A recent survey by the Thomson Reuters Institute, in partnership with the National Center for State Courts AI Policy Consortium, highlights a paradox facing American state courts: despite grappling with severe staffing shortages and mounting operational pressures, there is a pronounced reticence to adopt generative artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. The survey, capturing the perspectives of…
In the ever-evolving landscape of legal practice, the integration of artificial intelligence tools has undoubtedly revolutionized the way law firms operate. However, the recent outage experienced by Google highlighted a pivotal concern that many firms may find themselves unprepared for: the possibility of a system failure causing a firm’s AI to suddenly go dark. In…
EvenUp, a legal technology company specializing in artificial intelligence to revamp personal injury (PI) law practice, has unveiled enhancements to its platform with the introduction of two new features: AI Playbooks and Voice Agent. These additional capabilities, detailed in a recent announcement, aim to improve case analysis and client communication for personal injury lawyers. AI…
LexisNexis, a leader in legal research, and Harvey, a prominent player in legal AI, have announced a strategic partnership aimed at redefining the landscape of legal technology. The partnership seeks to meld LexisNexis’s vast repository of legal content, including primary law materials and Shepard’s citations, with Harvey’s cutting-edge AI capabilities to develop innovative workflows within…
This week, the legal industry witnessed a significant development as Clio, a law practice management company, announced its acquisition of vLex, a legal research and AI firm, for a substantial sum of $1 billion. The announcement, reported in LawNext, marks a potential shift in how legal technology integrates research capabilities within practice management systems. Ken…
Law libraries spanning academia, private practice, and government sectors are navigating significant transformations involving technology, workforce, and the nature of their services, as revealed by the 2025 State of the Profession report from the American Association of Law Libraries (AALL). This biennial report, reflecting survey responses from 510 legal information professionals across the United States,…
In a significant move within the legal tech industry, Clio has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the AI and legal research company vLex for $1 billion in cash and stock. This acquisition is seen as an effort to merge AI research capabilities with practice management, positioning Clio uniquely in the market. Clio’s CEO, Jack…
Clio’s Acquisition of vLex The legal technology sector is witnessing a significant development as Clio, a prominent law practice management company, has announced its acquisition of the AI and legal research firm vLex for $1 billion in cash and stock. This strategic move sets the stage for a unified technology platform that integrates practice management…
As the legal technology landscape continues to evolve at a rapid pace, practitioners and enthusiasts alike look to forums such as Legaltech Week for thought-provoking discourse. Returning this week after a brief hiatus, the show promises an engaging lineup, focused on several pivotal topics at the intersection of law and technology. One headline of the…
The legal profession has faced challenges with AI hallucination, particularly when it comes to fabricated citations generated by AI tools during brief preparations. A notable instance of this was the Mata v. Avianca case in 2023, where lawyers experienced reputational damage and sanctions due to AI-generated erroneous citations. According to research fellow Damien Charlotin’s AI…
Earlier this week, FTV Capital announced its strategic investment in ProfitSolv, a company that operates several law practice management platforms including CosmoLex, Orion, Rocket Matter, and Tabs3. Although the financial details were not disclosed, the investment was described as significant. Adam Hallquist, a principal at FTV Capital, provided insights into the firm’s vision for the…
The legal sector is divided by its approach to Artificial Intelligence, as highlighted in a recent study released by Thomson Reuters. The 2025 Future of Professionals report reveals significant performance disparities between organizations that have embraced strategic AI adoption versus those that have not. The study, which surveyed 2,275 professionals from the legal, risk, compliance,…
In a recent episode of LawNext, the spotlight was on Supio, an AI-driven platform specifically designed for personal injury (PI) lawyers. Having recently raised $60 million in a Series B funding round and demonstrating strong growth with a previous $25 million Series A, the platform is positioned to make a significant impact in the legal…
In a move that signifies its growing ambition within the legal tech arena, Descrybe.ai, a free legal research platform, has launched a paid suite of legal research tools under its “Legal Research Toolkit,” catering to both commercial and non-commercial users. This initiative introduces the Cytator, an AI-driven citator poised to enhance how legal practitioners approach…
ProfitSolv, a significant player in the realm of practice management and payments solutions for the legal, accounting, and professional services sectors, has announced a major strategic investment. This development marks an infusion co-led by prominent private equity firms FTV Capital and Lightyear Capital, setting a potential new course for the company. The investment, whose specific…
As the American Association of Law Libraries (AALL) prepares for its upcoming annual conference in Portland, Oregon, a notable change in leadership has emerged. Vani Ungapen, AALL’s Executive Director since October 2018, has announced her departure at the end of August to pursue a new professional opportunity. This development comes just a month prior to…
Free Law Project’s CourtListener has introduced a new feature called RECAP Search Alerts, allowing users to monitor federal court filings for specific keywords, individuals, or topics. Users will receive alerts whenever new PACER filings correspond to their saved search queries. This service, dubbed as “Google Alerts for federal courts,” enhances the functionalities of the RECAP…
In a recent development, the Puerto Rico Supreme Court has revised its professional conduct rules to allow non-lawyer ownership of law firms. This change positions Puerto Rico alongside Arizona and the District of Columbia as one of the few jurisdictions in the United States recognizing such ownership structures. The new provision, detailed in the updated…
Puerto Rico Adopts Duty of Technology Competence The legal landscape in Puerto Rico is undergoing a notable shift with the recent adoption of a distinct rule regarding the duty of technological competence for lawyers, diverging from the American Bar Association’s (ABA) Model Rules of Professional Conduct. Unlike the 40 U.S. states that have implemented this…
In a special edition of LawNext, Chris Cartrett, CEO of legal technology behemoth Aderant, discussed the transformative journey the company has embarked upon since his appointment in 2022. The conversation was recorded live at Aderant’s Momentum Global 2025 user conference in Dallas, capturing the spirit of innovation that the company is striving towards. Cartrett’s tenure…
The legal AI platform Harvey has announced a partnership with LexisNexis Legal & Professional, a move set to integrate LexisNexis’ generative AI technology, as well as its vast repository of primary law content and Shepard’s Citations, into the Harvey platform. This collaboration aims to enrich Harvey’s offerings by empowering users to query LexisNexis Protégé, an…
A recent survey of Washington State Bar Association members reveals that artificial intelligence (AI) adoption among legal professionals remains cautious, despite burgeoning interest. The survey highlights substantial gaps in both technology knowledge and cybersecurity practices, presenting potential vulnerabilities within the legal landscape. Conducted from September to October 2024 and published by the WSBA Legal Technology…
In a strategic move to enhance legal education while fostering social responsibility, Paladin has announced the launch of a new pro bono platform specifically tailored for law schools and their students. This initiative, which involves collaboration with approximately 30 law schools, aims to streamline the process through which law students engage in pro bono work,…
In a move aimed at modernizing client intake procedures, Eve, an AI platform tailored for plaintiffs’ law firms, has announced the beta launch of its AI Intake Specialist. This latest addition promises to revolutionize how law firms handle potential client intakes and qualifications by leveraging artificial intelligence. The need for effective client intake is especially…
In a significant development for the legal technology industry, Laurel, a company renowned for its automated time capture and analytics solutions, has successfully raised $100 million in a Series C funding round. This round was led by the venture capital firm IVP and included investments from Google Ventures (GV) among others. This infusion of capital…