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Are You in One of these States? Technology Competence
Do you practice in one of the green states on this map? In 25 states, lawyers have an official duty of technology competence. Competence is the very first duty stated in the Model Rules of Professional Conduct. Comment 8 to Rule 1.1 states in part:“To maintain the requisite knowledge and skill, a lawyer should keep abreast of changes in the law and its practice, including the benefits and risks associated with relevant technology...."In the remaining states, lawyers' duties to their client may be interpreted to require the exercise of due care in the use of technology to safeguard your clients'...
Backup Failures
Law Offices Destroyed by Fires
On the morning of March 8, 2017, the law firm of Matheny Hahn Denman & Nix in Huntington, Indiana, had backed up client files to the cloud. In file cabinets...
After a Power Outage Inspect Your Backups
Why Will Your Hard Drive Die?
