Rhys Dipshan

CT-born, New York-based legal tech reporter covering everything from in-house technology disruption to privacy trends, blockchain, AI, cybersecurity, and ghosts-in-the-machine. Continually waiting for law to catch up with tech. (It's like waiting for Godot, but without the clowns)

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May 11, 2023 | Legaltech News

LEDES Announces Updated E-Billing XML Standards, New UTBMS Patent Prosecution Codes

The new XML format standards look to be more versatile and better account for the use of different currencies in e-billing, while the new Patent Prosecution Codes aim to be "more practical and internationally relevant."

By Rhys Dipshan

3 minute read

May 05, 2023 | Legaltech News

Diverging 'Possession, Custody or Control' Tests Impact E-Discovery Outcomes. But Is a Uniform Standard Feasible?

As the Sedona Conference considers revisiting its guidance on FRCP's definition of "possession, custody, or control," some, like U.S. District Judge Xavier Rodriguez of the Western District of Texas are proposing their own "outside the box" solutions.

By Rhys Dipshan

7 minute read

May 04, 2023 | Legaltech News

LexisNexis Announces Generative AI Platform Lexis+ AI, Automating Search, Drafting and Summary Tasks

The generative AI platform, which acts as a chatbot, is still in development via LexisNexis's Commercial Preview Program, which elicits product testing feedback from in-house counsel and law firms.

By Rhys Dipshan

4 minute read

April 27, 2023 | Legaltech News

A Lot of Prompt Engineering: How Law Firm Traverse Legal Built a GPT-Powered Client Tool

Traverse Legal managing partner Enrico Schaefer discusses how and why the firm built its new client intelligence tool, and how it navigates accuracy and privacy concerns with OpenAI's models.

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7 minute read

April 24, 2023 | Legaltech News

Litera Acquires CRM Provider Upper Sigma, Expanding Its Marketing, Business Development Capabilities

Litera's acquisition of Upper Sigma comes a few years after it also expanded its marketing and business development offerings with the purchase of U.K-based Concep.

By Rhys Dipshan

2 minute read

April 19, 2023 | Legaltech News

Lexion Raises $20 Million in Series B Round, Bringing in New Venture Capital Investors

The Wilson Sonsini-backed CLM provider noted it will leverage its newest investment to further enhance its product and AI capabilities.

By Rhys Dipshan

4 minute read

April 17, 2023 | Legaltech News

With Elite Sale, Thomson Reuters Accelerates 'Content-Enabled Tech' Shift

While Thomson Reuters sold a majority stake in its Elite products suite, alongside ending or closing other products and services solutions over the past few years, it's actively investing in a legal tech direction it believes will yield the most impact for its customers.

By Rhys Dipshan

4 minute read

April 17, 2023 | Legaltech News

Partners See More ChatGPT, Generative AI Risks Than Law Firm Staff

While the "ChatGPT and Generative AI within Law Firms" report by Thomson Reuters Institute found a generational divide in law firms regarding generative AI risks, that situation may change as legal professionals become more knowledgeable about the technology.

By Rhys Dipshan

3 minute read