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 19, 2022 | Legaltech News

Law Firms Want Data Scientists, But Can They Retain Them Long Term?

As law firms and ALSPs rush to hire data scientists, they might skip critical steps to ensure that they can retain that talent.

By Cassandre Coyer

4 minute read

July 18, 2022 | Legaltech News

Cybersecurity Is a Male-Dominated Field, but Cybersecurity Law Doesn't Have to Be

Cybersecurity law is a rapidly growing market. As it tries to attract more talent, will it follow the same patterns as the broader cybersecurity area and become a men-dominated field? Not necessarily, women say.

By Cassandre Coyer

5 minute read

July 14, 2022 | Legaltech News

The Shift to Cloud-Based E-Discovery May Be 'Inevitable,' But Many Still Lag Behind

A new survey from Everlaw and ACEDS found that legal professionals are experiencing fewer challenges with cloud-based e-discovery. But while most agree the cloud is here to stay, many still remain hesitant to take that leap.

By Cassandre Coyer

4 minute read

July 13, 2022 | Legaltech News

Ogletree's Practice Intelligence Director on How to 'Locate the Opportunity' to Build Tech Internally

Timothy Fox, director of practice intelligence and analytics at Ogletree Deakins, discusses how the firm went about developing three new technology tools to streamline billing, document cataloging and settlement agreements review.

By Cassandre Coyer

6 minute read

July 12, 2022 | Legaltech News

As Demand for Data Scientists Grows, the Legal Market May Have an Advantage

While hiring data scientists is getting harder for legal services companies, they may have an edge attracting such talent compared with companies in other industries.

By Cassandre Coyer

3 minute read

July 11, 2022 | Legaltech News

As the US Grapples With Regulating AI, EU's Approach Looms Overhead

The EU's proposed artificial intelligence regulation will likely influence other jurisdictions looking to rein in AI—including the U.S. But as the path to federal legislation remains uncertain in the U.S., states and federal agencies will likely have to lead the way.

By Cassandre Coyer

4 minute read

July 08, 2022 | Legaltech News

UK's Proposed Data Privacy Changes Are More GDPR Evolution Than Revolution

The U.K.'s proposed reforms aim to lessen the compliance burden on small and medium organizations. But while the reforms likely will not risk an EU adequacy decision, some attorneys believe Brussels may still have some questions.

By Cassandre Coyer

4 minute read

July 06, 2022 | Legaltech News

Legal Hold Struggles With New Data Types Won't Last Forever

While emerging forms of data from new platforms have created new legal hold challenges, a growing focus on in-platform e-discovery features will likely mitigate any long-term problems.

By Cassandre Coyer

4 minute read

July 05, 2022 | Legaltech News

Canada's New AI Regulation Echoes EU Approach, Signaling Broader EU Influence

About a year after the European Union proposed regulations governing the use of artificial intelligence, Canada is now, too, proposing its first-ever private sector regulation of AI. Similarities between the two regulations reveal the influence the EU's AI act will likely have on other jurisdictions looking to rein in AI.

By Cassandre Coyer

5 minute read

June 30, 2022 | Legaltech News

Foley Launched a Contract Review Tool. Don't Expect Other Firms to Follow

International law firm Foley & Lardner built and launched its contract review technology tool. But despite a booming demand for this tech, born out of the pandemic, few law firms seem poised to do the same.

By Cassandre Coyer

5 minute read

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