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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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May 15, 2020 | Legaltech News

Thomson Reuters, ROSS Fight Highlights Potential Risk in Data Scraping Practices

While data scraping is common in legal research, many companies have to navigate around copyrighted data and proprietary platforms. Sometimes, that can be easier said than done.

By Victoria Hudgins

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May 14, 2020 | Legaltech News

Cheese Dip and Legal Tech: How a Food Entrepreneur is Spearheading ALSP Innovation

Level 2 Legal chief strategy and innovation officer Leigh Vickery is not only a champion for legal innovation, but a champion for her own queso product line. In a discussion with Legaltech News, Vickery explains the similarities between the food and legal industry and the challenges facing ALSPs during a recession .

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May 13, 2020 | Legaltech News

In Shrinking Job Market, Can Recent Grads Find Opportunity in Legal Tech?

While recent law school grads are sought after by legal tech companies, law schools say career opportunities in the legal tech market are still limited.

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May 12, 2020 | Legaltech News

Raising $3 Million, LexCheck Bets on Startup Survival in Current Economy

Gurinder "Gary" Sangha is no stranger to legal tech, having launched Intelligize in 2008 in the throes of the Great Recession. Now, he's out to prove again that legal tech startups can survive an economic downturn.

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May 11, 2020 | Legaltech News

Dog Barks, Zoom Conferences: Court Reporters' New Normal Working Remotely

For now, all court reporters are working from home with lighter caseloads. But industry observers say recent regulatory updates and the popularity of video conferencing may accelerate court reporting in the long-term.

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4 minute read

May 08, 2020 | Legaltech News

Despite Layoffs, Lawyers Aren't Entertaining the Freelance Life—Yet

Online lawyer marketplaces would seem like an ideal place for recently laid off attorneys to land, but many haven't seen an increase in user sign ups.

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3 minute read

May 07, 2020 | Legaltech News

Don't Get Cocky: Firms May Not Be Prepared for Long-Term Remote Work

While the legal industry has largely been able to transition to remote work, industry observers say a permanent switch to telecommuting will require new security and IT policies.

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3 minute read

May 01, 2020 | Legaltech News

Too Much? Practice Management Platforms Diverge on Adding Video Conferencing Features

In response to COVID-19, some legal practice management companies are looking to add video conferencing features to their platforms. But other providers aren't following suit, worried such a move would take away from their main focus and run into problems.

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3 minute read

April 30, 2020 | Legaltech News

ABA, NYSBA Turn to Legal Tech Providers for COVID-19 Pro Bono Efforts

A national public health emergency, high-octane tornadoes and earthquakes all happening within a single month has left bar associations with significant demands for disaster relief. They are turning to legal tech to meet those vast challenges.

By Victoria Hudgins

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April 29, 2020 | Legaltech News

Access Denied: Data Centers' 'No-Entry' Policies May Benefit Law Firms

Despite some concerns over data centers implementing restricted access protocols due to COVID-19, many say law firm data is in better hands with limited access.

By Victoria Hudgins

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