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August 20, 2019 | Legaltech News

Privacy Laws Might Just Be an IT Department's Best Frenemy

Privacy laws such as the General Data Protection Regulation or the California Consumer Privacy Act are putting new burdens on IT departments—but they may also be responsible for upgrading the tech at their disposal.

By Frank Ready

4 minute read

August 19, 2019 | Legaltech News

With $10 Million Investment, Ayfie Eyes Expansion Across Border and Industries

Analytics company ayfie has already established a foothold in e-discovery and has even branched out into mortgage documents. Now the business is looking to raise its profile in the global marketplace.

By Frank Ready

3 minute read

August 16, 2019 | Legaltech News

GDPR Glitch: Stumbling Over Security With Right of Access Requests

Is the GDPR's tight right of access request timeline a point of vulnerability for personal data, or do companies just need to refine their verification procedures?

By Frank Ready

4 minute read

August 15, 2019 | Legaltech News

Cybersecurity in Control, Firms Eye Next Big Challenge

A new survey from Aderant indicates that firms may be growing more comfortable with their cybersecurity posture, meaning that attention can be refocused on efficiency—but are partners on board?

By Frank Ready

4 minute read

August 14, 2019 | Legaltech News

Firms Are Embracing the Cloud, but Did Clients Get the Memo?

Survey results released by Fish & Richardson found that while a majority of law firms are using the cloud for document and email storage, they're split on whether it's better to ask for permission or forgiveness when storing client data.

By Frank Ready

4 minute read

August 13, 2019 | Legaltech News

5 Times Users Had Rethink 'Private' Interactions with Social Media

Social media is changing the way that people think about privacy, largely because it's just so easy to lose. Here's a look at some recent developments that might be motivating people to be a little more cautious about the way they live online.

By Frank Ready

1 minute read

August 12, 2019 | Legaltech News

Lexis Advance's CourtLink Integration Brings Solution into Modern Age

LexisNexis is folding court docket and document solution CourtLink into Lexis Advance as part of an overall effort to make the user experience less bumpy and promote greater efficiency.

By Frank Ready

3 minute read

August 09, 2019 | Legaltech News

How Law Schools' Online Classes Are Supporting Rise of 'Virtual Law'

Law schools have launched online courses to cater to students who are unable to relocate or abandon steady work, but as more jobs go virtual, those programs may become an unexpected training ground for the careers of the future.

By Frank Ready

3 minute read

August 08, 2019 | Legaltech News

DIY Divorce Solutions Might Be Easy—But Can They Be Smart?

While the number of DIY divorce solutions is on the rise, the next substantial evolution in the field might be a little ways off—or at least until law firms collect enough client data to harness the full predictive power of AI.

By Frank Ready

4 minute read

August 07, 2019 | Legaltech News

Former Government Cyber Veteran: Private Sector Has Advantage in Threat Response

Michael Vega, the new associate managing director of Kroll's cyber risk practice, has faced cyber threats spanning the corporate, government and military sectors, and for him the biggest difference between them all comes down to dollar signs.

By Frank Ready

4 minute read

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