Isha Marathe

New York-based law/tech business reporter, covering all things AI, IP, cybersecurity, data privacy, and more. Avid fan of the nitty gritty of company disclosures.

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April 06, 2022 | Legaltech News

Inflation Might Pressure Legal Tech Vendors to Increase Pricing Transparency

Prices have always been a murky aspect of the legal tech market, but as inflation rises across industries, some think increasing pricing transparency might just be the thing that gives vendors a competitive edge in a tough economy.

By Isha Marathe

5 minute read

April 01, 2022 | Legaltech News

Post-George Floyd, Diverse Legal Tech Founders Find Many Mentorships, But Few Investments

A genuine interest in helping make legal technology inclusive caused an uptick in mentorship opportunities for diverse founders, but entrepreneurs say that mentorship has not necessarily translated into investors' trust in their endeavors.

By Isha Marathe

6 minute read

March 31, 2022 | Legaltech News

Will Utah's Business-Friendly Privacy Law Set the Mold for U.S. Data Privacy?

The more business-friendly aspects of Utah's new data privacy act could be repeated in other states that look to balance consumer and business interests.

By Isha Marathe

5 minute read

March 30, 2022 | Legaltech News

Nascent Legal Tech Markets Can Yield More Innovative Talent, But Recruitment Isn't Easy

Developing legal markets can force more creative legal tech innovation, spurring more 'outside the box' thinkers. However, the hiring process from nascent legal tech markets is not without its challenges.

By Isha Marathe

7 minute read

March 29, 2022 | Legaltech News

No Easy, Inexpensive Solution to Remote Trials Impeding Litigants Without Internet Access

The efficiency of virtual legal proceedings is a double-edged sword, allowing those with access to internet a speedy trial, while leaving poor and rural communities without a clear path to due process.

By Isha Marathe

4 minute read

March 28, 2022 | Legaltech News

4 Reasons Law Firms Are Entering the Metaverse

The last year has seen law firms buying land and opening offices in the metaverse to attract new clients, increase profitability and keep up with evolving legal trends.

By Isha Marathe

4 minute read

March 25, 2022 | Legaltech News

Pioneering Rwanda's Legal Tech Market? Startup Hence Discusses Its International Launch

In a conversation with Legaltech News, Hence co-founder Sean West explained the startup's decision to launch in both London and Kigali, Rwanda, and why Hence, which leverages data and AI to connect clients to lawyers, didn't go the legal marketplace route.

By Isha Marathe

7 minute read

March 24, 2022 | Legaltech News

Legaltech Hub Revamps Directory, Eyeing Expansion Beyond Legal Technology

Opting for a more contemporary look, the first phase of the legal tech directory has gone live, with additional search categories and more comprehensive taxonomies on the way.

By Isha Marathe

3 minute read

March 23, 2022 | Legaltech News

Law Firms May Be Unprepared for Increased Cyberrisk From Russian-Ukraine War

While law firms may not be directly targeted by an increase of cyberattacks spurred by the Russian invasion of Ukraine, its impact will likely be felt far and wide within the legal industry.

By Isha Marathe

4 minute read

March 22, 2022 | Legaltech News

The Master's Conference Returns for Its 16th Year—This Time, Without Its Founder

After two years of remote webinars, the Master's Conference is coming back to seven cities this year. The organizers say the conference will be expanding its scope beyond e-discovery, but keeping in line with founder Robert Childress' vision

By Isha Marathe

3 minute read

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