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Jul 08, 2021

Discovery | News

Lighthouse Acquires H5 In Response to Legal Departments' Tech Evolution

By Victoria Hudgins

With its acquisition of H5, Lighthouse CEO Brian McManus believes the company is well positioned to capitalize on a... Read More

Career Development | News

Allen & Overy Cybersecurity Chair Heading to White & Case

By Meganne Tillay

Lawson Caisley's departure follows several of his A&O colleagues who have also made the move to U.S. outfits. Read More

Litigation | News

Ride-Hailing Giant DiDi Hit With Securities Suits Over Chinese App Takedown

By Tom McParland

The lawsuits, filed Tuesday in Manhattan and Los Angeles federal court, came just one week after the company raised... Read More

International - Asia and Australasia | Analysis

Firms' Post-Pandemic Reality: Fewer Secretaries, More Automation and Outsourcing

By Victoria Hudgins

During the pandemic, U.S., U.K. and Asia-Pacific law firms cut "underutilized" administration staff, according to a... Read More

E-Discovery | News

EDRM Asks for Public Comment on New Information Governance Model

By Steve Salkin

Adoption of the IGRM model could mean "improving dialogue about information governance, increasing the buy in from stakeholders,... Read More

Law Firm Hiring | Analysis

As Legal Business Booms From Big Tech, Antitrust Lawyers in Hot Demand

By Bruce Love

Law firms are seeking both partners and associates with antitrust experience, as Big Tech litigation, M&A and lobbying... Read More

E-Discovery | News

LitLingo Closes on $7.5M Series A Funding With Backing From DISCO Investors

By Rhys Dipshan

The startup's platform, which analyzes digital communications for risk management and information governance, looks... Read More

E-Discovery | News

Ipro Acquires ZyLAB, Expanding Legal Hold and Analytics Focus

By Zach Warren

A year after its acquisition of NetGovern, Ipro continues its focus on the left side of the EDRM in acquiring ZyLAB's... Read More

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