November 10, 2022 | Legaltech News
Firm Sues E-Discovery Provider Veristar, Citing 'Extortionist' Fees After Planet Data AcquisitionPodhurst Orseck and Veristar are embroiled in litigation regarding a $7 million data storage fee that the plaintiffs' firm does not agree to pay, citing an agreement for free storage with since-acquired Planet Data.
By Isha Marathe
3 minute read
November 09, 2022 | Legaltech News
Mansfield Rule Highlights Legal Tech Gaps in Diversity EffortsLaw firms are relying on tech to help meet diversity standards such as the Mansfield Rule. But while tech can help with finding the right data, going beyond that is another question.
By Isha Marathe
4 minute read
November 08, 2022 | Legaltech News
3 Ways Recent FTC Actions Highlight the Agency's Changing Enforcement StrategyIn the absence of a federal data privacy statute, the last few months has seen the Federal Trade Commission step up. However, many attorneys note that, at times, it's been confounding to understand exactly what the agency is doing.
By Isha Marathe
5 minute read
November 07, 2022 | Legaltech News
Ontra Acquires Software Provider Captain as It Ramps Up Its M&A ActivityOntra CEO Troy Pospisil said that with its acquisition of Captain, the company hopes to bolster its digital funds lifecycle management solution, before moving on to more M&As.
By Isha Marathe
3 minute read
November 04, 2022 | Legaltech News
After FTC 'Drizly' Action, Attorneys See Broader, Existential Fight Taking ShapeWhen the FTC imposed an enforcement action against online retailer Drizly for subpar data minimization practices, some privacy attorneys noted that the agency might be overstepping its jurisdiction.
By Isha Marathe
6 minute read
November 02, 2022 | Legaltech News
Attorneys Lament Musk's Twitter Takeover—But Don't Expect a Legal ExodusFor many attorneys who were hoping to break into the business of law, Twitter was the place that made it happen. But with Elon Musk's acquisition, they worry if the next wave of attorneys might not be so lucky.
By Isha Marathe
6 minute read
November 02, 2022 | Legaltech News
Former DoorDash AGC, Ex-Google Engineer Launch 'No Code' Legal Intake PlatformFormer DoorDash associate GC Kathy Zhu's Streamline AI platform has attracted millions in seed funding, including an investment from Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati.
By Isha Marathe
4 minute read
November 01, 2022 | Legaltech News
Legal's ESG Focus Doesn't Usually Extend to Legal Tech ProcurementWith legal tech's rising prices, few firms are able to weigh the ESG impact while making procurement decisions. What's more, vendors may not be offering up enough information for buyers to make the right decisions.
By Isha Marathe
5 minute read
October 31, 2022 | Legaltech News
As AI-Generated Art Grows, a Wave of Litigation Is on the HorizonWith artists pushing back against AI systems that are trained on their original works, IP attorneys expect the complex legal issues of this practice to spur a long road of litigation.
By Isha Marathe
5 minute read
October 28, 2022 | Legaltech News
4 Ways a Recession May Affect Firms' Tech StacksAs the legal industry prepares for the threat of a looming recession, one thing is certain: they won't be buying technology in the same way they were a year ago.
By Isha Marathe
1 minute read
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