September 03, 2020 | Legaltech News
As Law Firm Incubators Go Virtual, Legal Tech Startups Feel the LimitationsWhile there's a downside inhibiting spontaneous interaction and collaborations, law firms say a hybrid approach to incubators will likely continue after COVID-19 because of the efficiency and broad reach videoconferencing provides.
By Victoria Hudgins
4 minute read
September 02, 2020 | Legaltech News
Varying BYOD Policies May Leave Some Firms More Exposed Than EverAs lawyers deserted their offices to avoid COVID-19 spread, many small and midsize firms didn't implement a BYOD policy for their new remote workforce. That could be a disaster for data security.
By Victoria Hudgins
4 minute read
September 01, 2020 | Legaltech News
It Doesn't Break Ethical Obligations. So Why Is Reddit Still Scaring Off Attorneys?Ethical obligations won't stand in the way of lawyers looking to leverage Reddit for business development. But lawyers might struggle to get over the platform's "bad rap" and a possible threat to attorney-client privilege.
By Victoria Hudgins
3 minute read
August 31, 2020 | Legaltech News
For Firms, Document Automation Has Become More Necessary, But Harder to AdoptIf COVID-19 was the accelerant for more law firms to recognize the importance of document automation, it's also served as their biggest obstacle toward adoption.
By Victoria Hudgins
3 minute read
August 28, 2020 | Legaltech News
Accuracy Problems or Unrealistic Expectations? The Problem With Contract Tech AdoptionLaw firms still have to advocate for contract analysis technology and explain the efficiencies inherent in a less than perfect software, according to a Thursday ILTA>ON panel.
By Victoria Hudgins
3 minute read
August 27, 2020 | Legaltech News
2020 Is Also Strange for E-Discovery: How Regulators, COVID-19 Impacted DiscoveryA panel at ILTA>ON highlighted this year's thawing hesitancy toward remote reviewers, heightened awareness of data privacy and other key moments that may reshape the e-discovery industry.
By Victoria Hudgins
3 minute read
August 27, 2020 | Legaltech News
Limited Funds Can't Stop Knowledge Management: How to Innovate On a BudgetDelivering knowledge management in a cost-effective matter isn't the hard part, a panel at ILTA>ON revealed. It's encouraging adoption that may require extra work.
By Victoria Hudgins
3 minute read
August 26, 2020 | Legaltech News
Life in '6-Month Increments': Firms Try to Keep Momentum of Pandemic-Forced Tech ChangeLaw firms adapted to the coronavirus by quickly switching to a remote workforce. But law firm tech leaders on an ILTA>ON panel say budget constraints and bad habits may stall any further tech evolution.
By Victoria Hudgins
3 minute read
August 25, 2020 | Legaltech News
Utah Broke the Lawyer Fee-Sharing Mold. Now Other States Watch With InterestAll eyes were on Utah when it allowed nonlawyers to perform more legal services and share fees with lawyers for the first time in the U.S. Now states will closely watch how Utah lawyers' revenue and consumer complaints fare in the new "sandbox."
By Victoria Hudgins
4 minute read
August 24, 2020 | Legaltech News
iManage Acquires Closing Folders, Integrates Data Analysis of Closing BooksDocument management and governance software provider iManage didn't provide closing book creation services before today. But now, iManage believes it's sitting on top of another treasure trove of data ripe for its AI-powered data analysis.
By Victoria Hudgins
3 minute read
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