What you don’t catch in a deposition summary can — and will — catch you in court The cross-examination was going well. Then opposing counsel reached into his folder, pulled out a single page, and began to read. It was testimony from your own witness. Testimony that directly contradicted the account you had spent the last hour building. Testimony that had been sitting in the deposition transcript all along — on page 214, buried beneath a dozen rambling tangents that your summary had collapsed into one generic sentence. You had no rebuttal ready. You had not flagged it. You did…
In an era of rapidly evolving cyber threats, law firms have become prime targets for cybercriminals. The sensitive nature of legal work, combined with vast amounts of confidential client data, makes legal professionals particularly vulnerable to cyberattacks. A single breach can lead to devastating consequences, including loss of privileged information, financial damages, and irreparable harm to a firm’s reputation. Cybersecurity is no longer optional for law firms—it is a necessity. Attorneys, paralegals, and legal staff must stay informed about cybersecurity risks and best practices to protect their firms and clients. This article explores the key cybersecurity threats law firms face,…