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Law Practice

Mar. 17, 2021

Embracing remote working also opens the door to new cyberthreats

Law firm reliance on technology has opened the door for things more sinister and new cyberthreats targeting law firms may be poised to create more seismic shifts in the legal profession.

Anita Taff-Rice

Founder
iCommLaw

Technology and telecommunications

1547 Palos Verdes Mall # 298
Walnut Creek , CA 94597-2228

Phone: (415) 699-7885

Email: anita@icommlaw.com

iCommLaw(r) is a Bay Area firm specializing in technology, telecommunications and cybersecurity matters.

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CYBERSLEUTH

In the last year, outside events have caused dramatic changes to law firm practice. COVID-19 has forced firms to accept a new remote work-from-home model. The pandemic completely upended litigation practices when courts precipitously shut down operations and, once reopened, forced attorneys to learn to navigate virtual depositions, court hearings and trials. To be sure, there have been light moments such as the "Cattorney" in Texas who couldn't figur...

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