The Rise of the Tech Giants and the Concentration of Power
For the past two decades, a handful of tech companies – often referred to as Big Tech – have grown into behemoths, dominating their respective sectors. From social media
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Predictive Policing Crime Fighter or False Prophet?
The Promise of Predictive Policing
Predictive policing, the use of data analysis to anticipate and prevent crime, holds immense promise. By identifying crime hotspots and predicting potential offenders, law enforcement agencies hope to deploy resources more effectively, reducing crime rates
The Deepfake Dilemma Crime Scene Confusion
The Rise of Deepfakes and Their Impact on Evidence
Deepfake technology, capable of creating incredibly realistic fabricated videos and audio, has rapidly advanced, posing a significant challenge to law enforcement and the judicial system. These sophisticated forgeries can convincingly place
Automating Your Legacy Digital Will Benefits
Understanding the Challenges of Legacy Digital Wills
Many people have important digital assets – online banking accounts, social media profiles, email accounts, digital photos, and more. These assets often lack the same legal protections and clarity of inheritance as traditional
Blockchain Securing Your Digital Ownership
Understanding Digital Ownership in the Age of the Internet
We live in a digital world where our lives are increasingly intertwined with online platforms. From photos and videos to digital art and intellectual property, we create and own a vast
AI Divorce Settlements The Courtroom Test
The Rise of AI in Legal Proceedings
Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing various sectors, and the legal field is no exception. While still in its early stages, AI’s use in divorce proceedings is gaining traction, promising to streamline processes and
Right to Repair Fixing Tech’s Broken System
The Current State of Repair: A Mountain of E-waste
Our landfills are overflowing with broken electronics. Smartphones with cracked screens, laptops with failing batteries, appliances with malfunctioning parts – these items, often still possessing usable components, are discarded instead of
Surveillance in Smart Cities A Privacy Trade-Off?
The Allure of Smart City Surveillance
Smart cities promise a future of enhanced efficiency and improved quality of life. A key component of this vision often involves sophisticated surveillance systems. From CCTV cameras monitoring traffic flow to sensors tracking environmental
Biometric Privacy The New Wave of Lawsuits
The Rise of Biometric Data Collection
We live in a world increasingly reliant on biometric data. From fingerprint scanners on our phones to facial recognition software used in security systems and even marketing, our unique biological traits are being captured
Key Strategies for Avoiding Breach of Fiduciary Duty
Understand the Fiduciary Duty
To avoid a breach of fiduciary duty, it’s important to first fully understand what fiduciary duty entails. As a fiduciary, you are legally obligated to act in the best interests of another party—whether that’s a client, …