Cassandre Coyer

Washington D.C.-based legal technology reporter, covering new things happening around data privacy and cybersecurity law, e-discovery and emerging technologies.

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September 15, 2023 | Legaltech News

Like or Follow? 3 Recent Lessons for Lawyers on Social Media Dos and Don'ts

Legaltech News looked at some recent decisions, orders and trends that can help legal professionals better understand what exactly constitutes appropriate use of social media.

By Cassandre Coyer

1 minute read

September 14, 2023 | Legaltech News

Legal Tech Vendors Are Taking On Generative AI Education. Are Attorneys Welcoming It?

While legal technology providers have often coupled their products with educational or training resources in the past, such offerings seem to be gaining traction in the age of generative artificial intelligence.

By Cassandre Coyer

4 minute read

September 14, 2023 | Legaltech News

Many European Legal Departments Still Lack Clear Digitalization Strategy—or Budget

The Legisway Benchmark for Legal Departments report from Wolters Kluwer and the European Legal Tech Association (ELTA) showed that many corporate legal teams in Europe are still at the early stages of their digital transformation.

By Cassandre Coyer

3 minute read

September 11, 2023 | Legaltech News

E-Discovery Experts Pan Trump Trial Delay Argument, Calling Data Volumes 'Not Extraordinary'

Claims by former President Donald Trump's counsel that discovery in the "United States v. Trump" trial is too "overwhelming" to meet the March 2024 trial date aren't convincing many e-discovery professionals.

By Cassandre Coyer

6 minute read

September 11, 2023 | Legaltech News

LTN Startup Spotlight: Paladin Founder Kristen Sonday on Why They 'Avoid the AI Hype'

Legaltech News caught up with Kristen Sonday, founder of Paladin, to discuss the unique challenges and strategies for justice tech startups to find the right investors.

By Cassandre Coyer

7 minute read

September 07, 2023 | Legaltech News

'Ridiculous': Some Law Schools Falling Behind on Data Privacy Education

The lack of focus on privacy-related courses in some U.S. law schools could further exacerbate the shortage of much-needed data privacy expertise.

By Cassandre Coyer

5 minute read

September 05, 2023 | Legaltech News

5 Lessons Legal Tech and Legal Departments Should Learn From Growing Generative AI Lawsuits

While the generative artificial intelligence lawsuits are ongoing, experts are already pointing to key ways legal technology providers and in-house teams can avoid risk.

By Cassandre Coyer

1 minute read

September 01, 2023 | Legaltech News

Worrying Consolidation or Healthy Competition? E-Discovery Industry Reacts to Reveal Acquiring Logikcull, IPRO

Reveal's acquisition of e-discovery providers Logikcull and IPRO is dividing the industry between those excited about a one-stop-shop and more curated offerings, and those worried about the future of IPRO's and Logikcull's solutions.

By Cassandre Coyer

6 minute read

August 31, 2023 | Legaltech News

Trellis Announces $15 Million Investment, With Plans to Launch Generative AI Offerings

The state court legal research and analytics platform noted that it plans to leverage this funding round for its "next phase of growth" which will see new generative AI features and product releases.

By Cassandre Coyer

3 minute read

August 30, 2023 | Legaltech News

In the Clash of GDPR and E-Discovery, Will the New Data Privacy Framework Help?

While the Data Privacy Framework brings a new mechanism for e-discovery professionals to rely on during cross-border discovery, e-discovery attorneys still face stringent requirements from the GDPR and other upcoming EU regulations.

By Cassandre Coyer

6 minute read

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