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Is Remote Working Actually Improving Client Confidentiality?

The lack of physical meetings has meant brewing M&A and litigation can be kept secret more easily.
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Legaltech News

HBR Consulting Acquires IT Provider Keno Kozie as Market Stretches Boutique Providers

The legal market's evolving tech demands may mark the end of competitive IT boutiques, notes Keno Kozie founder and president Barry Keno.
3 minute read

Legaltech News

CLOC's Global Institute Will Expand, but Remain Virtual in 2021

Given the ongoing state of the COVID-19 pandemic, CLOC was uncomfortable committing to an in-person Global Institute for 2021. However, depending on the progress of the vaccine rollout, the organization is open to the possibility of pursuing regional in-person events in the latter half of the year.
4 minute read

Legaltech News

Nervous System: Computer Crime and Punishment

This month's history of cybersecurity looks back to the formation of the CFAA, where there was broad agreement that computer crime was a serious and growing menace to the nation's security, but that consensus broke down when it came to defining exactly what "computer crime" was.
7 minute read

The American Lawyer

How Lawyer Professional Development Went Virtual, and Why Some Programs Fall Flat

Virtual training is here to stay. But running a successful remote program requires time and expertise that many firms don't have.
6 minute read

Legaltech News

About the Awards: Legal Leaders in Tech Law 2021

ALM's About the Awards Q&As aim to give readers and potential nominees insight into our judging process for awards related to ALM Recognition Events. For the first, Legaltech News editor-in-chief Zach Warren discusses the first annual Legal Leaders in Tech Law.
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Legaltech News

4 Ways Tech, Privacy Are Impacting In-House Hiring in 2021

Despite the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, corporate legal departments are continuing to hire. But the type of candidates they are looking for—and whether those roles are full time—are being shaped by growing demands around privacy compliance and technological innovation.
1 minute read

Legaltech News

Why SOC 2 is Non-Negotiable When Legal Teams Hire Software Vendors

If you're going to grant a software vendor access to your contract repository, legal drafting process, or privileged communications, you need more than promises of security and reliability. Here's what to look for in a SOC 2 Type II report.
7 minute read

Texas Lawyer

VLSI Closings: Will the Real Innovators Please Stand Up?

In seeking some $2 billion, Irell's Morgan Chu points to big payouts Intel has paid out to settle other patent disputes, while Wilmer's William Lee questions why no VLSI employees took the witness stand.
6 minute read

Legaltech News

Flexing Their Market Muscles, ALSPs Can Elicit Tech Discounts for Small Firms

While IT providers' negotiations can lead to discount perks to small firms, they can also lead to awkward conversations and rescinding recommendations.
3 minute read

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