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Attorney Netiquette in the Age of Zoom

By Elizabeth Bolles on March 16, 2021 Posted in Technology

Core Rule Number 1: Do a test run. Before your hearing or client meeting, set aside ...

Investing with Robinhood: The Allure and Controversy

By Peggy Keene on February 9, 2021 Posted in Financial Market, Technology

Even though the Robinhood app has been around since 2015, the app only recently ...

What Is an Encryption Backdoor?

By Peggy Keene on January 26, 2021 Posted in Technology

Encryption Backdoors: Do they create more concerns than good? As 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 ...

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