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 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

February 23, 2022 | Legaltech News

Contract Analytics as the 'New Frontier' of Legal Tech: A Chat With Legalweek Speaker Marla Crawford

Marla Crawford, the general counsel for legal services provider Cimplifi, talks about being one of "the first e-discovery lawyers," the evolution of e-discovery and what is on the horizon for contract analytics and lifecycle management.

By Isha Marathe

5 minute read

February 22, 2022 | Legaltech News

There's Pressure for a Privacy Shield Successor, But Cultural Issues Remain During Talks

The revelation of the CIA's warrantless mass surveillance program may strain U.S.-EU data transfer program discussions, but it may also give the EU an upper hand in the negotiations, EU and U.S. attorneys believe.

By Isha Marathe

5 minute read

February 18, 2022 | Legaltech News

Class Action Settlements Still Paid Largely in Paper Checks. But Plaintiffs Bar Is Pushing for Change

Some plaintiffs attorneys believe the prevalence of paper checks for class action settlements is used to intentionally depress claims' rates, but the digital evolution is finally catching up for classes to get their share.

By Isha Marathe

4 minute read

February 17, 2022 | Legaltech News

To Keep Up With Courts, Legal Document Automation Providers Rely on Relationships, Research Teams

Building relationships with courts is vital for legal document automation companies looking to expand their libraries, but when that is not possible, they resort to old-fashioned manual research.

By Isha Marathe

4 minute read

February 16, 2022 | Legaltech News

Legal Needs to Challenge Perception of 'Successful' Attorneys: A Chat with Legalweek Speaker Shana Simmons

Shana Simmons, general counsel at e-discovery provider Everlaw, offered some insights into best practices for companies to prepare for regulators "to knock on their door."

By Isha Marathe

4 minute read

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