No matter what the cost. I also know most of the vendors involved in the alliance. These are quality vendors, with outstanding people, and with long-standing reputations built up over years of participation in the legal automation community. I have enormous respect for them. On the one hand, we need to hold their feet to the fire and make sure that they follow through with effective but non-proprietary solutions.
Progress is achieved through the cooperation of all the participants.
Look close and you'll find that funding isn't the issue. Or at least it shouldn't be. Talk to your state and local bars. Talk to the National Center for State Courts. Talk to the developers who are interested in working with you.