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 16, 2022 | Legaltech News

Session Replay Software Again Faces Legal Challenges, But Likely Not for Long

While companies are bracing themselves for another wave of session replay software lawsuits, lawyers find that the rise in data privacy awareness has prepared many to mitigate these risks.

By Cassandre Coyer

3 minute read

September 15, 2022 | Legaltech News

Maine's 'Outlier' Privacy Law Withstands Legal Challenges. But Could It Catch On?

While few expect states to change their approach to privacy law to follow Maine's ISP-focused law, others suggest that focusing on specific data collections—whether it be data brokers, biometric or genetic information—isn't such a far-fetched idea.

By Cassandre Coyer

4 minute read

September 14, 2022 | Legaltech News

Legal Tech Knowledge Lags Despite Growing Expectations for Outside Counsel Growing Expectations

A new report found that a broad majority of legal professionals expect what was described as "transformational technologies," such as blockchain, machine learning or artificial intelligence, to impact their organizations within the next three years, but only about 35% or fewer actually understand any of them very well.

By Cassandre Coyer

5 minute read

September 12, 2022 | Legaltech News

Ironclad-Zip Partnership Underscores Broader Collaboration Need Between Fintech and Legal

With this partnership, Zip and Ironclad aim to make legal teams' involvement in the procurement process more efficient.

By Cassandre Coyer

3 minute read

September 09, 2022 | Legaltech News

California Children Online Safety Bill Could Have Far-Reaching Implications

California is tackling a hot topic with its new data privacy bill: the safety and privacy of children online. However, it is taking a unique approach by setting the age of protected users at 18 years old—a first in the U.S.

By Cassandre Coyer

6 minute read

September 08, 2022 | Legaltech News

5 Pandemic Legal Tech Trends That Are Sticking Around for the Long Term

Now that the legal field has had time to look back and reflect on some of the new technologies and processes adopted during the pandemic, they're hoping to keep some changes around for years to come.

By Cassandre Coyer

1 minute read

September 07, 2022 | Legaltech News

As CCPA HR Data Exemption Expires, Companies Face Daunting Challenge

California's decision to not extend the human resources exemption under the CPRA will likely create, surprises, confusion and operational challenges for employers, especially smaller businesses who may not have the resources to establish bigger compliance plans.

By Cassandre Coyer

5 minute read

September 06, 2022 | Legaltech News

Firms Pandemic-Spurred Digital Marketing Shift Shows No Sign of Abating

Now that firms have had time to evaluate and quantify the success of their digital marketing strategies created during the pandemic, their numbers tell the same story: it works.

By Cassandre Coyer

5 minute read

September 02, 2022 | Legaltech News

ALSPs Market Growth in Possible Recession Likely to Stick Around Long Term

While the recession is likely to boost the demand for ALSPs as companies face tighter budgets, the growth of New Law is still unlikely to create much competition for law firms who remain the main players in the legal market.

By Cassandre Coyer

4 minute read

September 01, 2022 | Legaltech News

Virtual Limits: Lawyers Expect Jurisdictional Boundaries to Still Apply in Metaverse

While it could take some time to get definitive answers on how the Metaverse will operate, the internet is offering lawyers insights on what to expect looking ahead. What's likely, experts say, is that multijurisdictional practices will have an advantage in that space.

By Cassandre Coyer

4 minute read

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