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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 attacker navigated Blackbauds servers undetected for nearly three months until the company identified a suspicious login on a backup server.

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In Case of ‘Real Lawyers Against A Robot Lawyer,’ Federal Court Dismisses Law Firm’s Suit Against DoNotPay for Unauthorized Law Practice

Above the Law - Technology

In what it described as a case pitting “real lawyers against a robot lawyer,” a federal court in Illinois has dismissed a law firm’s suit against the self-help legal service DoNotPay. ” Another lawsuit alleging unauthorized practice of law by DoNotPay, Faridian v. District Chief Judge Nancy Rosenstengel.

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Opt-Out Approaches to AI Training: A False Compromise

Berkley Technology Law Journal

Candidate, 2027 The recent boom in generative AI technology has been hampered by accusations that AI training sets violate intellectual property laws. However, opt-out schemes are an empty promise to creators, enabling tech companies to continue their mass exploitation of unlicensed data while maintaining a veneer of compliance with IP laws.

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A Literal Generative AI Discussion: How AI Could Reshape Law

3 Geeks and a Law Blog

Justis, powered by OpenAI’s GPT-4, was able to have a natural conversation with Greg and provide insightful perspectives on the use of generative AI in the legal industry, specifically in law firms. While many law firm leaders recognize its potential, some are unsure of how it fits into legal work or worry about risks.

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The Security ‘Scapegoat?’: When Liability Comes Knocking, CISOs Answer the Call

Berkley Technology Law Journal

By Gaurav Lalsinghani, J.D. Candidate, 2025 No one wants to be left holding the bag after a break-in, but for chief information security officers (CISOs), the risk of liability is ever-present. Tasked with overseeing a firms cybersecurity posture, CISOs stand on the front lines of a corporations digital defense.

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South Korea Enacts New AI Law

Debevoise Data Blog

South Korea has become the latest country to pass a national AI law. In this article, we provide an overview of the Basic Acts requirements that are most relevant to businesses and compare them to the obligations of other AI-specific laws. Basic Acts Scope: Who Has to Comply?

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Law Firm Client Communication: Best Practices and Strategies

MatterSuite

An attorney’s reputation can improve based on their success or failure in communicating with clients. Here are some basic rules for successful communication with law firm clients: Enhancing a case outcomes It is common for attorneys to be more focused on a certain field of law. Use simple language where you can.