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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March 10, 2022 | Legaltech News

As Remote Proceedings Continue, Judges' Tech Knowledge Becomes Even More Critical

Judges need to be aware not only of the risks and benefits that certain remote proceedings can bring, but also how technology both helps and inhibits access-to-justice efforts, according to a Legalweek 2022 panel.

By Rhys Dipshan

3 minute read

March 10, 2022 | Legaltech News

LTN's Key Takeaways From Legalweek New York 2022: Day 1

The first in-person Legalweek conference in two years was a welcome reunion for many, and a testament to just how much the legal market has changed since the pandemic began.

By Rhys Dipshan

6 minute read

March 09, 2022 | Legaltech News

Is It Time to Retire TAR? E-Discovery Counsel Advocate for More Holistic Approach

E-discovery professionals caution against getting too caught up in complex definitions and acronyms, and placing too much emphasis on just one document review approach, at recent Legalweek 2022 panel.

By Rhys Dipshan

4 minute read

March 03, 2022 | Legaltech News

Legal Staffing Marketplace Legal.io Raises $11.6 Million in Series A Funding

The legal marketplace said it will the use the new funding to grow its headcount and expand its community as demand for legal staffing services continues to grow in a tight labor market.

By Rhys Dipshan

2 minute read

February 17, 2022 | Legaltech News

Paradigm Acquires TrustBooks, Bringing in DIY Accounting Solution for Law Firms

With the acquisition, Paradigm looks to further evolve into a one-stop-shop provider, and bring in more small and solo law firms into its ecosystem.

By Rhys Dipshan

3 minute read

February 11, 2022 | Legaltech News

4 Ways Data Privacy Is Proving More Challenging for the Private Sector

From data privacy's larger role in M&As to uneven GDPR enforcement, legal departments and their corporations are facing a more daunting compliance task.

By Rhys Dipshan

1 minute read

February 04, 2022 | The American Lawyer

Law Firms Are Missing Opportunities to Maximize Paralegals' Potential

Despite a need for e-discovery skills and a tight talent market, not enough firms are training paralegals to pitch in.

By Rhys Dipshan

8 minute read

February 01, 2022 | Legaltech News

BigHand Acquires Iridium Technology, Bolstering its BI, Analytics Offerings

The acquisition comes at a time when both BigHand and Iridium have expanded their product lines through recent acquisitions over the past few years.

By Rhys Dipshan

2 minute read

January 26, 2022 | Legaltech News

Alt Legal Acquires Towergate's Section 2(d) Trademark Watch Service, Expanding Law Firm Base

Alt Legal will close Towergate Informatics' Section 2(d) Citation Watch business and migrate existing clients, including a number of firms, to its own service.

By Rhys Dipshan

3 minute read

January 26, 2022 | Legaltech News

Redgrave Launches Subsidiary Redgrave Data, Led by Former Hogan Lovells Legal Tech Experts

Mollie Nichols, formerly head of advanced client data solutions at Hogan Lovells, is becoming the new CEO of Redgrave Data, which will focus on developing custom solutions to address clients' complex data and e-discovery needs.

By Rhys Dipshan

5 minute read

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