There is little argument that cloud computing and software-as-a-service (SaaS) platforms have created a paradigm shift in enterprise technology and IT as a whole. Companies of all sizes – both public and private – seeking to reduce storage costs, improve overall efficiency and integration with partners, are increasingly turning to the cloud to house information and run essential business functions remotely…Accordingly for legal professionals, these questions loom: How have SaaS-based platforms historically impacted the legal market and specifically e-discovery practices? How will cloud-based applications impact corporate legal departments and their outside counsel in the future?
