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)
July 07, 2020 | Legaltech News
These Legal Tech Companies Received Over $1 Million in PPP LoansAlmost a dozen legal tech companies secured over $1 million potentially forgivable federal loans, with two receiving upwards of $10 million.
By Rhys Dipshan
4 minute read
June 18, 2020 | Legaltech News
Anaqua Acquires OP Solutions, Eyeing IP Expansion Into Midsized, Small FirmsThe IP management solution provider plans to invest in OP solutions flagship product Pattsy Wave, as well as absorb all the company's employees and expand its New York office.
By Rhys Dipshan
3 minute read
June 15, 2020 | New York Law Journal
NYSBA Eyes Mandatory Cybersecurity CLE Credit, Citing Attorneys' Heightened CyberriskThe NYSBA approved a recommendation that would require New York attorneys to take one CLE cybersecurity credit every two years. The proposal, however, is time limited, and still has to be approved by New York CLE board.
By Rhys Dipshan
4 minute read
June 10, 2020 | Legaltech News
What Recession? 6 Legal Tech Companies Investors Backed This SpringInvestors are betting that a handful of legal tech companies will not only survive, but thrive in the current economic downturn. It all comes down to a value proposition focused squarely on cost savings.
By Rhys Dipshan
1 minute read
June 04, 2020 | Legaltech News
Practice Management Support Provider Lexicon Becomes Tech Developer With First Product LaunchAs the latest legal service provider to become a technology developer, Lexicon believe its advantage stems from a focus on its user interface and an end-to-end service that goes beyond technology.
By Rhys Dipshan
4 minute read
June 01, 2020 | Legaltech News
Want to Boost Tech Adoption? Get PersonalTo turn their staff into tech users, firms and corporate law are learning how to become more inclusive and better communicators.
By Rhys Dipshan
9 minute read
May 29, 2020 | Corporate Counsel
Want to Boost Tech Adoption? Get PersonalTo turn their staff into tech users, firms and corporate law departments are learning how to become more inclusive and better communicators.
By Rhys Dipshan
9 minute read
May 26, 2020 | Legaltech News
Reorg Launches New Database to Bring Big Data Analytics to Bankruptcy FeesThe company's Legal Billing Rates Database pulls and analyzes fee information from U.S. Bankruptcy Court dockets in the Southern District of New York and the District of Delaware.
By Rhys Dipshan
3 minute read
May 26, 2020 | Legaltech News
Diverging Paths, Same Goals: Inside 3 Firms' Tech Buying ApproachesFirms want to take a holistic approach to technology purchases, while being flexible enough to make quick procurement decisions when necessary. But how they go about balancing those often competing needs can vary considerably.
By Rhys Dipshan
8 minute read
May 22, 2020 | Legaltech News
ALSPs, Tech Providers Call Their Tools 'Best in Breed.' It's Become a Misnomer"Best in breed" and "best in class" designations may be becoming anachronisms in an era where legal technology is often customized, and the tech products ALSPs have in their toolkit is determined as much by clients as the service providers themselves.
By Rhys Dipshan
6 minute read