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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February 09, 2021 | Legaltech News

LawPay's Parent Company Acquires Competitor ClientPay, Expanding Deeper in Law Firm Market

The CEO of LawPay's parent company AffiniPay notes the acquisition comes at a time when law firms' growing embrace of digital payment solutions is accelerating to new heights due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Rhys Dipshan

3 minute read

February 03, 2021 | Legaltech News

Amid Data Deluge, Corporate E-Discovery Teams Lean On Some Serious Communication Skills

A year into the pandemic, corporate e-discovery teams are busier than ever. They're keeping tabs on internal and external stakeholders, pushing vendors to add more capabilities, and re-learning skills they once forgot, according to a Legalweek(year) 2021 panel.

By Rhys Dipshan

5 minute read

February 02, 2021 | Legaltech News

Same Concerns, New Approach: How the Pandemic Changed Document Review Security

For law firms and vendors, making sure that remote document review can be done safely without hindering collaboration isn't a new challenge. But a Tuesday session at Legalweek(year) 2021 noted that during a pandemic, it does require a host of new security considerations.

By Rhys Dipshan

4 minute read

February 01, 2021 | Legaltech News

Lights, Camera, DIY: Firms Turn to Remote Photoshoots as Pandemic Drags On

Legal photography company Gittings Legal says law firm demand is growing for its remote photo shoot system. And it believes the market's reception to such a solution will spur a wider change around how firms approach their photography needs.

By Rhys Dipshan

4 minute read

January 07, 2021 | Legaltech News

E-Discovery's 2021 Expectations: Restructurings, Consolidations and Continuing Education Gaps

The "State of the Industry Report" from eDiscovery Today found that litigation workloads will likely push many to streamline or expand their e-discovery operations, though the industry will still be grappling with all too familiar problems.

By Rhys Dipshan

3 minute read

January 04, 2021 | Legaltech News

The E-Discovery Identity Crisis

The race to stay competitive in the e-discovery market is testing the boundaries of what it means to be a law firm—and how much disruption attorneys will tolerate.

By Rhys Dipshan

9 minute read

December 30, 2020 | Legaltech News

The 9 Biggest Legal Tech Investments in 2020

For all the economic uncertainty hanging over 2020, legal tech investment still remained strong. Some companies even closed on funding rounds that were more than double what they had previously obtained.

By Rhys Dipshan

1 minute read

December 28, 2020 | Legaltech News

Restrictions on Legal Services Loosened This Year. What Does That Mean for 2021?

After Arizona and Utah loosened restrictions on legal services, a few law firms and legal tech companies are considering modifying their business models. But beyond that, some question whether changes will have a broader impact.

By Rhys Dipshan

6 minute read