Law stories - Page 3
New tech startup looks to help lawyers and finance pros
Thu, 28th May 2020
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
StructureFlow debuts, promising to revolutionise legal & financial visual data analysis with speed & collaboration.
Thomson Reuters takes law research solution up a notch
Mon, 24th Feb 2020
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software development
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cloud portal
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law
The new version of Westlaw aims to assist legal practitioners in boutique firms by speeding up the often time-consuming research process.
UK's cybersecurity laws 'crying out for reform'
Wed, 29th Jan 2020
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public cloud
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hyperscale
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cybersecurity
UK's Computer Misuse Act 1990 needs urgent reform to enable cybersecurity professionals to combat cybercrime effectively, says report.
Meet Rentbot, the chatbot that can help with tenancy law
Mon, 10th Dec 2018
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uc
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martech
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ai agents
If you find yourself in a tricky situation - or if you just want to understand your rights as a landlord or tenant, you can now turn to a chatbot for help.
IP theft: A global issue catching NZ businesses off guard
Wed, 21st Nov 2018
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physical security
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risk & compliance
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law
Delta Insurance warns NZ businesses of intellectual property theft risks in China and the US. IP litigation on the rise. Insurance available for protection.
South Island law firm recognised by UN for gender equality
Mon, 10th Sep 2018
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dei
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law
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united nations
A South Island legal startup that has successfully conquered much of the South Island has been recognised by the United Nations.
Australia's law firms facing 'serious but not insurmountable' cyber flaws
Tue, 29th May 2018
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data protection
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encryption
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hyperscale
A survey reveals that Australia's law firms are exposing client data to cyber risks, with 41% of lawyers unaware of available smartphone cybersecurity measures.
Mobile trader fines hit $1.56m with $330k for Mobile Shop
Mon, 30th Apr 2018
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commerce commission
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law
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mobile trader
Auckland-based Mobile Shop pleaded guilty to 24 charges, 12 under the Fair Trading Act and 12 under the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act.
Clyde & Co appoints Sydney-based cybersecurity partner
Thu, 19th Apr 2018
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cybersecurity insurance
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breach prevention
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data privacy
Clyde & Co expects that breach notification requirements will lead to an increase in demand for specialised advice across Australia this year.
2018 a 'defining year for privacy', says NZ law firm
Thu, 12th Apr 2018
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data protection
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data privacy
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law
2018 is a pivotal year for privacy, says NZ firm Simpson Grierson, as the Privacy Bill progresses through Parliament, aiming to strengthen data protection.
While the AU govt praises the new US Cloud Act, others aren't so welcoming
Tue, 10th Apr 2018
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data privacy
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law
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data sharing
Australian Government welcomes US move to allow law enforcement agencies access to overseas data to combat crime.
Australian law firm builds hybrid cloud strategy on Nutanix OS
Fri, 6th Apr 2018
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devops
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hybrid cloud
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converged infrastructure
WA law firm Jackson McDonald teams with Nutanix for hybrid cloud shift, boosts IT agility and client services.
Singapore hackathon triumphs 'data protection by design'
Mon, 12th Mar 2018
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data protection
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law
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singapore personal data protection commission
Data protection by design considers the protection of personal data from the earliest possible design stage, and throughout the operational lifecycle.
AU Govt warned to take hard look in mirror after UK 'Snooper's Charter' ruled illegal
Thu, 1st Feb 2018
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surveillance
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law
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digital rights watch
This week the UK Court of Appeal ruled that surveillance under the UK Data Retention and Investigatory Powers Act was illegal.
Where to focus your threat protection strategies this year
Tue, 23rd Jan 2018
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malware
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ransomware
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iot
Some might think that by now organisations would have come to a point where they are a step ahead of criminals.
Auckland District Law Society gets behind digital alternative to paper signing
Wed, 6th Dec 2017
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digital signage
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law
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secured signing
Auckland District Law Society partners with Secured Signing to launch a Digital Signing Service, enhancing efficiency and security for over 1,000 NZ law firms.
Are you ready for the new Australian NDB regulations?
Tue, 5th Dec 2017
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Immature governance, risk and compliance investments by majority of Aussie organisations are inadequate to support NDB requirements.
Public feedback demands clarity in Singapore's draft Cybersecurity Bill
Tue, 14th Nov 2017
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law
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singapore
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cyber security agency of singapore
Stakeholders' feedback on Singapore's draft Cybersecurity Bill highlights a need for clearer regulations and concerns over the proposed licensing framework.
In depth: A lawyer's perspective on ethical hacking & penetration testing in Asia
Thu, 26th Oct 2017
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devops
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apm
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breach prevention
What is‘ethical hacking’ in an organisation and are there any grey areas in the law? We sat down with RHTLaw Taylor Wessing’s Jack Ow to find out.
Page Seager launches tech to automate preparation of legal documents
Thu, 7th Sep 2017
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it automation
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law
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thomas reuters
Law firms complete an online questionnaire which then automatically generates the legal document the user needs.