The integration between LexisNexis Protégé and EvenUp, an AI platform specializing in personal injury law, has been launched, providing a streamlined process for personal injury attorneys to access legal insights and case law analysis directly from EvenUp’s Companion AI assistant. This functionality, enabled by the Model Context Protocol (MCP), allows practitioners to pose questions concerning…
The enduring presence of the billable hour in the legal industry continues to defy predictions of its decline. According to the 8am SMB Law Billing and Payments Report, recently released by 8am (formerly AffiniPay), legal firms billing exclusively by the hour vastly outnumber those employing flat fees. This finding highlights a trend that contradicts the…
A new development in the legal technology space has unfolded as Harvey has announced a collaboration, enabling its users to access the AI-based legal research platform, Midpage, through a newly launched MCP connector. This move allows lawyers to streamline their workflow by integrating a powerful research library directly within the Harvey platform, which they already…
In a strategic move to enhance tax research capabilities, the Legora legal AI platform has announced the integration of resources from Blue J Legal, a company specializing in tax research. This development means that Legora users who also subscribe to Blue J can now seamlessly query Blue J’s platform directly from within Legora. This integration…
Chariot Claims, a legal tech startup, has secured $10 million in Series A funding to advance its platform, which connects consumers to mass arbitration and class action cases. Silverton Partners led the funding round, with participation from Indicator Ventures, Lightbank, and several others, raising the company’s total funding to $15.7 million (LawNext). Founded in 2023,…
In a significant move for the legal industry, Microsoft has introduced Copilot for Legal, further expanding its AI capabilities to the law sector. This launch positions Microsoft as the fourth major AI company to announce a dedicated legal offering in the past five months, joining the ranks of Anthropic’s Claude for Legal, Google’s Gemini Enterprise…
Control Risks, a renowned global strategic intelligence and security firm, has announced plans to restructure certain segments of its operation. Specifically, the company will be spinning off its Discovery + Data Insights and Forensics divisions into a new, independent entity. This spin-off will initially operate under the provisional name, Control Risks – Compliance, Investigations &…
Jennie Morawetz, the newly appointed CEO of SCOREalytics, has articulated a vision for the regulatory intelligence company to become a crucial part of lawyers’ due diligence processes. Morawetz aims to position SCOREalytics as the go-to tool for general counsels and law firms to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of regulatory changes. Transitioning into the CEO role…
In a strategic move aimed at easing the administrative burden on legal professionals, Legora and Laurel have announced a partnership that will allow automatic time capture for tasks undertaken within the Legora platform. This collaboration will leverage Laurel’s capabilities as a timekeeping platform to transform each task completed by lawyers into a detailed time entry,…
In an era where legal professionals are increasingly reliant on artificial intelligence, a new platform seeks to redefine how AI contributes within law firms. useABI, recently unveiled by Abdulrasheed Ijaodola, a former mergers-and-acquisitions attorney at Greenberg Traurig, is considered an attempt to elevate AI from the role of mere assistant to that of a fully…
In a strategic move to enhance the accessibility and efficiency of employment law compliance, SixFifty has launched an advanced agentic HR compliance feature, marking its first major product release since being acquired by PayChex. This development could potentially reshape how small and mid-sized businesses navigate the complexities of employment law, a challenge highlighted by SixFifty’s…
In the face of increasing pressure to grow their books of business, partners at law and accounting firms are turning to AI to help unearth new opportunities within existing relationships. However, a recent survey conducted by Introhive, in collaboration with strategy firm Thinktiv, reveals that 78% of partners find their firm’s relationship data challenging to…
The long-running legal battle between Thomson Reuters and ROSS Intelligence has been characterized by the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals as “no more than an ordinary copyright case,” providing finality to the contentious dispute. This litigation involved claims that ROSS had infringed upon the copyrights of Westlaw headnotes in the development of its AI-driven…
Kirkland & Ellis has recently drawn attention for its decision to cease disclosing financial information to the American Lawyer magazine and other media outlets after 2026. While the firm’s leadership cites concerns that financial disclosures place undue emphasis on quantitative metrics rather than the quality of legal services, this move has broader implications for the…
A recent narrative shared at the International Legal Technology Association Conference (ILTACON) brings to light the chasm that exists in client experience among law firms. The story, recounted by a former lawyer and current legal technology CEO, dramatically underscores a deficiency in how firms respond to requests for proposals (RFPs), as detailed in the original…
The legal research landscape is once again under scrutiny as ROSS Intelligence announces its intention to seek Supreme Court review following the recent 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruling in favor of Thomson Reuters. The decision in question addresses a copyright dispute involving ROSS’s use of AI technologies in legal research—a contentious arena that…
Relativity, a prominent player in the field of e-discovery and legal data intelligence, is maintaining its stance on migrating all new matters to its cloud-based platform by January 1, 2028. CEO Phil Saunders reiterated the company’s commitment to this deadline during a recent media briefing at Relativity Fest in Chicago. His message to partners hesitant…
Five years ago, Noah Waisberg sold Kira Systems, the AI-based contract-analysis firm he co-founded, to Litera. While the transaction was a success, the experience of selling the business was far from simple, reflecting the emotional and procedural complexities that entrepreneurs often face when parting with their creations. The sale experience not only left a lasting…
The Masters AI conference, an event geared toward practical applications of artificial intelligence in the legal field, will be held in Dallas on October 7, 2023. The conference promises a unique, hands-on experience, as underscored by its tagline, “Less hype, more application.” With subsequent dates scheduled for Philadelphia on November 11 and Miami on December…
The 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals recently ruled in favor of Thomson Reuters in its longstanding copyright battle with ROSS Intelligence, a now-defunct AI legal research company. This decision focused on two key legal issues: the copyrightability of Westlaw headnotes and the application of fair use in the context of artificial intelligence training, marking…
In a strategic move within the legal technology space, Clio has announced its acquisition of Learned Hand, a startup that specializes in artificial intelligence solutions designed specifically for judges and court systems. While the financial details of the deal remain undisclosed, this acquisition marks a significant step in Clio’s recently launched judiciary business, bringing on…
The legal community is abuzz with the recent developments in the case between Thomson Reuters and ROSS Intelligence. The 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has issued an opinion in this protracted copyright dispute, but for now, the court has filed the document under seal. This means that the legal reasoning and conclusions reached by…
Corporate restructuring, an intricate dance between legal precision and financial strategy, has been further complicated by increased data and shortened timelines. A study by Harvard and USC law professors indicates that the duration of large business bankruptcies has shrunk from three years to just three months over the past four decades. Legal and financial professionals…
Jesse Cole, the vibrant founder of the Savannah Bananas baseball team, recently offered an illuminating keynote speech at 8am’s Kaleidoscope conference, focusing on business strategies for small law firms. At first glance, the connection between his entertainment-focused baseball team and the legal profession might not be apparent. However, Cole’s memorable talk demonstrated practical insights for…
“`html In a strategic move within the alternative legal services provider (ALSP) sector, Repario, known for its e-discovery and managed review expertise, has announced the acquisition of UnitedLex. UnitedLex is a global entity that expands Repario’s capabilities with offerings that include legal process outsourcing, legal operations, litigation support, intellectual property, contracts, and technology services. The…