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August 12, 2021 | Legaltech News

In-House Still Find Places Where Remote Document Reviewers 'Aren't Getting It'

Complex matters may not lend themselves as well to remote document review, forcing in-house legal teams to be more strategic in their approach to leveraging technology and structuring data.

By Frank Ready

4 minute read

August 11, 2021 | Legaltech News

Will Lower Bar of Entry for Boutique Practices Lead to 'Brain Drain' at Big Law?

With a boost from ALSPs and practice management tech, it's easier than ever for partners to launch their own boutique firms. But while some have gone out on their own, it's likely others will view a job working remotely for a larger national firm as a more viable option.

By Frank Ready

4 minute read

August 10, 2021 | Legaltech News

Video Tutorials Are Now 'Cost of Doing Business' for Legal Tech Companies

While video tutorials that help reduce the burden of customer support are becoming a necessity for legal tech providers, producing these videos isn't a simple proposition—or a one-time expense.

By Frank Ready

5 minute read

August 09, 2021 | Legaltech News

Different Expectations: Legal Departments 'Do Not Care' If ALSPs Stay Remote

ALSPs have always maintained a somewhat dispersed working model, but cybersecurity and privacy concerns remain the one quibble the legal departments have with service providers operating remotely.

By Frank Ready

4 minute read

August 06, 2021 | Legaltech News

Former Parsons Behle Lab CEO's Next Act? Rethinking the Firm Business Model

Tomu Johnson, founder of the new two-attorney firm The Broad Axe, discusses why a billable hour model for privacy-related billing "wasn't going to fly" with clients after the pandemic.

By Frank Ready

6 minute read

August 05, 2021 | Legaltech News

In-house Legal Teams Are Stumbling in Executing Their Tech Road Maps

Deloitte's new 2021 State of Legal Operations Survey found that corporate legal departments are continuing to struggle with outdated legacy tools and driving the adoption of new technologies among employees.

By Frank Ready

4 minute read

August 04, 2021 | Legaltech News

Legal Departments Likely Trust ALSPs More Than Firms on Tech Recommendations

While some corporate legal departments may consider ALSPs to be the go-to source for tech recommendations, law firms are gradually establishing their own credibility by staffing legal technologists and assisting clients with more tech implementation projects.

By Frank Ready

4 minute read

August 03, 2021 | Legaltech News

5 Reasons Automation Is Still Slow-Going Inside Corporate Legal Departments

Automation can help legal departments expedite processes such as contract lifecycle management or document review, but reluctant attorneys and protracted implementations remain stumbling blocks.

By Frank Ready

1 minute read

August 02, 2021 | Legaltech News

New Integreon Board Member Talks Legal Tech IPOs, 'Very Aggressive' Private Equity Market

Legal industry veteran Lou Andreozzi, who recently joined the board of directors at Integreon, discusses the most profound changes he's seen in the industry over the past several decades, and the biggest opportunities facing legal services companies in a fast evolving market.

By Frank Ready

4 minute read

July 30, 2021 | Legaltech News

ALSPs Move to Offer Clients Tech Recommendations, But It's Not an Exact Science

ALSPs are positioning themselves to help corporate legal departments connect with the right legal tech products to power their innovation initiatives. But functionality isn't necessarily the best metric with which to evaluate those tools.

By Frank Ready

3 minute read

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