February 18, 2022 | Legaltech News
SurePoint Acquires ContactEase, Eyeing Midsize Firms' Demand for Marketing TechAs Big Law competes for midsize law firms' work, more midsize firms are adopting software that keeps client development opportunities flowing, says SurePoint CEO Tom Obermaier.
By Victoria Hudgins
4 minute read
February 17, 2022 | Legaltech News
Firms Need to Elevate 'Non-Lawyer' Roles, Responsibilities: A Chat With Legalweek Speaker John FernandezDentons global chief innovation officer John Fernandez discusses why it's necessary to cut through the fluff typically surrounding law firms' innovation, and bring more "business service teammates" into the law firm fold.
By Victoria Hudgins
5 minute read
February 16, 2022 | Legaltech News
Why So Many Legal Tech Companies Have Set Up Shop in TexasFrom Onit to Disco, many legal tech companies are calling Texas home. Legal tech CEOs note that the state's proximity, talent pool and familiarity attracts many in the industry, though a Texas location isn't necessary for success.
By Victoria Hudgins
4 minute read
February 14, 2022 | Legaltech News
Rely Less on 'Gut,' Embrace Data: Tips for Spurring Algorithm-Assisted Lawyer HiringConsultants and analytics providers highlight how firms can overcome technological and cultural barriers to implement algorithms into their hiring practices.
By Victoria Hudgins
1 minute read
February 10, 2022 | Legaltech News
Is Privacy and Cybersecurity the Next Frontier for ESG?Data privacy and protection might be of increasing importance to regulators, investors and clients but most organizations don't currently include such topics in their ESG planning—including law firms.
By Victoria Hudgins
3 minute read
February 09, 2022 | Legaltech News
The Great Resignation, Remote Workers Can Be a Cybersecurity Recipe for DisasterWhile corporate concern regarding high turnover's impact on cybersecurity varies, their outside counsel say a revolving door of remote employees can easily damage a company.
By Victoria Hudgins
3 minute read
February 08, 2022 | Legaltech News
As California Readies Automatic Renewal Law, Compliance Efforts May Already Be Falling BehindCalifornia's amended automatic-renewal law is set to go into effect in July. But a patchwork of other states' laws may push some companies to risk under-compliance.
By Victoria Hudgins
3 minute read
February 07, 2022 | Legaltech News
Microsoft Teams, Collaboration Tech Isn't Accelerating Firms' Cyber-Risks—YetObservers say law firms' mostly internal usage of collaboration tools are keeping many cybersecurity threats at bay. However, lax controls and broader access could easily expose a firm.
By Victoria Hudgins
3 minute read
February 04, 2022 | Legaltech News
3 Federal Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Developments to Watch in 2022From industrywide best standards to broker-investor customer notifications, numerous federal government agencies started the new year with a data protection focus.
By Victoria Hudgins
4 minute read
February 03, 2022 | Legaltech News
Data Privacy Due Diligence is Becoming More Vital in M&A TransactionsLawyers say failure to perform data privacy due diligence during M&A deals risks deals becoming overvalued or refusals from insurance carriers to cover the transaction.
By Victoria Hudgins
3 minute read
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