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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August 06, 2019 | Legaltech News

Risky Business: Should Governments Be Reviewing Tech Companies' Algorithms?

There's precedent for governments obtaining trade secrets. But in the case of tech platforms and their algorithms, there could be easier ways to keep companies from hiding potentially troublesome activity.

By Frank Ready

3 minute read

August 05, 2019 | Legaltech News

Do Law Firm Tech Developers Need a Designer Reality Check?

Law firms are continuing to experiment with the development of legal tech solutions, but delivering a successful product to the marketplace requires far more than a solid understanding of the law.

By Frank Ready

4 minute read

August 01, 2019 | Legaltech News

Capital One Breach: Whose Liability Is It Anyway?

Capital One suffered a breach of data that was stored on Amazon Web Services' infrastructure and stolen by a former AWS employee. But it's far from clear whether Amazon shoulders any liability in the incident.

By Frank Ready

4 minute read

August 01, 2019 | Corporate Counsel

A Journey of Self E-Discovery

As technology advances, firms must address the need for e-discovery training.

By Frank Ready

9 minute read

August 01, 2019 | Legaltech News

Legility Continues to Grow E-Discovery Services with iControlESI Acquisition

Legility continues the rebranding it began last fall by bringing a new predictive analytics tool and a hosting and review platform into the fold.

By Frank Ready

3 minute read

July 31, 2019 | Legaltech News

4 Signs the U.S Government Is Becoming More Aggressive With Cybersecurity

The NSA's new Cyber Directorate marks the latest in a line of government cyber initiatives in the last year, and when it comes to cybersecurity, redundancy is almost definitely a good thing.

By Frank Ready

5 minute read

July 30, 2019 | Legaltech News

China's Move Against Trademark Trolls Isn't Sure Bet with U.S. Tech Companies

China is doubling down on its efforts to protect intellectual property, but some U.S. tech companies may remain wary about bringing their trademarks into the country absent proof that new additions to the law are more than just talk.

By Frank Ready

4 minute read

July 30, 2019 | Legaltech News

Inside the Trials and Tribulations of Modern E-Discovery Training

The cloud may have removed some of the infrastructure-related barriers to firms bringing e-discovery in-house, but time, effort and the sheer density of the subject matter may pose a significant impediment to providing the training that employees need.

By Frank Ready

9 minute read

July 29, 2019 | Legaltech News

Technology is Changing Legal Education. But Can Startups Redefine the Market?

While the legal education and study guide space is home to some big-name players, startups may have opportunities to flourish by focusing on niche subjects and offering education in short bursts online.

By Frank Ready

4 minute read

July 26, 2019 | Legaltech News

Former Pentagon Appointee Foresees Federal Privacy Law Within Four Years

Michael Clauser, a former presidential appointee to the Pentagon, weighs in on the effectiveness of a federal privacy law, "False God" regulations, and the role the U.S. will play in shaping the way the world thinks about cryptocurrencies.

By Frank Ready

5 minute read

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