Service Confidentiality Agreement

Service Confidentiality AgreementWritten byFatima NaeemJuly 15, 2025Share this PostThis Service Confidentiality Agreement (herein referred to as “SCA”) is made and entered into as of [Date, Month, Year] by and between ___________________________________, a law firm in the State of Texas, herein referred to as “Firm,” and ______________________, an online platform, herein referred to as “Platform” (“Firm” and “Platform,” each a “party” or “Party” and, collectively, the “parties” or “Parties”).  I. Purpose  This SCA establishes the terms and conditions under which Platform will provide services to Firm, access Firm Information, and comply with applicable legal and ethical obligations. The Parties have entered or will enter into one or more agreements under which Platform provides or will provide certain specified services to Firm (collectively, the “Agreement”). In providing services pursuant to the Agreement, Platform will have access to Firm Information, including Attorney-Client Confidential Information. By providing the services pursuant to the Agreement, Platform will become a “Service Provider” of Firm. Both Parties are committed to complying with all federal and state laws governing the confidentiality and privacy of Attorney-Client Confidential Information, including, but not limited to, following the applicable American Bar Association (ABA) Model Rules of Professional Conduct and the Texas Disciplinary Rules …

Attorney Fee Agreements and Miscellaneous Forms

June 3, 2025Attorney Fee Agreements and Miscellaneous FormsDownload PDF VersionShare this PostCompiled by: Claude E. Ducloux Attorney at Law Board Certified- Civil Trial Law Board Certified – Civil Appellate Law Texas Board of Legal Specialization National Director of Education, Ethics & State Compliance LawPay 3700 North Capital of Texas Highway, Suite 300 Austin Texas 78746 cducloux@affinipay.com In connection with the CLE Presentation entitled: “SIGN RIGHT HERE: A survey of Provisions for your Attorney Client Agreements, from ‘Must-haves’ to Optional Clauses” DISCLAIMER: These sample agreements are provided for individual review and analysis, and are delivered without warranty or representation of fitness for specific use or compliance. The receiver hereof is advised to make any necessary modifications or adaptations which may be required for the user’s specific needs, or for compliance with the user’s applicable practice rules or state statutes.▸ATTORNEY FEE CONTRACT (short form)ATTORNEY FEE CONTRACT (short form) STATE OF TEXAS § § COUNTY OF TRAVIS § WHEREAS, Glen G. Quagmire, (“Client”) desires to employ Peter Griffin (“Attorney”) to represent him in the following legal matter: To file and complete an action for Modification of Custody in Travis County, Texas and to represent Client in any and all claims and defenses to …

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AI Platform Evaluation Checklist

June 1, 2025AI Platform Evaluation ChecklistShare this PostDefine Goals and Use Cases Purpose: Identify specific tasks the AI will assist with, such as document review, contract analysis, legal research, or predictive analytics. Scope: Define the boundaries of the AI’s role to ensure alignment with the firm’s or department’s needs. Assess Features and Functionality Accuracy: Evaluate the platform’s ability to deliver precise and reliable results, particularly for complex legal tasks. Customizability: Check if the platform can be tailored to your jurisdiction, practice area, and specific requirements. Evaluate Legal and Ethical Compliance Confidentiality: Assess how the platform handles sensitive client data to ensure compliance with attorney-client privilege. Data Ownership: Clarify who owns the data inputs and outputs, especially for proprietary legal analysis or content. Jurisdictional Issues: Ensure the platform complies with data protection laws and regulations in your jurisdiction. Data Security and Privacy Encryption: Confirm robust encryption for data storage and transmission. Data Retention Policies: Understand how long the platform retains user data and whether it can be deleted upon request. Access Control: Evaluate controls to restrict unauthorized access, such as user authentication and role-based permissions. Review Ethical Considerations Bias and Fairness: Investigate whether the AI is free from biases that could …

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