Cloud computing, or storing all of your work and client files online rather than on a local computer, has become the mantra of lawyers who want to ditch the cost of physical offices and telecommute from home. However, a recent op-ed from the New York Times discusses the risks of trusting your files and information to a third-party provider that might get hacked, subpoenaed or even hijacked by the vendor itself for more money. The article concludes with suggestions for securing the information to protect client confidentiality and ensure against inadvertent disclosure,
