When it comes to software vendors and products, the nature of the legal market is shifting dramatically. Dozens of software vendors have been acquired or gone out of business in the last decade. This trend towards acquisitions has extended to major players who have been in business for many years. Even when vendors remain in business, often they are discontinuing products and changing terms of service.
Consider the following scenario: Last year, a major software company was acquired by another organization. Already, the terms of service have begun to change. Instead of a one-time license, users are now being required to purchase a monthly license. This begins to hit law firms in the bottom line with unexpected expenses.
