Victoria Hudgins

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October 30, 2020 | Legaltech News

5 Signs Legal May Embrace Remote Work Post-Pandemic

Technology allowed legal systems to continue delivering services remotely and safely through a pandemic. Legaltech News highlights recent developments that point to a continued embrace of remote working beyond COVID-19.

By Victoria Hudgins

1 minute read

October 29, 2020 | Legaltech News

Playing the Odds: Schiff Hardin Creates AI Tool to Simulate Claims' Value

The software addresses an age-old struggle for most lawyers: What's the value of my client's claim? Instead of relying on hunches and limited research, Schiff Hardin said it's leveraging machine learning and lawyer input.

By Victoria Hudgins

3 minute read

October 28, 2020 | Legaltech News

Law Firms' Data Analytics Tools Are Growing, But Buy-In Isn't Automatic

Leveraging data analytics tools to assist in client decision-making seems like a perfect fit for lawyers. But a panel of Big Law officers reveal accuracy and not-so-automated data inputs are stunting some adoption.

By Victoria Hudgins

3 minute read

October 27, 2020 | Legaltech News

Law Firms Largely Buck Growing Trend of Monitoring Remote Employees' Productivity

Unlike other parts of the legal industry, such as alternative legal service providers (ALSPs), many small and midsize firms haven't adopted new methods or technology to track their employees' productivity.

By Victoria Hudgins

3 minute read

October 26, 2020 | Legaltech News

Growing Caseloads Could Drown Out Digital Court Reporting Complaints, Drive Adoption

The pandemic and unrelated insurance claims are providing court reporters with ample amounts of work. But a nationwide shortage of reporters is shifting some opportunities to a profession some stenographers say is flawed.

By Victoria Hudgins

4 minute read

October 23, 2020 | Legaltech News

ABA Survey: Many Firm Project Management Tools Go Unused

Law firms say project management software is a useful tool for monitoring and analyzing matters, but a new American Bar Association survey found the technology still isn't being leveraged by most attorneys.

By Victoria Hudgins

4 minute read

October 22, 2020 | Legaltech News

Law Firm Staffers Can Make or Break Legal Tech Deals

Most legal tech companies understand the influential dynamic law firm staffers play in tech purchases. But law firms must also consider if reluctance to change is fueling negative staff feedback.

By Victoria Hudgins

4 minute read

October 21, 2020 | Legaltech News

Pandemic Reality: Law Librarians Grapple With 24/7 Availability, Accelerated Digital Transition

HBR Consulting revealed some early survey findings highlighting the impact COVID-19 has had on firms' law librarians' workload, print materials and innovation.

By Victoria Hudgins

4 minute read

October 20, 2020 | Legaltech News

Despite Budget Cuts, Courts Can't Imagine Life Without Zoom

While local courts are bracing for cuts and postponing larger tech projects, they're still requesting, and in some instances obtaining, more tools to help them provide remote legal services.

By Victoria Hudgins

3 minute read

October 19, 2020 | Legaltech News

Baker McKenzie's New AI Project: Knowing What Clients Want, Before They Do

Baker McKenzie announced it's collaborating with an AI technology developer to help it predict clients' future needs. While the software may have less-than-perfect accuracy, lawyers still see a significant benefit.

By Victoria Hudgins

4 minute read

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