A Message From the Editor

Thank you for reading Legaltech News! Below are some top stories from LTN and across the ALM news network that you may have missed this week, along with a podcast to download for your trip to work tomorrow morning. As always, let me know with any questions or concerns at zwarren@alm.com, and I hope you have a spectacular week.

– Zach Warren, editor-in-chief, Legaltech News

Legal Technology | Analysis

Technology Keeps Legal Tech 'Davids' Competitive. But Can It Dislodge Goliaths?

Law Firm Client Relationships | News

Law Firm Pricing Staff and In-House Legal Ops Differ Over Tech's Value, AFAs

Attorney Work Life Balance | Podcast

For Women to Climb in M&A, Male Allyship is 'Essential'

Diversity | Analysis

Apprehensions Cloud Legal's Inclusion Metric Collection and Accuracy

By Victoria Hudgins

Apprehensions and retaliation fears could hinder evaluations of diversity and inclusion efforts. Read More

Court Administration | Analysis

Meet the 'Cattorney': Rod Ponton Can Now Laugh at His Internet-Famous Blooper

By Angela Morris

"It's something all of us do every day," said 394th District Judge Roy Ferguson about Zoom mishaps. "It was truly a... Read More

Cybersecurity | Analysis

Another Cyber Incident Headache: Forensic Breach Reports Can Be Discoverable

By Frank Ready

The shield of attorney-client privilege that protects breach forensics reports from becoming a liability during litigation... Read More

COVID-19 | Commentary

Practicing Law Virtually in 2021 Requires Mastering On-Camera Presence

By Monica Smith and Jackie Labrecque

While it's uncomfortable to watch yourself on camera, it will help you make important tweaks to both your content and... Read More

Court Administration | News

Tech Can Flag Distracted Jurors. But Will Courtrooms Allow Facial Recognition?

By Victoria Hudgins

Maintaining jurors' undivided attention during in-person trials can be tricky in a virtual environment. But where legal... Read More

Law Firm Management | News

As Merger Appetite Grows, Firms Focus on Matching Industries and Places

By Andrew Maloney

The increased focus on alignment between sector and geography is particularly noticeable with emerging tech hubs like... Read More