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Reed Smith Hires Winston's David Cunningham, Creates Innovation Officer Role

"They are a bit unique, because they've already got a lot of a team, but they've got it in different places," Cunningham said of his new firm. "The question is, 'How do we pool those brains in order to produce something collectively?'"
4 minute read

National Law Journal

Despite FTC's 'Hiccup,' Lawyers Say an Antitrust Surge Is Still Coming for Silicon Valley

Facebook notched a temporary antitrust win this week, but lawyers say bipartisan support remains for targeting Silicon Valley.
5 minute read

Legaltech News

Microsoft Wins Dismissal of Suit Alleging Company Shared Attorney and Litigation Consultant's Client Data

U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers found that privacy allegations against Microsoft brought by members of the California legal community are "far too sparse and conclusory to make the claim of personal injury plausible."
3 minute read

Legaltech News

Passing Cybersecurity Audits Doesn't Need to Be Expensive—It's Just Easier That Way

Law firms are trying to stay a step ahead of laborious client cyber audits by investing in new technology. But while buzz-worthy tools or solutions may draw the attention of clients, cloud vendors and better security practices may be the less expensive way to go.
4 minute read

The American Lawyer

As NFTs Spur a Digital Gold Rush, Law Firms Are Getting in on the Action

Big Law and boutiques alike see opportunity in the emerging world of nonfungible tokens. "You've got this unusual crossover between intellectual property issues and securities law issues," says DLA Piper partner Mark Radcliffe.
6 minute read

Legaltech News

Florida Could Be Next on the Docket for Outside Ownership of Law Firms

A Florida committee is recommending opening the doors to law firm ownership rules in the state, but it also acknowledged resistance among lawyers in the state.
4 minute read

Legaltech News

Litera Forges Deeper Into Law Firm Operations With Objective Manager Acquisition

The deal is Litera's third acquisition in 2021 so far and adds software to its platform that aims to keep law firm attorneys and staffers focused on client strategy.
3 minute read

Legaltech News

Court Says Text Messages Don't Constitute 'Obscene Material,' Overturning Obscenity Conviction

A man convicted of obscenity for sending sexually explicit text messages to an unknown recipient has successfully argued in a Pennsylvania court that his behavior did not meet the legal definition of "obscene material."
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Legaltech News

It's Official: Intapp Brings 10 Million Shares to Nasdaq at $26 a Share

Software provider Intapp has officially gone public, banking on a lucrative market and a digitization trend that shows no signs of slowing down to help drive continued interest among general investors.
3 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Outside Counsel Increased Rates More Than Expected in 2020, but AFA Use Ticked Up Too

"I know there's been a gradual movement away from using hourly rates, but we're never gonna see 50% of the market being billed under AFAs," LexisNexis report author Kris Satkunas said.
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