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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April 03, 2024 | Legaltech News

IAPP Day 1: The Privacy Sector's Most Entertaining Data Privacy Governance Metaphors

The first day of the IAPP Governance Privacy Summit 2024 in Washington D.C. focused on the integration of data privacy governance strategies within companies and among regulators as well.

By Isha Marathe

5 minute read

April 01, 2024 | Legaltech News

Regulatory Challenges Deter Investors From Justice Tech Startups—But the Opportunity Is Massive

Three main regulatory hurdles stand in the way of justice tech companies hoping to succeed in a tough market. But if they can get around them, the benefits may result in windfalls.

By Isha Marathe

6 minute read

March 28, 2024 | Legaltech News

A Vendor Cyberattack Can Cost Law Firms Substantial Amounts—And the Risks Are Growing

Vendor supply chains are some of the biggest cybersecurity risks for law firms, and are all too often neglected.

By Isha Marathe

3 minute read

March 28, 2024 | Legaltech News

Inside Reed Smith's Ambitious Modernization Efforts: A Chat With CINO David Cunningham

Reed Smith is expanding its Innovation Lab and Intelligence Center of Excellence. Firm CINO David Cunningham said the venture involves new hires, outside-the-box thinking and fewer inter-departmental communication gaps.

By Isha Marathe

6 minute read

March 27, 2024 | Legaltech News

LTN Startup Spotlight: Altumatim Founder David Gaskey on Why ChatGPT Helped Their Marketing Efforts

For Altumatim co-founder David Gaskey, while strong marketing is essential to gaining exposure, what's more important is that the offering is substantive.

By Isha Marathe

6 minute read

March 26, 2024 | Legaltech News

RFK Jr. Taps Legal Tech Founder and Lawyer Nicole Shanahan as Running Mate

ClearAccess IP founder and Silicon Valley lawyer Nicole Shanahan was chosen over Aaron Rodgers as Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s VP pick.

By Isha Marathe

2 minute read

March 22, 2024 | Legaltech News

3 Challenges CISOs Face in 2024 as Cyberthreats Explode

From lacking an equal seat at the executive table to harboring the brunt of an organization's security failures, chief information security officers (CISOs) face a number of hurdles. .

By Isha Marathe

5 minute read

March 21, 2024 | Legaltech News

Being Fully Virtual 'a Huge Selling Point' in Talent Market: A Conversation With Foundation Law Group

Armen Martin, the CEO and co-founder of virtual law firm Foundation Law Group said that, while he understands traditional law firms' concerns about the hybrid or virtual models, there are some advantages to both lawyers and clients.

By Isha Marathe

6 minute read

March 20, 2024 | Legaltech News

Legal Industry Players Missed a Microsoft AI Loophole That Could Expose Confidential Data

Sources told Legaltech News that several law firms and legal tech providers dove into integrations with Microsoft's Azure OpenAI Service without noticing the fine print that authorizes Microsoft employees to manually review certain prompts.

By Cassandre Coyer | Isha Marathe

10 minute read

March 19, 2024 | Legaltech News

With AI Training, Data 'Anonymization' Runs Risk of Becoming a Fig Leaf

'Data Anonymization' is a favorite term for tech providers seeking to train their generative AI systems on user data. But data privacy professionals caution that it can be an ambiguous or inaccurate description.

By Isha Marathe

6 minute read

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