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Frank Ready

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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March 10, 2020 | Legaltech News

E-Discovery Left With Security Soul Searching After Epiq Ransomware Attack

In the aftermath of the Epiq attack, e-discovery providers may find themselves having to rethink their approach to web services and the way data is stored and segregated across networks. Otherwise, they risk falling out of favor with clients.

By Frank Ready

4 minute read

March 09, 2020 | Legaltech News

Blank Rome's New CIO: Investments in Firm Innovation Aren't Slowing Down

Frank Spadafino, who recently joined Blank Rome as the firm's new chief information officer, doesn't see law firms slowing down their investment in tech any time soon. But where they are spending those dollars may be shifting in a new direction.

By Frank Ready

5 minute read

March 06, 2020 | Legaltech News

While Legal Services Options Increase, Changing Providers Isn't Always Easy

Clients of legal services have more options today than ever before, but starting over with a new law firm or service provider still brings its fair share of problems, including the risk of placing complex, business-specific legal problems into unfamiliar hands,

By Frank Ready

4 minute read

March 04, 2020 | Legaltech News

Atrium to Shut Down Software Business, Refocus on Broader Startup Services

Layoffs totaling at least 90 jobs are expected to unfold in two waves throughout the month of March as Atrium shuts down its software startup.

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4 minute read

March 03, 2020 | Legaltech News

Epiq's Ransomware Response Is By The Books, But Dangers Still Lurk

In the aftermath of a ransomeware attack, Epiq Global is executing moves straight out of the cyber incident response playbook. However, the attack could still raise some interesting questions for how e-discovery providers will evaluate tools like cyber insurance moving forward.

By Frank Ready

4 minute read

March 03, 2020 | Legaltech News

E-Discovery Compensation May Start to Favor Innovation Before Age

Women in eDiscovery released its 2019 Salary Survey, and the results point to some changes ahead with regards to the way that e-discovery professionals work, receive compensation and potentially think about the importance of professional certifications.

By Frank Ready

4 minute read

March 02, 2020 | Legaltech News

Epiq Global Takes Systems Offline Following Ransomware Attack

E-discovery and managed services company Epiq Global announced on Monday that it had taken its systems offline after detecting "unauthorized access." A timeline for bringing the systems back online again is still unclear.

By Frank Ready

3 minute read

March 02, 2020 | Legaltech News

DocuSign's Acquisition of Seal Software Was a Long Time Coming

With the acquisition deal. DocuSign can continue to build out the AI-powered capabilities of its Agreement Cloud suite, while Seal can satiate clients asking for a more end-to-end approach to contract management.

By Frank Ready

4 minute read

February 28, 2020 | Legaltech News

Can Law Firm Tech Turn the Big 4 From Competitor to Customer?

Companies such as Thomson Reuters have already begun transitioning from Big Four competitor to supplier, but law firms may have a more difficult time sticking that landing with their own tech products given the size and scope of organizations such as EY and Deloitte.

By Frank Ready

4 minute read

February 27, 2020 | Legaltech News

DocuSign Acquires Seal Software in $188 Million Deal

DocuSign announced Thursday that it had reached a deal to acquire contract analytics company Seal Software and will begin incorporating the company's AI tech into its Agreement Cloud Suite.

By Frank Ready

2 minute read