ALPS LEGAL BLOG

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Why Shadow AI is a Problem for Law Firms

Sharon D. Nelson Esq., Sensei Enterprises: Nov 22, 2023 12:31:39 PM

Remember Shadow IT? Well say 'hello' to its pal, Shadow AI There were plenty of articles written about Shadow IT — defined by Cisco as “the use of...

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ChatGPT Is a Lot More Valuable to Lawyers Now

Sharon D. Nelson Esq., Sensei Enterprises: Nov 9, 2023 8:00:00 AM

Lawyers complained that ChatGPT was not entirely useful to them because it was limited to data prior to September 2021 – a huge limitation for an...

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ALPS In Brief - Episode 74: Why Cyber Liability Insurance is an Essential

Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Oct 19, 2023 8:00:00 AM

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Breached Law Firms Bemoan: "The Class Action Attorneys Have Found Us"

Sharon D. Nelson Esq., Sensei Enterprises: Aug 2, 2023 8:30:00 AM

Remember the Golden Ticket from Willy Wonka? A lot of lawyers thought they had discovered a golden ticket when they discovered ChatGPT. They were...

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Why Your Law Firm Needs Social Engineering Awareness Training

Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Jul 19, 2023 8:00:00 AM

Some time ago I had a conversation with a few lawyers who had come close to being scammed out of several hundred thousand dollars. While I was...

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Passwords May be Extinct Sooner Than You Think

Sharon D. Nelson Esq., Sensei Enterprises: Jun 20, 2023 12:39:34 PM

Lawyers Hate Passwords Lawyers have hated passwords since passwords first made their appearance. They resisted having them until their employer (or...

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Mobile Device Security Best Practices: Stay Secure While on the Go

LMG Security: Jun 13, 2023 9:45:25 AM

In today's connected world, mobile phones have become an integral part of our lives. They provide us with convenience, communication, and a wealth of...

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The Right (And Wrong) Way to Use AI as a Lawyer

David Fratarcangelo, Claims Attorney: Jun 8, 2023 7:00:00 AM

The machines rose from the ashes of the nuclear fire. Their war to exterminate mankind had raged for decades, but the final battle would not be...

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Law Firms Cringe, But Bow to the Need for Zero Trust Architecture

Sharon D. Nelson Esq., Sensei Enterprises: May 2, 2023 7:00:00 AM

Zero Trust Architecture simplified Lawyers have a “deer in the headlights” look whenever we talk about Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) - and we do...

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Will Lawyers Survive AI's Impact on the Future of Law?

Sharon D. Nelson Esq., Sensei Enterprises: Feb 21, 2023 11:21:48 AM

Catchy title, right? Well, we must ‘fess up – OpenAI’s ChatGPT lent us a hand. We submitted this request: “Suggest several striking titles for an...

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How Hackers Get Into Your Computer & Law Firm

LMG Security: Feb 14, 2023 8:30:00 AM

A Step-by-Step Guide to Understanding a Network Takeover How do cybercriminals break into a law firm? It can be startlingly quick and easy. We’re...

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Holidays and Weekends: Prime Time for Cyberattacks

Sharon D. Nelson Esq., Sensei Enterprises: Dec 20, 2022 9:49:29 AM

Did Your Law Firm Survive Thanksgiving?

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Ethics: Protect Your Electronic Contact List from Prying Eyes

Sharon D. Nelson Esq., Sensei Enterprises: Oct 25, 2022 12:00:00 AM

Introduction to an Ethical Problem Most Attorneys Don’t Know About In April of 2022, a headline caught our attention. It referenced a new legal...