January 19, 2022 | Legaltech News
Despite Labor Pressures, 24/7 Legal Tech Support Likely to ContinueWhile the competitive job market paired with notoriously hard-to-fill late-night shifts is making filling customer support ranks challenging for some, legal tech companies are fine-tuning internal processes to prevent attrition issues.
By Victoria Hudgins
4 minute read
January 18, 2022 | Legaltech News
Ironclad Announces $150M Series E Round to Fund Scaling AmbitionsIronclad noted that the new funds will fuel its aim to become a platform that connects an organization's entire contract processes.
By Victoria Hudgins
3 minute read
January 14, 2022 | Legaltech News
Regulators May Lean on Civil War-Era Law to Ensure Cybersecurity ComplianceFederal regulators and lawyers are preparing for increased False Claims Act (FCA) charges regarding cybersecurity protocols. But some worry such heightened enforcement could come at a cost.
By Victoria Hudgins
4 minute read
January 13, 2022 | Legaltech News
EY Knowledge Management Leader: A Strong Culture Is Pivotal for KM ProgramsEY global law knowledge leader Mark Ford explains why the accounting firm decided to create the new role and the peculiarities and similarities of leading KM in the Big Four versus his experience in Baker McKenzie and Clifford Chance.
By Victoria Hudgins
5 minute read
January 12, 2022 | Legaltech News
What's Next for Clio? Its New CFO Says It's Developing M&A 'Muscle'Clio has only acquired three companies since it was founded in 2008. But after an eight-figure investment round and a new CFO in Curt Sigfstead, who is experienced in capital growth, that acquisition cadence may change.
By Victoria Hudgins
3 minute read
January 11, 2022 | Legaltech News
Onit Acquires SecureDocs to Fill E-Signature, CLM GapsOnit's acquisition of SecureDocs was in part motivated by the company's desire to reach clients outside the Fortune 500. While this is the third acquisition for Onit in the past 12 months, the company sees M&A announcements slowing down this year.
By Victoria Hudgins
3 minute read
January 10, 2022 | Legaltech News
Legal Staffing Agencies Are Wading Into Subscription Pricing. Will Law Firms Be Receptive?While subscription payment options are becoming more common, legal staffing providers and their clients say it may not become the de facto choice for all clients.
By Victoria Hudgins
4 minute read
January 07, 2022 | Legaltech News
For Firms Following Quinn Emanuel's Remote Embrace, Tech Won't Be the Biggest ChallengeTo successfully allow attorneys to remain entirely remote, firms need to figure out how to address attorney and client engagement in a way that doesn't leave either one feeling ignored or isolated.
By Victoria Hudgins
3 minute read
January 06, 2022 | Legaltech News
How Much of the Legal Services Pie Do ALSPs Have? No One Really KnowsJust trying to measure billing invoices isn't enough. From obtaining headcount to revenue figures, deciphering ALSPs' market share isn't a straightforward process, consultants and ALSP executives note.
By Victoria Hudgins
3 minute read
January 06, 2022 | Legaltech News
Law Education Tech Trends: 5 Ways Law Schools Are Looking Beyond Zoom ClassesWhile some law schools have already reverted to pre-pandemic processes, some tech trends appear poised to reshape legal academia.
By Victoria Hudgins
1 minute read
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