Victoria Hudgins

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August 07, 2020 | Legaltech News

Will Contract Work Help Legal Technologists Get Through The Recession?

The pickings might be slim for recently laid off legal technologists, with on-demand legal staffing providers seeing varying current opportunities for contract hiring. But they all agree remote work will become commonplace in the legal industry.

By Victoria Hudgins

4 minute read

August 05, 2020 | Legaltech News

Bar Exams' Facial Recognition Deployment Is Heightening Test Takers' Anxiety

Many bar takers are concerned that one too many movements, or a biased AI system that can't accurately assess a nonwhite face, might prevent their law career.

By Victoria Hudgins

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August 04, 2020 | Legaltech News

New Redgrave Partner Sees COVID Silver Lining: Fewer E-Discovery Disagreements

Former Kirkland & Ellis of counsel Vanessa Barsanti recently traded in Big Law life for e-discovery boutique Redgrave. In a chat with Legaltech News, she discussed recent court orders cracking down on "petty" discovery issues and how e-discovery can weather COVID-19's societal and financial storm.

By Victoria Hudgins

5 minute read

August 03, 2020 | Legaltech News

Most Legal Departments Are Not Fully Embracing ALSPs, Survey Says

While outsourcing is gaining traction, a new survey from EY found most companies haven't adopted managed services for most of their needs. But recent events may trigger broader adoption, an EY legal leader notes.

By Victoria Hudgins

4 minute read

July 31, 2020 | Legaltech News

Tech Can't Solve Everything: Citizenship Security Restrictions Bring Document Review Risks

While legal technology can help segment data access, some warn significant discussions are needed before reviewers are blocked from projects because of their citizenship.

By Victoria Hudgins

3 minute read

July 30, 2020 | Legaltech News

Why a DLA Piper Attorney Quit Big Law to Launch an Estate Administration Startup

Trust and estate planning are in need of some tech disruption says former Big Law associate Leah Del Percio. She's backing up her market observation with action: Del Percio traded in her associate title at DLA Piper to become a legal tech entrepreneur.

By Victoria Hudgins

4 minute read

July 30, 2020 | Legaltech News

Epiq Seeks Removal of Data Breach Class Action to Federal Court

The original class action suit alleging California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) violations was filed in California state court, stemming from the February ransomware attack that caused Epiq to shutdown its client-facing systems for weeks.

By Victoria Hudgins

3 minute read

July 29, 2020 | Legaltech News

Comprehensive, Remote and Growth Potential: What Investors Look for in Today's Legal Tech

Economic uncertainty has chilled investors' activity, but many are still betting on legal tech that strengthens remote working and consolidates workflows and products.

By Victoria Hudgins

3 minute read

July 28, 2020 | Legaltech News

FTC Mirrors New York DFS With Potentially Costly Cybersecurity Proposal

The FTC's new proposed safeguard rule change shouldn't be a shock to most financial systems, but some are debating if the suggested medications are too rigid for smaller entities to survive.

By Victoria Hudgins

4 minute read

July 27, 2020 | Legaltech News

What Ever Happened to the Proposed GDPR Fines Against Marriott, British Airways?

So far, the road to finalize GDPR violation fines against Marriott and British Airways has taken over a year, but lawyers say the ICO is taking its time to build a precedent that withstands corporate battles.

By Victoria Hudgins

4 minute read

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