Stop Document Leaks Before They Become Malpractice Claims
Locklizard Managed DRM gives your firm ironclad control over every document from first brief to final settlement.
WHY STANDARD PDF FILE SHARING IS RISKY
Emailing unprotected PDFs results in loss of control. For law firms, it carries severe legal risks and reputational consequences:
Forwarded briefs risk exposing privileged strategies to opposing counsel or the media.
Shared passwords offer no accountability and leave no audit trail.
Leaked M&A due diligence can derail lucrative deals & trigger costly litigation.
Lack of an audit trail disproves document access and verification.
Outdated settlement drafts in circulation cause confusion, professional liability, and bar complaints.
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Passwords may restrict access, but they don’t protect documents once they leave your system
STANDARD PDF VS LOCKLIZARD DRM PROTECTION
Standard PDF Sharing
Forwarded to anyone by email
Unauthorised printing of case files
Confidential reports leaked externally
No audit trail to prove file misuse
Old drafts circulated after settlement
Password shared & protection bypassed
Locklizard DRM Protection
Device-locked — only authorised recipients on approved devices
Printing disabled or watermarked with recipient identity
Dynamic watermarks deter leaks and identify the source
Full audit log — who opened, printed, forwarded, and when
Outdated documents revoked instantly from every device
Public-key cryptography — no passwords, no bypass
How It Works
From Upload to Iron-Clad Control in Four Steps
Protect
Drop any PDF into Safeguard Writer, set permissions (view, print, expiry, watermark), and apply protection in seconds, no technical expertise required.
Distribute
Share files by email, client portal, or USB. Only intended recipients on pre-authorised devices can open them everyone else sees an encrypted file.
Monitor
Your admin dashboard logs every open, print, and share event in real time, giving you a defensible audit trail if privilege is ever challenged.
Revoke
Pulled from a deal? Client relationship ended? Revoke access for any user on any device with a single click even files already distributed.
Share brief & motions with co-counsel withoutrisk of onward disclosure
M&A Due Diligence —documents secured for authorised reviewers only
Deposition Transcripts — distributed with automatic expiry once proceedings close
Settlement Agreements — final versions instantly revoke all older drafts
Share brief & motions with co-counsel withoutrisk of onward disclosure
M&A Due Diligence —documents secured for authorised reviewers only
Deposition Transcripts — distributed with automatic expiry once proceedings close
Settlement Agreements — final versions instantly revoke all older drafts
COMPLIANCE READY
SUPPORT FOR THE REGULATIONS THAT GOVERN YOUR PRACTICE
Law firms operate under multiple overlapping confidentiality obligations. Locklizard helps you meet them — and demonstrate that you’ve done so.
REGULATION / STANDARD
ABA MODEL RULE 1.6
ABA MODEL RULE 1.6
ABA MODEL RULE 1.6
ABA MODEL RULE 1.6
ABA MODEL RULE 1.6
HOW LOCKLIZARD SUPPORTS COMPLIANCE
Enforces access controls & audit trails to protect client confidentiality.
Device-locked access and revocation prevent unauthorised disclosure.
Dynamic watermarking and access logs demonstrate regulatory accountability.
Encryption and audit capabilities align with Annex A controls.
Restricts viewing to authorised devices to protect health information.
Ready to Safeguard Your Practice?
Secure Every Document From First Brief to Final Settlement
Schedule a confidential DRM audit with our legal sector specialists to see exactly how Locklizard eliminates your document leak risk — with no disruption to your existing workflows.
