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)
May 14, 2020 | Legaltech News
From Animal Crossing to 'Spirit Week,' Legal Tech Makes the Best of QuarantineNo one wants to be stuck at home. But legal tech professionals are making the best of the current situation, with much help from young family members, fun co-workers and (virtual and real) animals.
By Rhys Dipshan
6 minute read
May 13, 2020 | Legaltech News
Global Firm, In-House Collaboration Announces 'Open Access' Matter Platform LuplLupl is expected to be open access, meaning that any legal department and law firm will be able to use the technology as they wish. Company founders say they're stressing data integration in the product's release.
By Zach Warren | Rhys Dipshan
5 minute read
May 07, 2020 | Legaltech News
ROSS Rejects Westlaw Infringement Claims, Says Thomson Reuters Using Litigation as 'Weapon'A day after Thomson Reuters accused ROSS Intelligence of copyright infringement, ROSS denied any allegation that its use of a third party to obtain case law information constituted any illicit acts.
By Rhys Dipshan
3 minute read
May 05, 2020 | Legaltech News
Essential but Susceptible: Examining Legal Tech's Risk of Payment DisruptionGiven their proactive measures and potentially critical service offerings, legal tech companies are not yet receiving many requests for discounts or extended payment terms. But some caution it may be just a matter of time before more widespread disruption takes hold.
By Rhys Dipshan
6 minute read
April 30, 2020 | Legaltech News
BCLP Cubed's Strategy for More Collaborative Tech Development: Get Rid of CodingBryan Cave Leighton Paisner's innovative high-volume legal services business BCLP Cubed discusses why it partnered with low code platform Mendix, and why legal departments and ALSPs are not equipped to replicate their offerings.
By Rhys Dipshan
6 minute read
April 27, 2020 | Legaltech News
Legal Research's COVID-19 Strategy: Full Speed AheadAmid a struggling economy, legal research companies predict their market will become more competitive, perhaps even contract. But they're avoiding salary and staffing cuts and largely staying the course, confident in their ability to weather these turbulent times.
By Rhys Dipshan
7 minute read
April 22, 2020 | Law.com
Super Rich Firms, GC's Gender Pay Gap, Mergers' Long Game: The Morning MinuteHere's the news you need to start your day.
By Rhys Dipshan
4 minute read
April 21, 2020 | Law.com
Am Law 100 Rankings, Firms' Cash Scramble, SCOTUS CFAA Dispute: The Morning MinuteHere's the news you need to start your day.
By Rhys Dipshan
4 minute read
March 10, 2020 | Legaltech News
Everlaw Raises $62 Million, Brings in Alphabet Equity Fund as InvestorEverlaw's new funding round, which includes participation from the private equity fund of Google parent company Alphabet, is yet another sign of growing investor interest for end-to-end legal technology and services companies.
By Rhys Dipshan
3 minute read
March 02, 2020 | Law.com
Russian Contempt Hearing, Big Law's Favorite Schools, Secondment Arrangements' Popularity: The Morning MinuteHere's the news you need to start your day.
By Rhys Dipshan
4 minute read