Archives: Technology

Psst . . . What’s Your Password?: Tips and Options for Password Managers

By Sabrina Davis on January 12, 2021 Posted in Technology

Most of us have many passwords and answers to security questions floating in our heads ...

Edge Computing Is the Next Big Thing You and Your Clients Need to Know About

By Peggy Keene on January 7, 2021 Posted in Technology

With IoT use on the rise, the use of edge computing over cloud computing has become a need in circumstances of low or unstable connectivity.

Blockchain: Mind Your Contract Terms

By Eric Begun on December 14, 2020 Posted in Contracts, Technology

Businesses are increasingly considering and adopting blockchain – thus requiring ...

The Geek in Review Ep. 96 – Consumer Arbitration Made Easier with FairShake’s Teel Lidow

By Greg Lambert and Marlene Gebauer on December 3, 2020 Posted in Arbitration, Technology

One of the modern realities of consumerism is the requirement of arbitration clauses ...

What Precautions Shoud I Take With Technology During a Divorce?

By Chris Kirker on November 2, 2020 Posted in Family Law, Technology

First, consider making all accounts separate and private. This includes social media ...

Video Conferencing Solutions for Your Business in the Time of COVID-19

By Austin TX Business Law Blog on October 23, 2020 Posted in Law Practice Management, Technology

Video conferencing solutions, either through a desktop webcam or via your mobile device ...

The Law Conundrum: Encryption for Personal Privacy v. Law Enforcement Needs

By Peggy Keene on October 20, 2020 Posted in Privacy, Technology

As technology becomes more evolved and encryption becomes more necessary ...

Parker County court system impacted by computer security incident

By Amy Starnes on October 19, 2020 Posted in Courts, Cybersecurity, Technology

Parker County officials announced that on October 16 they discovered the county computer system had come under attack in an unspecified security incident. As officials attempted to stop the damage, sought to investigate, and seek repairs, the county’s court system was taken offline and all courts are closed at this time. Parker County District Clerk...… Continue Reading

License Restrictions: Covenants or Conditions?

By Eric Begun on October 16, 2020 Posted in Contracts, Intellectual Property, Technology

The focus of the First Circuit Court’s opinion in Photographic Illustrators v. Orgill was ...

Why a Drone May Be A Part of Your McAllen Personal Injury Case

By Herrman & Herrman, P.L.L.C. on October 14, 2020 Posted in Personal Injury, Technology

Using a drone to map an accident scene saves time and, because the data captured is ...

So Far, Three U.S. Cities Have Banned Facial Recognition Software

By Peggy Keene on October 8, 2020 Posted in Privacy, Technology

The widespread use of facial recognition software has been on the rise since ...

Digital Assets in Estate Planning: Cybersecurity Concerns and Considerations

By Gerry W. Beyer on September 16, 2020 Posted in Technology

Given the increase in digital assets, the threat of cybercrime is more prevalent ...

How We Are Using the Internet Differently During COVID-19

By Lisa Hopkins on June 4, 2020 Posted in COVID-19, Technology

Move and more website traffic is arriving via computers than mobile devices as more ...

Remote Arbitration Best Practices: Security and Confidentiality

By Kyle Bailey on May 12, 2020 Posted in Arbitration, Mediation, Technology

Virtual proceedings should have a unique meeting identifier on the video ...

Coronavirus Legal News Briefing — May 4, 2020

By Amy Starnes on May 4, 2020 Posted in Annual Meeting, COVID-19, Employment Law, Insurance, Liability, Malpractice, Practice Management, State Bar, Technology, Texas Bar Blog

Editor’s Note: The State Bar of Texas is providing this collection of important links, blog posts, and media stories to keep its members and the public informed of the latest news and resources related to the novel coronavirus outbreak and its impact on the legal community. Important links State Bar of Texas Coronavirus Legal Resources...… Continue Reading

Coronavirus Legal News Briefing — April 29, 2020

By Amy Starnes on April 29, 2020 Posted in Access to Justice, Bar Exam, Courts, COVID-19, Employment Law, Immigration, Labor Law, Mediation, Technology, Texas Bar Blog, Texas Supreme Court

Computer and Technology Section app free to all lawyers, paralegals, students through June

By Amy Starnes on April 28, 2020 Posted in Appellate, Courts, Family Law, Paralegal, Technology, Texas Bar Blog

The State Bar of Texas Computer and Technology Section is offering its app ...

Coronavirus Legal News Briefing — April 27, 2020

By Amy Starnes on April 27, 2020 Posted in Courts, COVID-19, Family Law, Immigration, Mediation, SXSW, Technology, Texas Bar Blog

Securing Justice for Clients in the Virtual World

By Robert Epstein on April 21, 2020 Posted in Family Law, Technology

Even when society seems like it has come to a halt, life does not and neither does ...

Breaking Through to the Other Side

By D. Todd Smith on April 15, 2020 Posted in COVID-19, Technology

A month or so ago, “COVID-19,” “coronavirus,” and “social distancing” had not yet made ...

Coronavirus Legal News Briefing — April 13, 2020

By Amy Starnes on April 13, 2020 Posted in Courts, COVID-19, Immigration, State Bar, Technology, Texas Bar Blog, Texas Supreme Court

The Emerging Landscape for Export Controls on Autonomous Vehicle Technology

By Curtis Dombek on April 8, 2020 Posted in Technology

Large numbers of cross-border collaboration programs have been underway, with little ...

Effective mediation during COVID-19

By Dominic L. Cruciani and Perrin B. Fourmy on April 2, 2020 Posted in COVID-19, Technology

Technological advances make remote mediation easier than ever. Anyone with a ...

OCA issues Zoom and YouTube support information for courts, judges

By Amy Starnes on March 24, 2020 Posted in Courts, Technology

The Office of Court Administration is providing judges the ability to stream and host court proceedings via Zoom and YouTube. The Texas Constitution’s Open Courts Provision requires that all courts maintain public access. Only State of Texas Judges are eligible for access to the OCA-provided Zoom accounts. To request access or inquire about a previous...… Continue Reading