Legaltech Week 02/21/25: Trump cancels SEC's Westlaw subscription, Deposely offers free AI litigation tool, & more
Feb 27, 2025
Join legal tech experts Joe Patrice, a writer for Above the Law, and Stephanie Wilkins, director at Legal Tech Hub, as they dive into the SEC's controversial Westlaw cancellation and its political undertones. Stephen Embry shares insights on KPMG's foray into legal services, while Niki Black discusses evolving ethical frameworks around AI in law firms. The panel lightens the mood with humorous analogies around Jell-O to promote innovation, and they highlight the launch of Deposely's free AI litigation tool aimed at making legal resources more accessible.
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Westlaw Cancellation
- The SEC's Westlaw subscription was canceled by the Doge administration due to Reuters' alleged involvement in a DOD project.
- This action, based on a misunderstanding, highlights the administration's lack of tech knowledge and potential legal ramifications.
Contractual Obligations
- Canceling Westlaw subscriptions, unlike other services, has significant legal and financial implications due to existing contracts.
- This can lead to litigation and higher costs for the government.
Enforcement Challenges
- The current political climate challenges traditional legal processes and enforcement mechanisms.
- The question arises: against whom should legal actions be enforced, and how, when the government disregards legal norms?