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AUTHOR John Giantsidis, JD, M.Eng. | 2021 – 2024 Member, The Florida Bar’s Standing Committee on Technology Introduction We are immersed Read More

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AUTHORAlexander R. Boler, Esq. | 2021 – 2024 Member, The Florida Bar’s Standing Committee on Technology Imagine this scenario: You return from your Read More

AUTHOR Vanessa Ferguson, Esq. | 2021 – 2024 Member, The Florida Bar’s Standing Committee on Technology While technology can be useful Read More

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John Montaña answers common questions about law firm data storage in an increasingly digital practice. The ever-evolving role of technology Read More

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Debra Elsbury discusses the importance of utilizing the skills of a legal administrator to boost the success of your law firm. Read More

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Many of us feel comfortable with technology, to include how to use it safely and securely. However, other coworkers, friends Read More

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A common misconception most people have about cyber attackers is that they use only highly advanced tools and techniques to Read More

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The potential damage caused by computer malware, viruses and worms, should be considered by all attorneys in implementing an information Read More

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Shanell Schuyler gives us some tips about attorney identity theft scams, what they look like, and what both lawyers and clients can do to prevent them.

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With the new year come new challenges- and not just the legal kind. The holidays are a fertile time for hacking attacks. As firms close for the holidays and computer and security staff leave for break, computer systems, networks, and servers are left unattended. Such is the perfect time for an attack that takes time to effectuate, but is devastating for the target. This is the M.O. of the “ransomware” attack.

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