Issue-Spotting Happy Hour

The New York Legal Hackers converged on Hudson Station in midtown Manhattan last week to brainstorm topics for the next few months of discussion and collaboration. Issues covered included voting, open source software, and non-profits. We look forward to hearing how attendees intend to put these important discussions to practice! Check out these suggestions the NY Legal Hackers live tweeted! … Read More

Startups Disrupting the Legal Industry

Last month’s Legal Hackers Meetup was part demo night, part panel, and part lively discussion about technology and the future of legal practice. Entitled “Startups Disrupting the Legal Industry,” it was hosted by General Assembly, and featured demos from Shake, Lawdingo, CaseRails, and Priori Legal. The demos were followed by a panel that included the startups’ founders, plus Jennifer Berrent, … Read More

ADR for Startups: The Future of Dispute-Resolution Mechanisms

Last week, the Legal Hackers convened at Projective Space to discuss the future of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) for startup companies. Said organizer and moderator Giulio Zanolla: #legalhack TIL 1/3 of start-ups fail due to internal founder issues…I can see that — Rachel Kamerman (@sourire9182) July 4, 2013 Although established companies often have the resources to continue the success of … Read More