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Women of Legal Tech: Emily Gaukstern on How a Robotic Wrist Brace Led to a Love of IP

Law student and biomedical engineer Emily Gaukstern talks adopting a "yes" mentality, what she'd say at dinner with Bill Belichick, and why it's important to have "uncomfortable" conversations on sexism.
10 minute read

Legaltech News

Clio Doubles Size of C-Suite with COO, CPO, CTO and CMO Appointments

The new roles, comprised of a mix of external hires and internal promotions, provides the latest sign of growth at the legal tech company valued above $1 billion earlier this year.
2 minute read

Legaltech News

4 Reasons Law Firms Might Drive the Adoption of AFAs

Facing a limited associate talent pool, stiff competition from ALSPs and calls for boosting diversity and inclusion, law firms could have plenty of incentive to begin pushing toward more alternative fee arrangements.
5 minute read

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In Tough Market, E-Discovery Providers Lean on Internal Hiring to Keep Pace

E-discovery providers are looking internally to help meet the demand for e-discovery professionals. While a background in e-discovery isn't necessarily needed to land the job, many need to at least have interest and adaptability.
3 minute read

National Law Journal

'Wild West' for Cryptocurrency Market Poses Major Challenges for Law Firms and Investors

"You can see every agency left and right has been trying to assert their regulatory dominance over this field," Vinson & Elkins partner Jessica S. Heim said.
3 minute read

Legaltech News

A Rising Tide of Private Equity, Consolidation Won't Lift E-Discovery's Smaller Boats

An impressive client roster can help e-discovery providers secure the interest of private equity. But that doesn't mean they are willing to share more modestly sized customers with smaller vendors.
4 minute read

Law.com

Judge Can Avoid Suspension for Sending 'Overtly Partisan and Vulgar' Facebook Messages to Court Employee

In order to escape a six-month suspension, the judge must complete at least eight hours of sexual harassment training after he sent "offensive and sexually suggestive" content over social media to a court reporter.
5 minute read

Legaltech News

Zoom Goodbyes and Constant Counteroffers Are Changing How Lawyers Leave Firms

Before COVID-19, lawyers were expected to give notice in person, if possible. But video calls have emerged as a way to be personable while resisting pressure to change their minds.
4 minute read

Legaltech News

Litera Announces New Investment From Hg, Eyeing Even More M&A and Expansion

Litera has acquired 12 companies since 2019, with more are likely on the way after Hg invested an undisclosed amount into the company.
3 minute read

Law.com

How the Charlottesville Trial Ties Into Capitol Riot Conspiracy Claims Against Trump and His Allies

Law.com reporter Jacqueline Thomsen reported on the first days of the civil trial against the alleged organizers of the 2017 Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, as well as the potential parallels with the Jan. 6 Capitol riot claims against Trump and his associates.
1 minute read

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