Artificial Intelligence (AI) is everywhere around us today. From Siri and Alexa, to Amazon and everything in between, we now live in a world increasingly powered by algorithms. In most cases, that’s a good thing — using Siri can make it simpler and easier to plan your day and even to run your household, for […]
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[This webinar has already ended, however you can view the complete webinar recording here.] The risk of cyber-attacks skyrocketed when we were all forced to work from home. And, while many firms are choosing to remain remote, there are a growing number of law firms who are returning to the office. Please join Peter Fidler, […]
Cybersecurity is an important consideration for all industries today. That’s blatantly apparent in some instances – credit card companies and retailers that handle consumer financial information are routinely targeted by hackers, for instance. However, what about law firms? Do law firms have unique security requirements that entail specific solutions? Actually, they do. Unique IT Security […]
Proper governance is more important today than ever before. This is particularly true for large firms, including law firms. It is essential that the corporate governance structure is robust, and that the appropriate checks and balances are built in to ensure oversight and protection against fraud and abuse. NetDocuments helps to solve challenging law firm […]
As digital technology has proliferated, we’ve moved closer to a universal digital workplace. This has resulted in significant security challenges for law firms. The move toward digital workplaces helps ensure collaboration and innovation, but it also ushers in some significant challenges. One of the most critical to address is security. Digital technology can leave a […]
Unless you’ve been living under that proverbial rock, you’ve at least heard of blockchain. It’s the technology that underpins cryptocurrencies like bitcoin and Ether. However, blockchain is actually separate from cryptocurrencies and is going to play a larger and larger role in the life of the average law firm over time. What should you know […]
It seems like software is taking on a larger and larger role within the legal industry. That is good news, too. Software can automate many mundane processes, saving law firms time, money, and effort. However, the influx can create some confusion, particularly in regard to terms used in reference to software-assisted processes. For instance, what […]
Discovery is one of the most critical elements in any case, whether we’re discussing a criminal court case, civil litigation, a Freedom of Information Act, law suit, or similar situation. Today, electronic discovery, also called e-discovery, eDiscovery, and ediscovery, is playing a larger and larger role. How does electronic discovery differ from conventional discovery? The […]
Data plays a central role in law firms today, although you must do more than scratch the surface to see this. We often put the focus on attorney education, knowledge, and experience. We add in paralegal assistance, and the use of expert witnesses. However, when you really get down into the nuts and bolts of […]
You usually do not encounter a discussion of artificial intelligence without machine learning being mentioned. While AI is incredibly interesting, machine learning is arguably the more important of the two topics. What does machine learning have to do with your law firm? Let’s take a look. What Is Machine Learning? Machine learning is nothing more […]