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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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August 02, 2021 | Legaltech News

The Pandemic Accelerated Small Firms' Cloud Adoption. Client Pressure Could Solidify It

Tech consultants and providers said solo practitioners' and small firms' use of cloud-based document management, accounting, and e-discovery software is likely to stick around even after the pandemic.

By Victoria Hudgins

3 minute read

July 30, 2021 | Legaltech News

Law Schools Tried Remote Courses and Liked It, But Don't Expect All-Online Programs

Law schools contacted by Legaltech News say they are eyeing long-term distance learning courses. But they note developing appropriate courses for remote learning will take some time.

By Victoria Hudgins

3 minute read

July 29, 2021 | Legaltech News

With Legal Tech AI, Accuracy Concerns—and Human Review—Are Likely to Persist

The secret that some of legal tech's AI-powered capabilities are double-checked by humans is out of the bag, industry observers say. In fact, many legal tech buyers actually prefer the human-AI hybrid review approach.

By Victoria Hudgins

3 minute read

July 28, 2021 | Legaltech News

Law School Students Are Increasingly Eyeing In-House Innovation Opportunities. Are There Enough Jobs?

Corporate legal departments may be the top choice for law school graduates looking for innovation jobs, especially as in-house departments change the way they hire talent.

By Victoria Hudgins

4 minute read

July 26, 2021 | Legaltech News

Stiffer Antitrust Enforcement Could Rain Riches on the E-Discovery Market. But Not for All

While a larger focus on M&A is welcomed by some e-discovery providers and practitioners, it may strain staffing and client budgets.

By Victoria Hudgins

4 minute read

July 22, 2021 | Legaltech News

The Legal Tech IPO Ceiling Has Cracked: Why DISCO and Others Are Going Public

DISCO CEO Kiwi Camara said an IPO is "something I've always aspired to do as an entrepreneur." And industry observers say the current public investment market is very welcoming to ambitious companies seeking access to more funds.

By Victoria Hudgins

5 minute read

July 22, 2021 | Legaltech News

Automation Requires Time, Expertise That Not All Legal Departments Can Spare

Legal departments want to automate more. But fixing inefficiencies can run into resistance by in-house attorneys not wanting to feel like an "IT service."

By Victoria Hudgins

3 minute read

July 22, 2021 | Legaltech News

Booming Legal Tech Investments Favor Mature Players Over Startups

Late-stage companies addressing contract needs and B2C consumers are garnering the bulk of today's legal tech investments, but the market's maturity may spur more startups.

By Victoria Hudgins

3 minute read

July 21, 2021 | Legaltech News

E-Discovery Provider DISCO Debuts on the New York Stock Exchange

DISCO's IPO, which sees 7 million shares priced at $32 per share, comes at a time when the e-discovery provider is investing heavily in sales and marketing and R&D.

By Victoria Hudgins | Rhys Dipshan

3 minute read

July 20, 2021 | Legaltech News

Post-Pandemic, Law Schools See Legal Tech Education Playing an Even Bigger Role

More legal tech courses will be provided by law schools in upcoming semesters, especially those which focus on legal departments' software, law school professors say.

By Victoria Hudgins

3 minute read