Consumer privacy feels more vital than ever, but very few states have laws on the books that protect consumer privacy in a relatable way. Following the 2018 passage of the California Consumer Privacy Act, other states rushed to draft their own versions of this wide-ranging consumer protection law. The singular goal of almost all these […]
From Kodak Cameras to the Internet: The Evolution of American Privacy Law
Privacy is both a moving target and a living thing, requiring constant updates to the American body of law in order to keep up. From the end of the American Revolution to the present, Zapproved compiled a timeline of federal privacy law in the United States. These landmark pieces of writing or legislation illustrate the […]
Most Common Types of COVID-19 Legal Complaints
As COVID-19 continues to spread, so too do legal complaints—from challenges to gathering in groups, to event cancellations, to businesses suing their insurers for coverage of lost income. The coronavirus has exposed many of the flaws and weaknesses in the local and federal governments, in supply chains, and in business relationships, which have been punctuated […]
A History of How Technology Has Transformed the Legal Field
From computer automation taking on administrative tasks such as filing and invoicing to advances in artificial intelligence that streamline client intake and provide information on legal options, technology continues to transform the legal field. Zapproved compiled a history of 15 ways that technology has transformed the legal field using information from legal news, scientific journals, […]
What Is Data Preservation? A Guide To Creating a Defensible Data Preservation Plan
We define preservation, covering what, why, and when parties must preserve ESI for discovery — and the sanctions for spoliation if they don’t.
What Is ESI? Managing ESI for Corporate Legal Teams
Just what is electronically stored information or ESI? And what do you need to do with it when it comes to corporate e-discovery?
