April 14, 2020 | Legaltech News
Demand for COVID-19 Tracking Places Greater Emphasis on Privacy by DesignWhile the public is receptive to tech-based solutions to track COVID-19 cases, lawyers say that will change. In turn, all companies should thoroughly understand the privacy ramifications before joining any government's project.
By Victoria Hudgins
4 minute read
April 13, 2020 | Legaltech News
Data Breach Class Actions Still Unclear in UK, Despite Recent 'Morrisons' VictoryThe reversal of a lower court by the U.K. Supreme Court concerning a company's vicarious liability for a rogue employee's breach provided significant clarity for local business. But lawyers say other court battles will also shape U.K. data breach litigation.
By Victoria Hudgins
4 minute read
April 10, 2020 | Legaltech News
Side-By-Side: Comparing Popular Video Conferencing Platforms' Security and UsabilityLawyers and cybersecurity experts examine the security and usability benefits and shortcomings of video conference platforms Zoom, Microsoft Teams, GoToMeeting and Webex.
By Victoria Hudgins
5 minute read
April 09, 2020 | Legaltech News
UpCounsel Avoids Closure, But Concerns Over Legal Marketplaces RemainA recession may lead to a bigger appetite for alternative legal staffing, but ethics rules and recent failures highlight the online legal marketplace sector may still face strong headwinds.
By Victoria Hudgins
5 minute read
April 08, 2020 | Legaltech News
In Volatile Economy, Legal Is Becoming More Open to ALSPs, TechnologyFacing tightening budgets, legal departments and law firms alike are already eyeing ALSPs and more legal technology. What effect that will have on the future market, however, is still uncertain.
By Victoria Hudgins
3 minute read
April 07, 2020 | Legaltech News
Legal Technologists Could Face 'Summer of Contract Work' Due to COVID-19The gig market for legal technologists may experience a significant uptick this year as downsizing law firms look to continue leveraging their expertise.
By Victoria Hudgins
3 minute read
April 06, 2020 | Legaltech News
Alma Asay: Legal Tech Is Facing an Unprecedented MomentDuring a chat with Legaltech News, Litera evangelist Alma Asay discussed the new economic challenges faced by legal tech and how legal's recent surge in remote working may not lead to greater cloud computing adoption.
By Victoria Hudgins
5 minute read
April 03, 2020 | Legaltech News
Privacy and Cyber Risks Come Into Focus Amid Video Conference BoomAs video conference platforms experience a surge in usage, its bull's-eye is also growing for hackers, regulators and plaintiff attorneys.
By Victoria Hudgins
5 minute read
April 02, 2020 | Legaltech News
Data Privacy Law's Biggest Challenge? Going Too Broad. Or Too Specific.A recommendation for new cybersecurity liability for software developers in a recent Cyberspace Solarium Commission report highlights the delicate balance of over- and under-defining reasonable cybersecurity requirements.
By Victoria Hudgins
3 minute read
April 01, 2020 | Legaltech News
Fast-Paced Work and Permissive Culture Make Legal Ripe for Data MismanagementA new survey found that legal professionals are more likely to put data at risk compared to other industries. It may be an inherent problem for legal.
By Victoria Hudgins
3 minute read
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