The dangers in using biometrics for authenticationBy Peter LaSorsaLegal Technology, Standing Committee on, October 2018A big problem facing many Americans and lawyers is how to properly authenticate a secure website or digital device.
Is the self-driving car an outlier of an automated judiciary?By Peter LaSorsaLegal Technology, Standing Committee on, January 2018If we replace the Supreme Court Justices with sophisticated algorithms and artificial intelligence, wouldn’t we get a fairer and more just result?
Addressing a technology issue in a standard settlement agreementBy Peter LaSorsaLegal Technology, Standing Committee on, August 2016The author has reviewed hundreds of settlement agreements and discusses what he feels is lacking in most of these agreements' confidentiality clauses.
From the ChairBy Peter LaSorsaHuman and Civil Rights, May 2015A message from Chair Peter LaSorsa.
From the ChairBy Peter LaSorsaHuman and Civil Rights, February 2015Section Chair Peter LaSorsa shares his thoughts on the shooting of Michael Brown.
From the ChairBy Peter LaSorsaHuman and Civil Rights, October 2014A message from Section Chair Peter LaSorsa.
Police trainingBy Peter LaSorsaHuman and Civil Rights, October 2014A look at the training that police officers receive prior to obtaining a badge and gun.
The Domestic Worker Bill of RightsBy Peter LaSorsaHuman and Civil Rights, June 2014The proposed Illinois Domestic Worker Bill of Rights acknowledges that domestic workers are “employees” under the Illinois Human Rights Act.
Bill of Rights for the Homeless ActBy Peter LaSorsaHuman and Civil Rights, March 2014The Bill of Rights for the Homeless Act, codified at 775 ILCS 45, provides seven specific rights to those “experiencing homelessness”
Is “pofluenza” a future protected category to The Illinois Human Rights Act?By Peter LaSorsaLabor and Employment Law, January 2014People in areas that are less affluent are more likely to have lower credit scores and other negative background information in their files. Given two prospective employees with the same four-year degree and level of work experience, the credit report and background check may be the deciding factor in hiring.
The Civil Rights GameBy Peter LaSorsaHuman and Civil Rights, October 2013The Civil Rights Game is an annual Major League Baseball game that honors the history of civil rights in the United States.
Legal issues associated with the Google carBy Peter LaSorsaLegal Technology, Standing Committee on, February 2013A call for up-to-date legislation to keep up with evolving technology.
Solo tech can beat the big firmsBy Peter LaSorsaLegal Technology, Standing Committee on, February 2013In the past, only 1,000-lawyer firms could practice across the country where a physical presence was required. Today, technology has given solo attorneys the ability to easily practice anywhere they can take their laptop and have access to a high-speed Internet connection. If you have the legal ability, the gumption, and the desire, you can expand your practice past the local town or city where you currently reside.
An update on Google AnalyticsBy Peter LaSorsaLegal Technology, Standing Committee on, September 2012A look at two important features of Google Analytics and why you should pay particular attention to them.
Message from the ChairBy Peter LaSorsaLegal Technology, Standing Committee on, June 2012A message from Chair Peter LaSorsa.
Message from the ChairBy Peter LaSorsaLegal Technology, Standing Committee on, March 2012A reminder to main vigilant when you are using a third party’s Internet and ensure your electronic communications are secure.
The danger of Internet checks as part of a company’s hiring processBy Peter LaSorsaLabor and Employment Law, February 2012The latest endeavor by companies is to check Web sites like Facebook and Twitter to see what new information they can learn about prospective employees. Is this a good idea? Are there potential land mines that the company could step on?
Message from the ChairBy Peter LaSorsaLegal Technology, Standing Committee on, February 2012A message from Chair Peter LaSorsa.
Message from the ChairBy Peter LaSorsaLegal Technology, Standing Committee on, January 2012A message from Committee Chair Peter LaSorsa.
The new Arizona immigration law mirrors existing federal lawBy Peter LaSorsaHuman and Civil Rights, August 2011The federal government estimated that Arizona had one of the fastest growing illegal immigrant populations in the country, increasing from 330,000 in 2000 to 560,000 by 2008.
Building your online networkBy Peter LaSorsaLegal Technology, Standing Committee on, October 2010Use these tips to improve your Internet presence and ensure your business comes up on the first page of a Google or Yahoo search.
Workplace time bombsBy Peter LaSorsaCorporate Law Departments, August 2010The author addresses two common workplace "time bombs" that could potentially explode into lawsuits for the employer.
Severing the landlineBy Peter LaSorsaLegal Technology, Standing Committee on, March 2010The author presents his case for the elimination of traditional telephone service.
Employers asking for employee passwords for private Web sites like Facebook and TwitterBy Peter LaSorsaLegal Technology, Standing Committee on, January 2010Scenario: Prospective employee arrives at the interview and is asked to give a list of the private Web sites he has along with the passwords so the company can review before hiring. Is this legal?
Complying with Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 34(b): Best practicesBy Peter LaSorsaFederal Civil Practice, December 2009Rule 34 (b)(2)(E)(i) provides that a party must either produce documents “as they are kept in the usual course of business” or it “must organize and label them to correspond to the categories in the request.”
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