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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July 28, 2023 | Legaltech News

A Year Later: How Has Data Privacy Changed in a Post-'Dobbs' World?

Though the ramifications of the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization ruling are still unfolding, it seems the definition of data privacy has expanded in the U.S., giving consumers more rights and tools to exercise control over their data.

By Cassandre Coyer

6 minute read

July 27, 2023 | Legaltech News

Skadden's New Cyber Co-Head, Ex-Pentagon Special Counsel, on Growing Deepfake Cyberrisks, Regulatory Regionalism

David Simon, Skadden's new global co-head of the firm's cybersecurity and data privacy practice, told Legaltech News that generative AI-powered deepfakes are forcing organizations to reassess their cybersecurity procedures, specifically their authentication processes.

By Cassandre Coyer

5 minute read

July 26, 2023 | Legaltech News

Oregon, Delaware Join Data Privacy Law Patchwork, With Expanded Definitions of Sensitive Data

Despite following a common model, the Oregon Consumer Privacy Act and the Delaware Personal Data Privacy Act have broadened definitions of sensitive data, fewer exemptions than prior bills, and a California-like definition of a sale.

By Cassandre Coyer

5 minute read

July 25, 2023 | Legaltech News

A Welcome Boon or a Dreaded Replacement? Paralegals Split on Generative AI

While some paralegals are excited about low-level tasks being taken over by generative AI, others are worried about the impact on their billable hours—or the stability of their roles within law firms.

By Cassandre Coyer

5 minute read

July 25, 2023 | Legaltech News

Everlaw Brings Generative AI to Its Storybuilder, Document Review Offerings

Everlaw's new AI Assistant, which uses OpenAI's API, leveraging the GPT-3.5 and GPT-4 models, is for now only available to a select number of customers in beta, with plans to release to the broader market in upcoming months.

By Cassandre Coyer

5 minute read

July 24, 2023 | Legaltech News

Trellis Releases Law Firm Intelligence, Slicing Trial Court Data by Law Firm

Law Firm Intelligence by Trellis comes with seven new analytics dashboards, allowing users to filter trial court data by specific metrics like judges, motions grant rates, types of cases or outcomes for a chosen law firm.

By Cassandre Coyer

6 minute read

July 20, 2023 | Legaltech News

EU-US Data Privacy Framework Brings European Data Privacy Principles to US Companies

Despite the U.S.'s growing data privacy posture, the new framework still brings new, European-esque principles that could create "huge operational challenges" for some organizations.

By Cassandre Coyer

6 minute read

July 20, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

Threads' Unique Deletion Provision May Be a Risky Approach for Others to Follow

The provision in Threads' privacy notice that users may only delete their Threads profile by deleting their Instagram account may run afoul of dark pattern, antitrust and privacy regulations.

By Cassandre Coyer

6 minute read

July 18, 2023 | Legaltech News

Harvard Launches New Initiative to Better Understand—and Shape—the Future of AI

Harvard Law School and the Berkman Klein Center for Internet and Society become the latest players in the legal industry to dedicate resources to further legal professionals' understanding of artificial intelligence.

By Cassandre Coyer

4 minute read

July 17, 2023 | Legaltech News

Tech Litigation Watch: Five Trends to Keep an Eye On

Legaltech News looked at some of the tech litigation trends that have shaped the first half of this year—and the ones likely to become top of mind for businesses and their legal teams going forward.

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