Perhaps not surprisingly (conventional wisdom having been very sage, if hopeful, in this particular case), the effective date for the Massachusetts data privacy law has once again been pushed out (the fourth such extension is this; representing a total push…
Whether attempting to break in new software, instituting a new protocol or changing an existing office arrangement, you’re almost guaranteed to find that not everyone is immediately on the same page.A familiar chorus may repeat itself, in internal discussions:“Well, Phyllis…
LOMAP, the Massachusetts Bar Association and Catuogno Court Reporting have made available a free set of videos covering compliance with the Massachusetts Data Privacy Act, which will take effect on March 1, 2010.The videos, available here, feature LOMAP Director Rodney…
There has been some, but perhaps not enough, recent consternation and handwringing over the Massachusetts Data Protection Act, passed in 2007, and set to become effectual, after a few false starts, on January 1, 2010. Happy New Year.The Act spawning,…
A growing trend exists to use vendors that provide web-based software which stores your data on a third-party server accessible only over the internet. If you are considering purchasing and using a web-based data storage company such as Mozy, Carbonite,…
iPhone, Google Android, Windows Mobile 6.5, BlackBerry or Palm? The market place for smartphones is changing quickly as the functionality provided by the various operating systems improves. For example, Apple just announced that it will release of iPhone 3.0 which…
We have been given another reprieve; but, as of January 1, 2010, M.G.L. c. 93H and 201 CMR 17.00 will require Massachusetts attorneys to encrypt all confidential personal information stored on their portable electronic storage devices such as laptops, USB…
I believe that finding mentors is critical for an inexperienced lawyer’s long term success as an attorney and businessperson whether they are starting a solo practice or working for a firm. A lawyer may need multiple mentors because of the…
I will be Live Blogging from the February 11 ABA TECHSHOW Road Show, which takes place at the MBA's Boston office this Wednesday from 9:30 to 3:45.The Road Show will feature nationally prominent law practice management advisors, including our very…
The most complicated thing about techshows, or tech shows, is the determination of the appropriate way to describe them. Is “techshow” one word, or is “tech show” two words? However you call it, LegalTech New York 2009 (which resolves the…