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Evaluation Criteria for Cyberspace Lawyers

We first review the firm’s knowledge of general cyberspace issues including but not limited to web standards, peer to peer networking, and illegal file downloads.  Does the attorney have a good handle on the various complexities of this relatively new aspect of law?  Are they aware of the most recent case law? As cyberspace cases become more prevalent, does the firm work to ensure their client’s are taking preventative action?

Next we review the firm’s handling of cyber attacks or hacking cases. We analyze how attorneys work with law enforcement to protect the rights of a client and to charge another within the limitations of the law.  We also assess the firm’s ability to make sure clients are protected from liability issues when it comes to exposed information due to hacking.

We then focus on the firm’s knowledge of internet services and restrictions that could prevent companies from having a fair advantage.  Does the firm work to protect the rights of their clients when it comes to cyberspace in situations such as if an internet service provider (ISP) is throttling connections for one client as opposed to another?

Another aspect of our evaluation deals with the firm’s understanding of virtual copyrights which are copyrighted works that are made through a computer or transferred virtually over the internet.  Does the firm work with law enforcement to ensure that copyrights are being respected in virtual works and to fight against piracy?

Lastly, our research team reviews the firm’s knowledge of general ISP issues including anonymous connections to the internet.  Does the firm work with law enforcement and ISPs to determine whether a connection to the internet can be used as evidence in a case?  Is the firm capable of investigating whether the connection was actually the client or the work of a malicious intruder?