Blog Archive – Page 6
March 8, 2026 – April 6, 2026 · page 6 of 12
Model Rule 1.1 Comment 8: What Technology Competence Means in Practice
Comment 8 to ABA Model Rule 1.1 ties lawyer competence to technology. Here is what it says and how a firm can show reasonable attention to it day to day.
Managed IT for Law FirmsWhat a Law Firm Should Expect From a Managed IT Provider
A buyer's guide to managed IT for law firms: what should be included, what to ask before signing, and the warning signs of a weak provider relationship.
Backup and Disaster Recovery for Law FirmsThe 3-2-1 Backup Rule Explained for Law Firms
The 3-2-1 backup rule is a simple standard for protecting client files from ransomware, hardware failure, and disaster. Here is how a law firm can apply it.
Legal CybersecurityTen Quick Security Checks a Law Firm Can Run This Week
A short checklist of ten low-cost security checks that firm administrators can complete in a few days to find the most common weaknesses in a law office.
Cyber Insurance and Client Security QuestionnairesHow to Answer a Client Security Questionnaire Without Guessing
Corporate clients send security questionnaires to law firms. Here is a practical process for answering them accurately, on time, and without overpromising.
Legal Ethics and Technology ComplianceSecuring Client Communications: Opinion 477R in Everyday Practice
ABA Formal Opinion 477R discusses reasonable efforts to protect client communications. See how to apply its factors to email, portals and messaging.
Managed IT for Law FirmsQuarterly Technology Reviews: What Law Firm Partners Should Ask
A quarterly technology review keeps IT aligned with the practice. Here are the questions partners should ask and the reports a managed provider should bring.
Backup and Disaster Recovery for Law FirmsRetention vs. Backup: Why They Are Not the Same for Law Firms
Backups protect against data loss. Retention policies govern how long records are kept. Law firms need both and need to keep them from conflicting.
Wire Fraud and Email SecuritySPF, DKIM and DMARC for Law Firms: What They Do and How to Set Them
Email authentication stops criminals from spoofing your firm's domain. Learn what SPF, DKIM and DMARC do and how to deploy them without blocking real mail.
AI and Emerging Technology for Law FirmsAI Hallucinations in Legal Research: A Verification Workflow
Generative AI can fabricate case citations and misstate holdings. Set a simple verification workflow so attorneys catch errors before filing or advising.
Legal Ethics and Technology ComplianceVirtual Practice and Opinion 498: A Remote Work Compliance Checklist
ABA Formal Opinion 498 addresses virtual law practice. Use this checklist to align remote work technology, confidentiality and supervision at your firm.
Managed IT for Law FirmsBreak-Fix vs. Managed IT: A Decision Framework for Law Firms
Compare break-fix and managed IT support using a practical framework covering predictability, security, downtime and total cost for a law firm.
Backup and Disaster Recovery for Law FirmsRestore Testing for Law Firms: How, How Often and What to Record
A backup you have never restored is unproven. Learn how to run restore tests at the file, mailbox and system level, and how to document the results.
Wire Fraud and Email SecuritySpotting Business Email Compromise: Red Flags for Legal Staff
Business email compromise rarely looks suspicious at first glance. Train legal staff on the technical and behavioral red flags that reveal a fraudulent message.
AI and Emerging Technology for Law FirmsUsing AI Meeting Transcription in a Law Firm Without Creating Risk
AI note-takers and transcription tools are tempting, but recording client conversations raises confidentiality, consent and privilege questions. Plan first.
Practice Management TechnologyDocument Management Hygiene: Naming, Permissions and Retention
Good document management is a security control. Set naming rules, matter-based permissions and retention schedules that keep client files organized and safe.
Legal CybersecurityMyth vs. Reality: Why Small Law Firms Are Attractive Targets
Common beliefs keep small firms from investing in security. Here are six myths about law firm cyber risk and what is actually true, with practical next steps.
Backup and Disaster Recovery for Law FirmsDisaster Recovery Planning for a Small Law Firm in Five Steps
A five-step process for small law firms to build a disaster recovery plan: identify critical systems, set recovery goals, assign roles, and test the plan.
Wire Fraud and Email SecurityA Call-Back Procedure That Stops Wire Fraud at Real Estate Closings
Wire fraud targets closings and settlements. Build a written call-back verification procedure your staff can follow every time, even under pressure.
AI and Emerging Technology for Law FirmsVetting an AI Vendor: Ten Questions Before You Upload Client Data
Before any AI tool touches client information, ask these ten vendor questions about data use, retention, security, access and contract terms.
Practice Management TechnologyMicrosoft 365 Settings Every Law Firm Should Review This Quarter
Microsoft 365 holds most law firms' email and documents. Review these identity, email, sharing and logging settings to reduce the risk of account takeover.
Legal CybersecuritySecurity Awareness Training That Attorneys Will Actually Complete
Lawyers are busy and skeptical of compliance training. Learn how to design short, relevant security awareness sessions that change behavior and earn buy-in.
Cyber Insurance and Client Security QuestionnairesCyber Insurance Coverage Gaps Law Firms Often Overlook
Buying a cyber policy is not the same as being covered. Review these common gaps in funds-transfer fraud, vendor breaches, sub-limits and exclusions.
Legal Ethics and Technology ComplianceTelling Clients About a Breach: Rule 1.4 and Opinion 483 Explained
What ABA Model Rule 1.4 and Formal Opinion 483 say about lawyer duties after a data breach, and how to prepare a client notification workflow in advance.
AI and Emerging Technology for Law FirmsWriting an AI Acceptable Use Policy for Your Law Firm
Staff are already using generative AI tools. Here is an outline for a practical AI acceptable use policy that reflects confidentiality and supervision duties.
Practice Management TechnologyMoving to Cloud Practice Management: A Security Checklist
Considering a move to cloud-based practice management? Use this checklist to evaluate security, data portability and configuration before you migrate.
Legal CybersecurityA Hypothetical Ransomware Timeline: The First 24 Hours at a Law Firm
Walk through a hypothetical ransomware incident at a mid-size law firm, hour by hour, to see what decisions matter and what preparation changes the outcome.
Cyber Insurance and Client Security QuestionnairesAnswering Client Security Questionnaires Without the Scramble
Corporate clients increasingly send security questionnaires to their law firms. Build a reusable answer library and a review process so each one gets easier.
Legal Ethics and Technology ComplianceTechnology Competence and Comment 8: What Firms Should Actually Do
ABA Model Rule 1.1, Comment 8 ties competence to technology. Here is a practical list of what a firm can do to show it keeps up with the risks.
Managed IT for Law FirmsAttorney Onboarding and Offboarding: An IT Checklist for Firms
A step-by-step IT checklist for bringing new attorneys and staff on board and securely removing access when they leave, with timing and ownership.