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Victoria Hudgins

Victoria Hudgins

I am a reporter for Legaltech News where I cover data privacy, cybersecurity and technology's impact on the business and practice of law.

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February 04, 2021 | Legaltech News

Despite Increased Adoption, Lawyers' Tech Expectations Aren't Always Grounded in Reality

Law firm leaders at Legalweek(year) 2021 explained why software won't instantly solve all problems, or eventually replace lawyers with robots.

By Victoria Hudgins

3 minute read

February 03, 2021 | Legaltech News

How Do You Gain Buy-In for Insourcing E-Discovery? Bring Out the Metrics

Even as vendor prices fall, a Legalweek(year) 2021 panel revealed pointers and tips for assessing and creating value when taking e-discovery in-house.

By Victoria Hudgins

3 minute read

February 03, 2021 | Legaltech News

When Warrants Roll In: 4 Tips for Responding to Data-Heavy Investigations

From implementing and enforcing information governance protocols to understanding what data privacy regulations apply to your corporation, a Legalweek(year) panel offers its tips for effectively responding to investigations.

By Victoria Hudgins

4 minute read

February 02, 2021 | Legaltech News

4 Ways the SolarWinds Hack Is Indirectly Impacting the Legal Industry

From new federal court filing procedures to growing supply chain concerns, Legaltech News highlights how the historic cyberattack will likely effect law firms and legal departments.

By Victoria Hudgins

1 minute read

February 01, 2021 | Legaltech News

As Case Management Software Usage Grows, Lawyers Call for More Integrations

While case management platforms have seen their sales accelerate, some believe they could grow even faster if these platforms add features such as videoconferencing.

By Victoria Hudgins

3 minute read

January 29, 2021 | Legaltech News

Don't Blame Business Models: Firms' Culture Likely Stalls Their Legal Tech Investments

Lawyers' professional conduct rules and various corporate structuring options aren't the main roadblocks dissuading law firms from investing in legal tech companies. Instead, it's a perception that such investments don't fit the mold.

By Victoria Hudgins

4 minute read

January 28, 2021 | Legaltech News

Get Used to Those Zoom Invites: Law Firm Marketers Say Tech Is Here to Stay

Lawyers seeking a return to in-person meetings to stoke business development should be prepared for new client expectations, compliments of the new marketing tactics that have become common over the past year.

By Victoria Hudgins

4 minute read

January 27, 2021 | Legaltech News

ROSS's 'Westlaw Monopoly' Claim Rings True—and Hollow—With Legal Research Market

While some legal research companies agreed with ROSS's latest court claim that Thomson Reuters legal research platform Westlaw is a monopoly, others argued that the presence of innovative competition proved otherwise.

By Victoria Hudgins

3 minute read

January 25, 2021 | Legaltech News

With 'Healthy Level of Paranoia,' Firms Tweak Cyber Training for Remote Workforce

As lawyers and law firm staffers blend work and personal spaces, law firms say only a few adjustments to their cyber training should keep cyberattacks at bay.

By Victoria Hudgins

3 minute read

January 22, 2021 | Legaltech News

As Small, Midsize Firms Embrace the Cloud, Significant Cyber Gaps Remain

A survey released by legal IT consulting firm LogicForce found that while most firms are letting go of their cloud fears, not all cloud-based legal tech is being universally adopted.

By Victoria Hudgins

3 minute read