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Aug 28, 2014

NSA Creates Its Own Search Engine and Shares It With Others

The latest Snowden revelation is that the National Security Agency has built a "Google-like" search engine for its huge database

Aug 27, 2014

Even a Tin-Pot Dictator Can Use Your Phone to Track You Globally

There is just no end to the erosion of our privacy. To prove it, the Washington Post has an excellent

Aug 26, 2014

Phony Law Firm Websites Steal Real Lawyers' Photos and Content

As The Mirror reported recently, lawyers have something else to worry about. This is Karl Johnson – who is supposed

Aug 25, 2014

Delaware Adopts Model Law Giving Executors Broad Control of Digital Assets

Last week, as Ars Technica reported, Delaware became the first state to enact a law that ensures families’ rights to

Aug 21, 2014

Cull, Baby, Cull – Modern Trends in Data Collection and Analysis

On the latest edition of our Legal Talk Network Digital Detectives podcast, we were pleased to interview Aaron Lawlor, the

Aug 20, 2014

The Suffolk Flaherty Legal Technology Audit: Ready, Set, Go!

As the ABA Journal reported, the Suffolk Flaherty Legal Technology Audit has already started accepting sign-ups and administration of the

Aug 19, 2014

If You Don't Read the Terms of Service, You Could Sell Your Soul

While this is an old story, it is somehow one that I missed. Thanks to Dave Ries for sending it

Aug 18, 2014

Should Lawyers Fear Disruptive Innovation?

The conclusion of Neil Squilante, publisher of TechnoLawyer, is no. Typically, you need to subscribe to TechnoLawyer to access its

Aug 15, 2014

ABA House of Delegates Passes Law Practice CLE Resolution

Last week, the ABA House of Delegates adopted the following Resolution: "RESOLVED, That the American Bar Association urges all state

Aug 14, 2014

Lawyers Preparing for Civilian Drone Use

Lawyers love any development that provides new business and the civilian use of drones looks like it will become a

Aug 13, 2014

ABA House of Delegates Passes Cybersecurity Resolution

Yesterday, the ABA House of Delegates approved Resolution 109 which states: "RESOLVED, That the American Bar Association encourages all private

Aug 12, 2014

Hitchhiking Robot is Moving Steadily Across Canada

Since I am still dutifully serving in the ABA House of Delegates as you read this, I opted for another