In a move set to impact the legal technology landscape significantly, LexisNexis has announced an expansion of its Lexis+ with Protégé platform. The enhancement comes just months after the company transitioned from the Lexis+ AI to its current flagship product, Lexis+ with Protégé, designed as a comprehensive legal AI platform. The update introduces six new…
The legal profession in California is on the cusp of a significant development in its ethical framework regarding artificial intelligence (AI) usage. The State Bar of California’s Standing Committee on Professional Responsibility and Conduct (COPRAC) has proposed amendments to six rules under its Rules of Professional Conduct, marking a notable evolution in how AI is…
“`html Legal technology company Clio has announced that it will discontinue its integration with the payment processing platform LawPay effective August 31, 2026. This development will impact users of the Clio Manage law practice management platform, who have been reliant on LawPay for processing payments. This strategic move effectively alters a partnership that dates back…
In a recent move towards enhancing litigation workflows, Everlaw and Legora have announced a new technology partnership designed to streamline access between document discovery and legal drafting. This collaboration marks a significant step in bridging the divide traditionally faced by litigation teams between the discovery of documents and the preparation of legal documentation. The partnership…
In a recent conversation held at the annual meeting of the Legal Marketing Association in New Orleans, Rachel Shields Williams, the current president of the association, shared her insights on the evolving landscape of legal marketing. Williams, who also serves as the director of client intelligence at Sidley Austin, highlighted the pivotal role of artificial…
March 11, 2026, marked a critical moment for Thomson Reuters, as about 200 employees, primarily from its Westlaw operations in St. Paul, Minnesota, sent management a forceful letter. Their directive was clear: cease the $22.8 million contract with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) expiring on May 31. Read more. This demand arose in a…
In a notable shift within legal financial management, 8am, the renowned provider of practice and business management products for legal and accounting professionals, has introduced a next-day payments guarantee for its LawPay and CPACharge platforms. This assurance, as revealed in a recent announcement, underscores 8am’s commitment to providing rapid and efficient financial transaction capabilities for…
Thomson Reuters and LexisNexis, both stalwarts of the legal research sector, are revealed to have extensive involvement in supporting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) through data services that have come under intense scrutiny. These platforms, commonly used by legal professionals for research purposes, have been pivotal in enabling a wide-reaching immigration surveillance apparatus—a fact…
Gavel, a legal AI firm headquartered in Los Angeles, has today debuted Gavel Exec for Web, a browser-based evolution of its existing AI contract review and drafting solution which was originally available as a Microsoft Word add-in. This development positions Gavel in closer competition with other enterprise legal AI platforms recognized for contract review services…
In an era of rapidly evolving technological advancements, Questel, a Paris-based intellectual property software and services company, has announced the launch of QaECTER, an AI model developed for semantic patent retrieval. The company claims that this innovative model excels across various metrics, outperforming competing systems even when they are significantly larger in scale. The QaECTER…
Aiming to transform how legal teams and law firms monitor legislation, the New York-based startup Abstract is leveraging artificial intelligence to expand its footprint in the legislative and regulatory monitoring sector. As articulated in a recent LawNext article, Abstract’s approach distinguishes itself by going beyond traditional keyword-driven methods, which often miss subtle but significant legislative…
Legal News Article In the evolving landscape of legal technology, a new platform seeks to simplify the small-claims court experience for consumers. Flash Justice, co-founded by Israeli entrepreneur Erez Vega-Kadoch and Lee Trink, positions itself as a comprehensive legal tech solution aimed at streamlining the small-claims filing process. The company, which started its U.S. operations…
In the ongoing evolution of legal tech, a notable shift is occurring in how legal teams process and manage commercial information. The traditional intake form, a once ubiquitous tool in legal workflows, is being phased out. Instead, advanced AI integrations are paving the way for more efficient and accurate document generation processes. Historically, legal AI…
iManage, a company recognized for its commitment to enhancing knowledge work, has made strategic appointments aimed at expanding its global partner strategy and technological ecosystem. Ryan Begin and David Zember join as Vice Presidents in roles that will guide the firm’s strategy for technology partnerships and global channels respectively. These appointments are part of a…
Clio, the Vancouver-based legal technology company, has announced that its AI workspace, Clio Work, is now available as a standalone product specifically targeting solo, small, and mid-sized law firms. Previously, access to Clio Work was restricted to firms subscribed to its flagship practice management platform, Clio Manage. However, this move signifies an effort to broaden…
In a strategic move poised to reshape AI-assisted legal workflows, LexisNexis and Luminance have unveiled a partnership that will see LexisNexis’s Protégé AI assistant embedded within Luminance’s contract negotiation platform. This collaboration enables mutual clients to seamlessly access advanced AI capabilities directly within their existing workflow, potentially transforming the contract drafting and negotiation process. Users…
“`html In recent years, the intersection of entertainment and legal technology has taken a creative turn as companies seek celebrities with fitting names or personas to endorse their brands. This trend, which began with the legal AI company Harvey signing Gabriel Macht, who played Harvey Specter on Suits, as its brand ambassador, has since gained…
In a strategic move to bolster its global intellectual property (IP) management capabilities, Alt Legal, the cloud-based trademark docketing and management platform, has completed its acquisition of WebTMS, a UK-based IP portfolio management software provider. This acquisition marks Alt Legal’s sixth, expanding its reach beyond the United States and cementing a physical presence in the…
In the latest development in the intersection of legal innovation and artificial intelligence, Damien Riehl and Michael Bommarito are showcasing the potential of vibe coding—crafted with the power of AI—through their rapid development of legal technology tools. Their session on LawNext offers insights into not only what vibe coding is but also what it can…
The legal technology market is witnessing a substantial transformation as demand reaches new heights, outlined in a recently released report on legal tech advertising trends. The Q1 2026 Legal Tech Adoption Report, produced by FlyTech in partnership with LawSites, indicates a market dividing notably between commoditized products and intensely competitive segments associated with revenue generation….
As artificial intelligence continues to permeate the legal industry, Centerbase, a practice management platform for midsized law firms, has launched an AI-based tool focused not on legal practice but on the business dynamics of law firms. Centerbase IQ integrates an AI-powered natural language chat tool into the Centerbase platform, enabling managing partners and firm administrators…
The 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has recently ruled in favor of UpCodes, a legal tech startup known for publishing building codes and technical standards online. In its decision, the court concluded that posting copyrighted standards is likely fair use, particularly in this interim stage of the litigation. This decision affirms a lower court’s…
In a significant development within the legal technology sector, Litera has elevated Priyanka Singh to the role of Executive Vice President, Operations & Chief Financial Officer. Her ascension, just one year after joining the company as CFO, underscores Litera’s dedication to operational excellence and its trajectory of scalable growth. Singh’s initial impact at Litera has…
In the U.S., where more than 75 percent of civil litigants in state courts proceed without legal representation, a novel solution has emerged to bridge the gap—Courtroom5’s LAW Accelerator. Responding to the pressing need for structured assistance rather than mere information, this program is designed to aid self-represented litigants in navigating the complexities of civil…
Artificial intelligence has been making waves across numerous sectors, and the judicial system might be the next to experience significant transformation. Shlomo Klapper, the founder and CEO of Learned Hand, is steering this shift by advancing AI-driven tools specifically for use in courtrooms. Klapper, whose experience includes litigation at Quinn Emanuel and clerking at the…