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 14, 2022 | Legaltech News

Paladin Teams Up With Ukrainian AI Chatbot, Legal Organizations to Help Those in Crisis

The new partnership seeks to connect attorneys around the world to Ukrainians scrambling for legal advice, and provide more streamlined access to legal services for those in need.

By Isha Marathe

3 minute read

April 14, 2022 | Legaltech News

Metaverse 'Legal District' Attracts Small Firms Looking for Strength, and Support, in Numbers

Smaller firms have been looking to enter the metaverse for some time, hoping to attract clients wanting anonymity. A virtual "legal district" might offer them an avenue for their initial foray into the virtual world.

By Isha Marathe

5 minute read

April 13, 2022 | Legaltech News

Law Firms Chasing Client-Facing Innovations Can Risk Ignoring Their Tech Needs

As law firms move into the metaverse in attempts of appealing to new clients, some legal consultants think firms are losing the connection between client-facing tech and internal tech, leaving the later underdeveloped.

By Isha Marathe

4 minute read

April 12, 2022 | Legaltech News

Are CLM Providers Having an 'Identity Crisis' by Expanding Too Soon?

While more document management might be on the horizon for CLM companies wanting to broaden their offerings, some see the next logical step of the expansion as just more CLM.

By Isha Marathe

4 minute read

April 11, 2022 | Legaltech News

Hogan Lovells Launches Blockchain-Powered 'DriveChain' in Hopes to Expedite Document Management

A three-way collaboration between a blockchain company, an investment bank and a law firm led to Hogan Lovells' new document management system, which utilizes blockchain technology to secure and automate repetitive processes.

By Isha Marathe

4 minute read

April 08, 2022 | Legaltech News

3 Artificial Intelligence Best Practices Attorneys Should Advise Clients On

From knowing your algorithmic biases rather than focusing on eliminating them, to constantly monitoring your AI tool, attorneys offer tips on the best practices attorneys need to inform their clients of when using AI.

By Isha Marathe

4 minute read

April 08, 2022 | Legaltech News

Orrick Sticks to Initial Funding Plans, Four Years After Legal Tech Investment Launch

Since the launch of its legal tech startup investment arm in 2018, the Big Law firm has invested in three startups and contributed to the development of least one. Going forward, it's still looking to adhere to a limited investment role.

By Isha Marathe

3 minute read

April 07, 2022 | Legaltech News

Next Decade Will Determine Legal's Viability in the Metaverse, Beyond Just Marketing

As more law firms enter the metaverse, attorneys say the next 10 years will determine whether trend signals a true change in the industry or if current metaverse entrants are merely one-off pioneers.

By Isha Marathe

5 minute read

April 06, 2022 | Legaltech News

Inflation Might Pressure Legal Tech Vendors to Increase Pricing Transparency

Prices have always been a murky aspect of the legal tech market, but as inflation rises across industries, some think increasing pricing transparency might just be the thing that gives vendors a competitive edge in a tough economy.

By Isha Marathe

5 minute read

April 01, 2022 | Legaltech News

Post-George Floyd, Diverse Legal Tech Founders Find Many Mentorships, But Few Investments

A genuine interest in helping make legal technology inclusive caused an uptick in mentorship opportunities for diverse founders, but entrepreneurs say that mentorship has not necessarily translated into investors' trust in their endeavors.

By Isha Marathe

6 minute read

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