Blog Archive – Page 5
April 7, 2026 – May 6, 2026 · page 5 of 12
Ten Security Habits Every Attorney and Paralegal Should Follow
A plain-English list of ten daily habits that reduce a law firm's cyber risk, from password managers and MFA to reporting suspicious messages quickly.
Cyber Insurance and Client Security QuestionnairesThe Evidence Folder: Proving Your Controls at Cyber Insurance Renewal
Renewal applications now ask detailed security questions. Here is how a law firm can prepare answers, gather evidence and avoid costly misstatements.
Legal Ethics and Technology ComplianceCompetence in the Digital Age: Habits That Satisfy Comment 8
What ABA Model Rule 1.1, Comment 8 says about technology competence, and how law firms can turn it into practical habits for email, cloud and device use.
Managed IT for Law FirmsWhat a Law Firm Managed IT Agreement Should Actually Cover
Before you sign a managed IT contract, check scope, response times, security duties, data ownership and exit terms. A practical buyer's guide for law firms.
Backup and Disaster Recovery for Law FirmsThree Copies, One Locked: Backup Basics for Law Firm Partners
The classic 3-2-1 backup rule gets an update for ransomware. Here is how a small law firm can apply 3-2-1-1 without buying enterprise gear or hiring staff.
Legal CybersecurityPasskeys, Authenticator Apps and SMS: Choosing MFA for a Law Firm
Not all multi-factor authentication is equally strong. Compare SMS codes, authenticator apps, push approvals and passkeys to choose the right mix for your firm.
Cyber Insurance and Client Security QuestionnairesSecurity Questionnaire Red Flags: Terms That Should Prompt a Pause
Some questionnaire questions and contract clauses create obligations beyond what a firm can deliver. Learn which terms to flag for review before you sign.
Legal Ethics and Technology ComplianceRemote and Hybrid Practice: Confidentiality Away From the Office
Working from home or on the road changes how a firm protects client information. Review the ABA guidance and the practical safeguards for remote lawyers.
Managed IT for Law FirmsHelp Desk Metrics a Law Firm Administrator Should Review Monthly
A short list of managed IT metrics, from response time to patch compliance, that a firm administrator can review monthly to hold a provider accountable.
Backup and Disaster Recovery for Law FirmsIs Your Microsoft 365 Data Really Backed Up? A Law Firm Guide
Microsoft keeps its service running, but that is not the same as protecting your email and files from deletion or attack. Learn the gaps and fixes.
Wire Fraud and Email SecurityDMARC, SPF and DKIM: Email Authentication for Law Firm Domains
Email authentication stops criminals from sending messages that appear to come from your firm's domain. Here is what SPF, DKIM and DMARC do, in plain English.
AI and Emerging Technology for Law FirmsMicrosoft Copilot in a Law Firm: Permissions Come Before the Pilot
AI assistants built into Microsoft 365 surface whatever users can already access. Clean up permissions first so the pilot does not expose confidential files.
Legal Ethics and Technology ComplianceInformed Consent and Client Data: Writing Better Engagement Letters
Engagement letters can set expectations on email, cloud storage, AI tools and security. Here are the technology topics a firm may want to address with clients.
Managed IT for Law FirmsLaw Firm IT Onboarding and Offboarding Checklist for Staff
Starting and departing staff are major sources of security gaps. Use this onboarding and offboarding checklist to cover accounts, devices, access and data.
Backup and Disaster Recovery for Law FirmsRansomware Recovery Timeline: What the First 72 Hours Look Like
A realistic outline of the first three days after a ransomware attack on a law firm, from isolation and triage to restoration choices and client communication.
Wire Fraud and Email SecuritySpotting Fake Wire Instructions: Red Flags for Closing Staff
A practical list of red flags in emails, invoices and phone calls that signal fake wire instructions, written for paralegals and closing staff.
AI and Emerging Technology for Law FirmsAI Hallucinations and Legal Research: A Verification Workflow
Generative AI can invent cases and quotations. This verification workflow lets attorneys use AI for research while guarding against fabricated citations.
Practice Management TechnologyMoving From Server to Cloud: A Law Firm Migration Roadmap
Planning to retire your on-premises file server? This roadmap covers assessment, security, cutover and cleanup so a law firm can move to the cloud smoothly.
Legal CybersecurityYour Law Firm's Security Awareness Training: What Actually Works
Annual slide decks rarely change behavior. Here is how to build a security awareness program for attorneys and staff that is short, relevant and sustained.
Backup and Disaster Recovery for Law FirmsRPO and RTO in Plain English: Setting Recovery Goals for Your Firm
Recovery point and recovery time objectives sound technical but are simple business decisions. Learn how to set them for each system in your law firm.
Wire Fraud and Email SecurityThe Call-Back Rule: One Habit That Stops Most Wire Fraud
A verified phone call to a known number before any wire instruction change is the simplest defense against business email compromise. Here is how to enforce it.
AI and Emerging Technology for Law FirmsAI Meeting Transcription in Law Firms: Confidentiality Questions
AI note-takers and transcription tools are convenient but raise privilege, consent and data handling questions. Here is what to review before allowing them.
Practice Management TechnologySecuring Your Practice Management Platform: A Settings Checklist
Cloud practice management systems hold your most sensitive data. Use this settings checklist to harden user access, sharing, integrations and recovery.
Legal CybersecurityEmail Account Takeover at a Law Firm: A Hypothetical Walkthrough
Follow a hypothetical account takeover from phishing email to cleanup, and learn which controls would have stopped it and how a firm should respond.
Cyber Insurance and Client Security QuestionnairesWho Pays When a Law Firm Is Breached? Cyber Insurance Basics
Cyber insurance can help cover breach costs, but coverage varies widely. Learn the main components, common exclusions, and what to ask your broker.
Legal Ethics and Technology ComplianceSupervising Your IT Vendor Under ABA Model Rule 5.3
ABA Model Rule 5.3 addresses lawyer responsibility for nonlawyer assistants, including outside vendors. Here is what supervising an IT provider can look like.
AI and Emerging Technology for Law FirmsA Generative AI Policy Outline for Small and Mid-Size Law Firms
Staff are already using AI tools. A clear written policy sets approved tools, data rules and review steps so the firm can use AI without creating ethics risk.
Practice Management TechnologyClio, NetDocuments or iManage: How to Choose for Your Firm
Choosing between practice management and document management platforms is a big decision. Here is a framework for comparing options by how your firm works.
Legal CybersecurityWhy Law Firms Are Targets and What Attackers Actually Want
Attackers go after law firms for money, leverage and information. Understanding their goals helps a firm decide which defenses matter most and where to start.
Cyber Insurance and Client Security QuestionnairesCyber Insurance Applications: Why Honest Answers Protect the Firm
Cyber insurance applications ask detailed questions about your controls. Inaccurate answers can jeopardize a claim. Here is how to complete one carefully.