Frank Ready

Frank Ready is a reporter on the tech desk at ALM Media. He can be reached at [email protected].

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July 29, 2021 | Legaltech News

Switching E-Discovery Vendors Can Leave Firms Looking for Time, Bodies and Data

As of this week, clients of Thomson Reuters' retiring eDiscovery Point service will soon have to find a new platform. But migrating from one e-discovery vendor to another can pose a significant challenge that small or medium-sized law firms may not have the personnel to meet.

By Frank Ready

4 minute read

July 27, 2021 | Legaltech News

Thomson Reuters to Retire eDiscovery Point by Mid-2022

Thomson Reuters has notified clients it will retire document review platform eDiscovery Point in June 2022. The company has engaged e-discovery vendor Lighthouse to assist customers in transitioning away from the platform, but some small and midsized firms worry the change won't be practical.

By Frank Ready

5 minute read

July 27, 2021 | Legaltech News

What Pandemic Delay? Law Firms' Tech Roadmaps Back on Track

Months of empty offices have helped some firms to accelerate their infrastructure plans and slash projected tech budgets.

By Frank Ready

3 minute read

July 26, 2021 | Legaltech News

E-Discovery Providers Are Closely Watching DISCO IPO—But Unlikely to Follow Suit

While e-discovery providers will likely be keeping a close eye on DISCO in the wake of company's IPO, many may still consider acquisitions to be a simpler and less restrictive path to growth.

By Frank Ready

4 minute read

July 23, 2021 | Legaltech News

5 Challenges That Await ALSPs on the Path to Growth

The reliability and cost effectiveness of ALSPs has helped to position them for growth. But first they may have to figure out how to broaden their service offerings without breaking the bank.

By Frank Ready

1 minute read

July 15, 2021 | Legaltech News

For Now, The Legal Tech Market Is Still More Boom Than Bubble

Legalweek(year)'s "Are We On the Verge of Legal Tech Bubble" session concluded that while the market isn't on the verge of bursting anytime soon, there is a possibility that the pace of new companies and innovation will begin to slow as incumbents grow larger.

By Frank Ready

3 minute read

July 14, 2021 | Legaltech News

The Future of New Law May Look a Lot Like TurboTax

Regulatory changes in states like Utah and Arizona have loosened the once strict laws around law firm ownership. But it may be advice-generating software solutions that prove to be the biggest opportunity for ALSPs.

By Frank Ready

3 minute read

July 13, 2021 | Legaltech News

NYC's New Biometric Privacy Law 'An Indication of What Is to Come'

New York City's new biometric privacy ordinance will open up companies that qualify as "commercial establishments" to private right of action suits. But scope of the law may be too limited to impact how businesses handle data outside the Big Apple—for now.

By Frank Ready

3 minute read

July 12, 2021 | Legaltech News

Thriving DIY Legal Tech Market Attracts Newcomers, But Don't Expect 'Gold Rush'

A pent-up demand for access to legal services and the attention paid to LegalZoom's recent IPO could help push more entrepreneurs into the DIY space, but restrictions on services offered by nonlawyers and the novelty of such solutions could prove to be a major stumbling block.

By Frank Ready

3 minute read

July 09, 2021 | Legaltech News

Cyber Training Is Hard for Firms, But Outsourcing It Is Getting Easier

A proliferation of options and the convenience that digital curriculums provide may be pushing more law firms toward outsourcing cybersecurity training, especially as it becomes even more essential in today's environment.

By Frank Ready

4 minute read

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