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)
October 02, 2018 | Legaltech News
After Ringtail Sale, FTI Refocuses on Service Offerings with Kira PartnershipFTI will deploy Kira's AI technology as a standalone tool in contract review projects, as well as integrate the technology into other legal tech platforms— including its recently sold Ringtail software.
By Rhys Dipshan
3 minute read
October 01, 2018 | Legaltech News
Austin Is Exploring the Future of Blockchain Identity Solutions, but Implementation Isn't EasyA pilot project launched in Austin, Texas, looks to provide the local homeless population with a way to access their identifying documents. But data regulations and user skepticism stand in its way.
By Rhys Dipshan
5 minute read
September 27, 2018 | Legaltech News
All Work, No Jail: Why Mirai Botnet Hackers Likely Escaped IncarcerationThe three developers behind the Mirai Botnet were sentenced to support government cybersecurity investigations. But it's not completely clear how and why they can help.
By Rhys Dipshan
5 minute read
September 25, 2018 | Legaltech News
DoD Latest Federal Department to Push Private-Sector Focus on CybersecurityThe Department of Defense's 2018 Cyber Strategy calls on the department to flex its purchasing power in a bid to push companies to take cybersecurity more seriously.
By Rhys Dipshan
3 minute read
September 25, 2018 | Legaltech News
Law Firms Recognize Automation's Importance, but They're Still Not Leveraging ItA survey of 300 global law firms found while automation is regarded as key to enhancing client services, it's still an elusive goal for many in legal.
By Rhys Dipshan
3 minute read
September 24, 2018 | Legaltech News
Contract Approval Via Instant Message: PactSafe Looks to Slack, Intercom for AgreementsLooking to leverage the corporate world's growing use of instant message programs like Slack and Intercom, PactSafe moves to integrate contract processes into chat platforms.
By Rhys Dipshan
3 minute read
September 21, 2018 | Legaltech News
Why Are So Many In-House Professionals Joining AI Contract Startups?They helped transform the legal departments at Microsoft, Google and Hewlett-Packard. But now they're looking to make a bigger impact on corporate law by joining legal tech disruptors.
By Rhys Dipshan
5 minute read
September 20, 2018 | Legaltech News
Diving In: Inside the Evolution of Law Firm Cybersecurity PracticesCybersecurity practices used to be focused solely on post-breach legal matters. Now they've matured to point where they're comfortable handling more technical demands.
By Rhys Dipshan
4 minute read
September 18, 2018 | Legaltech News
A Bevy of Cybersecurity Pitfalls Marred Equifax's Handling of Insider ThreatEquifax knew its employees were sending confidential data out of the company. So why couldn't it stop the activity?
By Rhys Dipshan
7 minute read
September 17, 2018 | Legaltech News
LegalZoom Partners With Clause as Legal 'Smart Contract' Competition Heats upThe partnership, which looks to bring blockchain-enabled automatic contracting to the legal services market, was announced just days after news broke of a similar effort by competitor Rocket Lawyer.
By Rhys Dipshan
3 minute read
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