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)
November 14, 2017 | Legaltech News
In Race to GDPR Compliance, US Outpacing EU CounterpartsOn either side of the Atlantic, organizations are preparing for, and assessing, GDPR risk in vastly different ways, an IAPP survey found.
By Rhys Dipshan
4 minute read
November 10, 2017 | Legaltech News
Yerra Expands Managed Services Offering With Eye on Legal OpsThe new Yerra Clearly service will expand beyond just e-billing to also manage a legal department's contract, KM, and legal intake processes.
By Rhys Dipshan
8 minute read
November 09, 2017 | Legaltech News
Divorce in the Digital Age: A Collision Course in Text, Social Media DiscoveryThe explosion of online data and personal devices is redefining how divorce attorneys work, creating new opportunities—and burdens—from everything from research to litigation.
By Rhys Dipshan
8 minute read
November 08, 2017 | Legaltech News
Corporations Resist Info Gov Despite High E-Discovery Costs. Here's WhyLegal departments are still able to manage their high e-discovery costs without large information governance changes. But some argue these fundamental changes are unavoidable.
By Rhys Dipshan
8 minute read
November 07, 2017 | Legaltech News
Corporate Legal's New Cybersecurity Role: First Risk RespondersA survey of general counsel found that legal departments are being called upon to respond to corporate cyber risks and incidents. But it's no easy responsibility.
By Rhys Dipshan
8 minute read
November 06, 2017 | Legaltech News
Efficiency Remains Elusive as Legal Departments Bring Work In-HouseAs legal departments look to find the optimal level of in-sourcing, many struggle to streamline their operations, according to the 2017 In-House Legal Benchmarking Report.
By Rhys Dipshan
7 minute read
November 06, 2017 | Legaltech News
3 Considerations for Counsel Engaged in Multinational Data Breach Class ActionsStrategy, legal notice requirements and settlement coordination can be tricky to navigate when border-managing cross-class actions.
By Rhys Dipshan
5 minute read
November 02, 2017 | Legaltech News
Managing Vendor Risk, Legal Departments Hit Research, Resource BarriersA survey by NAVEX Global found that limited resources and overwhelming responsibilities can often bedevil corporation's third-party risk Management programs.
By Rhys Dipshan
4 minute read
November 01, 2017 | Legaltech News
DOJ 'Gag Order' Policy Doesn't Shut Door on Legal ChallengesThough Microsoft dropped its case against the U.S. government after the policy change, the legal challenges gag orders face may be far from over.
By Rhys Dipshan
15 minute read
November 01, 2017 | Legaltech News
Costs Haven't Hit Inflection Point for In-House E-Discovery EfficienciesA Bloomberg BNA and Catalyst survey found that ad hoc processes still reign in corporate e-discovery, though legal departments are eyeing future changes.
By Rhys Dipshan
7 minute read