Podcasts about digital detectives

Where do you want your firm to go in the new year? Do you have a plan to get there? Intentional firm design and strategy trumps reactive growth every time. Don't let your firm run you; take charge today! Guest Kellam Parks is a partner with the metrics- and technology-driven family and cybersecurity law firm Parks Zeigler PLLC, and he runs the coaching program “The Motivated Lawyer,” helping firms craft a path to a successful future. Hear how he recently took on one new client pro bono to demonstrate how his coaching helps lawyers visualize and achieve their goals. Parks began his own Virginia Beach firm as a “paperless” entity nearly 15 years ago, incorporating emerging tech to maximize efficiencies. As the firm developed, tech tools have helped his team automate the routine and focus on the most important and demanding tasks. He is a regular speaker and provider of CLE programs for attorneys and firms and produces educational videos and a popular newsletter packed with tips. Do you need help building out your technological capacities and marketing? As Parks points out, “Nobody knows everything.” Always be learning and open to new ideas.  Questions or ideas about solo and small practices? Drop us a line at NewSolo@legaltalknetwork.com   Topics: Too many solos start out with no intentional plan, opting instead to gather as many clients as they can then scrambling to keep up. A recipe for stress and inefficiency. In 2026, think about what you actually want from your firm. Then create an intentional plan to get there, step by step. Technology is not an option. Use the tools available to you. But remember “technology does not fix chaos.” It all starts with your plan, your established systems, and understanding what you're doing (and why).  Mentioned in This Episode: Previous appearance on New Solo, “Tech, Automation, and Cybersecurity: A Pioneering Attorney's Perspective”  Previous appearance on Legal Talk Network's Digital Detectives, “Cybersecurity: Getting to Good for the Small Law Firm”  Ben Glass, Great Legal Marketing Gino Wickman, “Traction”  Allie K. Miller, understanding AI “Buy Back Your Time: Get Unstuck, Reclaim Your Freedom, and Build Your Empire,” by Dan Martell  Clio ABA Techshow 2026 Clio Cloud Conference 2026  

Ordinary citizens are solving war crimes with Google Maps and Twitter. Here, Bellingcat's Eliot Higgins reveals how anyone can become a digital detective!Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/1192What We Discuss with Eliot Higgins:Bellingcat, the investigative journalism group founded by Eliot Higgins, pioneered open source investigations using publicly available data — social media posts, satellite imagery, and online databases — to uncover war crimes, assassinations, and state-level deception that traditional journalism missed.Bellingcat's techniques include geolocation (matching video backgrounds to satellite imagery), chronolocation (using shadows to determine time), and "fingerprinting" military equipment by unique damage patterns to track movements across borders.Bellingcat's major investigations exposed Russian involvement in MH17 downing, identified GRU agents in Skripal poisoning through passport/phone metadata, and mapped entire Russian military units from soldiers' social media posts during Ukraine operations.Bellingcat faces serious threats — Russian surveillance, hacking attempts, disinformation campaigns, and even kidnapping plots — while being falsely labeled as CIA fronts to discredit its independent verification work.Anyone can learn open source investigation through Bellingcat's free resources, Discord community of 40,000 members, YouTube tutorials, and volunteer programs — proving that citizen journalism can hold powerful actors accountable.And much more...And if you're still game to support us, please leave a review here — even one sentence helps! Sign up for Six-Minute Networking — our free networking and relationship development mini course — at jordanharbinger.com/course!Subscribe to our once-a-week Wee Bit Wiser newsletter today and start filling your Wednesdays with wisdom!Do you even Reddit, bro? Join us at r/JordanHarbinger!This Episode Is Brought To You By Our Fine Sponsors:See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of Deep Dives with Iman, host Iman Mossavat speaks with Dr. Tina Nikoukhah, Director of Research at GetReal Security and recipient of the L'Oréal-UNESCO Young Talent Award. A specialist in media forensics, Tina discusses the increasing sophistication of synthetic media and the blurring of the line between what is real and what appears to be. She describes how GetReal uncovers the "hidden fingerprints" left by image and video processing, and how techniques like watermarking and C2PA, a kind of "nutrition label" for content, help track manipulation. Passive analysis methods and metadata inspection offer further insight into content authenticity. Tina emphasizes the foundational role of mathematics and signal processing in the field, as well as the broader challenge of building public awareness. Rather than labeling content as simply real or fake, Tina stresses the importance of transparency and trust in today's digital media landscape.

Madison Conradis had her life turned upside down when someone began posting naked photos of her online. Soon, the abuse intensified with anonymous messages and calls to her family, friends and even her boss… The police didn’t seem to care, so Madison turned to her twin sister Christine for help. Together, they transformed into online sleuths, tracking the harasser across the country to get justice for Madison and other victims too. We want YOUR stories for our Girlfriends hotline! Did your bestie ever bail you out of an awful date with a fake emergency phone call? Or show up on your doorstep with three weeks’ worth of lasagne when you’d just had a baby? Or sit with you in solidarity while you grieved the loss of a beloved grandparent? We want stories that are big or small, meaningful or silly. Record yours as a voice memo (under 90 seconds) and email to thegirlfriends@novel.audio. Please don’t include your own name or anyone else’s real names. The Girlfriends: Spotlight is produced by Novel for iHeartPodcasts. For more from Novel visit Novel.AudioSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Technology and automation are vital when it comes to helping a new firm blossom in today's environment. Guest Kellam Parks started out in a relatively large firm after law school, but his desire to go paperless and incorporate technology drove him to launch a solo practice that has grown to a three offices in the Virginia Beach area. The firm, Parks Zeigler PLCC, incorporates technologies from case preparation to presentation and to create seamless communication channels among attorneys, staff, and clients.  Parks and his partner grew the firm and expanded into new locations and specialties by inviting like minded attorneys with a book of business who may not be happy in their current situation to join the firm.  Learn how a practice management system and outside professionals can help you manage and direct your success. Your time is best used practicing law, don't be afraid to reach out to professionals for help, from tech administration to financial management, to coaching. Don't be afraid to join professional groups, get involved, and learn from other attorneys who have been there and done that. If you're a new solo interested in growing your firm, you can't miss this episode.  Questions or ideas about solo and small practices? Drop us a line at NewSolo@legaltalknetwork.com   Topics: Technology can be a critical part of your firm. It creates efficiencies, encourages collaboration, improves cybersecurity, and builds your business (and yes, you can do this) Pay for professional help when you need it. You might be a great attorney, but you can't do everything. Recognize when you're doing so well that you need a professional, whether that's a technology consultant or a financial officer or tax pro. When you've done all you can getting your firm up and running and don't know how to take the next step, consider hiring a business coach, someone who can help you recognize opportunities and chart your path forward.    Mentioned in This Episode: Previously on Legal Talk Network, Digital Detectives, “ Cybersecurity: Getting to Good for the Small Law Firm” “Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business,” by Gino Wickman Stephanie Everett, “The Lawyerist” The Lawyerist Affinity Consulting EOS Worldwide Previously on New Solo, guest Debbie Foster, “Winning the Battle: When It's Time to Modernize but There's One Holdout” Previously on New Solo, guest Ernie “The Attorney” Svenson, “Ernie The Attorney: A Tech Whisperer Shares His Legal Tech Secrets” Ernie's Inner Circle Ernie The Attorney Caret Legal Microsoft 365 for Business Lawmatics Adobe HotDocs legal documents Dialpad VoIP Lawyer on the Beach, Facebook 1Password, password manager SentinelOne cybersecurity Virginia State Bar Special Committee “Technology and the Future Practice of Law” Florida Bar Association Clio Cloud Conference 2025 Clio Legal Trends Report

I'm joined by Nat Deer to confess the most tragic and over-the-top things we've done to dig up info about our crushes. We also read through your hilarious submissions on the wildest things you've done to investigate a guy you fancy. From Instagram deep dives to calling the local fish and chip shop, the girlys have all gone full FBI mode at least once, whether it be for love, or just for some answers.

Technology and automation are vital when it comes to helping a new firm blossom in today's environment. Guest Kellam Parks started out in a relatively large firm after law school, but his desire to go paperless and incorporate technology drove him to launch a solo practice that has grown to a three offices in the Virginia Beach area. The firm, Parks Zeigler PLCC, incorporates technologies from case preparation to presentation and to create seamless communication channels among attorneys, staff, and clients.  Parks and his partner grew the firm and expanded into new locations and specialties by inviting like minded attorneys with a book of business who may not be happy in their current situation to join the firm.  Learn how a practice management system and outside professionals can help you manage and direct your success. Your time is best used practicing law, don't be afraid to reach out to professionals for help, from tech administration to financial management, to coaching. Don't be afraid to join professional groups, get involved, and learn from other attorneys who have been there and done that. If you're a new solo interested in growing your firm, you can't miss this episode.  Questions or ideas about solo and small practices? Drop us a line at NewSolo@legaltalknetwork.com   Topics: Technology can be a critical part of your firm. It creates efficiencies, encourages collaboration, improves cybersecurity, and builds your business (and yes, you can do this) Pay for professional help when you need it. You might be a great attorney, but you can't do everything. Recognize when you're doing so well that you need a professional, whether that's a technology consultant or a financial officer or tax pro. When you've done all you can getting your firm up and running and don't know how to take the next step, consider hiring a business coach, someone who can help you recognize opportunities and chart your path forward.    Mentioned in This Episode: Previously on Legal Talk Network, Digital Detectives, “ Cybersecurity: Getting to Good for the Small Law Firm” “Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business,” by Gino Wickman Stephanie Everett, “The Lawyerist” The Lawyerist Affinity Consulting EOS Worldwide Previously on New Solo, guest Debbie Foster, “Winning the Battle: When It's Time to Modernize but There's One Holdout” Previously on New Solo, guest Ernie “The Attorney” Svenson, “Ernie The Attorney: A Tech Whisperer Shares His Legal Tech Secrets” Ernie's Inner Circle Ernie The Attorney Caret Legal Microsoft 365 for Business Lawmatics Adobe HotDocs legal documents Dialpad VoIP Lawyer on the Beach, Facebook 1Password, password manager SentinelOne cybersecurity Virginia State Bar Special Committee “Technology and the Future Practice of Law” Florida Bar Association Clio Cloud Conference 2025 Clio Legal Trends Report Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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In episode four of "Inside the Squad", LPD's three Civilian Crime Scene Investigators and Purdue University's Dr. Marcus Rogers, PhD, CISSP, DFCP-F joins us to discuss digital evidence in criminal investigations! Computers can be used for committing crime, and thanks to the increasing science of digital evidence forensics, law enforcement now use computers to fight crime. Tune in to learn about LPD's partnership with Purdue through the High Tech Crime Unit, examples of crimes solved with digital evidence, future trends, and more! Remember to check us out on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Nextdoor! Email show ideas and questions to insidethesquad@lafayette.in.gov.

For many years, Sharon Nelson and John Simek have hosted the Digital Detectives podcast to bring practical advice and much needed guidance to help attorneys protect their law firms. In this, their final episode, they finish off with yet another round of current stats on cybersecurity issues and the measures to take to ensure your data's safety. Sharon and John's good friend David Ries joins them for this last conversation, where they explain the latest threats and give advice for improving security practices to protect the future of your law firm.  Thank you, Sharon and John, for all the time, energy, and dedication you have poured into Digital Detectives. We wish the best for both of you in your retirement! Your parting words to us should be echoed back to you—please take care of yourselves and each other.  If you should ever need Sensei's digital forensics, managed technology and managed cybersecurity services, find them at senseient.com. David G. Ries is Of Counsel in the Pittsburgh PA office of Clark Hill, PLC, where he practices in the firm's Cybersecurity, Data Protection and Privacy Group.

For many years, Sharon Nelson and John Simek have hosted the Digital Detectives podcast to bring practical advice and much needed guidance to help attorneys protect their law firms. In this, their final episode, they finish off with yet another round of current stats on cybersecurity issues and the measures to take to ensure your data's safety. Sharon and John's good friend David Ries joins them for this last conversation, where they explain the latest threats and give advice for improving security practices to protect the future of your law firm.  Thank you, Sharon and John, for all the time, energy, and dedication you have poured into Digital Detectives. We wish the best for both of you in your retirement! Your parting words to us should be echoed back to you—please take care of yourselves and each other.  If you should ever need Sensei's digital forensics, managed technology and managed cybersecurity services, find them at senseient.com. David G. Ries is Of Counsel in the Pittsburgh PA office of Clark Hill, PLC, where he practices in the firm's Cybersecurity, Data Protection and Privacy Group.

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In this podcast, Darren Hudgins (@dhudgins) shares the importance of helping our young people understand the value in being digital detectives. Episode Notes: Guest Name:  Darren HudginsGuest work information/location: Founder/CEO of Think Do Thrive | Portland, OregonGuest social media: Twitter & IG | @dhudgins LinkedIn | linkAny other information: Darren Hudgins is a passionate advocate for creating learning experiences that drive educators of all kinds and their students to think, do, and thrive. He believes in this mission so much that he conceptualized and directs Think | Do | Thrive, LLC. He uses his 20+ years in education, edtech, and coaching to inspire critical thinking, champion active learning, and create opportunities for educational communities to improve. He is also the co-author of two books, the bestselling Fact VS Fiction: Teaching Critical Thinking In The Age of Fake News (ISTE 2018) and the newly released Developing Digital Detectives: Essential Lessons for Discerning Fact from Fiction in the ‘Fake News' Era (ISTE 2021). Let's untangle this world together: thinkdothrive.orgFuture Ready Schools Website: https://all4ed.org/future-ready-schools/Twitter: @FutureReady, @ShannonMMillerInstagram: @FutureReadySchools, @ShannonMMillerFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/FutureReadySchoolsFuture Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #FutureReady

In the midst of Alex Jones' defamation trial, the whole world found out that an almost unthinkable blunder had been committed by his attorneys, resulting in an inadvertent waiver of privilege that majorly impacted his case. How did this happen? What do legal professionals need to learn from this high-profile gaffe? Digital Detectives hosts Sharon Nelson and John Simek welcome Craig Ball to talk listeners through events in the Jones trial, the actions of the lawyers involved and Texas' unique rule regarding inadvertent production, and the systems and tools all attorneys must employ to avoid such an egregious error in their own practice. Read Craig's full blog post on the subject: Ripped From the Headlines: Alex Jones and Inadvertent Waiver.  Craig Ball practices as a Special Master in electronic evidence and discovery, is a longtime adjunct professor at Texas School of Law and Tulane Law School, and writes and speaks around the world on e-discovery and computer forensics.

In the midst of Alex Jones' defamation trial, the whole world found out that an almost unthinkable blunder had been committed by his attorneys, resulting in an inadvertent waiver of privilege that majorly impacted his case. How did this happen? What do legal professionals need to learn from this high-profile gaffe? Digital Detectives hosts Sharon Nelson and John Simek welcome Craig Ball to talk listeners through events in the Jones trial, the actions of the lawyers involved and Texas' unique rule regarding inadvertent production, and the systems and tools all attorneys must employ to avoid such an egregious error in their own practice. Read Craig's full blog post on the subject: Ripped From the Headlines: Alex Jones and Inadvertent Waiver.  Craig Ball practices as a Special Master in electronic evidence and discovery, is a longtime adjunct professor at Texas School of Law and Tulane Law School, and writes and speaks around the world on e-discovery and computer forensics.

The online space for Russia's civil society has been slowly closing for nearly a decade, but after the invasion in Ukraine, governmental powers quickly seized control of internet freedoms—banning and blocking at will. What does this mean for the flow of information and the future of the internet both in Russia and internationally? Digital Detectives hosts Sharon Nelson and John Simek welcome Eva Galperin to discuss perspectives on the effects of censorship, Russia's ways and means of accomplishing its internet restrictions, and how some Russians still find ways to access independent news.  Eva Galperin is Electronic Frontier Foundation's director of cybersecurity.   Special thanks to our sponsors CaseFleet, Clio, and PInow.  

The online space for Russia's civil society has been slowly closing for nearly a decade, but after the invasion in Ukraine, governmental powers quickly seized control of internet freedoms—banning and blocking at will. What does this mean for the flow of information and the future of the internet both in Russia and internationally? Digital Detectives hosts Sharon Nelson and John Simek welcome Eva Galperin to discuss perspectives on the effects of censorship, Russia's ways and means of accomplishing its internet restrictions, and how some Russians still find ways to access independent news.  Eva Galperin is Electronic Frontier Foundation's director of cybersecurity.   Special thanks to our sponsors CaseFleet, Clio, and PInow.  

In this episode of UEN Homeroom, Dani and Matt speak with authors Darren Hudgins and Jennifer LaGarde about information literacy and evaluating our responses to media. They also discuss many ideas from Darren and Jennifer's book Developing Digital Detectives.Darren Hudgins on TwitterJennifer LaGarde on TwitterDeveloping Digital Detectives Order Link

No lawyer wants a failing grade, but the fact that nearly one-third of law firms have experienced a data breach makes it apparent that cybersecurity preparedness needs some major work. Focusing specifically on smaller law firms, Sharon Nelson and John Simek welcome Tom Lambotte to discuss why lawyers fail to adequately protect themselves and what they should do to bring their cybersecurity measures up to scratch. Check out Tom's Stupid Simple Security Tips blog for quick & easy insights on protecting your data. Tom Lambotte is the founder and CEO of Security+ and GlobalMac IT. Special thanks to our sponsors CaseFleet and PInow.

No lawyer wants a failing grade, but the fact that nearly one-third of law firms have experienced a data breach makes it apparent that cybersecurity preparedness needs some major work. Focusing specifically on smaller law firms, Sharon Nelson and John Simek welcome Tom Lambotte to discuss why lawyers fail to adequately protect themselves and what they should do to bring their cybersecurity measures up to scratch. Check out Tom's Stupid Simple Security Tips blog for quick & easy insights on protecting your data. Tom Lambotte is the founder and CEO of Security+ and GlobalMac IT. Special thanks to our sponsors CaseFleet and PInow.

Data security risks are constantly evolving, and the past few years have only shown increases in the number of attacks faced by companies and organizations around the world. To examine these trends in depth, Sharon Nelson and John Simek welcome Craig Hoffman to look at the most recent stats from the BakerHostetler Data Security Incident Response Report. Craig offers insights into many of the report's findings, including the marked escalation in ransomware incidents, rising risks for previously untargeted industries, whether the work-from-home shift brought about an increase in security incidents, and much more. He also shares tips for what your first steps should be if your business suffers a data security breach. Craig Hoffman is a sought-after digital risk advisor who co-leads the Digital Risk Advisory and Cybersecurity team at law firm BakerHostetler. Special thanks to our sponsors CaseFleet and PInow.

Data security risks are constantly evolving, and the past few years have only shown increases in the number of attacks faced by companies and organizations around the world. To examine these trends in depth, Sharon Nelson and John Simek welcome Craig Hoffman to look at the most recent stats from the BakerHostetler Data Security Incident Response Report. Craig offers insights into many of the report's findings, including the marked escalation in ransomware incidents, rising risks for previously untargeted industries, whether the work-from-home shift brought about an increase in security incidents, and much more. He also shares tips for what your first steps should be if your business suffers a data security breach. Craig Hoffman is a sought-after digital risk advisor who co-leads the Digital Risk Advisory and Cybersecurity team at law firm BakerHostetler. Special thanks to our sponsors CaseFleet and PInow.

Autonomous killer robots have certainly grabbed a lot of screen time over the years, but is our world really going to end in an AI-fueled war? Sharon Nelson and John Simek welcome Brigadier General Patrick Huston to discuss his role at the Pentagon and dispel some of the most common myths about AI and its military applications. As a self-described “near pacifist,” General Huston shares his perspective on the military's commitments to ethical and legal development of AI defenses and emphasizes the importance of creating partnerships between the government and the best and brightest AI experts in private industry. Brigadier General Patrick Huston is the Assistant Judge Advocate General for Military Law and Operations in the Pentagon, where he is keenly focused on privacy and the legal and ethical development of AI, cybersecurity and other emerging technologies. Special thanks to our sponsor PInow.

Autonomous killer robots have certainly grabbed a lot of screen time over the years, but is our world really going to end in an AI-fueled war? Sharon Nelson and John Simek welcome Brigadier General Patrick Huston to discuss his role at the Pentagon and dispel some of the most common myths about AI and its military applications. As a self-described “near pacifist,” General Huston shares his perspective on the military's commitments to ethical and legal development of AI defenses and emphasizes the importance of creating partnerships between the government and the best and brightest AI experts in private industry. Brigadier General Patrick Huston is the Assistant Judge Advocate General for Military Law and Operations in the Pentagon, where he is keenly focused on privacy and the legal and ethical development of AI, cybersecurity and other emerging technologies. Special thanks to our sponsor PInow.

Robust and proactive cybersecurity is more critical than ever in our world, and today's government leaders must have effective plans for protecting against cyber attack. So, how is President Biden doing so far? Digital Detectives Sharon Nelson and John Simek welcome Stewart Baker to discuss the president's progress on current cybersecurity issues. Drawing from his many years of experience in government, law, and cybersecurity, Stewart outlines some of the existing problems and potential threats our nation is facing and critiques the president's approach to these complex matters. Stewart Baker practices law at Steptoe & Johnson in Washington, DC, and served as the first assistant secretary for policy at the Department of Homeland Security from 2005 to 2009. Special thanks to our sponsor PInow.

Third party providers are often indispensable to law firms, but how can you know whether these working relationships could put you at risk for a security breach? With thousands of organizations still reeling from the recent SolarWinds attack, John and Sharon welcome technologist and cybersecurity expert Jeffrey Wells to discuss this event and what legal professionals can do to evaluate and improve their own security. Jeffrey R. Wells is the co-chair of the Cybersecurity, Data Protection & Privacy team at Clark Hill. Special thanks to our sponsor PInow.

What exactly are security assessments and penetration tests? What’s the difference? Do you actually need to have these done in your law firm? Discovering vulnerabilities and taking steps to keep sensitive data secure should be highly important to all lawyers, and doing so may be simpler than you thought. The Digital Detectives hosts John Simek and Sharon Nelson discuss the elements of these evaluations, break down costs, and share what lawyers should do to ensure their firm’s security. Special thanks to our sponsor PInow.

What exactly are security assessments and penetration tests? What’s the difference? Do you actually need to have these done in your law firm? Discovering vulnerabilities and taking steps to keep sensitive data secure should be highly important to all lawyers, and doing so may be simpler than you thought. The Digital Detectives hosts John Simek and Sharon Nelson discuss the elements of these evaluations, break down costs, and share what lawyers should do to ensure their firm’s security. Special thanks to our sponsor PInow.

The legal world has made more forward progress since the start of the pandemic than many expected it could do in a decade. Lawyers formerly resistant to technology suddenly found themselves with no choice but to adapt and embrace digital-friendly legal practice. For a closer look at how these changes are playing out in the profession, Sharon Nelson and John Simek talk with George Psiharis about Clio’s 2020 Legal Trends Report. They discuss who is weathering pandemic-era shifts most effectively, the mass movement to cloud-based services, the importance of focusing on customer experience, and which COVID-era changes will likely carry on beyond the pandemic. George Psiharis is chief operating officer at Clio. Special thanks to our sponsor PInow.

Throughout 2020, ransomware has increased rapidly in both the number of incidents and the ransom amounts paid, and current data shows no foreseeable slowdown. As these ransom demands continue to surge, what do lawyers need to know if they fall victim to an attack? Digital Detectives Sharon Nelson and John Simek talk with Ted Kobus about how threat actors in these incidents typically operate, what usually happens to ransomed data, and what law firms should do and not do in the event of an attack. Ted Kobus is a partner and the firmwide chair of BakerHostetler’s Digital Assets and Data Management Group. Special thanks to our sponsor PInow.

Audio and video files have become increasingly relevant in today’s legal matters, and lawyers need to know how to best handle this information. Digital Detectives Sharon Nelson and John Simek welcome eDiscovery experts Doug Austin and Brett Burney to discuss how to collect, preserve, search, and review audio/video information and then effectively present it in court. Doug Austin is an eDiscovery thought leader and blogger. Brett Burney is principal of Burney Consultants LLC. Special thanks to our sponsor, Logikcull and PInow.

What happens when biometric information is compromised? For too many lawyers, the risks associated with this technology have been flying under the radar, but that needs to change! Digital Detectives hosts John and Sharon welcome Judy Selby to discuss the full spectrum of what lawyers should know about biometric technology. They address its many uses, the risks involved, relevant laws, and insurance coverage for biometric lawsuits. Judy Selby is a partner at Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP. Special thanks to our sponsor, Logikcull and PInow.

What happens when biometric information is compromised? For too many lawyers, the risks associated with this technology have been flying under the radar, but that needs to change! Digital Detectives hosts John and Sharon welcome Judy Selby to discuss the full spectrum of what lawyers should know about biometric technology. They address its many uses, the risks involved, relevant laws, and insurance coverage for biometric lawsuits. Judy Selby is a partner at Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP. Special thanks to our sponsor, Logikcull and PInow.

The upheaval caused by Covid-19 could very well have put your firm at risk for a data breach. Lawyers can’t simply hope they won’t become a target for hackers. Taking steps to maintain your security is your ethical obligation and vital to your clients’ security. John Simek and Sharon Nelson talk with Mike Maschke about how to assess your cybersecurity and the role of penetration tests in discovering weaknesses in your systems. Mike Maschke is the chief executive officer and director of cybersecurity and digital forensics at Sensei Enterprises, Inc. Special thanks to our sponsor, Logikcull and PInow.

Our good friend and host of Digital Detectives and the Digital Edge, Sharon Nelson from Sensei Enterprises joins the show to talk about some AI-enabled crimes such as deepfakes, fake news, driverless vehicles, and more. Thank you to our sponsor NBI. Sources: ZDNet article by Daphne Leprince-Ringuet ‘Evil AI: THese are the 20 most dangerous crimes that artificial intelligence will create Article from the University College London by ‘Deepfakes ranked as most serious AI crime threat’ Kennedy-Mighell Report podcast episode ‘Deep Fakes: Preparing Lawyers to Combat Counterfeits’

Our good friend and host of Digital Detectives and the Digital Edge, Sharon Nelson from Sensei Enterprises joins the show to talk about some AI-enabled crimes such as deepfakes, fake news, driverless vehicles, and more. Thank you to our sponsor NBI. Sources: ZDNet article by Daphne Leprince-Ringuet ‘Evil AI: THese are the 20 most dangerous crimes that artificial intelligence will create Article from the University College London by ‘Deepfakes ranked as most serious AI crime threat’ Kennedy-Mighell Report podcast episode ‘Deep Fakes: Preparing Lawyers to Combat Counterfeits’

The eDiscovery software known as technology-assisted review (TAR) is traditionally used by lawyers to distinguish between relevant and irrelevant case information, but its capabilities have now shifted into a new role in the fight against COVID-19. Sharon Nelson and John Simek welcome lawyer and research professor Maura Grossman to discuss how this crossover is helping medical researchers find the information they need to accelerate progress in the study and treatment of the novel coronavirus. Maura R. Grossman, J.D., Ph.D., is a research professor at the University of Waterloo, an adjunct professor at Osgoode Hall Law School of York University, and principal at Maura Grossman Law, an eDiscovery law and consulting firm in Buffalo, New York. Special thanks to our sponsor, Logikcull and PInow.

Lawyers are ethically obligated to maintain client security, but remote work has added a new layer of complication for many law firms. If you and your staff are not well-versed in the necessary work-at-home and remote access security measures, now is the time to get up to speed. Sharon Nelson and John Simek welcome David Ries to discuss what lawyers need to know to maintain appropriate security. Read David’s entire co-authored alert here: Work-At-Home and Remote Access – It’s Time for a Security Review David Ries is of counsel in the Pittsburgh, PA office of Clark Hill PLC, where he practices in the areas of environmental, technology, and data protection law and litigation. Special thanks to our sponsor, Logikcull and PInow.

In this edition of Digital Detectives, hosts Sharon Nelson and John Simek welcome Doug Austin to discuss current trends in eDiscovery and how the industry has been impacted by the pandemic. Doug also talks about his new blog, eDiscovery Today, which provides up-to-date insights on the most current developments in eDiscovery, data privacy, and cybersecurity. Doug Austin is an eDiscovery thought leader and blogger. Special thanks to our sponsor, Logikcull and PInow.

In this edition of Digital Detectives, hosts Sharon Nelson and John Simek welcome Doug Austin to discuss current trends in eDiscovery and how the industry has been impacted by the pandemic. Doug also talks about his new blog, eDiscovery Today, which provides up-to-date insights on the most current developments in eDiscovery, data privacy, and cybersecurity. Doug Austin is an eDiscovery thought leader and blogger. Special thanks to our sponsor, Logikcull and PInow.

Are you taking advantage of the security options available within your Microsoft products? Sharon Nelson and John Simek welcome Ben Schorr to talk about security basics in both Microsoft Windows and Microsoft 365 and his tips for adding additional layers of protection. They also discuss common security risks and user mistakes, address security vulnerabilities associated with remote work, and offer insights into how to best protect your law firm while working at home. Ben M. Schorr is a senior technical writer at Microsoft. Special thanks to our sponsor, Logikcull.

With the coronavirus outbreak driving people to work remotely, John and Sharon have been inundated with questions from lawyers and law firms on how to work from home securely. This edition of Digital Detectives is dedicated to answering the most common questions they’ve received and helping listeners continue to serve their clients in these uncertain times. They discuss methods lawyers should be employing during this crisis and offer recommendations for remote work tools and services. Special thanks to our sponsor, Logikcull.

With the coronavirus outbreak driving people to work remotely, John and Sharon have been inundated with questions from lawyers and law firms on how to work from home securely. This edition of Digital Detectives is dedicated to answering the most common questions they’ve received and helping listeners continue to serve their clients in these uncertain times. They discuss methods lawyers should be employing during this crisis and offer recommendations for remote work tools and services. Special thanks to our sponsor, Logikcull.

Because of the sensitive information they hold in trust, lawyers should be very concerned about the security of their data. What can they learn from The Identity Theft Resource Center’s (ITRC) 2019 End-of-Year Data Breach Report? Digital Detectives hosts Sharon Nelson and John Simek welcome David Ries to discuss the details of the report, trends lawyers should be aware of, and the ITRC’s recommendations for data breach victims. David Ries is of counsel in the Pittsburgh, PA office of Clark Hill PLC, where he practices in the areas of environmental, technology, and data protection law and litigation. Special thanks to our sponsor, Logikcull.

Is ethical artificial intelligence even possible? In response to growing concerns about issues with transparency, privacy, and AI bias, the American Bar Association passed Resolution 112 on August 12, 2019, which urged courts and lawyers to address the emerging ethical and legal issues related to the use of AI in the practice of law. Digital Detectives hosts John Simek and Sharon Nelson talk with Michael Mills about the landscape of AI in the legal space and what is being done to ensure the ethical and accountable use of AI technologies in the profession. Michael Mills is the co-founder and chief strategy officer of Neota Logic, Inc. Special thanks to our sponsor, Logikcull.

Is ethical artificial intelligence even possible? In response to growing concerns about issues with transparency, privacy, and AI bias, the American Bar Association passed Resolution 112 on August 12, 2019, which urged courts and lawyers to address the emerging ethical and legal issues related to the use of AI in the practice of law. Digital Detectives hosts John Simek and Sharon Nelson talk with Michael Mills about the landscape of AI in the legal space and what is being done to ensure the ethical and accountable use of AI technologies in the profession. Michael Mills is the co-founder and chief strategy officer of Neota Logic, Inc. Special thanks to our sponsor, Logikcull.

The electricity revolution of the late 1800s may have begun slowly, but once its technology became mainstream, it fueled innovation in every aspect of life. The same is true of cloud technology today! However, even with huge amounts of cloud innovations making processes faster and more efficient, many lawyers still reluctant to make full use of it. In this edition of Digital Detectives, Sharon Nelson and John Simek welcome Andy Wilson to discuss the impacts of the cloud on the legal profession and his tips for making better use of this increasingly vital technology. Andy Wilson is the co-founder & CEO of Logikcull. Special thanks to our sponsor, Logikcull.

Lawyers are excited by the potential of new tech tools using AI, but how can they be sure they're legal and ethical? This lack of clarity has led the ABA to call for a deeper look at these tools and their use in the profession. In this Digital Detectives, hosts Sharon Nelson and John Simek are joined by Ed Walters to discuss the recently passed resolution urging the study of issues surrounding artificial intelligence. They discuss the importance of moving forward with technology in the profession while still ensuring that new tech is held accountable through audits and product transparency. They also review some of the positive and negative things going on in the AI space and give their take on its future. Ed Walters is CEO and co-founder of Fastcase. Special thanks to our sponsor, PInow.

Many lawyers fear the topic of cybersecurity simply because they don’t understand it. What developments do they need to know about? What protections to they need to put in place? In this episode of Digital Detectives, Sharon Nelson and John Simek offer guidance for lawyers with cybersecurity paralysis. They discuss the reasonable steps to take to improve security based on firm size and types of information held. Additionally, they encourage firms to invest in staff training and outline the steps to take if a breach has occurred. Special thanks to our sponsor, PInow.

What do lawyers need to look out for when handling a defamation case? In this edition of Digital Detectives, hosts John Simek and Sharon Nelson welcome Joe Meadows for a discussion about internet defamation. They outline what constitutes online defamation and talk about the key issues lawyers need to consider in this highly nuanced practice area. Joe discusses current trending cases and gives his take on the future of defamation case development. Joe Meadows is a former DOJ attorney and current partner with Bean, Kinney & Korman in Arlington, Virginia. He focuses on internet defamation, cyber-attacks, and business dispute litigation. Special thanks to our sponsor, PInow.