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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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January 23, 2020 | Legaltech News

Experts: Presidential Hopefuls Can't Afford to Skimp on CISO Role

A CISO's goal to keep networks secure could place them at odds with other staffers that want to remain agile and communicate across various platforms. Tensions aside, cybersecurity experts say the CISO role is pivotal for combating growing cyber threats.

By Victoria Hudgins

4 minute read

January 23, 2020 | Legaltech News

Lawyers Don't Think NBA Player's Blockchain Contract Is a Regulatory Risk

NBA player Spencer Dinwiddie is making attention-grabbing moves on and off the court. Earlier this month he announced investors can buy tokenized-portions of his NBA contract.

By Victoria Hudgins

4 minute read

January 21, 2020 | Legaltech News

Why the .Law Domain May Become a Necessity for Firms

The road toward wide adoption of the .law domain by law firms may be long, but it gained a significant user when Wiley recently rebranded.

By Victoria Hudgins

3 minute read

January 17, 2020 | Legaltech News

Government Takes Modest Approach to Autonomous Vehicle, AI Regulation—For Now

Though recently released documents outlining the White House's AI and Autonomous Vehicle principles are light on details, some say more regulation is on the horizon.

By Victoria Hudgins

3 minute read

January 16, 2020 | Legaltech News

AI Hiring Tools Are Becoming Common—Just Not in Legal

Observers say AI's regulations, applicability and bias concerns keep many firms away from leveraging advanced tech tools during the hiring phase.

By Victoria Hudgins

4 minute read

January 15, 2020 | Legaltech News

Verbit Secures $31 Million, With Aim to Address Court Reporter Shortage

With its second funding round in less than a year, the AI-powered transcription company plans to increase its foothold in the legal industry while expanding to other markets.

By Victoria Hudgins

2 minute read

January 15, 2020 | Legaltech News

Failing to Meet Cybersecurity Requirements Doesn't Quash Vendor Relationship

A vendor-client relationship is layered. As such, lawyers say vendors are offered some leeway to address and resolve cybersecurity compliance concerns.

By Victoria Hudgins

3 minute read

January 10, 2020 | Legaltech News

Repairing Reputation Regardless of Cost: Why Companies Pursue Hackers

Pursuing a legal action against a hacker usually won't entail a financial windfall for litigants. But lawyers say repairing a company's reputation may be the biggest reason companies go after cybercriminals.

By Victoria Hudgins

3 minute read

January 10, 2020 | Legaltech News

Blame Expanding Regulations for Your Expensive E-Discovery Bill

While e-discovery experts see a steady decline in data processing and hosting fees, stiffer regulations and protocol disputes are driving up review costs.

By Victoria Hudgins

3 minute read

January 08, 2020 | Legaltech News

KLDiscovery Continues Buying Spree With Superior Document Services Acquisition

As the wave of e-discovery consolidations continues, KLDiscovery announces its third acquisition in six months.

By Victoria Hudgins

3 minute read