We are excited to announce our continued partnership with ADB Insights as they launch a multi-part series of online webinars — an extension to its Canadian Legal Innovation Forum series.

The necessary rapid response to a global pandemic has, at times, pushed organizations to their IT limits while the need for even greater connectivity and scale continues to rise. It's become clearer than ever that easy, secure and flexible cloud access is no longer a nice-to-have but a necessary component to enable remote workers and allow companies to thrive.

Nine great industry news stories from this week you may have missed.

Facebook fined $9 million over Canadian privacy concerns Social Sharing

Via CBC

Facebook has been ordered to pay a $9-million penalty after making "false or misleading claims about the privacy of Canadians' personal information," according to a news release from the Competition Bureau. Based on a investigation into the social media company's practices between 2012 and 2018, the Bureau said they found Facebook falsely represented how much information users could control — including the personal information of users' friends who had installed "certain third-party applications." Read all the details of the breaking story on CBC.

It is more important than ever that employees understand the significance of information security and the part they can play in reducing the risks to sensitive data.

Nine great industry news stories from this week you may have missed.

Lockdown accelerates push into digital workflows for professional services

Via Financial Times

China and Singapore are leading the way by adopting digital workflows in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. The lockdown, combined with urgent business requirements following the coronavirus outbreak, led Chinese regulators to relax requirements for processes such as opening a bank account. Now, facial recognition, biometric technology and eSignatures are allowing business to resume transactions which traditionally required in-person appointments and paper signatures. Learn how digital workflows are helping industries from finance to the courts in the Financial Times' recent article. 

Force majeure, failure to perform and termination clauses are at the top of every corporation’s mind. Understanding risk around contracts, today and post-pandemic, is crucial to help determine liabilities and the impact on your business.

Cyber attacks are on the rise. In 2017, 1 in 5 law firms experienced a cyber attack or data breach. In addition to hurting your business' reputation, being hacked is expensive — in fact, the average breach costs $3.5 million. 

Nine great industry news stories from this week you may have missed.

Choosing Remote Working Technology For Your Law Firm In 2020: A How-To Guide

Via Above the Law

While working remotely over the past month, you've likely come across some of your firm's technology deficiencies. If you're considering investing in new software and hardware, be sure to take a look at the 2020 Solo and Small Firm Legal Technology Guide. Published and updated annually by the American Bar Association, it includes top remote working recommendations, the latest in cloud computing and collaboration software as well as time and billing apps. Because most lawyers are working remotely and courts are closed (except for essential matters),  Above the Law reports that this year's edition deems scanners as a "must have." To read their full summary, click here. 

During this uncertain time, it can be difficult finding the support you need while working remotely. Fortunately, the Relativity community is providing excellent resources to help our team and clients feel connected in the interim.