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TLI Top Tip: New Year, New Resolutions
December 30, 2025
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Review Technology Usage: We have offered a number of tips this year on a lawyer’s duties regarding the use of technology and related cybersecurity issues (Nov. 25 (use of GAI time tracking tools), Nov.20 (cybersecurity tips), Oct. 2 (safe harbor for SMBs), Aug. 28 (virtual assistants), Aug. 14 (cyber threat for law firms), Feb. 20 (Texas ethics opinion on GAI), Feb. 6 (using GAI to draft pleadings and filings)). Consistent among these posts is the duty for lawyers to be competent in their use of technology, including the requirement that lawyers understand how to safeguard confidential client information when using technology. If you have not already done so, set aside time during the first of the year to audit the technology you are using to deliver legal services to your clients and make sure you are taking the steps required to become and remain competent in its usage. In addition to our…