iDiscovery Solutions’ Director of Cybersecurity Robert Kirtley warns organizations not to confuse “security theater” with the type of user awareness training that can change risky behaviors and foster a culture of security.
European-Style Privacy Laws Come to the U.S.
Barnes & Thornburg partner Brian McGinnis and associate Adam Gajadharsingh discuss the legal implications of the various new data privacy laws that American companies now must contend with.
Managed Services Tailored to Fit the Client
Brian D. Moore demonstrates how technology and visibility have cultivated the increasingly broad and sophisticated managed services that providers such as FRONTEO can offer.
CCBJ: How have managed services evolved over the last few years?
Brian Moore: Managed services for e-discovery, and legal services in general, has been an ongoing trend over the last 10 to 15 years. That trend was significantly accelerated by
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The Double-Edged Sword of “Digital Exhaust”
Before we choke on our “digital exhaust,” Hunter McMahon of iDS suggests we take a deep breath and examine the unnecessary risks we may be taking.
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A Maturity Model with a Difference – Achieving Decision-Making Excellence
Kris Satkunas of LexisNexis CounselLink talks about the increasing prevalence of “maturity models,” and how companies can take full advantage of the insights and efficiencies they provide.
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ACC Legal Operations – New Leadership Looks to the Future
Recently appointed chair Sam Ranganathan shares his hopes and goals for the future of the group.
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Tapping Into the ACC Legal Operations Network
Vice chair Tania Daniels makes the case that all legal ops professionals, regardless of experience level, can benefit from the ACC Legal Operations events and resources.
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Will It Be Easy to Implement and Upgrade Your ELM Solution?
Legal departments should consider service and methodologies, as well as the technology itself.
When corporate legal departments consider their options for enterprise legal management (ELM) systems and providers, it’s easy to focus on dazzling product demos. However, an ELM technology provider is more than just a software manufacturer.
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Stepping Up Service with Customized Tech Tools for Compliance & Investigations
CCBJ: Akin Gump has been recognized by the Financial Times for its work in compliance and technology. What led to that recognition?
Thomas McCarthy: Beginning over a decade ago, there was an upswing in enforcement trends by the U.S. government in areas that affected our clients – particularly export controls, sanctions and anticorruption.
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Corporate Law Departments, Expected To Be More Like Other Units, Face a Sea Change
Jonah Paransky of Wolters Kluwer’s ELM Solutions explains how law departments will deliver value with operational rigor. His remarks have been edited for length and style.
CCBJ: How has the corporate legal department’s role expanded beyond its traditional responsibilities?
Jonah Paransky: There are several key items worthy of notice. The first is there’s been a sea change in expectations for how corporate legal departments will operate.
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