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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June 10, 2022 | Legaltech News

California 'Right to Know' Bill Could Create More Discovery, EU Data Transfer Headaches

As the U.S. and EU continue their international data transfer talks, California's "The Public Right to Know Act" SB 1149 might cause additional stress around disclosure of personal data. Whether its benefits outweigh the risks is a matter of debate.

By Isha Marathe

4 minute read

June 09, 2022 | Legaltech News

LawPay Parent Company Acquires MyCase, Integrating Case Management With Digital Payment

AffiniPay wants to serve the "entire legal market" with its digital payments platform, and its most recent merger with legal practice management software MyCase suite is paving the way.

By Isha Marathe

3 minute read

June 08, 2022 | Legaltech News

Former BCLP CIO Katie DeBord Heads to DISCO, Looking to Make Legal Tech 'Fun'

After nearly 20 years working for law firms, Katie DeBord has become the VP of product strategy for e-discovery provider DISCO. She wants to be a part of the transformation that makes legal tech as engaging as many consumer platforms.

By Isha Marathe

5 minute read

June 07, 2022 | Legaltech News

Many Companies Lack Support, Resources and Budget to Tackle Proliferating Privacy Requirements

The 2022 State of Data Visibility Report from privacy solutions company Transcend shows that many companies don't yet have a unified data map to deal with growing data subject access requests, and management might be the one standing in the way.

By Isha Marathe

4 minute read

June 06, 2022 | Legaltech News

To Bridge Data Science and Legal, Companies Search for 'Very Curious' Candidates

As demand for innovative legal tech tools increases, so does the need for data scientists and attorneys who can work together. But getting those two distinct groups to understand each other isn't always easy.

By Isha Marathe

4 minute read

June 03, 2022 | Legaltech News

Courts Are Embracing Cloud Storage, With Reservations, as Digital Evidence Explodes

While court technology officers say their reliance on third-party cloud systems for data storage is limited as of yet, with an increase in digital evidence and constraints on IT support staff, the future of court-cloud partnerships is likely set.

By Isha Marathe

4 minute read

June 02, 2022 | Legaltech News

3 'Change Management' Tips for Legal Departments Making the Tech Switch

With increased tech implementation, legal departments of all sizes are grappling with the replacement of old processes and products with new ones, and it isn't always easy.

By Isha Marathe

4 minute read

June 01, 2022 | Legaltech News

CLM Market Likely Most Impacted in the Event of Economic Downturn

With the first real slowdown of tech investment in years, legal tech investors are split on if they need to worry. Still, most agree that contract lifecycle management companies might be the first ones to be dropped from investor portfolios if a broader downturn occurs.

By Isha Marathe

4 minute read

May 31, 2022 | Legaltech News

Clearview AI Settlement Underscores BIPA's Growing Reach—and Limitations

Facial recognition company Clearview AI has been banned from selling its existing facial data to all private entities, proving that Illinois' Biometric Information Privacy Act can impact even businesses outside of its state.

By Isha Marathe

3 minute read

May 27, 2022 | Legaltech News

4 Marketing Trends That Are Shaping Legal Tech Right Now

In a growing legal tech marketplace, providers are experimenting with all sorts of marketing strategies to stand out. From the metaverse to silver-bullet promises, here are some trends that have recently changed the legal tech market

By Isha Marathe

1 minute read

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