Isha Marathe

New York-based law/tech business reporter, covering all things AI, IP, cybersecurity, data privacy, and more. Avid fan of the nitty gritty of company disclosures.

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August 09, 2023 | Legaltech News

Western Alliance Bank Launches 'NewLaw Banking' Catering to Legal Industry's Tech Needs

The new service offering will take a tech-forward approach to cater to law firms, legal tech companies and ALSPs as the industry's banking, financing and business needs continue to evolve.

By Isha Marathe

3 minute read

August 08, 2023 | Legaltech News

Filevine Launches ImmigrationAI, Using AI to Help Streamline Document Filing

The AI-powered document filing tool is meant to cut down on time and redundancies for immigration attorneys filing U.S. Citizenship and Immigration forms for their clients.

By Isha Marathe

4 minute read

August 08, 2023 | Legaltech News

Legal Recruiting Startup Flo Recruit Raises $4.2 Million, Eyeing Expansion of Law School Network

As virtual recruiting has expanded since the pandemic years, Flo Recruit plans to use its latest funding round to ramp up the expansion of its virtual recruitment tools to more law firms and law schools.

By Isha Marathe

2 minute read

August 04, 2023 | Legaltech News

Michael Best's New AI Officer Discusses New Role, Firm's ChatGPT Ban, and More

Michael Best's new Chief Process and AI Officer Sarah Alt sees her new role as an exciting progression of her responsibilities at the firm, though also a "double-edged sword."

By Isha Marathe

6 minute read

August 03, 2023 | Legaltech News

New Litify CEO Talks Legal Tech Community, Gen AI's Impact on Practice Management, and More

Curtis Brewer, the new CEO of Litify, spoke to Legaltech News about what excites him about the legal tech market, and how he expects artificial intelligence to impact practice management.

By Isha Marathe

4 minute read

August 03, 2023 | Legaltech News

Alt Legal Acquires TM Cloud's Docketing System, Accelerating Global Expansion

In its fourth acquisition, IP and Trademark cloud docketing provider Alt Legal absorbed TM Cloud's docketing system, attracted by its international customer base.

By Isha Marathe

3 minute read

August 03, 2023 | Legaltech News

Law Firms' M&A Technology Spending Likely to Rise, As AI Becomes More Vital

Though M&A deal volume is dropping, investment in M&A technology is growing, according to Litera's "Technology in M&A Report: AI, Tech Adoption, and Talent Management in the US and Canada."

By Isha Marathe

4 minute read

July 31, 2023 | Legaltech News

4 Developments in Cryptocurrency's Standoff Against the SEC's 'Securities Question'

A recent lawsuit brought a landmark decision against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), hinting at how cryptocurrency enforcement may continue to evolve in near future.

By Isha Marathe

6 minute read

July 28, 2023 | Legaltech News

3 IP Tips for Companies to Keep in Mind as Generative AI Tools Face Infringement Lawsuits

Using generative AI tools can give today's companies a competitive edge. But with intellectual property concerns around these tools gaining steam, a panel of Dorsey & Whitney attorneys discussed some ways legal teams can ensure they're not wading into risky waters.

By Isha Marathe

5 minute read

July 28, 2023 | Legaltech News

Amid Growing Regulations, 'Digital Dragnets' Likely to Bring Litigation Risks for Private Sector

More states and federal agencies are rolling out policies restricting the use of geolocation data, posing risks for enterprises that leverage such information for marketing purposes.

By Isha Marathe

4 minute read

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