With the former legal research startup Casetext ceasing its independent operations following its acquisition by Thomson Reuters, a newcomer in the field, Descrybe, has begun carving a niche for itself. Descrybe has successfully been integrated into the curriculum of the National Society for Legal Technology (NSLT). It is now listed alongside industry titans such as…
In a continuation of its “Road to ILTACON” series of product announcements, legal technology company Litera has revealed enhancements to its Foundation Platform. These updates include pivotal additions such as Microsoft Outlook integration and the expansion of AI functionalities via its Lito assistant. The Chicago-based company’s Foundation Platform is designed to integrate client relationship management…
E-discovery firm Reveal Data has announced the imminent launch of its generative AI-powered document review platform, branded as “aji.” Slated for release in late September, Reveal aims to provide full access to the platform at no cost until the end of 2025, an initiative designed to support the legal community’s exploration and mastery of generative…
Thomson Reuters has announced the launch of CoCounsel Legal, a platform that leverages the capabilities of agentic artificial intelligence, coupled with comprehensive research tools all based on Westlaw content. This new release marks a development in providing legal professionals with advanced AI systems that are capable of managing complex workflows and conducting deep legal research….
“`html The acquisition of Elite, a prominent legal technology company specializing in financial management and business operations, by Francisco Partners has been announced. Francisco Partners, a global investment firm with a track record of working with technology businesses, plans to acquire Elite from its current owners, TPG Capital and Thomson Reuters. This takeover will see…
NetDocuments has announced enhancements to its document management system, revealing new AI-powered document profiling capabilities alongside the company’s first agentic AI tool designed for editing documents directly within Microsoft Word. This development marks an important step in the company’s initiative to integrate artificial intelligence more deeply into legal workflows without compromising on security and governance…
The legal tech sphere has taken another step toward personalization with the recent introduction of Spellbook Library. Aimed at equipping transactional lawyers with AI that resonates with their unique drafting styles, the library goes beyond traditional fine-tuning by leveraging a lawyer’s own precedent documents to teach the AI. Spellbook, which has been operational for three…
In a move that signals a strategic alignment between document management and artificial intelligence, NetDocuments has announced the release of ndConnect, an innovative interoperability program aimed at integrating third-party AI solutions directly into its existing document management system. This initiative begins with partnerships with legal AI vendors Harvey and Legora. The introduction of ndConnect addresses…
Litera, a prominent name in legal technology, has announced enhancements to its Litera One platform, providing new drafting and knowledge management capabilities that integrate seamlessly into Microsoft Word and Outlook environments. This development is part of Litera’s ongoing “Road to ILTACON” series of product announcements, a strategy aimed at unveiling advanced features before the high-profile…
In a recent episode of the LawNext podcast, host Bob Ambrogi interviewed Shashank Bijapur, the CEO and co-founder of SpotDraft. Bijapur, a Harvard-educated former corporate lawyer, decided to transition into the legal tech space after a transformative moment involving late-night due diligence work and self-driving cars. This pivotal realization led to the establishment of SpotDraft,…
In a significant development for automation in legal operations, Streamline AI, a legal technology startup founded by a former DoorDash attorney, has successfully closed an $8.6 million Series A funding round, raising its total capital to $14 million. This step is set to bolster the company’s efforts in automating legal workflows for in-house teams. The…
Article for legal professionals In a significant development for members of the Alabama State Bar, the bar association has approved the use of Querious as a member benefit, allowing its members access to the application at a discounted subscription rate. This approval introduces legal professionals in Alabama to a tool designed to enhance client communication…
In a development confirmed earlier this week, the Silicon Valley law firm Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati announced the completion of the sale of its legal tech subsidiary, SixFifty Technologies, LLC, to Paychex, a human capital management company. The news of the sale, completed in May but only now publicized, was originally reported in July…
“`html Bob Ambrogi, a seasoned legal tech journalist, has been charting the legal technology landscape for 30 years. In a collaboration with ChatGPT, themes emerging from his decades of coverage provide insight into the evolution of legal technology, where it started, and where it’s headed. From his early exposure to the nascent legal web in…
In an effort to streamline the often cumbersome process of creating case chronologies, Austin-based ChronoTracer has launched a platform aimed at automating this task for litigation and investigation teams. Founded by Richard Gorelick, a former attorney, and Dexter Weiss, a software engineer, the startup seeks to address the inefficiencies that arise when legal teams manually…
The recent acquisition of legal technology company SixFifty by human resources and payroll giant PayChex has been quietly completed in an undisclosed deal. This acquisition, reportedly taking place in May 2025 for an estimated sum between $70 million to $85 million, includes both cash and equity components. Surprisingly, it has yet to be officially confirmed…
In anticipation of the International Legal Technology Association’s annual conference (ILTACON) set to convene on August 10 in National Harbor, Global legal technology leader Litera is unveiling a series of product developments designed to enhance legal practice through advanced AI integration. This series, branded as “Road to ILTACON,” marks a strategic shift toward digitized workflows…
In the latest iteration of Legaltech Week, set to go live at 3 p.m. E.T. today, there is a palpable focus on the emerging legal challenges and controversies surrounding AI hallucinations. The session will delve into four separate incidents involving AI-generated fictitious legal documents, with one notably originating from a federal judge. This highlights the…
In an era where artificial intelligence is rapidly advancing, the legal sector finds itself at a pivotal juncture. Recent developments from OpenAI, particularly the introduction of ChatGPT Agent, highlight an emerging class of AI known as “agentic AI”. This technology is poised to do more than simply assist with routine tasks—it could autonomously manage workflows,…
LegalOn Technologies, a global entity offering AI-enhanced software for contract review and matter management, has announced the successful closure of a $50 million Series E funding round. Led by Goldman Sachs Growth Equity, this funding round escalates the company’s total capital to $200 million since its establishment in 2017. The latest cash infusion is expected…
In a strategic move to bolster its legal software migration platform, Universal Migrator unveiled its July 2025 update, augmenting its suite with five new connectors. This expansion elevates the platform’s offerings to over 130 connectors, providing broader options for law firms and IT consultants managing data transitions across various legal technologies. The new connectors include…
The legal profession is experiencing a significant shift in its approach to technology, particularly with the adoption of generative artificial intelligence (gen AI) within e-discovery processes. According to the 2025 Ediscovery Innovation Report by Everlaw, in collaboration with the Association of Certified E-Discovery Specialists and the International Legal Technology Association, 37% of e-discovery professionals are…
Legal professionals face considerable challenges as they navigate the complex landscape of generative AI tools for legal research, according to a panel discussion during the American Association of Law Libraries annual conference in Portland, Ore., this week. The session, titled “AI in Legal Research: Measuring What Matters with Benchmarks and Rubrics,” featured industry experts Sean…
The legal technology landscape is constantly evolving, and the current focal point for 2025 is the rise of agentic AI, which represents a significant shift from earlier iterations of artificial intelligence. Unlike traditional generative AI, which garnered considerable attention during 2023 and 2024, agentic AI promises advanced capabilities, including the ability to autonomously plan, reason,…
At the recent American Association of Law Libraries annual conference in Portland, Oregon, keynote speaker Roosevelt Weeks emphasized the need for boldness and advocacy amid ongoing challenges in the library profession. The address highlighted key issues such as political pressure, technological change, and financial constraints, urging law librarians to adapt and assert their role in…