legal compliance

Microsoft's late-summer move to soften the blow of Windows 10's end-of-support is a rare mix of relief and a reminder: the clock is still running. The company has rolled out a consumer-focused Extended Security Updates (ESU) program that gives many Windows 10 users a one-year security lifeline —...

Microsoft’s abrupt suspension of cloud service access to Nayara Energy, a leading Indian oil refiner, has sent shockwaves through the global technology and energy sectors, shining a spotlight on the increasingly complex interplay between geopolitics, corporate structure, and digital sovereignty...

Artificial intelligence has surged into the workplace at breakneck speed, promising unprecedented gains in productivity, creativity, and efficiency. Yet, as organizations rush to integrate large language models and automated tools, many overlook lurking dangers that can cost jobs, damage...

For months, the specter of regulatory action loomed over the European Commission’s adoption of Microsoft 365, as data privacy advocates and EU officials scrutinized the handling of sensitive information by one of the world’s largest cloud-based productivity suites. In a significant turn of...

Microsoft Purview, integrated within the Microsoft 365 suite, offers in-house legal teams a centralized platform for managing legal holds and eDiscovery processes. Its seamless integration with existing IT infrastructure and the potential cost savings compared to third-party tools make it an...

The stakes for national digital transformation don’t get much higher than when the foundations of governance and law are on the line. Thailand is making headlines as it embarks on a sweeping modernization of its legal system, driven by the reach and promise of Microsoft Azure’s AI and cloud...

When legal professionals gather to discuss generative AI, the tone often sways between urgency and measured skepticism. The promise of large language models to drive transformation in legal services has brought both excitement and a host of pragmatic questions about safe, meaningful adoption. In...

Creating an accessible workplace is not merely a legal obligation but a strategic imperative that fosters inclusivity, enhances productivity, and drives innovation. By integrating accessible technologies and practices, organizations can ensure that all employees, regardless of their abilities...

In the rapidly evolving landscape of legal technology, ContractPodAi's recent collaboration with Microsoft to leverage Azure OpenAI in Foundry Models stands out as a strategic move poised to accelerate the next wave of AI innovation across legal, procurement, regulatory, and compliance use...

Disparti Law Group, a prominent personal injury law firm based in Chicago, has recently undergone a significant technological transformation by integrating Microsoft 365 and Microsoft 365 Copilot into its operations. This strategic move aims to modernize the firm's infrastructure, enhance...

The meteoric rise of generative AI tools has radically transformed workflows for millions worldwide, with Microsoft Copilot standing at the forefront of this revolution. Embedded deeply within the Microsoft 365 ecosystem, Copilot presents both promises and pitfalls for organizations eager to...

Canadian organizations are facing unprecedented challenges and opportunities in preserving, governing, and leveraging their ever-growing volumes of digital content. As digital transformation accelerates across the public and private sectors, the mandate for robust information governance...

As data sovereignty rapidly ascends the list of priorities for European enterprises, Microsoft’s newly announced Sovereign Cloud program represents one of the tech industry’s most consequential responses to mounting regulatory, geopolitical, and privacy pressures. With the nuances of digital...

In February 2025, Microsoft introduced a unified eDiscovery experience within the Purview portal, marking a significant evolution in its compliance and legal discovery tools. This modernization aims to streamline eDiscovery workflows, offering a centralized platform that integrates both standard...

Microsoft’s steady evolution of its eDiscovery tools within the Microsoft 365 Purview platform has reached a major inflection point in 2025, fundamentally reshaping how legal and compliance professionals interact with and leverage digital evidence across organizational environments. With the...

The article "Preservica Accelerates AI Innovation for Archiving, Digital Preservation and Discovery in Microsoft 365" highlights major advancements by Preservica in leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) within Microsoft 365 environments for enhanced archiving, digital preservation, and...

In a significant move to enhance legal technology, Microsoft and LEGALFLY have announced a collaboration aimed at integrating privacy-focused artificial intelligence (AI) into enterprise legal workflows. This partnership is set to transform how legal and compliance professionals manage their...

In a digital age increasingly defined by artificial intelligence, safeguarding the accessibility and integrity of long-term records has become a complex challenge—and a strategic imperative. At the forefront of this transformative landscape stands Preservica, a global leader in Active Digital...

The legal battle between OpenAI and The New York Times has taken a dramatic new turn, casting a spotlight on the growing tension between the pursuit of AI innovation and the preservation of user privacy. The New York Times’ demand that OpenAI preserve every piece of ChatGPT user content...

In a significant move to bolster regulatory compliance and data security, IFC Advisors has adopted AdvisorVault's 17a-4 Managed 365 Service. This strategic decision underscores the firm's commitment to adhering to the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority's (FINRA) stringent electronic records...