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Rhys Dipshan

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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January 17, 2018 | Legaltech News

Chasing Cannabis: The Compliance Technology Behind the Markets

“Seed-to-sale” compliance technology is enabling state regulators and commercial marijuana retailers to keep a tight rein on cannabis products. But the rapidly evolving tech is far from perfect.

By Rhys Dipshan

7 minute read

January 12, 2018 | Legaltech News

Compliance Considerations: Preventing Collision With the Global Regulatory Regime

A Legalweek 2018 panel discusses the challenges enterprises face in the global regulatory environment and how best to navigate the operational and legal risks.

By Rhys Dipshan

4 minute read

January 11, 2018 | Legaltech News

Internet Brands to Acquire On-Demand Legal Services Company Avvo

The acquisition comes amidst a fracas over the legality of on-demand legal services' fees and referral structure.

By Rhys Dipshan

2 minute read

January 10, 2018 | Legaltech News

Xact Data Discovery Acquired by Private Equity Firm JLL Partners

The acquisition is the latest move by private equity to support the e-discovery industry.

By Rhys Dipshan

3 minute read

January 10, 2018 | Legaltech News

Microprocessors Represent a Dangerous 'Spectre' of a Security Threat

While it is possible to protect against the recently discovered “Meltdown” microprocessor vulnerability, the “Spectre” threat may prove far more trouble for companies to address.

By Rhys Dipshan

5 minute read

January 09, 2018 | Legaltech News

Perkins Coie Turns to Project Management Tech to Tame Patent Prosecution

The law firm commissioned Elevate Services to create and deploy its Patent Prosecution Platform in a bid to better meet client expectations and adapt to a fixed-fee market.

By Rhys Dipshan

5 minute read

January 08, 2018 | Legaltech News

Where ESI, FRCP, E-Discovery Meet, Uncertainty Abound

A Legaltech 2018 keynote panel of four federal judges aims to shed light on how to navigate e-discovery in a world of ever-changing ESI and evolving federal rules.

By Rhys Dipshan

4 minute read

January 05, 2018 | Legaltech News

Big Data Proving a Big Challenge for Legal Business Analytics

Those looking to perform big data analytics often run into a fundamental startup problem: where to find the data in the first place.

By Rhys Dipshan

5 minute read

January 04, 2018 | Legaltech News

With 'Innovation Think Tank,' Garrigues Upends How Its Attorneys Work

The global law firm is challenging its staff to work smarter through collaborating on legal tech projects.

By Rhys Dipshan

4 minute read

January 02, 2018 | Legaltech News

Three Pitfalls to Enterprise Risk Management in 2018

From meeting new cyber regulations to managing new types of personal data, it's all hands on deck for enterprise risk management programs.

By Rhys Dipshan

6 minute read