Legal technology is unique in many ways, and where it is not, its application to the support of fee earners and the law often is. Trends in legal technology often follow trends in other industries and can be hugely impacted by current events.
A classic example of this is the move towards disaster recovery preparedness and business continuity planning that grew out of the events of 11 September, 2001. For many firms, this catastrophe served to move these initiatives to the forefront of their long-term strategy.
