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COVID-19 Pushed In-House to Cut Outside Spending, But Also Hire Legal Ops Managers

A bigger chunk of the legal department budget is staying in-house, where demand for specialists and legal operations managers has exploded, according to new findings from Gartner Inc.
3 minute read

The Recorder

Read the Complaint: 38 AGs Sue Google for Monopolizing Search Engine Markets

Nearly three dozen states and the District of Columbia, Guam and Puerto Rico accuse Google of leveraging its "gargantuan collection of data" to strengthen barriers to entry in the search-related markets.
2 minute read

Legaltech News

5 Things Legal Departments Want From Their ALSPs

While legal departments are already making use of ALSPs, there are still some basic criteria that providers have to hit before they can get the job.
1 minute read

Legaltech News

Onit Continues Buying Spree With Acquisition of Document Automation Provider AXDRAFT

Onit says its second legal tech acquisition in 30 days further beefs up its contract lifecycle management abilities. Even more M&A deals may also be on the horizon.
4 minute read

Legaltech News

In-Demand Legal Marketplaces Aim to Entice Attorneys With Free Tech, Services

As legal marketplaces proliferate, they're leaning on free tech platforms and services to stand out with more holistic offerings.
3 minute read

Legaltech News

Legal Departments' Concern: Law Firms Are Stingy When It Comes to Innovation

The 13th Annual Law Department Operations Survey released by the Blickstein Group found that the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic hasn't hindered corporate law's expectations or abilities. But legal departments still lack them when it comes to enforcing diversity goals.
5 minute read

The American Lawyer

Remote Partner Hiring Will Be a Broad, but Limited Strategy in Big Law

After an Am Law 50 firm announced its intention to start hiring partners where it doesn't have offices, will others follow?
4 minute read

Legaltech News

Ransomware as Reminder: Back to Basics of Cyber Readiness

Despite the unique threats posed by ransomware, basic cybersecurity measures and a strong cyber risk reduction strategy remain the most valuable tools to prevent an attack and shape a strong response if (or when) one happens. Here's five tips to get started.
8 minute read

National Law Journal

In Step Toward Transparency, Some Federal Courts Agree to Start Livestreaming High-Profile Hearings

Thirteen federal district courts will start offering audio livestreams of hearings in civil cases "of public interest" by February.
3 minute read

Legaltech News

A Real Leap Forward: Can Collaboration Platforms Replace Conference Rooms, Coffee Machines, and Institutional Racism?

The bright side of 2020 is that law firms can be freed of the chains of "the way it's always been" to implement positive, sustained change. Holistically viewing these challenges as opportunities to innovate practices and implement effective DEI strategies allows forward-thinking law firms to ensure adoption, endurance, and effectiveness.
10 minute read

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