Frank Ready

Frank Ready is a reporter on the tech desk at ALM Media. He can be reached at [email protected].

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September 21, 2020 | Legaltech News

Even During a Pandemic, Law Firm Marketing Requires More Than a Virtual Handshake

The first virtual panel of 2020 LMA Tech Midwest Week examined how law firm marketing departments have refined their efforts in the face of COVID-19. With so many firms dropping content online these days, grabbing client attention may require a more personal approach.

By Frank Ready

3 minute read

September 18, 2020 | Legaltech News

Money Isn't Everything When Trying to Pull ALSP Talent Back In-House

ALSP jobs offer a viable path forward during the pandemic for lawyers struggling to secure a coveted in-house or law firm role. But while some may see those positions as a stepping stone back in-house, others may look at them as an escape hatch from legal itself.

By Frank Ready

3 minute read

September 17, 2020 | Corporate Counsel

Despite Patchwork Regulatory Landscape, Companies Aren't Backing Away From Biometric Identifiers

Vendors are attempting to help companies that deploy biometric identification tools steer clear of regulations by reconfiguring the data into a different unique identifier. But even that reconfigured data could still potentially be regulated as "biometric information."

By Frank Ready

4 minute read

September 16, 2020 | Corporate Counsel

Data Hygiene, Knowledge Management May Stand Between Legal Ops and Transformation

A new survey from Deloitte reveals that many legal ops teams may still be middle stages of their technological maturity. But advancing to the next phase may require making substantial improvements to their data hygiene and knowledge management practices first.

By Frank Ready

4 minute read

September 15, 2020 | Legaltech News

Legal Tech is Catching Up to Diversity Efforts. Now They Have to Get Ahead

While legal tech companies are donating services and time to racial justice initiatives, establishing long-term change may require a more strategic approach and an assist from data analytics.

By Frank Ready

4 minute read

September 11, 2020 | Legaltech News

Legal Departments' 'Risk Calculus': Should Breach Response Be Slow and Steady?

Not all breaches are created equal. Organizations who respond too quickly to a cyber-event risk escalating the scale of the attack or forfeiting valuable forensic evidence that could make or break an investigation.

By Frank Ready

4 minute read

September 10, 2020 | Corporate Counsel

Candidates Vying for Some In-House Legal Roles May Have to Get in Line

Going into the fall, in-house legal may continue to see a large number of applicants vying for a limited number of jobs. However, alternative legal service providers may begin to woo a significant portion of that talent pool away.

By Frank Ready

4 minute read

September 09, 2020 | Legaltech News

Do Employers Need—Or Just Want—Extended CCPA Exemptions?

A new amendment to the CCPA continues to exempt employee data from other requirements found under the law. But while some employers may need the extra time to get up to speed, others may just be dragging their feet.

By Frank Ready

3 minute read

September 09, 2020 | Legaltech News

ILTA>ON Is Still an 'Important Investment' for Vendors. Did It Pay Off?

In a legal ecosystem where "virtual" may be the default setting of conferences and trade shows for some time to come, vendors and legal associations still face a steep learning curve in trying to foster user engagement and return on investment.

By Frank Ready

5 minute read

September 04, 2020 | Legaltech News

As Analytics Becomes Vital to Corporate Law, Accuracy Remains Open to Interpretation

While predictive analytics can help corporate legal departments track the win-rates of an outside attorney or tailor case strategies, the data can sometimes draw false conclusions.

By Frank Ready

3 minute read

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