Sui Generis

The Sui Generis blog, published by MyCase, focuses on the intersection of legal practice and technology, particularly addressing ethical, practical, and regulatory issues arising from the adoption of emerging technologies in law firms. Topics include the ethical use of artificial intelligence (AI) in legal workflows, cloud computing security compared to on-premises software, jurisdictional challenges in attorney discipline, and the evolving standards of care related to technology competence in legal practice. The blog also covers practice management innovations, legal ethics opinions on technology, and the impact of digital tools on various law practice areas.

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Sign of the Times: New York To Require Cybersecurity CLE Credits

By NBlack

January 6, 2023

Here is a recent Daily Record column. My past Daily Record articles can be accessed here.
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Sign of the Times: New York To Require Cybersecurity CLE Credits
When was the last time you attended a CLE course focused on

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New York on the Ethics of Sharing Phone Contacts With Mobile Apps

By NBlack

January 4, 2023

Here is a recent Daily Record column. My past Daily Record articles can be accessed here.
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New York on the Ethics of Sharing Phone Contacts With Mobile Apps
It’s hard to believe that it’s been fifteen years since the

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Think before you post to social media lest you face 6-month suspension

By NBlack

July 26, 2021

Here is a recent Daily Record column. My past Daily Record articles can be accessed here.
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Think before you post to social media lest you face 6-month suspension
If I’ve said it once, I’ll say it again: think

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Here’s why your firm needs to be in the cloud

By NBlack

July 24, 2021

Here is a recent Daily Record column. My past Daily Record articles can be accessed here.
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Here’s why your firm needs to be in the cloud
If you’re familiar with my column you know that I have been urging

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Will lawyers continue to be averse to technology post-pandemic?

By NBlack

July 23, 2021

Here is a recent Daily Record column. My past Daily Record articles can be accessed here.
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Will lawyers continue to be averse to technology post-pandemic?
As the pandemic recedes and we head into the “new normal,” no one is

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NY’s in-state office requirement is on its last legs

By NBlack

July 21, 2021

Here is a recent Daily Record column. My past Daily Record articles can be accessed here.
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For years now, New York has steadfastly resisted the realities of practicing law in the 21st century by requiring non-resident lawyers to have

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Federal District Court judge rules on discoverability of Fitbit data

By NBlack

July 19, 2021

Here is a recent Daily Record column. My past Daily Record articles can be accessed here.
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Federal District Court judge rules on discoverability of Fitbit data
These days, technology is inexorably intertwined with our daily lives. We interact with

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Florida Bar on The Ethics of Accepting Venmo and Other Online Payments

By NBlack

July 18, 2021

Here is a recent Daily Record column. My past Daily Record articles can be accessed here.
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Florida Bar on The Ethics of Accepting Venmo and Other Online Payments
The effects of the pandemic on the practice of law –

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Are legal professionals ready to return to the office?

By NBlack

July 16, 2021

Here is a recent Daily Record column. My past Daily Record articles can be accessed here.
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Now that mask mandates are being lifted across the country, the return to in-office work seems inevitable. However, anxiety about COVID-19 remains high

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ABA report provides post-pandemic advice for lawyers

By NBlack

June 4, 2021

Here is a recent Daily Record column. My past Daily Record articles can be accessed here.
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ABA Report Provides Post-Pandemic Advice For Lawyers

The pandemic and its effects have dramatically affected the practice of law and will continue

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