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![The Sky is the Limit. As an attorney, you make countless decisions every day. The consequences of these choices can positively or negatively impact you and your clients. The first step to making the right choice is to define the “line” you shouldn’t cross when taking a risk. As cloud computing increases in popularity, it’s becoming more important for legal professionals to find the limit when it comes to storing and retrieving data. At The Common Source, we believe that the “line” is clear—attorneys should not allow their document repository to be left “up in the air” to potential problems. While there may be advantages to cloud computing such as convenience and cost, the dangers it presents far outweigh the benefits. From information being stored in unfamiliar locations to denying yourself of any right to privacy, there are many disadvantages to relying on cloud computing for obtaining and archiving documents. There are many concerns legal professionals should take into consideration, including: • Security: Do you know where the information is physically stored? • Disposal: How can you rest assured that when a “disposal” order is given that everything is disposed of properly? • Jurisdiction: Data stored on computers outside of the U.S. could be subject to different privacy rules. Think about it this way: As an attorney, you rely on a secure storage location for physical evidence. It only makes sense that you expect the same thing for storing data. Don’t take a risk when it comes to storing and retrieving your litigation documents. Trust the professionals. At The Common Source, your data is constantly in our sole care, custody and control—not floating in the “clouds.” To learn more about our trusted services, [CLICK HERE] [www.commonsource.com/services]](https://www.commonsource.com/enewsletter/2011/08/enews/images/TCS_August_enewsletter_HR_072911_02.jpg)
![Did you know? We were recently recognized by ARMA Houston for donating 172.75 hours of service. Thanks to our state-of-the-art robotic book scanner, we were able to scan every issue of the ARMAdilla since 1967—a total of 354 previous issues! Our scanner handles even the most rare and fragile of books without causing any damage to the spine or pages and we are the only service company in Texas that owns this technologically advanced machine. To view ARMA’s thank you to us, [CLICK HERE] [https://armahouston.org/ARMAdilla/ARMAdilla-January-February-2011.pdf] Define your own reward. Take advantage of our referral program and you could be rewarded with a $250 American Express® gift card or we will make a donation in your name to the charity of your choice (must be a 501(c) organization).* Make your referral online. Click Here *For the Common Source Referral Program Terms & Conditions, visit our website. You said it! “We continue to use The Common Source for several reasons: quality of work, commitment, trust, loyalty and customer service. Not only is The Common Source a leader in their industry, they are committed to serving their community.” Senior Paralegal in Houston, Texas Picture This. [insert new photo] Each month, we conduct an online photo contest with pictures of unique animals, exotic flowers or other magnificent things that Ann took during her recent trips. If you can correctly guess the name of the object, you are entered to win a drawing. Monthly winners receive a framed, autographed photo and a $100 American Express® gift card. This month’s photo is of a place. To guess the name, click here. Charity Corner A Dedicated Lifesaver. Ann is boarding the “Cruise for a Cure” this year as part of Houston’s “Elite Fifty”—a special group organized by the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) that raises money to benefit children. Our goal is to raise $2,400 to send a few children with muscular dystrophy to camp. Please show your support and make a donation today. Any size contribution helps and is much appreciated. To donate, [CLICK HERE] [https://www.joinmda.org/MyLockup/MyHomepage/tabid/232280/Participant/annz/Default.aspx]](https://www.commonsource.com/enewsletter/2011/08/enews/images/TCS_August_enewsletter_HR_072911_03.jpg)
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