Editor’s Note: In this article, the ComplexDiscovery team explores the burgeoning trend of asset tokenization and its transformative impact on the investment and real estate industries. As digital transformation accelerates, tokenization emerges as a groundbreaking technology that promises to reshape market landscapes by making real-world assets more accessible, liquid, and democratized. Highlighting the pioneering efforts
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AI in Finance: Opportunities, Risks, and the Call for Governance
Editor’s Note: The financial services sector stands on the brink of an AI-driven transformation that promises unparalleled efficiency, risk management, and customer service enhancements. Yet, as “AI in Finance: Opportunities, Risks, and the Call for Governance” highlights, this evolution is not without its pitfalls. With artificial intelligence, particularly generative AI, rapidly integrating into banking systems…
CRS Publishes Report on Regulation of Gene-Edited Plants and Issues for Congress
The Congressional Research Service (CRS) published a report on March 22, 2024, on “Gene-Edited Plants: Regulation and Issues for Congress.” Gene-edited plants are regulated under the U.S. Coordinated Framework for Regulation of Biotechnology, which coordinates how the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency…
What’s the Right Law Firm Compensation Model for Your Firm
The perfect compensation model can attract top talent, motivate your team, foster a cooperative culture, and drive your firm’s profitability.
As a law firm owner, selecting the right compensation model is a critical decision that can significantly impact your firm’s success. The perfect model can attract top talent, motivate your team, foster a cooperative culture,…
EPA Bans Ongoing Uses of Asbestos
On March 28, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final rule under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) to address to the extent necessary the unreasonable risk of injury to health presented by chrysotile asbestos based on the risks posed by certain conditions of use (COU). 89 Fed. Reg. 21970. According to…
Docket Alarm Expands Coverage to North Carolina
Docket Alarm is thrilled to announce our expansion into the Tar Heel state: North Carolina. This addition covers 17 counties, including key cities like Raleigh and Charlotte. This expansion provides docket and document access to Superior and District Court data dating back to 2017.The counties now covered include Beaufort, Camden, Chowan, Currituck, Dare, Gates, Harnett,…
Ask Attorney Jennifer B.: What’s an alternate dispute resolution? Should I recommend it to my clients?
During the initial stages of the pandemic, many court systems shut down causing delays for those in the midst of divorce. Some courts adapted quicker than others which created a backlog in the system. Moreover, after sheltering at home together many couples came to the unfortunate realization that they no longer wanted to remain together.…
Minnesota Publishes New Information Concerning PFAS in Products
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) announced on March 26, 2024, that it has published new information concerning per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in products. This information includes: MPCA will publish details on other product categories in response to questions it has received.
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Five Great Reads on Cyber, Data, and Legal Discovery for March 2024
Editor’s Note: Five Great Reads is a monthly newsletter that focuses on cybersecurity, information governance, and eDiscovery. The publication selects five top articles to keep legal, business, and technology professionals informed about key developments in cyber discovery, data discovery, and legal discovery. Published by ComplexDiscovery OÜ, a digital publication that delivers insights on digital events…
EC Publishes Communication on Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing, Announces Targeted Actions
The European Commission (EC) announced on March 20, 2024, that it has proposed a series of targeted actions to boost biotechnology and biomanufacturing in the European Union (EU). The EC states that its March 20, 2024, Communication on Building the future with nature: Boosting Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing in the EU “identifies the challenges and barriers…
Data Governance – What the Future May Hold – Dubai Future Forum
Recently at the Dubai Future Forum, they gathered several presenters together and posed some interesting questions to us about data governance, privacy and the future of the space. Here are some thoughts from me and some of my colleagues from the event. This was filmed before I left my previous post and was released recently…
Boosting Client Satisfaction: The Power of a Case Management Platform
A case management system can transform client satisfaction in the legal industry. This innovative tool redefines how law firms interact with clients by simplifying processes, enhancing communication, ensuring compliance and promoting growth. Relying on this technology can elevate your firm’s standards, build long-lasting relationships and set your practice apart in a competitive market.
In law…
UN Adopts Landmark AI Resolution
The UN General Assembly has adopted a landmark resolution focusing on the safe, secure, and trustworthy use of Artificial Intelligence (AI). This resolution, led by the United States and supported by over 120 Member States, marks the first time the Assembly has adopted a resolution on regulating AI. The resolution calls for protection of rights…
How to fix ‘silent killers’ of growth, innovation, and client delivery with accountant collaboration tools
In the world of professional services, knowledge and experience are everything. The success of an accounting firm hinges not on tangible products, but instead on the connected insights, expertise, and guidance its professionals provide.
That’s why data silos and communication breakdowns are “silent killers.”
When different service lines within a firm operate as separate entities…
eDiscovery Economics: Analyzing Recent DSO, MRR, and Revenue Distribution Trends
Editor’s Note: In this comprehensive report, we delve into the key financial indicators defining the eDiscovery industry’s landscape: Days Sales Outstanding (DSO), Monthly Recurring Revenue (MRR), and Revenue Distribution across customer bases. Through a macro analysis of survey data from Spring 2023 to Winter 2024, collected from the well-established and authoritative eDiscovery Business Confidence Survey…
Dueling Legal Tech Lawsuits: Turns Out Exec Who Sued Former Company in NY Had Herself Been Sued By them A Week Earlier in Dallas
Yesterday, I reported here on a lawsuit filed March 20 in U.S. District Court in Manhattan by a legal tech executive who alleges her former company owes her over $1 million in stock and that her former boss sexually harassed her.
As it turns out, just a week before she filed her lawsuit, her former…