Victoria Hudgins

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March 23, 2021 | Legaltech News

Reed Smith's Solution to Pandemic Demand Lull? Build More Tech

While the firm's "Now and Next" initiative was launched in response to slowing demand for legal services during early months of the pandemic, Reed Smith stressed that it's likely to continue in some form in the future.

By Victoria Hudgins

3 minute read

March 22, 2021 | Legaltech News

Cryptocurrency Value Is Skyrocketing. So Why Aren't Firms Holding Onto Their Digital Coins?

Though firms are allowing clients to pay their invoice balances with cryptocurrency, traditional business structures and a lack of ethical guidance may be holding them back from larger profits.

By Victoria Hudgins

4 minute read

March 19, 2021 | Legaltech News

From Customer to CLO: Former DraftKings GC Talks Joining LinkSquares, Contract Tech's Growth

Former DraftKings GC Tim Parilla recently became LinkSquares chief legal officer. In an interview with Legaltech News, he discusses the reasons behind the move, and how in-house lawyers' "weird" fixation on certain contractual language may be putting their jobs at risk.

By Victoria Hudgins

4 minute read

March 18, 2021 | Legaltech News

Legal Tech Investments Are Flowing—Just Not to Diverse, Women-Owned Startups

Legal tech companies that don't have a white man publicly leading them may face additional hurdles raising funds. But while diverse entrepreneurs say the road to investment is challenging, it's not impossible.

By Victoria Hudgins

5 minute read

March 17, 2021 | Legaltech News

While 'Schrems' Adds to Legal's Cloud Concerns, Cloud Data Transfers Soldier On

Despite privacy patchwork laws and the recent invalidation of significant data transfer mechanisms, the legal sector and its large financial clients are still moving to the cloud. A Legalweek(year) panel explains why those risks aren't pausing their digital transition.

By Victoria Hudgins

4 minute read

March 16, 2021 | Legaltech News

Ipro Announces Rebrand in Expanding Further Across EDRM After NetGovern Acquisition

Like a growing number of legal tech companies, Ipro rebranded to reflect its expanding capabilities and recent acquisitions. While the Ipro name still remains, it has a new logo, look and message.

By Victoria Hudgins

3 minute read

March 15, 2021 | Legaltech News

DLA Piper Launches New Tech Provider in Collaboration With E-Discovery Company Reveal

Today DLA Piper announced the launch of Aiscension, an AI service created with e-discovery and AI provider Reveal. Aiscension's first aim? Spotting cartels before regulators do.

By Victoria Hudgins

3 minute read

March 12, 2021 | Legaltech News

How to Make the Most of Remote Meetings On—And Off—Zoom

From conversation starters to suggestions for the best time to avoid Zoom, an ABA TechShow panel breaks down how firms can improve productivity and engagement in a remote environment.

By Victoria Hudgins

3 minute read

March 11, 2021 | Legaltech News

Cyber Experts Warn Law Firms Likely Compromised in Microsoft's Exchange Server Hack

The Microsoft Exchange Server hack may expose firms that still haven't transitioned to cloud email services. But while some are confident firms have protected themselves accordingly, cybersecurity experts aren't quite as convinced.

By Victoria Hudgins

4 minute read

March 10, 2021 | Legaltech News

Budget Delays Pushed Some Judges to Pay for Their Own Videoconferencing Tech

While some court systems suspended their procurement rules to quickly implement videoconferencing tech during the pandemic, in others, judges were left to take matters into their own hands.

By Victoria Hudgins

4 minute read

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