Victoria Hudgins

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September 20, 2021 | Legaltech News

E-Signature Is Here to Stay in M&A. Now More Regulators Need to Allow It

While not all software leveraged during the pandemic will have a life beyond COVID, e-signature will likely be more of a staple in the years to come—if regulators can keep pace.

By Victoria Hudgins

3 minute read

September 17, 2021 | Legaltech News

TikTok and Metrics: Law Firm Marketers See Their Future as Even More Digital

To maintain engagement in a post-pandemic world, law firm marketers say steady digital and in-person engagement are key. But beyond Twitter, LinkedIn and podcasts, some law firms may also jump onto Instagram and TikTok to secure a target audience.

By Victoria Hudgins

4 minute read

September 16, 2021 | Legaltech News

Law Firms Are Doubling Down on Legal Ops. They Just Won't Call It 'Legal Ops'

The titles "service delivery lead" or "director of transformation" may not hint at law firms' long-running legal ops roles. But observers say legal ops are playing an increasingly significant and evolving role in law firms across the globe.

By Victoria Hudgins

4 minute read

September 14, 2021 | Legaltech News

Court Reporter Agency Veritext Acquires Reportex in Bid for Canadian Expansion

Veritext said Reportex is the latest piece of its expansion strategy to spread into the largest legal markets in North America, bringing its multimedia tech tools to local court reporters along the way.

By Victoria Hudgins

4 minute read

September 14, 2021 | Legaltech News

Consilio Acquires Special Counsel's Discovery, Consulting Units, Eyes More M&As on Horizon

Along with bolstered cybersecurity consulting capabilities, Consilio is also set to grow its workforce by nearly 300 staffers after this acquisition is finalized.

By Victoria Hudgins

3 minute read

September 13, 2021 | Legaltech News

With International Matters, E-Discovery Providers Have to Become 'Data Management Ecosystems'

While e-discovery vendors may tout their software capabilities when dealing with international matters, on-the-ground talent is still a make-or-break critical asset.

By Victoria Hudgins

3 minute read

September 10, 2021 | Legaltech News

Some Firms Eye Subscription Model Pricing as an Increasingly Needed, Attainable Option

Lawyers who have tried it say subscription-based pricing may not work for every practice area, but in spots where there are repeatable processes, it could provide exactly what clients are clamoring for.

By Victoria Hudgins

4 minute read

September 09, 2021 | Legaltech News

4 Ways to Prepare for China's Upcoming Data Protection Law

In less than two months, China's Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL) is set to go into effect. Lawyers point to critical steps companies should take to protect their data processing and collecting practices.

By Victoria Hudgins

4 minute read

September 08, 2021 | Legaltech News

More M&A, More Problems? How Legal Tech Providers Keep Up With Accelerated Growth

Legal tech companies finalizing multiple legal tech deals in a year are becoming more common. But such rapid expansion can compound the risk of alienating employees and clients, and complicate meeting business goals.

By Victoria Hudgins

4 minute read

September 07, 2021 | Legaltech News

Sorry Big Law, Consumption-Based E-Discovery Isn't Going Anywhere

Pricing per gigabyte for the use of e-discovery tech, while not always budget friendly, will likely continue to be a mainstay in the industry. While some firms see flat fees as a better option, others have found them to be even more expensive in certain circumstances.

By Victoria Hudgins

5 minute read

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