CBA Record September-October 2026

keeps logs to prove compliance with the plan is key. An incident response plan, developed in advance of any attack, also shows forethought. Insurance is intended as a backstop, not as a substitute for

good computer security practices. Pull your current policy and check these five points before your next renewal date. Ideally, this will assist you before you need your cyber insurance policy to be effective.

Kevin A. Thompson, a self-described geeky lawyer and former chair of the CBA’s Law Practice Management and Technology Committee, heads Levin Ginsburg’s intellectual property and data privacy practice. He receives no compensation from vendors mentioned in this column.

CBA Continuing Legal Education

Upcoming Seminars

(also available on demand)

10.6.26 // 2:00 PM

10.14.26 // 10:30 AM

10.19.26 // 2:00 PM

Intellectual Property Basics: Trademark, Patent, Copyright

Starting Your Solo Practice: Succession Planning and Business Continuity

Concussion & Traumatic Brain Injury Cases: What Attorneys Need to Know

1.5 IL MCLE Credit Live Webcast

1 IL PR-MCLE Credit Live Webcast

1.5 IL MCLE Credit Live Webcast

Intellectual property is increasingly important to businesses and individuals. General and IP practitioners should have some knowledge of the fundamentals of intellectual property. This seminar is for attorneys needing a refresher on their non focus areas of IP and will provide foundational information and practice tips for Trademark, Patent, and Copyright Law.

The best time to plan for succession and business continuity is when you start your practice. This program will guide you through practical and actionable steps you can take to ensure business continuity and succession. Topics include identifying a successor, information a successor would need, records retention, and backup.

This presentation will provide a practical, evidence-based framework for evaluating concussion and TBI cases. Understand how attorneys can determine whether a concussion diagnosis is well supported, whether the treatment provided is appropriate, and more.

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