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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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December 01, 2020 | Legaltech News

TCDI Acquires Cicayda, Expands Discovery Features and Small Law Firm Reach

The legal services technology provider says its latest acquisition will expand its litigation management and cybersecurity offerings.

By Victoria Hudgins

3 minute read

December 01, 2020 | Legaltech News

5 Ways Technology Is Exacerbating—And Alleviating—Legal's Mental Health Challenges

Now more than ever, technology can burden lawyers with significant mental health challenges. But it can also go a long way in mitigating their stress, anxiety and depression.

By Victoria Hudgins

1 minute read

November 30, 2020 | Legaltech News

Firms Aren't Anyone's 'Guinea Pigs': Potential for Failure Is Hindering Innovation

While law firms are embracing experimentation and innovation at a large scale, their risk aversion is impacting how far they will go, according to a new report from Thomson Reuters.

By Victoria Hudgins

4 minute read

November 25, 2020 | Legaltech News

Law Firm CIOs: Remote Working Is Actually Helping the Shadow IT Problem

Suddenly transitioning to a remote work environment and working for months without direct guidance from management might seem like a perfect storm for significant shadow IT problems, but law firms said that's not the case.

By Victoria Hudgins

4 minute read

November 24, 2020 | Legaltech News

IT Went From Scapegoat to Hero During COVID-19, Now Reality Sets Back In

COVID-19 delivered an unprecedented demand for IT services during the early months of lockdowns. But after sympathy and empathy initially softened complaints, IT providers said patience has grown thin.

By Victoria Hudgins

4 minute read

November 20, 2020 | Legaltech News

Verbit Raises $60M—And Over $100M Since Launch. Now the Pressure's On

Verbit only launched in 2016, but it's raised over $100 million for its education and legal captioning and transcription software. Now the company is "doubling down" in the legal sector, and adding real-time witness analysis and predictive analytics.

By Victoria Hudgins

3 minute read

November 20, 2020 | Legaltech News

5 Tips for Avoiding Awkward Video-Conferencing Malfunctions in Courts, Depositions

As video conferencing gains more traction in the U.S. legal system, a recent New York State Bar Association panel offered its suggestions for how to survive and even excel in digital court proceedings.

By Victoria Hudgins

4 minute read

November 18, 2020 | Legaltech News

As Trump's Federal Election Trial Goes Silent, Courts' IT Struggles Come Into Focus

The glare of immense public interest and participation is catching some courts and their tech infrastructure off guard, and shedding light on how just much they still need to learn.

By Victoria Hudgins

4 minute read

November 18, 2020 | Legaltech News

Why Large Corporate Departments Can Make or Break Attorney Marketplaces

Until legal marketplaces can figure out how to generate sustainable revenue from small businesses, their ability to bring in large organizations as clients is key to their survival.

By Victoria Hudgins

4 minute read

November 17, 2020 | Legaltech News

Forgetting Something? Firms' BYOD Policies May Need Updating in Remote Work Era

As more law firms embrace remote work long term, many may need to update BYOD policies to account for new cyber threats. But some risky behavior won't be easily adjusted, warn chief information officers.

By Victoria Hudgins

3 minute read