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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March 09, 2022 | Legaltech News

Public-Private Partnerships Vital for Legal Tech Access: A Chat With Judge Tanya R. Kennedy

Associate Justice Tanya R. Kennedy, who serves in the Appellate Division of New York Supreme Court, talks about how judges are coping with technology, the issues around diversity in legal and how to move access to justice efforts forward.

By Isha Marathe

5 minute read

March 08, 2022 | Legaltech News

ETRM Acquires Litigation Support Company L2 Services, Adding Digital Scanning Capabilities

The acquisition comes just 4 months after ETRM group bought ALSP Goldmine, and a year-and-half after it launched its cybersecurity service.

By Isha Marathe

3 minute read

March 07, 2022 | Legaltech News

'Everything Of Value Can Be Tokenized': Predicting the Blockchain's Impact on Contracts, Legal Documents

While blockchain technology may transform documents and contracts in the legal market through tokenizing them, such an evolution won't come without some significant challenges, according to a panel at the ABA Techshow 2022.

By Isha Marathe

4 minute read

March 04, 2022 | Legaltech News

Despite Technological Prowess, U.S. Legal Tech's Global Expansion Faces Local Hurdles

While U.S. legal tech companies technological advancements and deep pockets help them compete in emerging markets overseas, they still face significant cultural hurdles that give local players a head start.

By Isha Marathe

4 minute read

March 03, 2022 | Legaltech News

How Do E-Discovery Companies Decide Where to Put Data Centers?

E-discovery companies' looking to expand their data centers globally have to navigate sometimes competing security, data privacy, and clients demands.

By Isha Marathe

4 minute read

March 02, 2022 | Legaltech News

Attorneys See Growing Legal Battles as Key to NFT Market's Maturity

A growing tide of lawsuits against NFT creators alleging they don't own the IP rights linked to their token may go a long way in helping the NFT market gain clarity on fair use and IP infringement issues.

By Isha Marathe

5 minute read

March 01, 2022 | Legaltech News

Zero Secures $12 Million Investment, Looks to Capitalize on Legal's Appetite for Automation

The capital raised in the latest investment round will be used to fund Zero's staffing, product launches and anticipated global expansion as the legal market embraces even more automation.

By Isha Marathe

3 minute read

February 28, 2022 | Legaltech News

New York Firm Becomes First to Pilot Blockchain Contract Tool, Testing Efficiency, Transparency Claims

After working with real estate developers, small businesses and the Vatican, a New York software company has partnered with a Westchester-based law firm to test out a blockchain-based contract management and virtual negotiating platform.

By Isha Marathe

4 minute read

February 28, 2022 | Legaltech News

For Attorneys, Remote Relationships Are Game-Changers for Representing Clients in Distress, Danger

Attorneys say legal technology tools are proving vital in assisting clients who are unable to "show up" physically, though while some tools help speed up processes and foster engagements, others can have stark drawbacks.

By Isha Marathe

5 minute read

February 24, 2022 | Legaltech News

'Akin to the Wild West': Attorneys Warn of Cybersecurity Concerns for Firms in the Metaverse

Cybersecurity and privacy attorneys urge law firms and individuals to 'do their homework' before entering the metaverse, warning them of a lack of uniformity and few means of redressal.

By Isha Marathe

5 minute read

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