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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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October 01, 2020 | Legaltech News

FTC Lawyer: Lawmakers 'Working More From a Consensus' Toward IoT Cybersecurity Law

As IoT manufacturers contend with bad actors, U.S. and international regulators are poised to implement more cybersecurity requirements, according to a recent panel at Winston & Strawn's Disruptive Technologies Legal Summit.

By Victoria Hudgins

4 minute read

September 30, 2020 | Legaltech News

Are There Data, Privacy Risks With Legal Research Platforms?

A recent paper is calling for legal research platforms to become more transparent in how they prioritize results and share user data. But legal research companies say protecting data is fundamental to their business, even as they expand beyond their core offering.

By Victoria Hudgins

4 minute read

September 29, 2020 | Legaltech News

Why Corporate E-Discovery Insourcing Isn't Keeping ALSPs Up at Night

Enterprising corporate legal departments taking on e-discovery internally doesn't mean less business for ALSPs. But it does mean a different client relationship.

By Victoria Hudgins

3 minute read

September 28, 2020 | Legaltech News

Despite Drawbacks, Firms Push Ahead With Remote, Outsourced Support Staff

Law firms aren't too concerned that their offices' nuances aren't instantly understood in a remote or outsourced administrative workforce. Instead, their priorities are set on giving employees more client-specific tasks.

By Victoria Hudgins

3 minute read

September 25, 2020 | Legaltech News

For ALSPs' Clients, Scalability Matters More Than Head Count

Alternative legal service providers' ability to quickly hire legal personnel has always been the sector's specialty. By leveraging legal technology, permanent head count has become less of a necessity, or client demand.

By Victoria Hudgins

3 minute read

September 25, 2020 | Corporate Counsel

Amid Pandemic-Fueled Disruptions, Law Firms Are Experiencing a Tech Renaissance

In the midst of a recession, law firms are trimming their IT budgets. But it's not inhibiting their tech evolution—it's accelerating it.

By Victoria Hudgins

8 minute read

September 24, 2020 | Legaltech News

How Do You Name a Legal Tech Company?

When choosing a name some legal tech companies keep it vague, while others zero-in on their place in the legal market. It all comes down to how they want to be perceived by the customers, and the broader industry. 

By Victoria Hudgins

4 minute read

September 23, 2020 | Legaltech News

Judge Panel: 'Schrems II' Could Impact US Discovery Matters, Upcoming Brexit

Relativity Fest brought together a panel of judges to discuss the top cases in 2020 that impacted data collection and discovery, including whether the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure need to be updated.

By Victoria Hudgins

5 minute read

September 22, 2020 | Legaltech News

Podcasts, Videos, Tough Conversations: How Law Firms Use Tech for Inclusion

During a Legal Marketing Association virtual panel, law firms highlighted the tech tools they are leveraging to spur inclusion, and discussed one big commonly overlooked form of digital inclusivity.

By Victoria Hudgins

3 minute read

September 21, 2020 | Legaltech News

Historic Utah and Arizona Changes Have Legal Marketplaces, Tech Providers Eyeing Expansions

While legal tech and online legal marketplaces are considering service expansion, there's a likelihood their services may cater more to the commercial market than bridging the access-to-justice gap.

By Victoria Hudgins

4 minute read