90 day civil enforcement safe harbor for good-faith compliance. national security.

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How Immigration Law Has Shaped America

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They have evolved in ways that reflect the political, social, and economic climate of the time. The legal evolution of immigration law and why it matters to all attorneys The United States started regulating immigration after winning independence from Great Britain. Family law : Handles divorce and sponsorship cases.

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The Highest-growth Legal Practice Areas in 2024 and Beyond

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For example, employment lawyers need to stay up to date on regulatory changes and laws related to labor law. At the same time, the practice of law is changing rapidly. Privacy and cybersecurity Privacy and cybersecurity laws are complex and vary between states (e.g., CCPA laws ).

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Guest Post: David the Inventor vs. the Biglaw Goliath – What Drives A Goliath To Take On A David?

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The details and the arguments from both sides are publicly available and have been covered by the National Law Journal , the legal tech media and, most recently, experts in the patent world. million on federal lobbying with Akin Gump last year).

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Are Electronic Signatures Legally Binding? What Lawyers Should Know

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Learn how big tech has changed the legal industry Free Guide The Small Firm’s Guide to Big Tech While any change in how you operate your law office can feel overwhelming, there’s never been a better time to start migrating your office structures online. Two primary laws govern the use of eSignatures in the U.S.:

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2024 Law Firm Data Security Guide: How to Keep Your Law Firm Secure

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HIPAA : The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a federal law that requires healthcare providers and “ business associates ” to protect protected health information (PHI) from inadvertent disclosure. What to do if your law firm is hacked Of course, no one wants to believe their law firm could be hacked.

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A Guide to 5 Key Data Compliance Regulations for Legal Teams

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Further, it will encompass several data compliance standards, besides being at the same time debating certain challenges. Though it concerns companies in Europe, it might affect a law firm in the United States. Document all data practices. What is Data Compliance? It is good to learn about GDPR and stay compliant.